Nintendo 3DS XL vs Nintendo Switch 2 Comparison
Compare Nintendo 3DS XL vs Nintendo Switch 2 side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.
Basic Info
Release Date
2012 / 08
2025
System
Soc
Nvidia Tegra T239 (Drake)
Cpu
ARM11,ARM9
ARM Cortex-A78C
Cpu Cores
Dual Core (ARM11)Single Core (ARM9)
8
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
268 MHz (ARM11)134 MHz (ARM9)
Architecture
ARM
Gpu
Digital Media Professionals PICA200
12 SM Ampere GPU
Gpu Clock Speed
268 MHz
Ram
128 MB FCRAM
LPDDR5 (128-bit interface)
Display
Screen Size
Top: 4.88 inchBottom: 4.18 inch
7.9-8.0 inches
Screen Type
Top: TN LCDBottom: TN LCD Touchscreen
LCD
Resolution
Top: 800 x 240Bottom: 320 x 240
TBA
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Top: 5:3Bottom: 4:3
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
CrossLower placement
Analogs
Single sliderUpper placement
Face Buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L, R(ZL, ZR with add-on)
Extra Buttons
Home, Power, 3D depth slider, Volume slider, Wireless switch
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyro sensor, Front & dual rear cameras, microphone
Hardware
Battery
1750 mAh
TBA
Storage
Internal 1 GB & External SD/SDHC
Game cards + digital
Charge Port
Proprietary Port
USB-C (two ports - top and bottom)
Dimensions
156 mm x 93 mm x 22 mm
Larger than original Switch
Weight
336 grams
TBA
Shell Material
Plastic
TBA
Connectivity
Connectivity
802.11b/g WiFi, IR transceiver, NFC reader
TBA
Video Output
❌
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Dual StereoFront facing
TBA
Features
Rumble
❌
Volume Control
Slider
Brightness Control
Menu
Power Control
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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