Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo 3DS Comparison
Compare Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo 3DS side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.
Basic Info
Release Date
2025
2011 / 03
System
Soc
Nvidia Tegra T239 (Drake)
Cpu
ARM Cortex-A78C
ARM11,
ARM9
Cpu Cores
8
Dual Core (ARM11)
Single Core (ARM9)
Cpu Threads
-
Cpu Clock Speed
268 MHz (ARM11)
134 MHz (ARM9)
Architecture
ARM
Gpu
12 SM Ampere GPU
Digital Media Professionals PICA200
Gpu Clock Speed
268 MHz
Ram
LPDDR5 (128-bit interface)
128 MB FCRAM
Display
Screen Size
7.9-8.0 inches
Top: 3.53 inch
Bottom: 3.02 inch
Screen Type
LCD
Top: TN LCD
Bottom: TN LCD Touchscreen
Resolution
TBA
Top: 800 x 240
Bottom: 320 x 240
Ppi
-
Aspect Ratio
Top: 5:3
Bottom: 4:3
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Cross
Lower placement
Analogs
Single slider
Upper 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
TBA
1300 mAh
Storage
Game cards + digital
Internal 1 GB & External SD/SDHC
Charge Port
USB-C (two ports - top and bottom)
Proprietary Port
Dimensions
Larger than original Switch
134 mm x 74 mm x 22 mm
Weight
TBA
235 grams
Shell Material
TBA
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
TBA
802.11b/g WiFi, IR transceiver, NFC reader
Video Output
❌
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
TBA
Dual Stereo
Front facing
Features
Rumble
❌
Volume Control
Slider
Brightness Control
Menu
Power Control
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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