Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo 3DS XL Comparison
Compare Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo 3DS XL side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.
Basic Info
Release Date
2025
2012 / 08
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: 4.88 inchBottom: 4.18 inch
Screen Type
LCD
Top: TN LCDBottom: TN LCD Touchscreen
Resolution
TBA
Top: 800 x 240Bottom: 320 x 240
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
TBA
1750 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
156 mm x 93 mm x 22 mm
Weight
TBA
336 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 StereoFront facing
Features
Rumble
❌
Volume Control
Slider
Brightness Control
Menu
Power Control
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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