Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo DSi Comparison
Compare Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo DSi side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.
Basic Info
Release Date
2025
2009 / 04
System
Soc
Nvidia Tegra T239 (Drake)
Cpu
ARM Cortex-A78C
ARM946E-S, ARM7TDMI
Cpu Cores
8
Single Core (ARM946E-S)Single Core (ARM7TDMI)
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
133 MHz (ARM946E-S)33.514 MHz (ARM7TDMI)
Architecture
ARM
Gpu
12 SM Ampere GPU
2D Graphics Engine, 3D Graphics Engine
Gpu Clock Speed
N/A
Ram
LPDDR5 (128-bit interface)
16 MB PSRAM
Display
Screen Size
7.9-8.0 inches
3.25 inchx2
Screen Type
LCD
Top: TFT LCDBottom: TFT LCD Touchscreen
Resolution
TBA
256 × 192Both screens
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
4:3Both screens
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
CrossUpper placement
Analogs
❌
Face Buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power, Volume +-
Sensors
Microphone, Front & rear cameras
Hardware
Battery
TBA
840 mAh
Storage
Game cards + digital
Internal 256 MB NAND flash memory,External SD/SDHC card slot
Charge Port
USB-C (two ports - top and bottom)
Proprietary Port
Dimensions
Larger than original Switch
137 mm x 74.9 mm x 18.9 mm
Weight
TBA
214 grams
Shell Material
TBA
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
TBA
802.11b/g WiFi
Video Output
❌
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
TBA
Dual StereoFront facing
Features
Rumble
✅(With Rumble Pak)
Volume Control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness Control
Menu
Power Control
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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