PSP 1000 vs Nintendo Switch Comparison

Compare PSP 1000 vs Nintendo Switch side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.

Basic Info

Release Date
2005 / 03
2017 / 03
Price Range
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System

Soc
Nvidia Tegra X1, Nvidia Tegra X1+ (2019 model)
Cpu
MIPS R4000
Cortex-A57, Cortex-A53 4x / 4x
Cpu Cores
Dual Core
Quad Core (A57) Quad Core (A53 - unused)
Cpu Threads
?
Cpu Clock Speed
333 MHz
1.02 GHz - 1.785 GHz
Architecture
MIPS
ARM
Gpu
Custom Rendering Engine + Surface Engine
Nvidia GM20B (256 Maxwell-based CUDA cores)
Gpu Clock Speed
166 MHz
307.2 - 768 MHz
Ram
32 MB
4 GB LPDDR4

Display

Screen Size
4.3 inch
6.2 inch
Screen Type
TFT
IPS Touchscreen
Resolution
480 x 272
1280 × 720
Ppi
?
Aspect Ratio
30:17
16:9
Screen Lens
Plastic

Controls

D Pad
Separated CrossUpper placement
Separated Buttons Lower placement
Analogs
Single slidepadLower placement
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 Left: Upper placement Right: Lower placement
Face Buttons
4 Buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1
L, R, ZL, ZR Vertical
Extra Buttons
Volume +-, Music Settings, Brightness, Home, Wireless LAN Switch
Home, Capture, Power, Volume +-
Sensors
❌

Hardware

Battery
1800 mAh(2200 mAh Upgrade)(Swappable)
4310 mAh (15.95 Wh)
Storage
External Memory Stick PRO Duo
Internal 32 GB eMMC & External MicroSD
Charge Port
DC Power(Barrel Connector)
USB-C
Dimensions
170 mm x 74 mm x 23 mm
173 mm x 102 mm x 14 mm, 238 mm x 102 mm x 14 - 28.5 mm (Joycons attached)
Weight
280 grams
297 grams, 398 grams (Joycons attached)
Shell Material
Plastic
?

Connectivity

Connectivity
802.11b WiFi, USB Mini (2.0), IRDA
802.11ac Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC reader
Video Output
❌
USB-C video out
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Dual StereoBottom facing
Dual Stereo Front facing

Features

Rumble
❌
✅
Volume Control
Dedicated Buttons
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness Control
Dedicated Button
Menu
Power Control
Switch
Button

Gaming

Emulation Limit
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