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New Nintendo 3DS XL vs Nintendo Switch

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New Nintendo 3DS XL

2015 · $149 today

6836
Nintendo Switch

2017 · $299 today

7849
PerformanceGame libraryFeaturesDesignStorageValue
New Nintendo 3DS XLNintendo Switch

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why New Nintendo 3DS XL is better

  • RAM: 256MB vs 4GB(64.0× more)

Why Nintendo Switch is better

  • Internal Storage: 32GB vs 4GB(8.0× more)

Verdict

Nintendo Switch leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.

Check price at Amazon · ~$299

Spec by spec

SpecNew Nintendo 3DS XLNintendo Switch
Performance
CPUARM11 quad-core, 804MHz—
RAM256MB●4GB
Chipset—Nvidia Tegra X1
Display
Top Screen4.88-inch autostereoscopic 3D, 400x240—
Bottom Screen4.18-inch touchscreen—
Screen—6.2-inch LCD touchscreen
Resolution—1280x720
Storage
Internal Storage4GB32GB●
ExpandablemicroSDmicroSD up to 2TB
Connectivity
WirelessWi-Fi + StreetPass/SpotPassWi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.1
Battery LifeUp to 5.5 hours—
Dock Output—Up to 1080p TV via HDMI