Nintendo Switch OLED Model Mario Red Edition vs Nintendo New 3DS XL
Nintendo Switch OLED Model Mario Red Edition ($349.99) vs Nintendo New 3DS XL ($199.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right console.
Nintendo
Switch OLED Model Mario Red Edition
$349.99
Vaulted, no longer sold
Nintendo
New 3DS XL
$199.99
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nintendo Switch OLED Model Mario Red Edition | Nintendo New 3DS XL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.99 | $199.99 |
| Weight | 420g | 329g |
| Display | 7" OLED 720p | 4.88" 3D top, 4.18" touch |
| Storage | 64GB + microSD | — |
| Battery | 4.5 to 9 hours | 3.5 to 7 hours (3DS software) |
| Controllers | Joy-Con (detachable) | — |
| Output | 1080p docked | — |
| Edition | Console, Joy-Con and dock all in Mario red | — |
| Weight | 420g with Joy-Con, 320g console | 329g with battery, stylus and card |
| Screens | — | Glasses-free 3D top screen with 3D stabilization, touch bottom screen |
| Controls | — | Circle Pad, C-Stick, ZL and ZR, built-in amiibo |
| Colors | — | Metallic Black, Lime Green / Black |
Pros & Cons
Nintendo Switch OLED Model Mario Red Edition
- Same launch price as the standard OLED
- One solid red from console to dock
- Same 420g as the standard OLED
- 7 inch OLED screen and 64GB
- Game not included
- Same 720p panel and 64GB as the standard OLED
- No longer made
Nintendo New 3DS XL
- C-Stick and ZL and ZR for newer games
- Face-tracking 3D stays sharp when you move
- Built-in amiibo reader
- 329g, lighter than the 3DS XL
- Only two US colors
- Battery lasts about 3.5 to 7 hours on 3DS games
- No longer made
Nintendo New 3DS XL is the better value at $199.99. Both are part of our curated console index — tap through to check current pricing.
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