Nintendo Switch OLED Model vs Nintendo New 3DS XL Hyrule Edition
Nintendo Switch OLED Model ($399.99) vs Nintendo New 3DS XL Hyrule Edition ($199.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right console.
Nintendo
New 3DS XL Hyrule Edition
$199.99
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nintendo Switch OLED Model | Nintendo New 3DS XL Hyrule Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.99 | $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 | — |
| 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 |
| Edition | — | Gold with the Hylian Crest on the lid |
Pros & Cons
Nintendo Switch OLED Model
- 7 inch OLED
- Adjustable wide stand
- 64GB storage
- Better speakers
- Still 720p
- Same chip as the 2017 Switch
- $399.99, $60 over the original Switch
Nintendo New 3DS XL Hyrule Edition
- Gold with a Hylian Crest on the lid
- C-Stick, ZL and ZR and built-in amiibo
- Same launch price as a standard New 3DS XL
- 329g
- Was a GameStop exclusive
- Game not included
- No longer made
Nintendo New 3DS XL Hyrule Edition 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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