Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo New 3DS XL Samus Edition
Nintendo Switch ($339.99) vs Nintendo New 3DS XL Samus Edition ($199.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right console.
Nintendo
New 3DS XL Samus Edition
$199.99
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo New 3DS XL Samus Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $339.99 | $199.99 |
| Weight | 398g | 329g |
| Display | 6.2" LCD 720p | 4.88" 3D top, 4.18" touch |
| Storage | 32GB + microSD | — |
| Battery | 4.5 to 9 hours | 3.5 to 7 hours (3DS software) |
| Controllers | Joy-Con (detachable) | — |
| Output | 1080p docked | — |
| Weight | 398g with Joy-Con, 297g console | 329g with battery, stylus and card |
| Colors | Neon Blue / Neon Red, Gray | — |
| Screens | — | Glasses-free 3D top screen with 3D stabilization, touch bottom screen |
| Controls | — | Circle Pad, C-Stick, ZL and ZR, built-in amiibo |
Pros & Cons
Nintendo Switch
- Cheapest Switch that docks to a TV
- Detachable Joy-Con
- Huge game library
- Docks to a TV
- 720p LCD
- 32GB storage
- Switch 2 and OLED are nicer to look at
Nintendo New 3DS XL Samus Edition
- Orange case with a Samus print
- Same price as a standard New 3DS XL
- Same C-Stick, ZL and ZR and amiibo reader
- 329g
- Game not included
- Limited run and no longer made
Nintendo New 3DS XL Samus 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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