Battery capacity
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
- 525 mAh battery
- PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
- Internal rechargeable battery
Controller comparison
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers vs PlayStation PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.
01Selected  Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
KSh 11,000In Stock | 02  PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
KSh 3,000In Stock |
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Nintendo Switch Pro ControllerKSh 11,000
Nintendo Switch Split PadKSh 13,500
Xbox Wireless ControllerKSh 9,000
PS5 DualSense Grey CamouflageKSh 10,500
PS5 DualSense Midnight BlackKSh 10,500
PS5 DualSense Cosmic RedKSh 10,500
PS5 DualSense Galactic PurpleKSh 10,500
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Our quick verdict
The Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers gives you Nintendo Switch compatibility, while the PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller gives you PlayStation console compatibility.
Motion sensing
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
- Accelerometer and gyroscope in both controllers
- PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
- Accelerometer
Supported platforms
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
- Nintendo Switch
- PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
- PlayStation 4
Product type
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
- Left and right wireless game controllers
- PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
- Wireless game controller
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
- Nintendo platform: Nintendo Switch compatibility.
PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
- PlayStation platform: PlayStation console compatibility.
- Supported platforms: PlayStation 4.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers | PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 525 mAh battery | Internal rechargeable battery |
| Battery life | Up to 20 hours per charge | Internal rechargeable battery |
| Charging | Approximately 3.5 hours, attached to the console or a Joy-Con charging grip | USB charging from the PS4 console |
| Motion sensing | Accelerometer and gyroscope in both controllers | Accelerometer and gyroscope |
| Supported platforms | Nintendo Switch | PlayStation 4 |
| Buttons and control layout | Separate left and right controls with analogue sticks, face buttons and shoulder buttons | Light bar visible on the touch pad |
| Product type | Left and right wireless game controllers | Wireless game controller |
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In summary
Get the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers if you want Nintendo Switch compatibility, or the PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller if you would rather have PlayStation console compatibility.
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