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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers vs Xbox Wireless Controller

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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers

  • Bluetooth 3.0 connection.
  • 525 mAh battery.
  • Weighs about 49 g.
  • Charging: approximately 3.5 hours.
  • Motion sensing: accelerometer and gyroscope in both controllers.
KSh 11,000In Stock
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Xbox Wireless Controller

Xbox Wireless Controller

  • Bluetooth and wired connection.
  • AA batteries.
  • Grip and materials: textured triggers, bumpers and rear case.
  • Remapping and profiles: button mapping.
  • Supported platforms: xbox Series X/S, Xbox One.
KSh 9,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Xbox Wireless Controller gives you Xbox console compatibility and lasts longer per charge (40 hours), while the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers gives you Nintendo Switch compatibility.

Connections

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Bluetooth connection
Xbox Wireless Controller
Bluetooth and wired connection

Battery capacity

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
525 mAh battery
Xbox Wireless Controller
AA batteries

Product type

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Left and right wireless game controllers
Xbox Wireless Controller
Wireless game controller

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers

  • Nintendo platform: Nintendo Switch compatibility.
  • Connection methods: Bluetooth 3.0.

Xbox Wireless Controller

  • Xbox platform: Xbox console compatibility.
  • Rated for up to 40 hours per charge (vs 20).
  • Lower price: KSh 9,000 (vs KSh 11,000).
  • Supported platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One.
  • Connection methods: Xbox Wireless or Bluetooth.

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PriorityNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersXbox Wireless Controller
ConnectionsBluetooth 3.0Xbox Wireless or Bluetooth
Battery capacity525 mAh batteryAA batteries
Battery lifeUp to 20 hours per chargeUp to 40 hours per charge
Supported platformsNintendo SwitchXbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11 and supported Android/iOS devices
Buttons and control layoutSeparate left and right controls with analogue sticks, face buttons and shoulder buttonsHybrid directional pad and dedicated Share button
Product typeLeft and right wireless game controllersWireless game controller

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersXbox Wireless Controller
BrandNintendo—
ModelNintendo Switch Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R)Xbox Wireless Controller
Product typeLeft and right wireless game controllersWireless game controller

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersXbox Wireless Controller
DimensionsEach controller: 102 x 35.9 x 28.4mm—
WeightJoy-Con (L): approximately 49g; Joy-Con (R): approximately 52.1g—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersXbox Wireless Controller
Battery and runtime525mAh internal lithium-ion battery per controller; approximately 20 hours, depending on useAA batteries; up to 40 hours, depending on headset, accessories and use
ChargingApproximately 3.5 hours, attached to the console or a Joy-Con charging grip—

Controls

Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersXbox Wireless Controller
Buttons and control layoutSeparate left and right controls with analogue sticks, face buttons and shoulder buttonsHybrid directional pad and dedicated Share button
Motion sensingAccelerometer and gyroscope in both controllers; IR Motion Camera in Joy-Con (R)—
Haptic feedback and force feedbackHD rumble—
Remapping and profiles—Button mapping with Xbox Accessories on Xbox consoles and Windows 10/11; PC app requires a compatible USB-C cable

Compatibility & Connection

Compatibility & Connection specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersXbox Wireless Controller
Supported platformsNintendo SwitchXbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11 and supported Android/iOS devices; compatibility depends on the device and OS version
Connection methodsBluetooth 3.0Xbox Wireless or Bluetooth; USB-C connection for compatible wired use
Accessory supportNFC amiibo support in Joy-Con (R)—
Ports and headset support—3.5mm stereo headset jack; headset compatibility applies

Power & Design

Power & Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersXbox Wireless Controller
Grip and materials—Textured triggers, bumpers and rear case

Similarities

  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Xbox Wireless Controller if you want Xbox console compatibility and longer rated battery life, or the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers if you would rather have Nintendo Switch compatibility.

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