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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers vs PlayStation PS5 DualSense Cosmic

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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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PS5 DualSense Cosmic Red

PS5 DualSense Cosmic Red

  • Bluetooth connection.
  • USB charging.
  • PlayStation Accessories app for firmware updates on Windows PC.
  • Supported platforms: PS5.
KSh 10,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers gives you Nintendo Switch compatibility, while the PS5 DualSense Cosmic Red gives you PlayStation console compatibility.

Connections

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Bluetooth 3.0
PS5 DualSense Cosmic Red
USB Type-C cable

Supported platforms

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Nintendo Switch
PS5 DualSense Cosmic Red
PS5

Product type

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Left and right wireless game controllers
PS5 DualSense Cosmic Red
Wireless game controller

Haptic feedback and force feedback

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
HD rumble
PS5 DualSense Cosmic Red
Haptic feedback

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers

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

PS5 DualSense Cosmic Red

  • PlayStation platform: PlayStation console compatibility.
  • Lower price: KSh 10,500 (vs KSh 11,000).
  • Connection methods: USB Type-C cable or Bluetooth.

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PriorityNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersPS5 DualSense Cosmic Red
ConnectionsBluetooth 3.0USB Type-C cable or Bluetooth
ChargingApproximately 3.5 hours, attached to the console or a Joy-Con charging gripUSB charging
Supported platformsNintendo SwitchPS5
Product typeLeft and right wireless game controllersWireless game controller
Haptic feedback and force feedbackHD rumbleHaptic feedback

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersPS5 DualSense Cosmic Red
BrandNintendo—
ModelNintendo Switch Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R)DualSense wireless controller - Cosmic Red
Product typeLeft and right wireless game controllersWireless game controller

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersPS5 DualSense Cosmic Red
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 ControllersPS5 DualSense Cosmic Red
Battery and runtime525mAh internal lithium-ion battery per controller; approximately 20 hours, depending on use—
ChargingApproximately 3.5 hours, attached to the console or a Joy-Con charging gripUSB charging; also supports the separately sold DualSense charging station

Controls

Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersPS5 DualSense Cosmic Red
Buttons and control layoutSeparate left and right controls with analogue sticks, face buttons and shoulder buttons—
Motion sensingAccelerometer and gyroscope in both controllers; IR Motion Camera in Joy-Con (R)—
Haptic feedback and force feedbackHD rumbleHaptic feedback in supported games. PC haptics and adaptive triggers may require a USB connection.
Sticks and triggers—Analogue sticks and adaptive triggers; adaptive effects require a supported game

Compatibility & Connection

Compatibility & Connection specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersPS5 DualSense Cosmic Red
Supported platformsNintendo SwitchPS5; compatible Windows PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices. Feature support depends on the game and operating-system version.
Connection methodsBluetooth 3.0USB Type-C cable or Bluetooth
Accessory supportNFC amiibo support in Joy-Con (R)—
Configuration software—PlayStation Accessories app for firmware updates on Windows PC

Similarities

  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers if you want Nintendo Switch compatibility, or the PS5 DualSense Cosmic Red if you would rather have PlayStation console compatibility.

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