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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers vs Logitech Driving Force Shifter

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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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Logitech Driving Force Shifter

Logitech Driving Force Shifter

  • Weighs 720 g.
  • Grip and materials: steel and leather components.
  • Supported platforms: G923, G29 and G920 racing wheels.
  • Connection to compatible Logitech racing wheel.
KSh 9,300In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers is lighter (about 49 g), while the Logitech Driving Force Shifter costs KSh 1,700 less.

Connections

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Bluetooth 3.0
Logitech Driving Force Shifter
Connection to compatible Logitech racing wheel

Weight

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
About 49 g
Logitech Driving Force Shifter
720 g

Supported platforms

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Nintendo Switch
Logitech Driving Force Shifter
G923, G29 and G920 racing wheels

Product type

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Left and right wireless game controllers
Logitech Driving Force Shifter
Racing shifter

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers

  • Lighter: about 49 g (vs 720 g).
  • Supported platforms: Nintendo Switch.
  • Connection methods: Bluetooth 3.0.
  • Product type: Left and right wireless game controllers.

Logitech Driving Force Shifter

  • Lower price: KSh 9,300 (vs KSh 11,000).
  • Supported platforms: G923, G29 and G920 racing wheels.
  • Connection methods: Connection to compatible Logitech racing wheel.
  • Product type: Racing shifter.

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PriorityNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersLogitech Driving Force Shifter
ConnectionsBluetooth 3.0Connection to compatible Logitech racing wheel
WeightAbout 49 g720 g
Supported platformsNintendo SwitchG923, G29 and G920 racing wheels
Product typeLeft and right wireless game controllersRacing shifter

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersLogitech Driving Force Shifter
BrandNintendoLogitech
ModelNintendo Switch Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R)Driving Force Shifter (941-000130)
Product typeLeft and right wireless game controllersRacing shifter
Shifter Type—Six-speed H-pattern with push-down reverse

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersLogitech Driving Force Shifter
DimensionsEach controller: 102 x 35.9 x 28.4mm206.55 × 176.4 × 146.4 mm
WeightJoy-Con (L): approximately 49g; Joy-Con (R): approximately 52.1g0.72 kg without cable; 0.76 kg with cable

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersLogitech Driving Force Shifter
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 grip—

Controls

Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersLogitech Driving Force Shifter
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 rumble—

Compatibility & Connection

Compatibility & Connection specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersLogitech Driving Force Shifter
Supported platformsNintendo SwitchG923, G29 and G920 racing wheels; supported games
Connection methodsBluetooth 3.0Connection to compatible Logitech racing wheel
Accessory supportNFC amiibo support in Joy-Con (R)—

Power & Design

Power & Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersLogitech Driving Force Shifter
Grip and materials—Steel and leather components

Design & Package

Design & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersLogitech Driving Force Shifter
In the box—Driving Force Shifter; user documentation

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersLogitech Driving Force Shifter
Colour—Black

In summary

For most buyers the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers is the better buy; the Logitech Driving Force Shifter makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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