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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller vs PlayStation PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

  • About 246 g.
  • Bluetooth 3.0 connection.
  • 1,300 mAh battery.
  • USB Type-C.
  • Motion sensing: accelerometer and gyroscope.
KSh 11,000In Stock
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PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller

PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller

  • Internal rechargeable battery.
  • USB charging from the PS4 console.
  • Motion sensing: accelerometer and gyroscope.
  • Supported platforms: playStation 4.
  • Buttons and control layout: light bar visible on the touch pad.
KSh 3,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller gives you Nintendo Switch compatibility, while the PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller gives you PlayStation console compatibility.

Battery capacity

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
1,300 mAh battery
PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
Internal rechargeable battery

Charging

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
USB Type-C
PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
USB charging from the PS4 console

Supported platforms

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED Model
PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
PlayStation 4

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

  • Nintendo platform: Nintendo Switch compatibility.
  • Supported platforms: Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED Model.

PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller

  • PlayStation platform: PlayStation console compatibility.
  • Supported platforms: PlayStation 4.

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PriorityNintendo Switch Pro ControllerPS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
Battery capacity1,300 mAh batteryInternal rechargeable battery
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours per chargeInternal rechargeable battery
ChargingUSB Type-CUSB charging from the PS4 console
Supported platformsNintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED ModelPlayStation 4

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Pro ControllerPS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
BrandNintendo—
ModelNintendo Switch Pro ControllerDUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller
Product typeWireless game controllerWireless game controller

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Pro ControllerPS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
Dimensions106 x 152 x 60mm—
WeightApproximately 246g—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Pro ControllerPS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
Battery and runtime1300mAh internal lithium-ion battery; approximately 40 hours, depending on useInternal rechargeable battery
ChargingUSB Type-C; approximately 6 hours with the specified Nintendo adapter or USB charging cableUSB charging from the PS4 console

Controls

Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Pro ControllerPS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
Buttons and control layoutTwo analogue sticks, directional pad, A/B/X/Y and shoulder controls, HOME and Capture buttonsLight bar visible on the touch pad
Motion sensingAccelerometer and gyroscopeAccelerometer and gyroscope
Haptic feedback and force feedbackHD rumble—
Sticks and triggers—Analogue sticks and triggers

Compatibility & Connection

Compatibility & Connection specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Pro ControllerPS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
Supported platformsNintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED ModelPlayStation 4
Connection methodsBluetooth 3.0; USB Type-C charging connection—
Accessory supportNFC amiibo support; amiibo sold separately—
Ports and headset support—3.5mm stereo headset jack and built-in speaker

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Same motion sensing: accelerometer and gyroscope.

In summary

Get the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 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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