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PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller vs Nintendo Switch Split Pad

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PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller

PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller

  • Bluetooth connection.
  • USB charging.
  • PlayStation Accessories app for firmware updates on Windows PC.
  • Supported platforms: PS5.
KSh 12,000Out of Stock
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Nintendo Switch Split Pad

Nintendo Switch Split Pad

  • Motion controls and IR camera are not included.
  • Remapping and profiles: assignable rear triggers and Turbo function.
  • Supported platforms: nintendo Switch handheld mode.
  • Buttons and control layout: full-size analogue sticks.
KSh 13,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller gives you PlayStation console compatibility, while the Nintendo Switch Split Pad gives you Nintendo Switch compatibility.

Supported platforms

PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller
PS5
Nintendo Switch Split Pad
Nintendo Switch handheld mode

Product type

PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller
Wireless game controller
Nintendo Switch Split Pad
Handheld game-controller pair

Haptic feedback and force feedback

PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller
Haptic feedback
Nintendo Switch Split Pad
HD rumble is not included

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller

  • PlayStation platform: PlayStation console compatibility.
  • Product type: Wireless game controller.

Nintendo Switch Split Pad

  • Nintendo platform: Nintendo Switch compatibility.
  • Product type: Handheld game-controller pair.

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PriorityPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerNintendo Switch Split Pad
Supported platformsPS5Nintendo Switch handheld mode
Product typeWireless game controllerHandheld game-controller pair
Haptic feedback and force feedbackHaptic feedbackHD rumble is not included

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerNintendo Switch Split Pad
ModelDualSense wireless controllerSplit Pad Pro
Product typeWireless game controllerHandheld game-controller pair

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerNintendo Switch Split Pad
ChargingUSB charging; also supports the separately sold DualSense charging station—

Controls

Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerNintendo Switch Split Pad
Sticks and triggersAnalogue sticks and adaptive triggers; adaptive effects require a supported game—
Haptic feedback and force feedbackHaptic feedback in supported games. PC haptics and adaptive triggers may require a USB connection.HD rumble is not included
Buttons and control layout—Full-size analogue sticks, directional pad and large shoulder buttons
Motion sensing—Motion controls and IR camera are not included
Remapping and profiles—Assignable rear triggers and Turbo function

Compatibility & Connection

Compatibility & Connection specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerNintendo Switch Split Pad
Supported platformsPS5; compatible Windows PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices. Feature support depends on the game and operating-system version.Nintendo Switch handheld mode
Connection methodsUSB Type-C cable or Bluetooth—
Configuration softwarePlayStation Accessories app for firmware updates on Windows PC—
Accessory support—Compatible with the separately sold Split Pad Attachment; NFC is not included

In summary

Get the PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller if you want PlayStation console compatibility, or the Nintendo Switch Split Pad if you would rather have Nintendo Switch compatibility.

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