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PlayStation PS5 Media Remote vs Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers

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PS5 Media Remote

PS5 Media Remote

  • Streaming apps require internet and a PlayStation account.
  • Supported platforms: playStation 5.
  • Connection methods: IR transmitter.
  • Play/pause, fast-forward and fast-reverse controls.
KSh 6,000In Stock
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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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Our quick verdict

The PS5 Media Remote gives you PlayStation console compatibility, while the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers gives you Nintendo Switch compatibility.

Connections

PS5 Media Remote
Built-in IR transmitter for compatible TV power and
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Bluetooth 3.0

Supported platforms

PS5 Media Remote
PlayStation 5
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Nintendo Switch

Product type

PS5 Media Remote
Media and television remote control
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Left and right wireless game controllers

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

PS5 Media Remote

  • PlayStation platform: PlayStation console compatibility.
  • Lower price: KSh 6,000 (vs KSh 11,000).
  • Supported platforms: PlayStation 5.
  • Connection methods: Built-in IR transmitter.
  • Product type: Media and television remote control.

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers

  • Nintendo platform: Nintendo Switch compatibility.
  • Connection methods: Bluetooth 3.0.
  • Product type: Left and right wireless game controllers.

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PriorityPS5 Media RemoteNintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
ConnectionsBuilt-in IR transmitter for compatible TV power andBluetooth 3.0
Supported platformsPlayStation 5Nintendo Switch
Buttons and control layoutPlay/pause, fast-forward and fast-reverse controlsSeparate left and right controls with analogue sticks, face buttons and shoulder buttons
Product typeMedia and television remote controlLeft and right wireless game controllers

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPS5 Media RemoteNintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Brand—Nintendo
ModelPS5 Media RemoteNintendo Switch Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R)
Product typeMedia and television remote controlLeft and right wireless game controllers

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationPS5 Media RemoteNintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Dimensions—Each controller: 102 x 35.9 x 28.4mm
Weight—Joy-Con (L): approximately 49g; Joy-Con (R): approximately 52.1g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationPS5 Media RemoteNintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Battery and runtime—525mAh internal lithium-ion battery per controller; approximately 20 hours, depending on use
Charging—Approximately 3.5 hours, attached to the console or a Joy-Con charging grip

Controls

Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationPS5 Media RemoteNintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Buttons and control layoutPlay/pause, fast-forward and fast-reverse controls; dedicated Disney+, Netflix, Spotify and YouTube app buttonsSeparate left and right controls with analogue sticks, face buttons and shoulder buttons
Motion sensing—Accelerometer and gyroscope in both controllers; IR Motion Camera in Joy-Con (R)
Haptic feedback and force feedback—HD rumble

Compatibility & Connection

Compatibility & Connection specifications comparison
SpecificationPS5 Media RemoteNintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Supported platformsPlayStation 5; TV power and volume controls require a compatible televisionNintendo Switch
Connection methodsBuilt-in IR transmitter for compatible TV power and volume controlBluetooth 3.0
Configuration softwareStreaming apps require internet and a PlayStation account; paid subscription and country availability may apply—
Accessory support—NFC amiibo support in Joy-Con (R)

In summary

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

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