GadgetClash decision platform
Gaming Consoles
Nintendo Switch vs 3DO
See the meaningful differences, category strengths and community preference using the product data currently available.
Quick verdict
There is not enough scored evidence for an overall winner yet.
This matchup is too close to call from the available scored specs.
Buy Nintendo Switch if
- Its price makes sense for what you get.
- Its games and hardware tradeoffs fit how you play.
- It better matches your home-gaming priorities.
Buy 3DO if
- Its games and hardware tradeoffs fit how you play.
- It better matches your home-gaming priorities.
Category score
Where each product wins
Performance
Nintendo Switch
0
3DO
0
Output
Nintendo Switch
0
3DO
0
Connectivity
Nintendo Switch
0
3DO
0
Physical & Power
Nintendo Switch
0
3DO
0
Value
Nintendo Switch
0
3DO
0
Evidence
Detailed comparison
| Spec | Nintendo Switch | 3DO |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Short Name The product's listed short name specification or capability. | Nintendo Switch | — |
| Status The product's listed status specification or capability. | available | — |
| Primary Source URL The product's listed primary source url specification or capability. | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3DO_Interactive_Multiplayer |
| Data Confidence The product's listed data confidence specification or capability. | medium | — |
| Core Hardware | ||
| Cpu Name The product's listed cpu name specification or capability. | NVIDIA Tegra X1 / X1+ | — |
| Gpu Name The product's listed gpu name specification or capability. | NVIDIA Maxwell | — |
| Ram Capacity The product's ram capacity, measured in GB. | 4 GB | — |
| Ram Type The product's listed ram type specification or capability. | LPDDR4 | — |
| Internal Storage The product's internal storage, measured in GB. | 32 GB | — |
| Storage Type The product's listed storage type specification or capability. | eMMC | — |
| Expandable Storage Whether the product supports or includes expandable storage. | Yes | — |
| Performance & Output | ||
| Max Resolution The product's listed max resolution specification or capability. | 1080p docked | — |
| Max Refresh Rate The product's max refresh rate, measured in Hz. | 60 Hz | — |
| Handheld Display | ||
| Display Size The product's display size, measured in inches. | 6.20 inches | — |
| Display Resolution The product's listed display resolution specification or capability. | 1280 x 720 | — |
| Display Refresh Rate The product's display refresh rate, measured in Hz. | 60 Hz | — |
| Panel Type The product's listed panel type specification or capability. | LCD | — |
| Connectivity & Ports | ||
| Wi-Fi Version The product's listed wi-fi version specification or capability. | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Handheld Battery | ||
| Battery Capacity The product's battery capacity, measured in Wh. | 16 Wh | — |
| Battery Life Minimum The product's battery life minimum, measured in hours. | 4.50 hours | — |
| Battery Life Maximum The product's battery life maximum, measured in hours. | 9 hours | — |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Height The product's height, measured in mm. | 102 mm | — |
| Width The product's width, measured in mm. | 239 mm | — |
| Depth The product's depth, measured in mm. | 13.90 mm | — |
| Decision Support | ||
| Best For The product's listed best for specification or capability. | Hybrid Nintendo gaming, family gaming | — |
| Product Details | ||
| Release Date Verified release date for this exact product variant. | March 3, 2017 | NA : October 4, 1993 [ 1 ] | JP : March 20, 1994 | EU : June 10, 1994 [ 2 ] | KOR : December 3, 1994 |
| Subcategory The product's listed subcategory specification or capability. | hybrid_console | — |
| Design | ||
| Weight The product's weight, measured in g. | 398 g | — |
| Display | ||
| Resolution The product's listed resolution specification or capability. | 1280 x 720 | — |
| Console Display Size The product's console display size, measured in in. | 6.20 in | — |
| Console Resolution Width The product's console resolution width, measured in px. | 1,280 px | — |
| Console Resolution Height The product's console resolution height, measured in px. | 720 px | — |
| Performance | ||
| Gpu The product's listed gpu specification or capability. | — | Panasonic FZ-1 "Madam" graphics accelerator |
| Storage The product's listed storage specification or capability. | — | 32 KB SRAM |
| Console GPU The product's listed console gpu specification or capability. | — | Panasonic FZ-1 "Madam" graphics accelerator |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth Version The product's listed bluetooth version specification or capability. | Bluetooth 4.1 | — |
| Ethernet Whether the product supports or includes ethernet. | Yes | — |
| Pricing | ||
| Launch Price Usd The product's launch price usd, measured in USD. | $299 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touchscreen Whether the product supports or includes touchscreen. | Yes | — |
| Power | ||
| Console Battery Capacity The product's console battery capacity, measured in Wh. | 16 Wh | — |
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Who wins this showdown?
0 matchup votes. Choose one winner.
Nintendo Switch
50% · 0 votes
3DO
50% · 0 votes
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