Nintendo Switch 2 vs PlayStation 5 Slim
Verdict: PlayStation 5 Slim wins on performance and storage with 1TB SSD versus 256GB UFS on the Switch 2 (per official specs). The Switch 2 provides unique 7.9-inch 1080p 120Hz handheld play released 2025-06-05 while the PS5 Slim (released 2023-11) delivers full ninth-gen power and detachable disc drive. Both share identical $449 MSRP.
Winner: PlayStation 5 Slim
Nintendo Switch 2: 7.5/10
PlayStation 5 Slim: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Nintendo Switch 2 | PlayStation 5 Slim | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256GB UFS | 1TB SSD |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Chip | Nvidia Tegra T239 (Ampere) | Ninth Generation |
| Display | 7.9-inch 1080p LCD 120Hz VRR | — |
Nintendo Switch 2
What works
- Portable handheld form factor with 7.9-inch 1080p 120Hz screen
- Released 2025-06-05 with current Nvidia Ampere GPU
- MSRP $449 matches PS5 Slim pricing
What doesn't
- Only 256GB storage versus 1TB on PS5 Slim
- Lower-power Tegra T239 chip limits home console performance
PlayStation 5 Slim
What works
- 1TB SSD storage and slimmer design released 2023-11
- Detachable disc drive option with full ninth-gen performance
- MSRP $449 matches Switch 2 pricing
What doesn't
- Stationary home console only, no built-in screen
- Larger footprint than portable Switch 2
Bottom line
Our pick: PlayStation 5 Slim.
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