![]() This has been improved slightly with the newer model, which has been given a more efficient Tegra X1 chip, resulting in up to nine hours of battery life. The Switch lasts anywhere between 2.5 and six hours on a full charge, with demanding games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild capable of running for roughly three hours. Since the Switch doubles as a portable console, battery life is of the utmost concern. The Switch features a far less robust version of these services, and all in-game chat requires a dedicated mobile app. It’s important to note that for online gaming, Xbox Live has voice chat, party systems, and social elements to connect with friends. It costs $20 for a full year, $8 for three months, and $4 for a single month, and a family membership plan can also be purchased for $35 a year so that multiple accounts can take advantage of the online subscription on the same Switch system. It costs $60 annually but also grants you access to two free games a month with the Xbox Games with Gold program, which can be played indefinitely with an active subscription.įor Nintendo Switch, you’ll need to subscribe to the Nintendo Switch Online service. For the Xbox One, you’ll need an Xbox Live membership to play multiplayer games. You might be wondering what to expect and what you’ll need while online with these consoles. The Nintendo Switch requires an additional accessory to plug in an Ethernet cable. The Switch has only one streaming app, Hulu, so your media viewing options are limited.įor network connectivity, the consoles both have a wide range of Wi-Fi support including 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, but the Xbox One also supports onboard Ethernet. Similarly, the Xbox One has access to a full suite of streaming apps, including Netflix, Amazon, HBO Go, and more. The console does not have a disc drive, so it cannot play DVDs or Blu-rays. By contrast, the Switch cannot be used as a media player. In terms of media, the Xbox One uses Blu-ray discs and is capable of playing both Blu-ray films and DVDs. ![]() There have also been limited-edition Xbox One and Switch models, which include alternative designs based on specific games. The Xbox One, One S, and One X are sold in white and black models, respectively, with a mix of glossy and matte finishes depending on the model. The two standard Switch models come with either a pair of gray Joy-Cons or with mismatched neon red and neon blue Joy-Cons. ![]() The only difference from model to model is the color of the Joy-Con controllers that come with the device. The Nintendo Switch comes in a few color schemes (aside from special editions), all of which are primarily black. ![]() In home console play, the Switch’s 6.3-inch display slides into the included dock, taking up a sliver of space on your entertainment center. It weighs more and takes up significantly more space than the Switch - even when compared to the lighter, more compact Xbox One S. ![]() The Xbox One looks and operates like a traditional gaming console. In terms of hardware design, the Xbox One and Switch are completely different machines. Fitbit Versa 3Ĥ x 9.4 x 0.55 inches (with Joy-Cons attached)ġ3.1 x 10.8 x 3.1 inches (Xbox One) 11.6 x 9.0 x 2.5 inches (Xbox One S)Ġ.65 pounds (0.88 pounds with Joy-Cons attached)ħ.8 pounds (Xbox One) 6.4 pounds (Xbox One S)Ĩ53MHz AMD Radeon GCN (Xbox One) 914MHz AMD Radeon GCN (Xbox One S)ġ,280 x 720 (portable) 1,920 x 1,080 (console)ġ,920 x 1,080 (Xbox One), upscaled to 4K (Xbox One S)ģ2GB flash storage (expandable via microSDHC or microSDXC)Īccelerometer, gyroscope, brightness, IR Sensor ![]()
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