Console comparison
Nintendo Switch 2 vs PlayStation 5 Pro
Compared on price, graphics throughput, storage and the thing specifications never capture: what each one is actually for.
Verified September 26, 2026Prices from secondary reporting — confirm with a retailer
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
$499.99 · 1080p handheld / 4K docked
Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
$899.99 · 4K
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| Specification | Nintendo Switch 2 | PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | ||
| Maker | Nintendo | Sony |
| US MSRP | ||
| US MSRP | Winner: $499.99UK RRP £419.99 | $899.99UK RRP £789.99 |
| Price source | ||
| Price source | Reference source | Reference source |
| GPU throughput | ||
| GPU throughput | Not publishedUnverified | 16.7 TFLOPS |
| Storage | ||
| Storage | 256GB | Winner: 2048GB |
| SSD throughput | ||
| SSD throughput | Not publishedUnverified | Not publishedUnverified |
| Target resolution | ||
| Target resolution | 1080p handheld / 4K docked | 4K |
| Portable | ||
| Portable | Yes | No |
| Disc drive | ||
| Disc drive | none | optional |
| UK street price | ||
| UK street price | Search Amazon (opens in new tab) | Search Amazon (opens in new tab) |
US MSRP is the reported RRP for the standard configuration — not a live UK street price. Use the Amazon UK buttons to check current UK availability.
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo's hybrid handheld: now only £10 under Series S 512GB (the cheapest current Xbox) since the 1 September 2026 rise — competing on where you can play rather than on fidelity.
Best for
- Handheld play
- Family and local multiplayer
- Nintendo exclusives
Watch out
Prices rose on 1 September 2026: US $499.99, EU €499.99, UK RRP £419.99 (was £395.99). Retailer discounts vary — check the live price. Graphics throughput is not published, so cross-platform titles run at lower settings.
PlayStation 5 Pro
The most powerful console on raw graphics throughput, with Sony's spectral upscaling doing much of the work.
Best for
- 4K single-player showcases
- PlayStation exclusives
- Buyers who want maximum fidelity
Watch out
US MSRP $899.99 (from April 2026); UK RRP £789.99 (PlayStation Blog). Retailer bundles and promos come and go — check the live price. No disc drive included — budget for the add-on if you buy physical games.
Common questions
Nintendo Switch 2 vs PlayStation 5 Pro
Answered from the verified figures on this page rather than general guidance.