Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (825GB) vs Nintendo Switch 2
Get the Switch 2 for the family. TV or handheld, Nintendo's games, and a little cheaper. The PS5 is far more powerful, with the big action, sports and shooter games, on the TV only.
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Which one is for you?
PS5 Digital Edition
The big action and sports games, a big 4K TV, you or older children? The PS5 Digital.
Is the Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (825GB) worth it?Switch 2
Children or the family, play away from the TV, Nintendo's games? Then it's the Switch 2.
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 worth it?Key differences
Where you play
Graphics
Games
Storage
Price
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
PS5 Digital Edition
Owners love how easy it is to set up and use, and it's a hit with children. Almost nobody is unhappy; the few low ratings mention account setup and less free storage than expected.
- Easy to set up and use
- A hit with children
- Great graphics
Nothing came up often enough to list.
Switch 2
Owners love the bigger, sharper screen and playing on the TV or on the go. Complaints are Joy-Con faults, pricey games and short battery life.
- A big upgrade on the first Switch
- Sharper graphics
- Play on the TV or handheld
- Games are expensive, or few are worth buying
- Joy-Con stopped working, wouldn't pair or ran down fast
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Push Square (PS5 Pro reviews), Tom's Guide (Switch Lite), manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the PS5 Digital Edition: 226 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Boulanger (France), Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia) and Takealot (South Africa), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Switch 2: 439 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Target (US), Takealot (South Africa), Boulanger (France), Costco (US) and Costco (Canada), read November 2026.