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[analog_future]

Some obvious cutbacks, but it looks surprisingly good on Switch 2 IMO.

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It never looked amazing, it just had great lighting/RTGI.

Mod edit: please note, this channel has made some egregious errors in the past that seemed to not be in good faith, and were only corrected in small footnotes. Some example are below from the time we made the decision. We have revisited this yearly at various times, but given there is no voiceover, statistics etc. We don't generally allow threads about performance started by this channel, though it does have utility in small eyeball checks.

 

[adamsapple]

Switch 2 vs Series S would be a more interesting comparison. We know NS2 isn't matching PS5/SX.

 

[acm2000]

game looks last gen on ps5/xbox/pc so not all that surprising they were able to port to switch 2 although clearly looks much worse.

 

[Kacho]

Does the PS5 performance mode look that bad or is just the compression?

 

[FoxMcChief]

Oh no! A good looking Switch 2 port. This thread will be lucky to get 30 replies.

 

[Horseganador]

It's an absurd comparison, of course it will look much better on PS5 than on Switch 2.

 

[analog_future]

It's an absurd comparison, of course it will look much better on PS5 than on Switch 2.

How is it absurd? No one is expecting it to look the same on Switch 2 as PS5, but it's interesting to compare them to see exactly how far scaled back it is.

 

[rodrigolfp]

No handheld footage -_- '''''''''''''''''

 

[Kenneth Haight]

 

[Kacho]

No handheld footage -_- '''''''''''''''''

Still talking shit lol

 

[rodrigolfp]

Still talking shit lol

Excuse me??

 

[Kataploom]

It's an absurd comparison, of course it will look much better on PS5 than on Switch 2.

Well, most ports don't look too different on Switch 2, this one looks bad imo, the low LOD meshes were used for the main geometry and some textures look bad, this studio didn't do a good job but a good enough one just to make it to release date

 

[analog_future]

Excuse me??

 

[NeptuneCL]

looks good enough for me in Switch 2

 

[RodriGames40]

Decent results. Not impressed but definitely better than say, RE Revelations 2 on PS Vita.

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

Have both a Switch 2 and a PS5, and for trophies alone, PS5 version would get my purchase. I know many don't care about that stuff, but many of us do and will base our purchase decision on it when we have both systems.

 

[ecosse_011172]

Switch 2 :

 

[Stafford]

Does the PS5 performance mode look that bad or is just the compression?

According to MrMattyPlays on YouTube it runs poorly on console. Or well, his video title says so and he shows PS5 box art.

 

[Kacho]

According to MrMattyPlays on YouTube it runs poorly on console. Or well, his video title says so and he shows PS5 box art.

Silent Hill 2 v2.0. I look forward to the DF review for all versions.

 

[Dacvak]

I'm surprised this is on Switch 2 in the first place, tbh.

 

[Darkkahn]

Just use DLSS.

 

[proandrad]

Oh no! A good looking Switch 2 port. This thread will be lucky to get 30 replies.

It's 30 fps, so it's a shit port.

 

[Stafford]

Silent Hill 2 v2.0. I look forward to the DF review for all versions.

Silent Hill 2? Was that bad at launch too?

 

[Thief1987]

Banned source?

 

[Dorago]

This should spawn a new "no pointy hats in MGS5" meme.

 

[FoxMcChief]

It's 30 fps, so it's a shit port.

 

[Kacho]

Silent Hill 2? Was that bad at launch too?

On PC there were tons of stuttering issues.

The PS5 version also had problems from what I remember. A lot of people were waiting for the superior Pro version but it ended up being worse. Bloober promised a patch and has yet to deliver.

 

[Bojji]

Game looks to have some drops in 40fps on PS5 but they last for a moment (traversal stutters). General gameplay is 60 with drops but all in VRR window so not too bad.

Switch looks locked 30, not bad as well.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Switch 2 hold up decently well, but of course a downgrade.

In the second comparison pics, check out the table clothes on Switch 2. Some of it is see-through. lol

 

[Karim]

Switch 2 :

PS5:

 

[Lokaum D+]

No handheld footage -_- '''''''''''''''''

For a handheld device this is odd.

 

[Ebrietas]

Why are Switch 2 owners so obsessed with graphics and performance all of a sudden? I thought it was all about having fun and playing with your portable. Now there seems to be a new DF thread everyday.

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

Why are Switch 2 owners so obsessed with graphics and performance all of a sudden? I thought it was all about having fun and playing with your portable. Now there seems to be a new DF thread everyday.

PS5 owners need their daily reassurance that their plastic box performs better than a low-power hybrid

 

[Corporal.Hicks]

These arches on the walls remind me of the PS2 era. I know the Switch is just a portable console, but things like that should be more polished.

 

[lughnasadh123]

Nice to have if that's your only option to play and/or you highly value portability. Other than that it's almost always going to be better to play it somewhere else with at least a higher framerate. Still nice to have for those wanting to play it on the platform.

 

[cireza]

The resolution was so low on the gameplay I saw for Switch 2 that I could probably build a starway leading to the moon with all the awful jaggies that were visible.

 

[Deerock71]

Well, most ports don't look too different on Switch 2, this one looks bad imo, the low LOD meshes were used for the main geometry and some textures look bad, this studio didn't do a good job but a good enough one just to make it to release date

I bet a patch or two is in the works.

 

[Gambit2483]

For a tablet (less than $500) that I can fit in my pocket, thats not half bad.

Now Imagine if they didn't have to rush development to make "launch window" for Switch 2. Either way, kudos to Blooper Team (for all versions)

 

[analog_future]

For a tablet (less than $500) that I can fit in my pocket, thats not half bad.

Now Imagine if they didn't have to rush development to make "launch window" for Switch 2. Either way, kudos to Blooper Team (for all versions)

Indeed. People here complaining about 30fps or a lower resolution or not round enough archways, all while the Switch 2 is pulling things off that no handheld in history has done before.

I'm not even a Nintendo guy! It's just impressive and bodes well for the future of handhelds in general, with the PS6 handheld and the Xbox Ally and SteamOS handhelds, etc..

 

[Bitstream]

Looks close enough IMO! Wonder if both versions have gyro controls

 

[Karim]

I bet a patch or two is in the works.

You are new to Bloobers I guess.

 

[Corporal.Hicks]

Indeed. People here complaining about 30fps or a lower resolution or not round enough archways, all while the Switch 2 is pulling things off that no handheld in history has done before.

I'm not even a Nintendo guy! It's just impressive and bodes well for the future of handhelds in general, with the PS6 handheld and the Xbox Ally and SteamOS handhelds, etc..

So, what exactly is the Switch2 doing that no other handheld has done before? It's UE5, but they've disabled its main features, such as Lumen and Nanite. This game could probably run on UE4 and look the same.

 

[Baemono]

These arches on the walls remind me of the PS2 era. I know the Switch is just a portable console, but things like that should be more polished.

It gets at PS5 level when you go close by

 

[analog_future]

So, what exactly is the Switch2 doing that no other handheld has done before? It's UE5, but they've disabled its main features, such as Lumen and Nanite. This game could probably run on UE4 and look the same.

It's a comparatively thin, lightweight, cool, quiet handheld with low power consumption and good battery life running modern PS5 era UE5 games day one with solid performance and IQ, all for $449.

Of course it's cut down, but that's extremely impressive any way you slice it.

 

[RodriGames40]

So, what exactly is the Switch2 doing that no other handheld has done before? It's UE5, but they've disabled its main features, such as Lumen and Nanite. This game could probably run on UE4 and look the same.

Running the game stable, for starters. I wouldn't bet on Steam Deck running this well, UE5 games on that thing (especially those in older builds) need 240p internal resolutions to barely hit 30s, and look like utter shit.

 

[R6Rider]

For a tablet (less than $500) that I can fit in my pocket, thats not half bad.

Damn, how big are your pockets?

 

[Lokaum D+]

For a tablet (less than $500) that I can fit in my pocket, thats not half bad.

Now Imagine if they didn't have to rush development to make "launch window" for Switch 2. Either way, kudos to Blooper Team (for all versions)

I just wonder why 90% of the time they ll show docked footage instead of handheld, i think the majority of ppl the bought Switch is to play on the go

 

[Gambit2483]

Indeed. People here complaining about 30fps or a lower resolution or not round enough archways, all while the Switch 2 is pulling things off that no handheld in history has done before.

I'm not even a Nintendo guy! It's just impressive and bodes well for the future of handhelds in general, with the PS6 handheld and the Xbox Ally and SteamOS handhelds, etc..

It really is amazing how far handheld gaming has come since the Vita/3DS. We are now basically getting " full console parity" in the palm of our hands when that was practically an impossibility...

*Flashbacks of Borderlands 2 on Vita..

 

[Baemono]

I just wonder why 90% of the time they ll show docked footage instead of handheld

Your average youtuber can't capture videos in handheld mode (yet)

 

[GymWolf]

Except for the 3rd image and soft image, it doesn't look bad on sw2.

4th pic look better on sw2