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[LordOcidax]

Based on what we know about the Switch 2, did you think is a true next Gen Switch or Switch Pro in terms of graphics?

Some people were doubtful about this…

Not at all.

We just know Nintendo better than you and understand they haven't made a competitive piece of hardware since the GameCube.

In fact, Switch 2 will likely be more akin to a "Switch Pro" - a mid gen refresh -- rather than a true next gen step.

I have no doubt they will cheap out on the process node of the chip, cheap out on the power, and cheap out on the dock's potential. And they will sell it to you for $399.

 

[tr1p1ex]

if the poll is dumb and I voted what does that make me?

 

[LordOcidax]

if the poll is dumb and I voted what does that make me?

Why some of you are so salty these days?

 

[PeteBull]

If we talking performance increase vs og switch, we know even before dlss/rt/new features, its 8x faster, gpu wise, and at least 2x faster cpu wise, so definitely next gen handheld experience, it has bigger increase than base ps4 to ps5pr0 actually.

 

[The Lunch Legend]

Define next gen.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Ofc is it. DLSS alone would mean a huge jump in both framerates and image quality.

 

[Blitzkrieg!]

stop with this retarded shit

 

[Robb]

Didn’t NVIDIA say it’s 10x the graphics capability of the current Switch?

How does that compare to the move from PS4 to PS5/XBO to XBSX/S?

 

[LordOcidax]

Define next gen.

Like going from PS2 to PS3…

 

[Euler007]

It's like going from PS3 to PS4, except twelve years later.

 

[LordOcidax]

stop with this retarded shit

Why the tears? Is just for fun…

 

[Baemono]

i bought the Switch 3 time so I’m an expert. The thing could barely run games at the end, starting couhing when you moved the camera too fast.

And now you have open world games at 60fps ? 120fps modes even ? Yeah, it’s day and night

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Based on what we know about the Switch 2, did you think is a true next Gen Switch or Switch Pro in terms of graphics?

Some people were doubtful about this…

People saying that this is hardly an improvement over Switch 1 are weird

I was looking at the Treehouse Live today and they were playing Mario Kart World mulitplayer and even the graphics look fantastic. This ain't no Switch Pro

 

[RodriGames40]

Didn’t NVIDIA say it’s 10x the graphics capability of the current Switch?

How does that compare to the move from PS4 to PS5/XBO to XBSX/S?

PS3-PS4, the third party footage we have seen tells us just as much. It's bigger than either of those leaps.

 

[Robb]

PS3-PS4, the third party footage we have seen tells us just as much. It's bigger than either of those leaps.

In that case the answer is pretty clear cut.

 

[Magic Carpet]

I can't answer till I get my grubby hands on one and play a few games.

 

[DenchDeckard]

It's absolutely a next gen switch. A much bigger jump than ps5 to ps5 pro.

True next gen, 100%

 

[SweetTooth]

Its a new gen because it will have games specified for Switch 2. Yes there is barely an improvement over Switch but the above point negates that.

 

[Mownoc]

The jump in power from Switch to Switch 2 is roughly similar to the relative jump in power from XBO to Series X.

It's not a "Pro". It will have a huge library of games not playable on the original. Unlike any of the upgrades.

 

[Mister Wolf]

The Switch 2 can run the Cyberpunk expansion. The PS4 Pro cannot. I'd say that's a helluva upgrade.

 

[Kilau]

It plays Switch 2 only games, next.

 

[LordOcidax]

Its a new gen because it will have games specified for Switch 2. Yes there is barely an improvement over Switch but the above point negates that.

Yes or No? Do your vote SweetTooth

 

[RetroGamingUK]

Who on earth is voting No?

It’s to PS4 what Switch 1 was to PS3.

 

[RodriGames40]

Its a new gen because it will have games specified for Switch 2. Yes there is barely an improvement over Switch but the above point negates that.

Nintendo is just being kinda lazy with their exclusives, third parties seem to be the system pushers at the moment and it really shows.

 

[The Lunch Legend]

Who on earth is voting No?

It’s to PS4 what Switch 1 was to PS3.

I'm not impressed.

 

[LordOcidax]

Who on earth is voting No?

It’s to PS4 what Switch 1 was to PS3.

A lot of people are avoiding this…

 

[Represent.]

Games are still hideous. Not next gen in anything but price.

 

[RetroGamingUK]

I'm not impressed.

What hasn’t impressed you? Cyberpunk not good enough?

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Who on earth is voting No?

It’s to PS4 what Switch 1 was to PS3.

And just like Switch being a more powerful PS3, Switch 2 is looking like a more powerful PS4. What I'm wondering about is the CPU, I hope the CPU is equally as good as the GPU. Also you know exactly the type of posters who are voting no are

 

[DenchDeckard]

Its a new gen because it will have games specified for Switch 2. Yes there is barely an improvement over Switch but the above point negates that.

It's a bigger jump than you are making out. Bigger than ps5 to ps5 pro.

 

[Parazels]

It's significantly more powerful and advanced in all departments.
Some of the new games are technically impossible on the Switch 1.

 

[saintjules]

Why the tears? Is just for fun…

I think it's just because it's like the 20th Switch 2 thread on here with either no substance or it's regurgitated/recycled content that doesn't lead to anything.

 

[RoboFu]

its a bigger jump than most people expected and that scared the shit out people here it seems.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Based on what we know about the Switch 2, did you think is a true next Gen Switch or Switch Pro in terms of graphics?

Some people were doubtful about this…

It’s a switch pro, slightly better ish but look at the updates

BOTW went from 900p30 to 1440p60

 

[LordOcidax]

I think it's just because it's like the 20th Switch 2 thread on here with either no substance or it's regurgitated/recycled content that doesn't lead to anything.

If it’s a bad thread is going to die fast… Don’t worry…

 

[hinch7]

Its a next generation console. It can play high end console games just not possible on the OG Switch. And being able to run games much better than any other portable on the market. Despite its specs on paper, its a surprisingly performant machine.

We already have some DF takes and initial analysis on the console and its certainly looks to be punching well above its weight.

 

[clarky]

Its a new gen because it will have games specified for Switch 2. Yes there is barely an improvement over Switch but the above point negates that.

Didn't see the Metroid or the Mario Kart presentation yesterday? The jump from Switch 1 is huge.

Its definitely a generational leap for that ecosystem.

 

[Parazels]

"Pro" means slightly better image and minor improvements. We can define Switch OLED as a Pro console.

 

[LordOcidax]

It’s a switch pro, slightly better ish but look at the updates

BOTW went from 900p30 to 1440p60

Do your vote James Sawyer Ford and here’s your plate

 

[RodriGames40]

its a bigger jump than most people expected and that scared the shit out people here it seems.

Not kidding, many here knew the specs beforehand but I am vastly impressed with what has been possible so far. I am even starting to doubt the clock leaks we got a while ago because the current ports seem impossible on those.

 

[Baemono]

The jump in power from Switch to Switch 2 is roughly similar to the relative jump in power from XBO to Series X.

Bigger than that, almost X360 to roughly Series S.

 

[GigaBowser]

giga next gens

Nintendo Switch 2 Leveled Up With NVIDIA AI-Powered DLSS and 4K Gaming

The Nintendo Switch 2 takes performance to the next level, powered by a custom NVIDIA processor featuring an NVIDIA GPU with dedicated RT Cores and Tensor Cores for stunning visuals and AI-driven enhancements.

blogs.nvidia.com

 

[RodriGames40]

Bigger than that, almost X360 to roughly Series S.

Shadow of Mordor PS3 vs PS4 vibes from this one.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Do your vote James Sawyer Ford and here’s your plate

For what? Double the Framerate and slightly higher resolution?

It’s basically an Xbox one to Xbox One X leap, or about 5x

Which is good of course, but the switch 1 baseline was extremely low to begin with

 

[AJUMP23]

It is literally the next generation of the switch.

 

[SweetTooth]

It's a bigger jump than you are making out. Bigger than ps5 to ps5 pro.

PS5 to PS5 pro is the same gen?! I don't know why you used it as an example to begin with

 

[SweetTooth]

Yes or No? Do your vote SweetTooth

I voted just now.

 

[diffusionx]

The guy you quoted is a retard, don’t listen to him OP.

 

[GrandlyBodacious]

1080p 120FPS
4K 60 FPS
Mouse functionality

That was all I needed to consider this a substantial upgrade from Switch. Better specs and performance and also new gameplay functionality.

So YES, it's the "next gen" of the Switch for sure.

The hardware is what I'm most pleased about from this reveal.

The pricing and the games so far much less so...

But the hardware is a really pleasant surprise.

 

[Mr Moose]

It's a new gen, so yes.