How Will be Switch 2 Performance Wise?

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javi741 said:

So based on what I've seen and read so far, the general consensus is that Switch 2 is anywhere between a PS4 Pro and Xbox Series S in power level. Which is very impressive and definitely much better than I expected going into Switch 2.

It seems evident that even with raw power not including other features like DLSS the Switch 2 is more capable than a PS4 Pro, PS4 couldn't do 120fps, and couldn't run the PS5 versions of these games like the Switch 2 is getting. With DLSS and just overall more modern features the Switch 2 might even be able to punch up to Series S level which is insane.

I'm hoping that this is gonna be the generation where once and for all 30fps games will die when it comes to Nintendo first party games with maybe the only exception being the next Zelda game which would obviously be very demanding and is the type of game you'd want to maximize picture quality. I think with this hardware every single Nintendo game should be completely 60fps without sacrificing picture quality, and even a few with 120fps options as well. Stuff that was 30fps on Switch 1 like Animal Crossing, Kirby, Luigi's Mansion, Pokemon should all be 60fps minimum.

There is no "general consensus" yet. And no, it's not necessarily better than a PS4 Pro with or without DLSS factored in. Digital Foundry pegs it at around base PS4 level, but I'm not gonna take their words at face value either.

It has a better CPU and more RAM available for developers than a PS4 Pro, but it lags behind in other areas. There will be many cases where DLSS will fail at elevating Switch to PS4 Pro level. Cyberpunk's image quality is likely inferior to PS4 Pro version even with DLSS on. These systems have different bottlenecks.

And a game having no PS4 version doesn't mean it's impossible on PS4. Several games that skipped PS4 are available on Switch 1 and PS5/Xbox Series. SteamDeck (PS4 level) is capable of playing most current gen exclusives decently.