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News Digital Foundry Explores The Potential Of 4K DLSS On A Next-Gen Switch
Possible but complicated, predictably
Yes, we know, patience for talk about the next Switch is thin, but let's park the neverending carnival around the 'Pro' that doesn't officially exist and consider the long term and a 'next-gen' Switch. With the current hardware now nearly four and a half years old, we're probably looking at some sort of notable...
Video Here's Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD On Nintendo Switch
Soaring to new heights
It's been quite a while since Digital Foundry investigated a Nintendo Switch release, but now John Linneman is back to see how The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD holds up. He describes it as "more than just a remaster" of the original 2011 Wii release thanks to not only the improved graphics but also the quality of life...
Random There's A Project Aiming To Make Super Mario 64 Fully Ray Traced
Let there be next-gen light
It took some time, but with the release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars we got an official version of Super Mario 64 that was fully modernised for the HD era, to a degree. It retained its original screen ratio and ran at 30fps, but Nintendo did nonetheless sharpen up the visuals and produce what is arguably the definitive...
Video Here's Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Apex Legends On Switch
You might want to disable crossplay
The ambitious port of Apex Legends landed on the Nintendo Switch earlier this month, so how does it hold up? Digital Foundry has now put Panic Button's conversion to the test, trying out the latest version of the game based on patch 1.07. In terms of resolution, the game runs at 720p in docked play, with "dynamic...
Video Here's Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Crash Bandicoot 4 On Switch
What's the verdict?
One of the big releases for the Nintendo Switch this week is Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. Although we've already got a good idea of how it runs on the hybrid device, John Linneman of Digital Foundry has now shared his own technical analysis of the game alongside the new PlayStation 5 version. Both are running on Unreal...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of DOOM Eternal On Switch
"some of the finest work Panic Button has done yet"
Digital Foundry was overloaded with next-generation analysis late last year, but now that things have slowed down it's finally returning to the Nintendo Switch. In its latest video, John Linneman takes a look at Panic Button's port of DOOM Eternal. So what's it like? It's described as a technical...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Super Mario 3D All-Stars
"Remaster, emulation... or both?"
Super Mario 3D All-Stars is now available on the Nintendo Switch and there's even a day-one update to go with it. If you're still on the fence and are curious to know more about the anniversary collection from a technical standpoint, it might be worth watching Digital Foundry's analysis of the collection in the...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Crysis Remastered On Switch
How does it hold up on Nintendo's hybrid system?
This week sees the release of Crysis Remastered on the Nintendo Switch - there are no delays for this particular version. Digital Foundry's John Linneman was eager to see how the game ran on the hybrid platform and decided to take a look. As suggested in earlier reports, the game is 900p docked and...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Deadly Premonition 2 On Switch
"You have to see this to believe it"
As you've probably heard by now, there are some technical issues with the latest Nintendo Switch release, Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise. The game's director has already said he intends to get the awful frame rate sorted out, and publisher Rising Star has confirmed the development team
Video Digital Foundry Delivers Its Verdict On The Switch Version Of BioShock: The Collection
"A genuinely great package"
Last week, for the first time ever, the BioShock series made its debut on a Nintendo platform. This remastered collection for Switch includes BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite. So, how does it compare to the existing versions on other platforms? Dig
Video Performance Is "Still An Issue" In The Switch Version Of The Wonderful 101
"lower than the original Wii U game by 10fps to 12fps"
After a successful Kickstarter, The Wonderful 101: Remastered has now been made available to backers. So how does the remastered version hold up? According to the experts at Digital Foundry, performance on console disappoints. The original Wii U release ran at a native 720p and apparently "had...
Video Digital Foundry Delivers Its Verdict On The Switch Version Of Streets Of Rage 4
As good as the rest
Streets of Rage 4 has been well-received across all platforms, but how does it hold up on the Nintendo Switch in terms of performance? It matches the competition. The expert team over at Digital Foundry had a look and found it delivers the same silky smooth 60 frames per second action that it does on other platforms. In terms of...
Video Digital Foundry Delivers Its Verdict On Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Reduced frame rate is a "worthy sacrifice"
Ever wondered what's under the hood of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch? Probably not, given the type of game it is, but that hasn't stopped Digital Foundry from taking a look. To cut to the chase, the game renders at 1920 x 1080 in docked and 1280 x 720 while in portable. Anti-aliasing is...
Video Digital Foundry Delivers Its Verdict On Witcher 3's Impressive Patch 3.6
Stay sharp
Saber Interactive's latest patch for The Witcher 3 dropped recently and brings new visual options and improvements to the table. The game was already a technically impressive feat on Switch, but the new patch adds a host of visual options in addition to cross-save functionality with the Steam and GOG PC version of the game. Our lovely...
Video Digital Foundry Explores The Potential Of AI Upscaling Tech For A Theoretical Switch 'Pro'
Promising results from Nvidia's DLSS solution
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa recently stated that the company has "no plans" to release a new Switch model this year. That's a pretty conclusive statement and would appear to quash the constantly bubbling rumours that we'll see a revised Switch 'Pro' variant of Nintendo's hardware anytime soon...
Video The DOOM And DOOM II Ports Are Now "Must-Buy Purchases" After The Recent Patch
Revisiting Hell
Earlier in the month, Bethesda rolled out a huge patch for DOOM an DOOM II across all platforms including the Switch. In case you forgot, this hellish update introduced add-on support – including John Romero's unofficial fifth episode SIGIL 60fps support, aspect ratio options, quick save and load, level select, "plus a ton" of...
Video Digital Foundry Looks At How Certain Wii U Games Might Run On The Nintendo Switch
Port them all, please
Recently, there's been some rumours swirling around the internet that we'll be seeing more Wii U titles ported across to the Switch this year. Obviously a number of games have already made the transition such as Mario Kart 8 and New Super Mario Bros. U, and then there are improved sequels like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and...
Video Alien Isolation Looks Better On Switch Than PS4, Says Digital Foundry
And Xbox One, too
We're all familiar with the sight of a game initially developed for other machines eventually making its way over to Switch. In some cases, such as the work Panic Button has done on titles like DOOM, we've been pretty blown away by how good it actually looks on Switch despite the hardware compromises, but even the very best...
Video Digital Foundry Delivers Its Verdict On Pokémon Sword And Shield
Gotta watch it all
The mainline Pokémon series has finally made the jump to high-definition, so how does it hold up in terms of visuals and performance? The tech experts over the Digital Foundry found Sword and Shield to be a bit of a mixed experience. The texturing is described as being on "the basic side" – with low-resolution texture mapping...
Video Digital Foundry Likens Luigi's Mansion 3 To A "Playable CG Movie"
"Well worth a look"
The tech experts over at Digital Foundry recently looked at Luigi's Mansion 3 to see how it compared to its predecessors and found it to be a shocking technical feat for the Nintendo Switch. In terms of the resolution, the game runs at 1980x1080 in docked mode during gameplay but can drop to 900p in cutscenes. In portable mode,...
Video Digital Foundry's Full Tech Breakdown Of GRID Autosport On Switch
Going the extra mile
Motorsport enthusiasts who own a Switch no longer need to worry about how they'll get their regular dose of speed on the go now that GRID Autosport has been released. In our review, we gave the Feral Interactive port eight out of ten stars and said it was one of the best racing games on Nintendo's hybrid system to date. The...
Video Digital Foundry Looks At Dragon Quest XI S, A "Remarkably Impressive" Switch Conversion
Up there with the best
One game that you may be struggling to make time for during this busy period of the year is Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age. It's an absolutely epic JRPG featuring a heartwarming and well-paced narrative, supported by a cast of fantastic characters, a dense overworld packed with dozens of hours of content, and one...
Video Overwatch On Switch "Works" But It's Far From Perfect, According To Digital Foundry
"it's a less successful Switch project"
Earlier this week, another game you might have never expected to see on the Nintendo Switch was released. Yes, we're talking about Overwatch Legendary Edition. So, how does it compare in the technical department to existing versions? Digital Foundry has now taken a look. This conversion was handled by Iron...
Video Digital Foundry Delivers Its Verdict On The Witcher 3 On Switch
Switcher weeeee!
The Witcher 3 arrives on a Nintendo Switch near you tomorrow and, as you may already know if you've checked out our review, anyone who has yet to sample the delights of The Continent is in for a treat. The Switch version might not hold up to direct comparison with other versions on more powerful, non-portable consoles, but...
Video Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate Edition Is "A Superb Conversion" For Switch
"Everything you could hope for"
Earlier this month, the Ultimate Edition of Sniper Elite 3 arrived on the Switch. We gave the third-person tactical shooter game seven out of ten stars and said it was a well worth a look, despite its shortcomings. The tech experts over at Digital Foundry have now had some time to investigate the Nintendo version of...
Video Resident Evil 5 And 6 Switch Demos Marred By Poor Performance
"dissapointing overall"
Earlier this week, we got a scary surprise when Capcom released demos for Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 on the Switch eShop, ahead of the big release later this month. So, how do they hold up compared to existing versions? The experts over at
Video Digital Foundry Thinks Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair Runs Pretty Great On Switch
Find out how the Switch version compares
Earlier this week, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair arrived on the Switch, so how does it hold up compared to other versions? As usual, Digital Foundry has released a technical comparison and we're happy to report it's good news for anyone who has picked up a Nintendo copy. The Switch version runs at a...
"I wanted to get some answers"
Listen, we loved Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch. It updates the original game brilliantly, taking the core premise and wrapping it in a lovely, modern sheen that will make it more palatable for modern gamers. However, despite its obvious quality, the game suffers from some worrying performance problems, with the...
Video Digital Foundry Explores Zelda: Link's Awakening's Technical Wins And Losses
Are those frame rate drops really a problem?
So, we've finally been able to share our full thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch, and it's pretty safe to say we love it. Staying true to the original and being filled to the brim with charm, it really is yet another must-have for Switch owners. As you'll already know if you've...
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Look At Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
"We're not dealing with the perfect port by any means"
One other game fighting for your attention on the Switch this week is Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. It was originally released as a PlayStation title in 1999 and the new version is now available on multiple platforms including the Switch. So, how does the remaster compare to the original? The...
Video Digital Foundry Gives Its Technical Analysis Of Astral Chain On Switch
"A really well-made Switch game"
Astral Chain is the latest masterpiece from PlatinumGames and it is exclusive to Switch. So, how does it hold up in the technical department? According to the folks over at Digital Foundry, the focus is on pushing Nintendo's hardware, rather than targeting higher frame rates. Unlike the Bayonetta ports, Astral Chain...
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Detailed Look At The Updated Switch SKU
More battery life for your buck
We've been keeping a very close eye on the new Nintendo Switch SKU that's in the process of hitting store shelves, and it certainly seems to make multiple minor improvements to the launch model, but is it worth buying as a replacement if you already own a Switch? After taking delivery of a new model fresh from the...
News The Witcher 3 Switch Port Started Development Just 12 Months Ago
Saber doesn't hang around
We recently sat down to try out a preview build of The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt on Switch and just yesterday we published our hands-on impressions. Spoilers! It's pretty remarkable. Our friends over at Digital Foundry also got the chance to sit down with se
Video Digital Foundry Explores Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night's Disappointing Switch Version
What exactly is wrong here?
Since Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night launched on Switch last week, rather a lot has been said about how it stacks up (or in some cases, doesn't really stack up) against versions available on other platforms. On top of the game-breaking bug which was recently discovered across all editions, the Switch version doesn't...
Video Digital Foundry Finds Crash Team Racing On Switch Easy To Recommend
"Well-tailored to the system"
After a look at Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One earlier this week, Digital Foundry has now had enough time to see how the Switch version compares. With all versions running at 30fps, the focus is on the resolution. In docked mode, the Switch release runs at 720p and maintains 1280x720...
News Digital Foundry Investigates New Chip Potentially Destined For Switch Mini And Switch Pro
More and more a question of 'when', not 'if'
It's interesting to watch the language around the rumoured Nintendo Switch hardware revision(s) slowly morph from that of cautious speculation to confident prognostication. More recently its turned to downright open discussion and with Nintendo itself playing the coy 'no comment' card, the scent of new...
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Look At The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening E3 Demo
"It's a beautiful take on a classic game"
The next Zelda game due out on the Switch is the remake of Link's Awakening. After playing the demo of it at E3 2019, Digital Foundry has now uploaded a video comparing this new version to the Game Boy original, while taking a look at how it's shaping up in terms of performance. In docked mode, the game...
Video Digital Foundry Compares The Switch Version Of Octopath Traveler To The PC Release
Revisiting Square Enix's JRPG
Octopath Traveler might have started out life as a Nintendo Switch exclusive, but less than a year after its release, it has become available on the PC. With Square Enix's JRPG now even more accessible, the experts over Digital Foundry decided to compare the two versions. The PC release of Octopath unleashes the full...
Video Digital Foundry Ponders A Witcher 3 Switch Port
Do you really wish to know?
With rumours doing the rounds that CDProjekt's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt might be Switch-bound, the internet is whipping itself into a frenzy of tinfoil hats and speculation. In order to assess if a potential port would even be viable on Nintendo's handheld hybrid, our friends over at Digital Foundry have taken a look at...
Video Digital Foundry's Analysis Of Team Sonic Racing On The Switch
"Very consistent"
Now that Team Sonic Racing has been out for a few weeks, the technical experts over at Digital Foundry have been able to test out the game on each platform. The Switch version is "basically" the same as the other versions – with matching content, lighting and effects on display. In docked mode, the Switch resolution is 1600x900...
Video Digital Foundry Finds Assassin's Creed III Remastered On Switch "Hard To Recommend"
"It all just looks a bit off"
After ongoing rumours, Assassin's Creed III Remastered has finally been released on the Switch. So, how does it hold up? According to the team over at Digital Foundry, this version of the game is all over the shop. Docked, the game runs at 1080p – which is a rather significant boost compared to the 720p display in...
News Digital Foundry Finds Mortal Kombat 11 Also Using Switch's 'Boost Mode'
You win
It seems that NetherRealm is one of the first third-party studios to have taken advantage of Switch's 'boost mode', according to our friends over at Digital Foundry. The behind-the-scenes mode, which released with the console's latest firmware update, enables developers to take advantage of increased clock speeds to improve game performance...
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Technical Look At Zelda And Mario Odyssey In VR
Why is it so sick-inducing?
When we first heard about the possibility of reliving both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey - two of our favourite Switch games - in VR, we were incredibly excited. Nintendo's latest Labo kit has made it all possible, and for the price, the kit itself is pretty dar
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Look At Mortal Kombat 11
A remarkable Switch port
Earlier this week, Mortal Kombat 11 arrived in North America on the Nintendo Switch. The European release will be out next month. If you’re still on the fence about this particular version of the game, Digital Foundry has now uploaded a video comparing the Switch release to its PlayStation 4 and Xbox One counterpart...
Video Digital Foundry's Analysis Of Cuphead On The Nintendo Switch
It's identical
In case you forgot, Cuphead - originally released on the Xbox One and PC in 2017 - is now available on the Nintendo Switch. So, how does this run and gun game by StudioMDHR hold up on the hybrid platform? Digital Foundry has now had some time to test out this highly-praised game since its release last week and believes it is the...
Video Digital Foundry Looks At The Cutbacks In Trials Rising On Switch
"Still looks great on its own terms"
After a few weeks, Digital Foundry has now released a Trials Rising comparison video. While the performance and visual "cutbacks are quite extreme" in the Switch version, fortunately, the gameplay is fundamentally intact. It's apparently a miracle the game has even landed on the Switch at all. This port uses...
Video Digital Foundry's Four-Game Switch Analysis
Testing performance
There's been an overflow of games released on the Switch over the past few months. As a result, Digital Foundry has decided to assess four recent arrivals in a single video. These titles include Firewatch, Octahedron, Travis Strikes Again and
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Look At Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe On Switch
A safe conversion
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is a spruced up version of the 2012 Wii U launch title. This is the complete package containing both New Super Mario Bros. U and its add-on New Super Luigi U. According to Digital Foundry's latest video upload, about the only thing missing is Miiverse in
Video Here's The Only Technical Analysis Of Smash Bros. Ultimate You'll Need
"A remarkable achievement"
If you've been wondering how Super Smash Bros. Ultimate compares to the existing releases on Wii U and 3DS, Digital Foundry has uploaded a video, providing a full technical rundown. The feature-packed game weighs in at 1
Video Ark: Survival Evolved Is A Blurry Mess On Nintendo Switch
On par with a Nintendo 64 title
Digital Foundry has finally got around to taking a look at the Switch iteration of Ark: Survival Evolved and let's just say the results aren't pretty. The open-world survival game has never run well on the most powerful consoles and is poorly optimised. While the Unreal Engine might have proven itself on the Switch in...