Nintendo Switch 2 Gameplay Footage Reveals No Evidence of NVIDIA DLSS; Performance Comparable to PS4 and PS4 Pro

The Anticipated Nintendo Switch 2: A Closer Look at Its Performance and Features

As excitement builds for the Nintendo Switch 2, expectations are high regarding its performance capabilities, particularly the integration of NVIDIA DLSS technology. Despite being powered by NVIDIA hardware, recent footage released during Nintendo Direct had some fans questioning whether DLSS was actually utilized.

Digital Foundry’s Initial Analysis Raises Questions

In a detailed examination by Digital Foundry, the game footage presented at the event was scrutinized, revealing no signs of NVIDIA’s deep learning supersampling technology in play. This observation has left many surprised, especially considering that early game builds may have not incorporated NVIDIA’s upscaling features yet. Furthermore, a consistent trend noted across the showcased titles was the absence of antialiasing in Nintendo’s first-party games—except for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

Performance Metrics for Upcoming Titles

Digital Foundry’s analysis also included pixel counts for several upcoming games on the Nintendo Switch 2. Highlights from their findings include:

Mario Kart World: 1440p resolution at 60 FPS
Donkey Kong Bananza: 1080p resolution at 60 FPS
Zelda: Breath of the Wild & Tears of the Kingdom: 1440p resolution at 60 FPS
The Duskbloods: 1080p resolution at 30 FPS

A noteworthy mention was the performance of third-party titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. The former operates between 540p and 1080p at 30 FPS, showcasing improved image quality over previous generation consoles. Meanwhile, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade delivers 1080p resolution at 30 FPS but suffers from some frame pacing issues. With these metrics, it appears that the Nintendo Switch 2 stands in line with the performance capabilities of the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro, confirming earlier speculation about its potential.

A Promising Launch Ahead

The official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 occurred recently, following a brief preview in January. The Nintendo Direct presentation unveiled exciting features, including the ability to support 120 FPS gameplay and HDR, along with enhancements such as the new Joy-Con 2 functionality. The console is set to launch globally on June 5th at a price of $449.99 / €469.99.

For further insights, view the detailed analysis by Digital Foundry

here

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