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DF Direct Weekly #208: Switch 2 Specs Breakdown, DLSS Info, Switch 2 vs Steam Deck + More!

Following on from our DF Direct Special on Switch 2, it's Rich, Oliver and Alex at the mics this week for the latest Direct, talking more about the new Nintendo hybrid, breaking down specs, how much more capable the new machine is vs Switch 1 and Steam Deck, and lots, lots more on how the games are running based on the available media. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content, early access to new videos, early access to DF Direct Weekly and much, much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Go here to check out DF merch! https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:11 News 1: Nvidia reveals Switch 2 tech 0:24:57 News 2: Switch 2 follow-up: display and streaming 0:34:42 News 3: Switch 2 comparisons and highlights: Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Hogwarts Legacy, Elden Ring 0:43:35 Metroid Prime 4, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 0:53:52 Fast Fusion, Hyrule Warriors, Star Wars Outlaws 1:04:46 Supporter Q1: Is Switch 2 game and console pricing justified? 1:15:07 Supporter Q2: Is the Switch 2 a Steam Deck killer? 1:21:59 Supporter Q3: Why is there such a disparity between Metroid Prime 4 and many third party Switch 2 games? 1:25:47 Supporter Q4: Will developers often target 40fps on Switch 2? 1:32:25 Supporter Q5: What’s the Switch 2’s CPU performance? 1:39:53 Supporter Q6: What processor node shrink will be needed for a Switch 2 Lite?