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Elden Ring Tarnished Edition - Switch 2 Tech Review - PS4 Visuals With Boosted Res & Frame-Rates (Patreon)

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The complete Elden Ring package lands on Switch 2. Visually speaking we're getting a match for the last-gen PS4 release in core settings - though as a plus, Switch 2's frame-rate exceeds that older Sony release, while its resolution locks at the target 1080p more consistently. Comparisons against Series S are less flattering meanwhile. The lack of DLSS is also perhaps a missed opportunity, but on the whole Nintendo's handheld puts in a robust rendition of a true From Software classic.

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Elden Ring Tarnished Edition - Switch 2 Tech Review - PS4 Visuals With Boosted Res & Frame-Rates

Digital Foundry is now fully independent! Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx The complete Elden Ring package lands on Switch 2. Visually speaking we're getting a match for the last-gen PS4 release in core settings - though as a plus, Switch 2's frame-rate exceeds that older Sony release, while its resolution locks at the target 1080p more consistently. Comparisons against Series S are less flattering meanwhile. The lack of DLSS is also perhaps a missed opportunity, but on the whole Nintendo's handheld puts in a robust rendition of a true From Software classic. Examine the DF Website: https://digitalfoundry.net Go here to check out DF merch! https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe 00:00 Introduction 01:14 Switch 2 vs PS4/PS5 Visuals 06:40 Switch 2 vs Xbox Series S Visuals 07:48 Portable vs Docked 09:16 Frame-Rate tests 13:28 Verdict/Loading Time Test