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DLSS 5 Tested: NBA 2K27 Image Quality + Benchmarks, Mods And More (Patreon)

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2026-09-06 16:35:26

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2026-09-06 16:58:40

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Six months after its reveal, DLSS 5 has launched with NBA 2K27 and its utilisation is a world apart from the first clips, not to mention the vast array of modded footage we've seen since its leak last week. Rich, John and Oliver compare notes on the difference it makes, the huge performance cost, what is achievable with mods and more.

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DLSS 5 Tested: NBA 2K27 Image Quality + Benchmarks, Mods And More

Thanks to Green Man Gaming for sponsoring this video. Check out the latest game discounts and get free XP membership for further savings: https://tr.ee/s1GDS7 Six months after its reveal, DLSS 5 has launched with NBA 2K27 and its utilisation is a world apart from the first clips, not to mention the vast array of modded footage we've seen since its leak last week. Rich, John and Oliver compare notes on the difference it makes, the huge performance cost across the RTX stack and what is achievable with mods - and more. 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 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:26 Sponsored by Green Man Gaming 0:03:47 What is DLSS 5? 0:16:56 DLSS 5 visuals in NBA 2K27 0:26:27 DLSS 5 performance in NBA 2K27 0:43:37 Mods: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth 0:51:23 Mods: Forza Horizon 6, Monster Hunter Rise, Starfield 1:01:34 Concluding thoughts