I Am Setsuna – Switch vs. PS4 comparison + frame rate test
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 27 Comments
Digital Foundry once again has a technical analysis of a Switch game. Square Enix’s RPG I Am Setsuna is the focus this time.
In its analysis, Digital Foundry points out how the visuals of I Am Setsuna are very comparable on Switch and PlayStation 4. The PS4 version has some extra lighting, but that’s pretty much it.
The main difference between the two versions is frame rate. It’s 60 frames per second on PS4, whereas the Switch edition is 30 frames per second – but it’s not a huge downgrade due to the nature of the game (being a turn-based RPG). Switch holds its frame rate well aside from a few rare instances.
View Digital Foundry’s full analysis below.
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Dragon Quest Heroes II graphics comparison + frame rate test
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 80 Comments
With Dragon Quest Heroes I+II having shipped in Japan, Digital Foundry is taking a look at the second game by comparing it to the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita versions.
Dragon Quest Heroes on Switch comes somewhat close to the PS4 edition. However, the Switch version struggles significantly on Nintendo’s platform. The frame rate takes a dip while you’re in battles, and the performance seems to be dragged down even further when playing in portable mode.
Digital Foundry’s full analysis is in the video below.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Switch vs. Wii U loading times comparison
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 17 Comments
YouTube’s Master0fHyrule created a video comparing the loading times between the Switch and Wii U versions of Zelda: Breath of the Wild based on physical copies of the game. Switch appears to have a leg up on the initial loading and starting the quest, but Wii U seems to have a slight advantage when entering Shrines and restarting from death.
Video: Switch compared to various gaming devices
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 20 Comments
To get a better idea about Switch’s size, IGN created a video comparing the system and the Joy-Con to various gaming devices. The GBA, GameCube, and Wii Remote are just a few included here. Get a look at the full comparison below.
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Video: Comparing how smooth Zelda: Breath of the Wild is while docked vs. handheld mode
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 61 Comments
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be played either on a television or on the dedicated Switch screen. However, when using the former option, you may encounter frame rate dips occasionally. In a new GameXplain video posted below, we’re able to see how the two experiences compare.
Another look at the Switch dev kit, Wii U GamePad comparisons
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 11 Comments
GameXplain posted a new video today that gives us another look at the Switch development hardware and shows how the portable device stacks up to the Wii U GamePad. View it below.
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New photos of the Switch game cases, PSP size comparison
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Switch | 30 Comments
Switch game cases are beginning to pop up at Japanese retailers. Twitter user Gaijinhunter stopped by one of these stores, and shared a bunch of photos today. Not only are there images of the cases themselves, but also a couple of shots showing how the size compares to the PSP boxes.
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Another Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch vs. Wii U comparison video
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 12 Comments
Zelda PodSmashers has put together another video comparison for Zelda: Breath of the Wild based on the game’s latest trailer. Switch footage from that video is put up against clips from Wii U. Watch it in full below.
Thanks to Stephan for the tip.
Video: Yoshi’s Woolly World Wii U vs. New 3DS comparison
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
After originally hitting Wii U, Yoshi’s Woolly World is on 3DS as Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World. A comparison has now come in of the two versions. Since Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World is only at 60 frames per second on New 3DS, that version was specifically used here. The full comparison is below.
Switch / 3DS cartridges comparison
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Images, Switch | 39 Comments
Rather than using discs, Switch features cartridges as its way of reading physical games. The last system to use that type of storage was 3DS. A comparison of the cartridges between both can be found above.
