When it comes to video games and the hardware and tech we play them on, the team at Digital Foundry are unparalleled experts. Each week, DF Direct breaks down the latest breakthroughs in video game visuals, sound, and performance happening on PlayStation, Xbox, the most powerful PC setups, and more. If you’re a geek for graphics, GPUs, or just video games in general, DF Direct will help you get the most out of your gaming setup. DF Direct is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.
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When it comes to video games and the hardware and tech we play them on, the team at Digital Foundry are unparalleled experts. Each week, DF Direct breaks down the latest breakthroughs in video game visuals, sound, and performance happening on PlayStation, Xbox, the most powerful PC setups, and more. If you’re a geek for graphics, GPUs, or just video games in general, DF Direct will help you get the most out of your gaming setup. DF Direct is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.
Switch 2 Unveiled - Games, Hardware, Specs + More - A DF Direct Special
Digital Foundry Direct Weekly
1 hour 16 minutes
3 months ago
Switch 2 Unveiled - Games, Hardware, Specs + More - A DF Direct Special
After an interesting but games-lite reveal, we wanted to see much more from Switch 2 - and Nintendo has delivered, with an hour-long Direct that goes into depth on first and third-party games, hardware, new system level features and much more. Rich, Oliver and John share their notes on the show, the games and the console. And of course, there's a range of pixel counts and performance tests on some of the games we saw. Just don't go looking for any ray tracing...
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:22 Displays: 120Hz VRR HDR 1080p internal display, 4K60/1440p120 docked display output
0:10:09 Battery and battery life
0:11:55 Controller changes: GameChat, magnetic attachment, mouse control, Pro controller upgrades
0:18:14 Storage: 256 GB internal, MicroSD Express support, Game Cards and Game-Key Cards
0:26:27 Game compatibility: games with support issues, Switch 2 upgrades and Switch 2 Editions, GameCube backwards compatibility
0:38:15 Pricing: Console prices, game prices, and value
0:46:45 First party games: Mario Kart World
0:52:31 Kirby Air Riders
0:53:57 Donkey Kong Bananza
0:57:02 Third party games: The Duskbloods
1:00:39 Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, FF7 Remake, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4
1:08:56 Closing thoughts on the presentation and system
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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly
When it comes to video games and the hardware and tech we play them on, the team at Digital Foundry are unparalleled experts. Each week, DF Direct breaks down the latest breakthroughs in video game visuals, sound, and performance happening on PlayStation, Xbox, the most powerful PC setups, and more. If you’re a geek for graphics, GPUs, or just video games in general, DF Direct will help you get the most out of your gaming setup. DF Direct is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.
