results in episodes
How often this search term appears across the program's history.
Tagged “Nintendo Switch 2”
-
Phantom Blade Zero, Apple Hardware and FSR 4
Rich, John Linneman and Oliver McKenzie discuss several technology and gaming topics. They assess Phantom Blade Zero on PC, covering performance, shader compilation, ray tracing, stuttering and scaling options. Apple’s new OLED touchscreen…
1h 14m -
Xbox Review Codes, Project Helix and Console Tech
Rich, John Linneman and Oliver McKenzie answer supporter questions about Xbox and gaming hardware. They discuss Microsoft’s Xbox review-code whitelist system, which they say creates delays and can push reviewers toward other platforms, and…
48m 57s -
DLSS Updates, Xbox Ally X20 and Game Port Reviews
Rich, John Linneman and Oliver McKenzie discuss NVIDIA’s DLSS updates, including frame-generation Preset C and DLSS 5 optimization. Rich’s Crimson Desert comparison finds higher frame rates and potential latency gains with Preset C, but we…
1h 04m -
DF Direct Weekly: Switch 2, PC Ports and VR
The DF Direct Weekly panel—Rich, John Lineman and Oliver McKenzie—reviews Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Switch 2, praising aspects of its image quality while criticizing uneven frame pacing and the lag of frame generation. They discuss Star Wars Gal…
58m 36s -
Switch 2 Frame Generation and the Future of Gaming Hardware
The panel examines Switch 2 frame generation through the Stellar Blade demo and the announced Dragon’s Dogma 2 option, weighing smoother-looking motion against latency, visual artifacts and frame drops. They discuss next-generation hardwar…
50m 08s -
TF Direct Weekly #281: PlayStation Drama & Switch 2 VRR
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team discusses the shocking cancellation of Hideo Kojima's Physint by PlayStation and its subsequent pickup by Xbox. They analyze Nintendo's new VRR support for Switch 2 in TV mode, reactions to the stu…
1h 34m -
DF Direct Q&A: Oblivion Remastered, VRAM & Next-Gen Consoles
In this edition of the DF Direct Q&A, the team examines the technical performance of Oblivion Remastered on the Nintendo Switch 2, noting impressive visual upgrades alongside persistent engine-level stutter and frame pacing issues. They al…
52m 33s -
DF2Weekly Episode 275: Performance, Halo, and Xbox
In this 275th episode of DF2Weekly, Rich, John, Oliver, and Tom discuss the current state of gaming technology. They debate console versus PC performance, highlighting how modern consoles achieve a default 60 FPS standard despite image qua…
1h 24m -
DF Direct Q&A: Console Futures, Handheld Rumors, and Technical Deep Dives
This episode of the DF Direct Q&A features an in-depth breakdown of current industry hardware rumors and technical design challenges. The hosts explore whether a new, tiered console strategy from Sony could effectively lower entry costs an…
51m 42s -
Crimson Desert Port, DLSS 4.5, and Shader Compilation
This episode of DF Direct Weekly examines the potential for a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert, noting that while technically feasible, it would likely require significant CPU-level optimizations. The team provides an extensive tec…
1h 27m -
Crimson Desert Tech, PSSR 2 Analysis & Switch 2 Handheld Boost
This episode of DF2Weekly provides a deep dive into the technical performance of Crimson Desert on console, highlighting the massive visual gap between base hardware and the PS5 Pro. With the new PSSR 2 technology, the PlayStation 5 Pro ac…
1h 32m -
Steam Machine Delays, Next-Gen Xbox, and Switch 2 Ports
This episode of DF Direct Weekly marks a significant milestone as the team celebrates 250 episodes. A major focus is on Valve's Steam Machine, which faces a delay into mid-2026 due to the global RAM and component cost crisis. The panel dis…
2h 24m -
Nintendo Switch 2 Performance & Gaming Market Analysis
This episode focuses on the technical disparity between the Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2 versions of Metroid Prime 4, highlighting how the newer hardware transforms the experience through resolution and HDR. The team also navigates the c…
1h 57m -
Digital Foundry: Battlefield 6, Nintendo Switch 2 & PC Tech
This episode of DF Direct Weekly provides an in-depth retrospective and analysis of several key industry developments. The team explores the performance of the Battlefield 6 beta, noting its high-quality gameplay and destruction systems de…
1h 58m -
Digital Foundry: Xbox 'Magnus' Leaks, Battlefield 6 & Switch 2
This episode covers the potential shift in Microsoft's next-gen Xbox strategy through the leaked 'Magnus' APU, which hints at a more modular, PC-like evolution. We also analyze the exciting return-to-form trailer for Battlefield 6, emphasi…
2h 07m -
Xbox Magnus Rumors, Battlefield 6, and Switch 2 Analysis
This episode of DF Direct Weekly provides an in-depth analysis of the rumored Xbox Magnus console APU, which points toward a major shift in Microsoft's strategy toward a modular, PC-like hardware model. The team also dives into the reveal …
2h 04m -
DF Direct Weekly #223: Cyberpunk Pro, Space Marine 2 RTAO & Switch 2 Technical Analysis
This episode of DF Direct Weekly provides an in-depth technical deep dive into several major titles. The team explores the performance advantages of the PlayStation 5 Pro on Cyberpunk 2077, noting substantial frame rate improvements despit…
1h 49m -
Switch 2 Screen Issues, Fast Fusion & HDMI 2.2 Tech
This episode covers the ongoing technical scrutiny of the Nintendo Switch 2 display, specifically its motion clarity and HDR limitations, with the team debating potential firmware fixes. The discussion moves to the Fast Fusion update, anal…
2h 00m -
Switch 2 Display Analysis & PC Hardware Tech Deep Dive
In this episode, the Digital Foundry team conducts a rigorous forensic analysis of the Nintendo Switch 2's display, specifically addressing its severe motion clarity issues and the ongoing debate surrounding overdrive implementations. The …
1h 57m -
DF Direct Weekly 214: Nintendo Switch 2 & PC Ray Tracing
This edition of DF Direct Weekly examines the controversy surrounding Nintendo's potential decision to restrict review units for the Switch 2 launch, emphasizing the negative impact this has on fair software coverage. The discussion extend…
1h 56m -
Switch 2 Hardware Analysis, GTA 6 Visuals & Handheld News
This episode of DF Direct Weekly provides an in-depth exploration of the recently leaked Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, confirming a T239 SoC that relies on established, efficient architecture. The team scrutinizes the visual fidelity and rea…
1h 45m -
Nintendo Switch 2: Hands-On Impressions and Analysis
The Digital Foundry team provides a comprehensive hands-on analysis of the Nintendo Switch 2. The device is hailed as a refined, ergonomic evolution of the original design, featuring a vibrant 120Hz HDR-capable LCD screen and improved hard…
1h 25m -
Nintendo Switch 2: Hands-On Impressions & Performance Testing
Our hands-on time with the Nintendo Switch 2 shows a system defined by successful, thoughtful iteration. The hardware improvements are immediately apparent, offering a more robust build and a vibrant display that supports modern standards …
1h 24m -
Switch 2 Impressions, Metal Eden, and NVIDIA Leaks
This episode of DF Direct Weekly serves as a deep dive into the latest developments in gaming hardware and software. The primary focus is a candid report on the Nintendo Switch 2 showcase, where the team evaluates early footage of Cyberpun…
1h 48m -
Switch 2 Impressions, Metal Eden & GPU Tech Explained
This episode of DF Direct Weekly provides an in-depth look at the Nintendo Switch 2, analyzing early performance data from Cyberpunk 2077 and discussing the hardware's capabilities in docked and mobile modes. The team evaluates the technic…
1h 53m
No results. Try different keywords.