The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is generating talk, as analysts from Digital Foundry have claimed that its graphical capabilities align with those of the PlayStation 4. This insight aligns with rumors about the new console’s performance, raising expectations among fans eagerly awaiting its release.
Nintendo has finally revealed a release date for the Switch 2, but details regarding its internal hardware remain scarce. We do know that it features an unnamed Nvidia chip designed to improve next-gen gaming experiences and incorporates current technologies like DLSS, Ray Tracing, and G-Sync. These features aim to optimize gameplay on the handheld’s impressive 120Hz display.
Digital Foundry, celebrated for its thorough analysis of gaming hardware, has delved into the Switch 2’s technical aspects and confirmed its place in gaming history relative to other consoles.
Switch 2 performance is similar to PS4
Rumors suggest that the Switch 2 employs Nvidia’s T239 chip, an upgrade over what powers their RTX 30-series graphics cards. Despite this lineage, Digital Foundry asserts that this component is a fresh design explicitly tailored for Nintendo’s new device—the reasoning behind referring to it as a custom chip by Nvidia.
The analysts examined footage from Nintendo Direct presentations and hands-on demonstrations. Their findings show that the console’s performance closely resembles Sony’s original PlayStation 4. They quoted Activision’s Bobby Kotick, who previously noted that this machine would offer “PS4 class power,” stating that third-party demos largely support this assertion.
To illustrate their point further, several games were mentioned during their analysis: Elden Ring, Yakuza Zero, and Final Fantasy VII Remake.
The good news continues: even though its raw power seems akin to a PS4’s, advancements from Nvidia, such as DLSS and Ray Tracing, might provide better optimization options for developers. This could enhance graphical fidelity beyond what you might expect based solely on specs alone.
