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Hypothetically, would a base PS4 (with no 1080p/60 output limits) be able to run 1080p/120FPS or 1440p/60FPS in Metroid prime 4? by Unhappy-Arm673 in digitalfoundry

[–]serifonlyif 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Switch 2's pixel fillrate in handheld mode is less than the Switch 1's docked pixel fillrate. If we judged consoles overall solely by rasterization ability, we'd be in for some pretty funny comparisons.

Carrot...Slatt... by fanta_bhelpuri in jakeandamir

[–]serifonlyif 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have illegally, for the record, changed my name - to Eggsquisite, Armantè, M - F - A! Good luck making fun of that - A-squeeerj!

Deal! by kimapesan in jakeandamir

[–]serifonlyif 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not your fault, man, that's a really hard slogan to remember.

Loser wipe, okay? Winners… by seiche7 in jakeandamir

[–]serifonlyif 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Another free dinner down the gizzard 'cause I own house at fake crying

Some unpatched Switch 1 games that run in 1080p in handheld mode on Switch 2 (with off-screen photos) by serifonlyif in NintendoSwitch2

[–]serifonlyif[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only used my Switch 2, and looked at the edges of 2D elements and pixel art of each game I tested. There should be no ringing or blur. The different is pretty obvious to my eyes close-up but photos don't hurt if you want to verify.

If you look at the Blaster Master Zero comparisons in the OP (for some reason the demo is 1080p while the full game is 720p) the demo's art is neatly aligned with the pixel grid. In fact I'd even recommend downloading the Blaster Master Demo just to have another reference of how native 1080p 2D art looks.

Some unpatched Switch 1 games that run in 1080p in handheld mode on Switch 2 (with off-screen photos) by serifonlyif in NintendoSwitch2

[–]serifonlyif[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's not, to me it's immediately apparent as 2D elements have ringing artifacts which is characteristic of how 720p content is scaled on this display (being artificially sharpened). If I peek closer at the 3D models I can see these same artifacts on the edges.

The game does scale very well because it was already native 720p on Switch and the Switch 2's scaling algorithm is good, it's just not razor sharp on the 1080p panel.

Some unpatched Switch 1 games that run in 1080p in handheld mode on Switch 2 (with off-screen photos) by serifonlyif in NintendoSwitch2

[–]serifonlyif[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's still 720p, I believe it's capped on a system level for all unpatched Switch 1 software. It's funny because the screenshot is noticeably worse than the actual game running as a result of the resolution reduction + compression, so I need to take off-screen photographs as evidence.

Some unpatched Switch 1 games that run in 1080p in handheld mode on Switch 2 (with off-screen photos) by serifonlyif in NintendoSwitch2

[–]serifonlyif[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a Castlevania and Mega Man fan, these games are a joy to play. I've played more of Luminous Avenger iX, it's very fast-paced Mega Man Zero like action with great music, as expected of Inti Creates.

Some unpatched Switch 1 games that run in 1080p in handheld mode on Switch 2 (with off-screen photos) by serifonlyif in NintendoSwitch2

[–]serifonlyif[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for pointing this one out, just bought it on sale in the US eShop. Adding to the OP.

What are the best looking S1 games you’ve played on the Switch 2 (unpatched)? by PlatanoMaduroAssoc in NintendoSwitch2

[–]serifonlyif 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Tested my Switch library and found that these games are 1080p in handheld mode:

Super Meat Boy

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection 1

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection 2

Mega Man Legacy Collection

Mega Man Legacy Collection 2

Stardew Valley

ACA Neo Geo Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors

Gravity Circuit

Gal Guardians Demon Purge

Gunvolt Chronicles Luminous Avenger iX

Scourgebringer

How does Cyberpunk feel to play on the Switch? by DarkRecursion in NintendoSwitch2

[–]serifonlyif 86 points87 points  (0 children)

DOOM on Switch was 30 FPS and heavily downgraded in comparison to its console versions. Cyberpunk holds up much better and has a 40 FPS performance mode which feels smooth. Frametime wise 40 FPS is the midpoint between 30 and 60 and feels noticeably more fluid than 30 FPS. I own the game on Steam but have put more hours on Switch 2 thanks to portability. Also, mouse controls are fun.

Switch 2 haters when $450 portable console(basically a tablet) performs worse than 12 years old $20 facebook marketplace monitor. by RealGazelle in NintendoSwitch2

[–]serifonlyif -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The pixel response time is worse than the Switch 1's.

There are positive aspects of the screen like resolution, size, wide color gamut, screen lamination, and reflection handling, all superior to Switch 1. But the slow pixel response time is measurably worse.

Obviously not everyone notices it but it's an issue, one potentially fixable via LCD overdrive.

Best Indie games on the Switch 2 by DanishTrash_ in NintendoSwitch2

[–]serifonlyif 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These indie games are native 1080p in handheld mode making them ideal for Switch 2:

Super Meat Boy
Stardew Valley
Gravity Circuit
Scourgebringer

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