Studio Virtuos States Nintendo Switch 2 Can Run Same Games as Xbox Series S

Nintendo Switch 2 Equipped with Tegra T239 and DLSS Upscaling, Nearly Matches Xbox Series S Power – GPU & CPU Comparison

Eoin O’Grady, Technical Director at Virtuos’s Black Shamrock subsidiary, recently offered insights into the power of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Virtuos, an expert in adapting third-party games to new platforms, has codeveloped titles such as Grounded, Kerbal Space Program 2, and The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition. The studio is currently co-developing the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake with Konami and has worked on conversions for major franchises including Call of Duty, Dark Souls, Battlefield, Uncharted, and Horizon. In an interview with Wccftech, O’Grady stated that the Nintendo Switch 2, equipped with a Tegra T239 SoC and custom DLSS upscaling, is nearly as powerful as the Xbox Series S, making it suitable for running current-generation games. Hardware Comparison: GPU and CPU

The Switch 2’s GPU is a new-generation component with capabilities comparable to the Xbox Series S, primarily due to its integration of NVIDIA’s DLSS technology. O’Grady noted that while the Switch 2’s GPU is slightly less powerful than the Series S, particularly in handheld mode, DLSS largely mitigates this difference, making their overall GPU capabilities comparable. For instance, Street Fighter 6 on the Switch 2 is expected to match the Xbox Series S in performance, and Cyberpunk 2077 has reportedly run at a steady 30 frames per second (FPS) in Quality mode and 40 FPS in Performance mode on the Switch 2. The two consoles show a clearer distinction in their CPUs. The Switch 2’s CPU is closer to that of the PlayStation 4, being slightly more powerful than the PS4’s. The impact of this CPU difference largely depends on the specific game and its target frame rate, as most well-optimized games tend to rely more on the GPU. Porting Current-Generation Games

Developers and porting studios view the Nintendo Switch 2 as highly capable of handling third-party ports. O’Grady believes that any game launched at 60 FPS on the Series S should be easily portable to the Switch 2. Similarly, a Series S game targeting 30 FPS that relies heavily on its GPU should also port well. However, games featuring complex physics, animations, or other CPU-intensive elements might require additional optimization to achieve 30 or 60 FPS. The performance gap between the Switch 2 and current-generation consoles is significantly smaller than the one between the original Switch and its more powerful counterparts. Sales Outlook O’Grady expressed optimism that the Switch 2 could surpass the sales performance of its predecessor, which sold 150 million units and became one of the most successful consoles of all time. This high expectation is fueled by Nintendo’s large and loyal fanbase, coupled with the growing portable gaming market beyond smartphones.

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