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- The Xbox Series X provides a more stable frame rate compared to the PS5 in the Silent Hill 2 Remake, with up to 10 fps advantage in certain scenes, despite having a slightly lower average resolution.
- The Xbox Series S performs comparably to the Performance modes on the more powerful consoles, running at 30 fps.
- The PS5 Pro, despite improved reflections and lighting, still struggles with PSSR artifacts and image reconstruction errors, suggesting that increased processing power alone may not eliminate existing flaws.
- The Silent Hill 2 Remake on all consoles presents a comparable level of image quality.
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Enhanced Frame Rates on Xbox Series X/S in Silent Hill 2 Remake vs. PS5 and PS5 Pro’s Persisting Issues
Based on a comparison of Quality and Performance modes, the Series X delivers a more stable frame rate than the PS5, even gaining up to 10 fps in certain scenes, offsetting the PS5’s slightly higher average resolution. The Series S runs at 30 fps, with image quality comparable to the Performance modes on the more powerful consoles. However, the PS5 Pro, despite improved reflections and lighting, still suffers from PSSR artifacts and image reconstruction errors, indicating that increased processing power alone hasn’t eliminated these flaws.
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In other gaming news, if you’re a fan of the Silent Hill series, you might want to start your day with Carlos Mendoza’s recent post, “Silent Hill 2 Remake Now Available on Australian Xbox Series X|S Store” (published November 20th). Konami surprised everyone by making the remake available in Australia during their Partner Showcase Xbox presentation. This marks its first step towards a global launch on Xbox platforms after initially releasing for PC and PlayStation 5 last year. Head over to find out more about this exciting development and catch any early deals: Silent Hill 2 Remake Now Available on Australian Xbox Series X|S Store. But that’s not all, film buffs and gaming enthusiasts alike are abuzz with the recent release of Sophie Laurent’s “First Trailer for Return to Silent Hill,” published on November 21st. This cinematic deep-dive promises a faithful adaptation while still offering fresh twists and turns as Jeremy Irvine navigates the nightmarish town of Silent Hill in pursuit of his wife Mary. Directed by Christophe Gans, it’s set to deliver another chilling chapter in this psychological horror saga on January 25th, 2026. Be sure to check out Laurent’s insightful article here First Trailer for Return to Silent Hill as we await this spine-tingling cinematic experience. But wait, there’s more! Ahmed Hassan sheds light on a significant shift in exclusive titles between consoles with his recent piece, “Xbox Gains a Major Exclusive as PlayStation 5 Loses One” (published November 21st). He dives into the surprise launch of Silent Hill 2 Remake on Xbox Series X/S, originally a PS5 and PC exclusive now available at a 50% discount for Xbox users. Don’t miss out on exploring the terrifying world of Silent Hill once more; check out Ahmed’s article here Xbox Gains a Major Exclusive as PlayStation 5 Loses One.