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Digital Foundry: Skyrim switch analysis!
- Thread starter Sosokrates
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Toadthemushroom
Member
From what I remember from the video analysis, Thomas and Richard mentioned the following:
-900p docked
-dynamic resolution in portable mode: native 720p drops to 896 x 720 in open areas
-Based on the special edition
-But some visual effects from the PS4/One version pared back, like depth of field and the removal of volumetric lighting
-LOD differences between docked and portable mode
-LOD on foliage more aggressive in docked mode than PS4 version
-Most textures identical to PS4 version but some odd differences here and there
-900p docked
-dynamic resolution in portable mode: native 720p drops to 896 x 720 in open areas
-Based on the special edition
-But some visual effects from the PS4/One version pared back, like depth of field and the removal of volumetric lighting
-LOD differences between docked and portable mode
-LOD on foliage more aggressive in docked mode than PS4 version
-Most textures identical to PS4 version but some odd differences here and there
Toadthemushroom
Member
Writeup on Eurogamer: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2017-skyrim-switch-vs-playstation-4
jufonuk
not tag worthy
Switch is looking promising,
I like that Bethesda is testing the waters to see what the system can do.
hopefully, a few more devs will jump on
I don't mind if the switch gets a shit load of 360/ps3 last gen PC games with an nice lick of paint.
some early PS4/XBONE
Wii and Wii-u ports as well.
what with nintendo first party shed load of Indies and things like Doom/LA Noire. etc
once a few third parties get the hang of developing we may go to a stage where we get new multiplatform games on the switch, but with some down grades like we did with COD on the Wii.
I like that Bethesda is testing the waters to see what the system can do.
hopefully, a few more devs will jump on
I don't mind if the switch gets a shit load of 360/ps3 last gen PC games with an nice lick of paint.
some early PS4/XBONE
Wii and Wii-u ports as well.
what with nintendo first party shed load of Indies and things like Doom/LA Noire. etc
once a few third parties get the hang of developing we may go to a stage where we get new multiplatform games on the switch, but with some down grades like we did with COD on the Wii.
Sosokrates
Report me if I continue to console war
Colours look richer on the switch version?
I think this is because of less lighting effects on switch version, but whatever the reason the more vibrant colours look better in the switch.
I think this is because of less lighting effects on switch version, but whatever the reason the more vibrant colours look better in the switch.
Martinski43
Member
yankee666
Member
2016? Its based on the remastered version, so...
The did an excelent job for a portable Skyrim, and if you didnt play it yet its a great port
Steven Universe
Neo Member
How could anyone like such an ugly thing? I guess its ok if you dont have high standards. Seriously, how can anyone enjoy looking at something so ugly and diminished?
Believe it or not, no one likes Grelof the Kind. Shes just an old, heartless hag!
Believe it or not, no one likes Grelof the Kind. Shes just an old, heartless hag!
dragonyeuw
Member
Man, this or the VR version...
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Phatosaurus
Member
I've wanted a portable version of The Elder Scrolls since I heard about that PSP version of Oblivion that later got cancelled.
I'm down for this. Looks about as good as it possibly could for the hardware it's running on and seemingly no performance issues.
I'm down for this. Looks about as good as it possibly could for the hardware it's running on and seemingly no performance issues.
levyjl1988
Banned
This. And when you shout and the objects be flying everywhere. I wonder to what degree will it crash the game.
Rodolfo Brito
Member
I really liked the switch version more when I saw the video.
Nice port.
Nice port.
ProBusinessgamer
Member
its nonsense to compare it to X1/PS4, then excuse it for being worst in every way when docked, and basically excuse the technical drawbacks by saying well atleast its mobile.
It should be viewed as a portable game console and that's, because it gets a pass on things the X1/PS4 would get hammered on.
So in summary its the worst version, but its mobile.... if only the PSP got this special treatment when it was released.
It should be viewed as a portable game console and that's, because it gets a pass on things the X1/PS4 would get hammered on.
So in summary its the worst version, but its mobile.... if only the PSP got this special treatment when it was released.
LordOfChaos
Member
Not a bad effort it looks like...But why is it priced higher than what I paid for it at launch day in 2011?
Alebrije
Member
Or Vita.
Leatherface
Member
Hard purchase for me. Woo!
Phatosaurus
Member
I don't remember anybody complaining about PSP or Vita games looking bad compared to console versions running on better hardware.
The fact is that be it 2005 with the PSP, or 2017 with the Switch, games on mobile devices have always looked worse than their console counterparts, but that doesn't mean they don't look good in their own right.
I was impressed when I first played Killzone Mercenaries on the Vita despite having played better looking FPS games on the PS3 because it looked great for handheld.
Similarly, I'm impressed by seeing Skyrim running on the Switch despite playing a much, much better looking version on the PC with mods.
Why? Because it's on a handheld device, drawing a fraction of the power, with much worse specs and despite that, it still looks good.
ããã¼
Member
All you gotta download is a small day one patch for video capture support.
LordRaptor
Member
lol the butthurt.
Literally every DF compares the PS4 and X1 to the PC, and they 'get a pass' for being a cheap box that connect to a TV.
If nfs was native resolution on vita, I would have played it there more than any version I owned
Horsemama1956
Member
I don't understand why you can't make a comment without "butthurt" garbage being thrown around. The console versions of games lose to PC on DF all the time and they almost always recommend the PC version but because the Switch has a portable aspect everything bad about it is absolved because of mobile limitations even though most people probably use it as a home console.
Good for you that you can enjoy the Switch version but it is an article comparing it to the PC and console versions and it's a stinker to most(in that comparison) and passable if you just need portable Skyrim.
LordRaptor
Member
I can, and regularly do. That posters comment was full of butthurt though.
E; and if your takeaway is that "its a stinker"... hooboy.
SirNinja
Member
They didn't "excuse" it, they basically just said the obvious: don't expect it looking as good as the much-more-powerful PS4/XB1 versions. Also they specifically commented on the (relative) lack of technical drawbacks overall, like only a minimal reduction in distant LOD when going form docked to portable. But I guess people hear what they want...
And again, what exactly are they giving a pass to? Yes, there's some lower-res stuff (because of course there is), but overall it still looks really good, especially in handheld, which is likely how most people are going to play this version.
They never said this was the worst version. It's the worst of the two between PS4 and Switch, but - again - obviously. (Worst version was on PS3, in any case.)
Ahh, the source of the salt makes an unexpectedly early appearance. So you think the PSP failed because of, what, biased coverage or something? Close. Actually, not close. It was the games - both the way in which they came (UMDs were such a weird idea) and the sheer difference in the number of quality titles vs. its rival.
LMAO
Mario was designed exclusively and explicitly for the Switch, Skyrim is a port, it's never going to squeeze as much performance out the same hardware.
What's so funny in what he said, junior?
Square Triangle
Member
Im confused by the praise. This is a port of a six year old game, should we expect the Switch to run a game this old?
Know of any other portable devices the size of the switch that can run Skyrim at that level? I'm only aware of the GPD Win and it seems that runs like garbage on the non-remastered version.
Remember how it ran and looked six years ago on consoles?
freefornow
Gold Member
Developers have done an excellent job considering the limitations of the hardware.
I have a feeling this will bomb hard though and i feel will sell less than Doom on Switch. Devs are going start wondering if its worth it (unless it is really easy and cheap to port).
I have a feeling this will bomb hard though and i feel will sell less than Doom on Switch. Devs are going start wondering if its worth it (unless it is really easy and cheap to port).
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
It does have a lot more RAM...
It's currently #5 on best seller list on the eshop right now.
1: Mario Odyssey
2: Rocket League
3: Stardew Valley
4: Doom
5: Skyrim (Pre-Purchase)
6: Mario Kart 8 DX
I'll say it's probably doing well overall.
delete12345
Member
Yeah, I played my GTA: Liberty City Stories on my PSP, and it looked horrendous. /s
I agree with Phatosaurus here, Switch is downright impressive, considering the technical limitations of the PSP.
