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Mario Kart 8 - Switch vs Wii U comparison
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plagiarize
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Looks like better texture filtering in the Switch version, to go with the higher res, and locked 60 fps vs 59 fps when playing with AI. It's not easy to see with youtube compression during gameplay, but if you pay attention during the countdown, the increased clarity midway down the track seems to go beyond just 720p vs 1080p. Could be youtube compression doing something weird though, but here's a screen.
Looks like better texture filtering in the Switch version, to go with the higher res, and locked 60 fps vs 59 fps when playing with AI. It's not easy to see with youtube compression during gameplay, but if you pay attention during the countdown, the increased clarity midway down the track seems to go beyond just 720p vs 1080p. Could be youtube compression doing something weird though, but here's a screen.
It could also be my eyes but I thought filtering was better on Switch while watching another comparison video.
Looks like better texture filtering in the Switch version, to go with the higher res, and locked 60 fps vs 59 fps when playing with AI. It's not easy to see with youtube compression during gameplay, but if you pay attention during the countdown, the increased clarity midway down the track seems to go beyond just 720p vs 1080p. Could be youtube compression doing something weird though, but here's a screen.
Seriously, we should stop using Youtube videos as comparisons because the compression is all over the place.
Is there a fully uncompressed video from the like of Gamersyde or Eurogamer we could pick for this instead?
plagiarize
Banned
If you know of one I'd love to see, because I'm not 100% confident. I still think it looks like the Switch has better texture filterong though.
If you are playing on a monitor you should be using full RGB. If you are playing on a tv use limited. Full RGB is for monitors. That's why some tv's use to call it "pc mode".
Dagobert Duck
Member
Looks like better texture filtering in the Switch version, to go with the higher res, and locked 60 fps vs 59 fps when playing with AI. It's not easy to see with youtube compression during gameplay, but if you pay attention during the countdown, the increased clarity midway down the track seems to go beyond just 720p vs 1080p. Could be youtube compression doing something weird though, but here's a screen.
Other question, why is DK hovering?
Someone honked at that moment I guess
Important question: Can you honk in MK8D?
You never know
Seemed like one of those forced uses of the gamepad screen, but maybe it was available on the wiimote etc as well?It's a feature I miss in MK7. Instead I have to settle for just hopping repeatedly to signal my road rage.
You never know
Oh it was an actual question. Then yeah, you could honk with other controllers iirc. It's useless though of course
Well it makes other characters jump on their kart at least.
Edit: If I remember correctly people online won't hear your horn btw
Dagobert Duck
Member
Oh it was an actual question. Then yeah, you could honk with other controllers iirc. It's useless though of course
Well it makes other characters jump on their kart at least.
Edit: If I remember correctly people online won't hear your horn btw
But switch got more power, maybe people can hear you honk online now
But switch got more power, maybe people can hear you honk online now
The horror of 12 people constantly spamming their horn is something I'd like to experience....once
Looks like better texture filtering in the Switch version, to go with the higher res, and locked 60 fps vs 59 fps when playing with AI. It's not easy to see with youtube compression during gameplay, but if you pay attention during the countdown, the increased clarity midway down the track seems to go beyond just 720p vs 1080p. Could be youtube compression doing something weird though, but here's a screen.
I was thinking the same thing. Some of that would just be due to the higher resolution, but in that comparison in particular, the Switch version is sharper than can be explained with only 50% more lines on each axis.
Straight up dodgy.
Videos from others seem to capture wiiu footage fine and no Europe isn't on 50hz anymore thankfully lol
You knock it, but 1080p/50 would be a nice simple solution for some unlocked games that can't quite hit 60fps, and be nicer than 30fps..
But switch got more power, maybe people can hear you honk online now
They'll probably allow for 3 honks per player per race, at most.
Pre-order cancelled.
FunkyDealer
Banned
Looks like better texture filtering in the Switch version, to go with the higher res, and locked 60 fps vs 59 fps when playing with AI. It's not easy to see with youtube compression during gameplay, but if you pay attention during the countdown, the increased clarity midway down the track seems to go beyond just 720p vs 1080p. Could be youtube compression doing something weird though, but here's a screen.
I noticed this as well. Maybe AF x4? I believe Wii U uses trilinear.
Man, YouTube isn't doing us any favours. It's way past time for high-bitrate 1080p, now that it supports "4K".
Ugh. Waiting for the eshop version is going to be annoying. Later AND more expensive.
Dagobert Duck
Member
I know, I'm still getting it digital for convenience reasons and load time gains.
gingerbeardman
Member
This is such a bullshit comparison video.
Dagobert Duck
Member
We are on page 9 of this thread with loads of comparison videos...which one do you mean
Milly Osworth
Member
I watched a few videos. Youtube is great for comparing a small resolution bump!
TheContact
Member
I have the Wii U MARIO kart and it's hard to justify buying he same game basically all over again. Why couldn't they have just made a new MARIO kart.
Robin64
Member
They can and probably are, but it wouldn't have been out this soon.
There are about 15 changes that makes this Deluxe version better, see if that's enough for you or not.
To answer your question: because the Mario Kart team spent their time on a new IP launching in few weeks.
This is the main reason I'm getting the Switch version. Such a small change, but will make a big difference to replaying the game.
Dark Cloud
Member
Because they're making a new IP in ARMS also.
ShadowFox08
Member
Can anyone confirm if acceleration tiers still exist?