- Pragmata on the Nintendo Switch 2 looks even better than the Xbox Series S Version.
- The game has better image quality, asset detail, resolution, and lighting on the hybrid.
- The Series S only edges out the console in performance, but the shaky frame rate on Switch 2 can be fixed easily.
Ever since its release, Nintendo Switch 2 has given a second wind to many AAA releases. Despite its small size, many big-budget titles like Star Wars: Outlaws and Cyberpunk 2077 run brilliantly on the console, and publishers are now releasing games on the platform day-and-date alongside other hardware.
Capcom is one of the companies that has started optimising titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 during development, with Resident Evil Requiem being an example of this new direction. Now, the Japanese giant’s new game, Pragmata, runs so well on the console that it is beating out the Xbox Series S version.
Why it matters: AAA titles being more than just playable on the Switch 2 has opened up a new door of opportunity for studios around the world.
In a new video, Digital Foundry revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Pragmata is beating out the Xbox Series S port in almost every department. While the action title initially seems visually similar on both consoles, the analyst reveals that the Series S has many prominent downgrades.
Shadows appear noisier and more obscure on the Xbox console than on the Switch 2, which cleans them up much better. Asset textures also favor the Nintendo hybrid, which contains more detail than the Series S, even though both consoles saw an asset downgrade compared to the PS5.
In addition, the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Pragmata manages to beat out the low-end Xbox in image quality. The Switch 2 is much better at resolving the image, while the low 720p internal resolution of the Series S downgrades the quality and struggles to produce a clean look at the edges.
However, the Xbox console does manage to get the upper hand in one sector, and that is performance. Pragmata runs at a stable 60 FPS on the Series S, while the frame rate is shaky on the Nintendo Switch 2, wobbling between 30 and 60FPS. But, Digital Foundry states this is easily fixable with an update targeting 30FPS.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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