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- New testing reveals that the Xbox ROG Ally X fails to match the Switch 2’s image quality in multiple AAA titles.
- ROG Ally X uses AMD FSR, but Switch 2’s custom DLSS upscaler delivers a bigger boost to resolution.
- The ROG Ally X has a slight performance advantage, but the quality of Nintendo ports makes up for most of it.
ROG Ally X has attracted a lot of attention, even after many controversies, selling its pre-orders within a day. The handheld has received a lot of praise from critics across multiple outlets despite costing $1000. Now, testing reveals that it holds up well against the Switch 2.
However, the Xbox’s third-party handheld fails to match the image quality of Switch 2 in multiple AAA games while using AMD FSR. Switch 2 utilizes its custom DLSS to pull higher resolutions and visual clarity across titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy.
Why it matters: Xbox ROG Ally X falls behind Switch 2 in multiple AAA titles in resolution. However, it boasts a bigger battery life and loading times because of its performance advantages.
As revealed in testing by the YouTuber ElAnalistaDeBits, Hogwarts Legacy looks significantly better on Switch 2 with DLSS. At the same time, the Xbox ROG Ally X version has rough, jagged edges using AMD FSR.
It’s a similar story for Cyberpunk 2077, where Ally X upscales it to 1080p from static 540p using FSR and frame generation. The Switch 2 upscales the game to 1080p from dynamic 720p in quality mode and 635p in performance mode, making the visuals look much better.
The difference is even bigger in Star Wars Outlaws, where the Switch 2 port once again shines with the dynamic 635p being upscaled to 1080p with higher visual clarity. The Xbox ROG Ally X version looks off and outdated in comparison, especially the far-off textures.
While the Xbox ROG Ally X has performance advantages that result in higher FPS, factors like the Switch 2 ports being optimized and the custom DLSS make both versions run with almost equal juice across most AAA titles.
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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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