Nintendo Switch 2 Allegedly Runs Games Similar to PS5: What We Know So Far

Nintendo Switch 2 Allegedly Runs Games Similarly to PS5

Gamers have been eagerly awaiting the release of the successor to the Nintendo Switch. Recent leaks suggest that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will have impressive graphics quality and performance, possibly even comparable to the PlayStation 5 (PS5).

In a leak from a prominent source known as “I’m a Hero Too,” it was revealed that Nintendo has already distributed dev kits for the Switch 2 console to game developers. Dev kits are pre-release prototypes of gaming consoles that are provided to developers so they can optimize their games for the upcoming platform.

According to the leak, the popular game “Final Fantasy 7 Remake” looks and runs like a PS5 game on the Switch 2 devkit. The porting process of the game to the Switch 2 devkit was reportedly seamless. Additionally, the leak confirmed that backward compatibility has been tested on a few games.

While these claims are impressive, it’s important to approach them with some skepticism. The original Switch was released seven years ago, and handheld gaming consoles have significantly improved since then. However, it’s hard to believe that the Switch 2 will truly run games at the same level as a PS5.

Will Nintendo Switch 2 Actually Run Games Like the PS5?

The leaked information raises the question of whether the Nintendo Switch 2 will be capable of running games at PS5 quality visuals and performance across the board. It’s difficult to say for certain, even if the leak proves to be accurate.

When the leaker mentioned that the game “looks” like it is running at PS5-quality performance and visuals, it likely means that the Switch 2 is not running at the exact graphical settings as the PS5. The PS5 is equipped with powerful hardware, but developers can optimize and scale down settings, including resolution, to make games run on handhelds like the Switch 2 devkit.

The leak does not specify a specific resolution, and it’s worth noting that modern games can achieve similar visual quality at different settings. Therefore, it shouldn’t be assumed that the Switch 2 will run games at the same quality as a PS5 console.

However, the leak does indicate a significant improvement in graphical quality and performance for the upcoming Switch 2. It suggests that the console will have higher internal hardware capabilities and may surpass last-generation consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

What are your thoughts on the recent leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2? Are you excited about the potential of Nintendo’s next-generation handheld console? Let us know in the comments below.