Topic: digital foundry
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Xbox Project Helix: Console, PC, or Hybrid?
Project Helix blurs the line between console and PC, using x86 architecture and unified chip designs similar to modern PCs, making hardware distinctions increasingly irrelevant. The key differentiator is software freedom: consoles are curated ecosystems with restricted software, while PCs run arb...
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Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro Patch Boosts Ray Tracing and Performance
The PS5 Pro update for Cyberpunk 2077 introduces three graphics modes, with the new Ray Tracing Pro mode offering expanded ray tracing effects for enhanced visual fidelity at 30/40fps. The recommended 60fps RT mode balances core ray-traced shadows and reflections with a stable 60fps target, while...
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PS5 Pro PSSR 2 Upscaler Outperforms Original in Speed
The PS5 Pro's new PSSR 2 upscaling technology provides a superior image and processes it faster than its predecessor, achieving Sony's goal of a better and quicker upscaler. PSSR 2 operates about 100 microseconds faster, enabling a system-wide "Enhance PSSR Image Quality" toggle that can smooth p...
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Sony PlayStation AI Generates New Frames for Future Games
Sony PlayStation is developing AI-driven frame generation technology for future consoles, which will use machine learning to create and insert new frames for a smoother visual experience, though it may increase input latency. The technology is part of a long-term strategy, with no imminent releas...
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PS5 Pro's AI Upscaling Gets Major Update Tonight
Sony has released a major upgrade for the PlayStation 5 Pro's AI upscaling technology, PSSR, which significantly improves visual quality by reducing issues like shimmering and delivering crisper graphics. The enhanced technology, which works by upscaling lower-resolution frames using an AI model,...
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 Enhanced on Xbox Series X|S
A free update for Divinity: Original Sin 2 on Xbox Series X|S unlocks a smooth 60FPS, a major improvement over the previous 30FPS cap for more responsive gameplay. The update has introduced a cross-generation multiplayer issue, preventing players on Xbox Series X|S from joining online sessions wi...
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Metroid Prime 4: Digital Foundry Praises Rock-Solid Switch Performance
**Metroid Prime 4: Beyond runs at a stable, locked 60fps on all original Nintendo Switch models, a significant technical achievement for the aging hardware.** **While image quality is reduced, the game preserves the core visual detail and artistic vision of the Switch 2 version, with environmenta...
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Save 20% on Super Mario Galaxy for Switch - Today Only!
The Super Mario Galaxy double pack for Nintendo Switch is available at a 20% discount for $55.20, exclusively through the Woot mobile app, marking its lowest price since launch. This physical bundle includes enhanced resolution, refined interfaces, and extra content over the original Wii versions...
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Digital Foundry's Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Switch Tech Analysis
Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel are now available on Nintendo Switch, offering modernized versions of the Wii classics with enhanced performance and visuals. The games feature significant upgrades including improved textures, higher resolutions (1080p on Switch and 4K on Switch 2), and sharper ...
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