Digital Foundry Direct Weekly DF Direct Weekly #210: Next-Gen Sony Handheld , Cyberpunk DLSS on Switch 2, Docked VRR In Question
Apr 20, 2025
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Next-Gen PlayStation Handheld Insight
- The next-gen PlayStation handheld may run PS5 games with lower resolution and frame rates due to a 15 watt power limit.
- It likely targets performance between Xbox Series S and PS5, offering scaled features for portability.
DLSS Usage on Nintendo Switch 2
- Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 uses a Nintendo-specific version of DLSS leveraging Nvidia's Tensor Cores.
- The game deploys DLSS selectively with resolution scaling converting from 540p to 1080p, balancing performance and quality.
VRR Support Uncertainty for Switch 2 Docked
- Nintendo removed VRR support mention from Switch 2 docked play PR globally, raising doubts about its availability.
- VRR may have been intended but possibly dropped due to technical or compatibility issues with display port to HDMI conversion.