Digital Foundry Direct Weekly DF Direct Weekly #215: Switch 2 Cyberpunk 2077 Preview, RX AMD 9060 XT Reveal, FSR Redstone!
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May 26, 2025 In a deep dive into new gaming tech, the hosts analyze 37 minutes of Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay on the Switch 2, comparing it to older consoles. AMD's RX 9060 XT is revealed, promising impressive performance against NVIDIA's range. They also discuss the exciting FSR Redstone project and share insights on the PC performance of 'Doom: The Dark Ages.' With hints at potential issues surrounding the next Mario Kart and revelations about Hellblade 2's capabilities on PS5, the episode is a treasure trove for gaming enthusiasts!
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AMD RX 9060 XT memory strategy
- AMD's RX 9060 XT offers one SKU with two memory configs: 8GB and 16GB, addressing 60-class gaming needs.
- 16GB model suits AAA gamers better; 8GB targets esports or 1080p gamers, matching console-level performance.
AMD FSR Redstone development hurdles
- AMD's FSR Redstone aims for feature parity with NVIDIA's ray reconstruction and machine learning frame generation.
- Early demos show inconsistent ray tracing and performance issues; AMD still has work to reach NVIDIA's quality.
Doom stats reveal Xbox performance
- Doom: The Dark Ages PC performance stats can be synced to Xbox versions, revealing GPU time and resolution scaling.
- Series X holds stable 60fps; Series S drops frames in demanding scenes due to dynamic resolution scaling.