Digital Foundry Direct Weekly DF Direct Weekly #218: MindsEye Launch Disaster, Next-Gen PS Handheld Specs, Switch 2 Sells 3.5m!
Jun 16, 2025
This week, the troubled launch of MindsEye takes center stage, revealing both its striking visuals and performance issues. Meanwhile, the Switch 2 astounds with 3.5 million units sold in just four days! Speculations about a next-gen PlayStation handheld emerge, promising exciting features. Stellar Blade's performance on PC is noteworthy, while retro gaming discussions spark nostalgia, highlighting the surprisingly smooth 60 FPS of Mortal Kombat 2 on 3DO. Dive into a mix of challenges and advancements in the evolving gaming landscape!
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MindsEye Launch Disaster
- MindsEye launched in a spectacularly unfinished state resembling a B-tier PS2 game with poor performance and glitches.
- John Linneman and Rich Leadbetter experienced severe frame drops and jank on both PC and PS5 Pro versions making the game almost unplayable.
Switch 2's Strong Launch Sales
- Switch 2 sold 3.5 million units in its first four days, making it Nintendo's fastest-selling console ever.
- However, initial supply mostly matched demand, so long-term success will depend on future software support and momentum.
Next-Gen PlayStation Handheld Specs
- Rumored specs for the next-gen PlayStation handheld show a 16 CU AMD GPU with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM on a 128-bit bus.
- The device may rely heavily on machine learning features like advanced upscaling and frame generation to offset bandwidth and power limitations.