A new Nintendo Switch 2 rumor has surfaced claiming that the next-generation hybrid console could actually arrive with more memory than a powerful rival like the Microsoft Xbox Series S. The same source has also offered an update in regard to the Switch 2’s potential DLSS support and ray-tracing capabilities.
Here we go again with the rumors 🙃 the worst part of the Nintendo console lifecycle
That being said, DLSS would be awesome on something like the switch
I just wonder whether they want to use DLSS for more FPS on the handheld or whether it’s simply their future way to upscale from the native handheld resolution to 4K when docked.
Surely DLSS would be very taxing on the battery life, but it would be great to improve the docked experience which is often rather bad (stuttering, etc.) with the old Switch.
Personally, I only want it in the dock. Handheld doesn’t have to be that high res but it would be really nice to have in TV mode
Why should it be very taxing for the battery? Docked or not it ultimately decreases the amount of work the gpu has to do.
I don’t remember how the rumours of the Switch OLED were… but I guess some were funny.
Why is it the worst part? If you hate rumors, just scroll past.
I heard it will have a flux capacitor. I can’t wait to get it on the freeway!
“8gb of DDR3!”
More RAM doesn’t really mean anything in gaming performance. It helps, but a faster CPU and GPU with a good whack of VRAM is gonna help more.
arguably RAM matters the most
gpu and cpu you can just downgrade the quality, but at a certain point everything has to fit into memory
e.g., baldur’s gate 3 literally couldn’t be properly ported to the S because of a RAM limitation
Oh shit, really? Wasn’t even aware of that lol, I always had the generally recommended amount of RAM in my gaming rig so I never thought that would be a thing.
There is a point where more ram doesnt help and maybe that’s what you are thinking of. It’s more “must be this tall to ride” from my understanding
Consoles have shared RAM between CPU and GPU, more RAM is more VRAM
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It really should, the Series S is already looking dead and we are only at the beginning of the console lifecycle.
in typical nintendo fashion the bar for hardware is on the floor
One thing about the 12GB of RAM: it may be costly now, but it will become cheaper after three, four years into the cycle.
Second, there is also the bandwidth. The Steam Deck has 32x4GB LPDDR5. I believe they wanted 8GB but DLSS and ML (if they add them to the next SoC) require at least 4GB plus. Hence, 32x4GB (96 bits). If the Steam Deck can get away with slightly more, then why not slightly less.
So yes, I can see this device with 12GB of RAM to ensure DLSS and ML work without hitches.
