US EditionNintendo Switch 2 Closer to Xbox Series S Than PS4 in Terms of Raw Computing Power, Koei Tecmo Says
- Koei Tecmo's Wild Hearts S, a Monster Hunter-style game, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 25, 2025.
- The release follows the February 2023 launch of Wild Hearts on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S|X, with added beasts, modes, and multiplayer for Switch 2.
- Producer Takuto Edagawa stated that Switch 2's raw computing power is closer to Xbox Series S than PS4, though it has unique hardware characteristics.
- Wild Hearts S incorporates the upgraded HD Rumble 2 and new GameChat feature, which Edagawa praised for its potential impact on gaming culture.
- These advancements suggest Switch 2 supports more nuanced gameplay and social interaction, potentially encouraging more ports from developers familiar with Xbox Series S.
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After years of being behind Sony and Microsoft in terms of hardware performance, Nintendo is finally catching up. The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally out, and it has been a massive hit. But did you know that Nintendo has put the time and effort this time around to make a console that’s stronger than ever? With the release of the Switch 2, we’ve gotten a console that developers say is closer in power to the Xbox Series S than the PlayStation 4. For …
As the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 approaches, more technical details are coming to light, and now a developer has made a comparison that could excite many. Takuto Edagawa, producer of Wild Hearts at Koei Tecmo, spoke to Wccftech and stated that, although it is difficult to generalize about the power of Switch 2, he considers it closer to the Xbox Series S than to a past generation console such as the PS4. There are many features when it co…
Switch 2 graphics are 'closer to an Xbox Series S', says Wild Hearts S developer
(Credit: The Shortcut)🙌 In a recent interview, the producer of the new Wild Heart S title has given the Nintendo Switch 2 some high praise🆚 Takuto Edagawa has argued the console is closer to an Xbox Series S in power than a PS4, and praised its upgraded LCD screen for “smoother and more precise” graphics😮 He also stressed the importance of the new GameChat feature for Switch 2 that could “have an impact on gaming culture as a whole”📆 Wild He…
Nintendo Switch 2 Raw Power Is More Like Xbox Series S Than PS4, Says Dev
See full bio Avinash Jaisrani At Tech4Gamers, I contribute as a News Reporter, combining my skills and gaming enthusiasm to keep our audience updated on the latest developments. See full bio Story Highlight A Koei Tecmo developer says the Nintendo Switch 2 is comparable to the Xbox Series S. This is because the console features 12GB of RAM and supports modern features, such as ray tracing. Fans should expect the console to prove its hardware c…
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