The switch is my savior as a busy dad with not much time for gaming anymore. I can often sneak in 30-40minutes on the switch in portable mode in bed before I go to sleep. Awesome system, the best Nintendo console in many years.
Steffenpoulsen Steffenpoulsen I get where you're coming from. Portability is a big reason a got a switch . Wouldn't be surprised to see something like hearthstone come to switch.
Ioannis Stf He clearly said, playing in bed... You know maybe he doesn't like to complicate turning the monitor, then the CPU; he just wants a small console with a dim screen for nights that he can put under his pillow if his wife wakes up
I never dreamed that one day, we would be able to play games like Skyrim and Doom on the go. Say what you will about the Switch, but this is damn impressive.
So let me get this straight....The difference is more bushes on the PS4 and some minor resolution difference? For a console that is "far less powerful" it punches far above its weight.
Ya penguin even digital foundry said in many cases the resolution is on par with PS4. Its pretty much a few trees and bushes lol. Stuff that really won't mean shit in the long run. I even prefer the colouring on the switch version in many circumstances. Running through Whiterun from that visual looked better on switch to me.
So what? There's no mobile game like Skyrim, not even close. I'm still bummed they canned the PSP version of Oblivion back in the day, since the leaked version looked absolutely incredible for the time.
I've never played Skyrim, so this will be my first time if I buy it. Not sure if I should get the PC version (because mod support) or the Switch version.
I remember people saying several months ago that the Switch was not going to be able to run Skyrim smoothly because BotW was stuttering occasionally, and how it would just be a port of the PS3 version. Boy I'm so glad at how wrong they were.
Mordecai R oh really? I'm sorry but do you know about the conversations I had with these morons who legit claimed this in one of digital foundry's videos? I think not. And there are comparisons to the 360 versions and tbh it looks a lot better. Sure there are some slight compromises to make the remastered version work, but it's a legit solid 900p, 30fps. The 360 version was 720p and stuttered every 5 seconds.
Manuel Figueroa why would I be salty because the SWITCH has a Shitty version of skyrim?.... I'm not salty I got a PC and played Skyrim with Mods and I played Skyrim on the go on vita years ago.
TheDude850 you had combos with morons?... show me proof 900P 30fps only while docked than in that case the PS4 destroys the Shitty SWITCH version. Also the 360 version wasn't jittery as you claim.
toujo4 You ask how it is impressive, that a 5-6 years old game runs on a handheld now? Maybe because it's the first time in our history, that games like that run on a handheld??? Just MAYBE?!
So aesthetically, it looks better than the original. But not as good as the “true” special edition. But I love that "cooler" environment hue that they retained.
TheChazzyC didn’t say it wasn’t, I just said that it isn’t as good as the alternate versions of special edition. Chill 😂 😂 😂 In regards to the blue tint, it just reminds me of the first iteration of the game.
The switch version, although it has some features from the updated engine. Compared to the other parts, aesthetically, it’s lack luster. Not to be confused with being a bad port lol
baez1301 I’m just saying that it isn’t really an ideal version of special edition. Would you rather have had me call this version of the game “gimped?”
I love how everyone is shitting on the Switch. I guess they need to vent somewhere once they realise that their 800$ smartphones are only good for Candy Crush and Angry Birds sequels.
Adam meanwhile,Nvidia is working on New generation tegra Pascal 2 gen,10 namometars 4 teraflops of predormance in henheld,6 on docked. Brutaly low bateri consumotiom for 1080 p screan. Native 4 k on docked Tv mode. Just sayin
Adam K people at my school say to me “you paid $300 for that little thing???” But I️ mean, yeah they got phones that are $800, paid for the Xbox One on launch for $500 and the PS4 for $400.
I think all switch players know and expect downgrades on games coming from ps4 xbox and pc games. But u know the big pull for me is its handheld. I can play skyrim doom and others on the bus... waiting in line...at work...literally anywhere. And in handheld mode games look damn good. Dont buy a switch and expect ps4 xbox levels of graphics. Only had my switch 3 weeks and its brill!
PREZZER UK it's a nice showcase but looking at Doom, a showcase is all it is. If it doesn't play well at the end of the day, it doesn't matter if it's ahndheld or not. People always talk about compromises but, instead of these ports, we should be getting new switch focused third party titles.
I don't expect PS4 graphics on my switch but what i do expect is a decent port of the game. Skyrim on the switch is an example of a good port. Definitely picking this one up!
Pretty much same here. In fact where I use the Switch the most I can still stream from my PC, but its just not as easy as running something native on the Switch. I don't have to remember to take a controller with me and hope I get a stable WiFi signal. Plus I can play it on the train.
Gabbiadini Dude I'm not bragging or lying. I'm 38 years old and lucky enough to have the disposable income for these things. I'm just making the point that even though the switch is weak in terms of power, it's still a great bit of kit and a genuinely good time. People need to remember what makes gaming great... THE GAMES. The hardware is only 25% of the equation in my opinion.
Youre literally saying the lowest amount it can reach, By that logic every game with dynamic resolution and frame rate dip runs like that the entire game. the game is mostly 30fps with frame pacing issues which will be fixed together with the audio glitch. The frame drop to 22fps is in certain demanding areas + also with a lot of enemies which you will mostly find on the highest difficulty. Stop spreading your biased information and state the full facts.
is it just me or does anybody else find the switch version more pleasing to the eye, the colour use just seems a bit colder and the game besides the obvious shimmering looks somehow sharper overall with more detail, I know this isn't the case in reality but that's what my eyeballs are seeing. pausing the video at 6.12 for example shows what I mean, that wall just looks way better on the switch to me, theres a more pleasing texture, it looks more coarse and natural, detail seems lost or smudged on the ps4
So the PS4 and XBOne and PC versions all have a thick volumetric fog effect but that is paired back heavily on Switch leading to a cleaner look. Less realistic looking, but probably more pleasing to the eye, I agree.
I’ve sunk over 400 hours into Skyrim on my Switch, and it’s awesome, but I have 2 relatively minor complaints: 1. For the longest time there was no way to increase the image brightness or change the gamma setting for handheld mode. I had to either spam Candlelight/Magelight or carry a torch, so any stealthy dungeon crawling had to be done while docked to my TV, and the whole point of playing this on my Switch is to play it on the go. It’s no longer an issue, but it was for 95% of my playthrough. 2. No mods, not even Creation Club. Honestly it isn’t that big of a deal, but it would be great to play Survival mode at least. Playing Skyrim without ever needed to eat or rest or take shelter just makes a game that is all about immersion less immersive.
@@dinslax5270 not skyrim only but offline games because chances are the switch would be banned for modding since it seems like Nintendo doesn't ban accounts just while ass switches
DF: "The Switch port of Skyrim does a pretty good job considering the hardware." Everyone else: "Hurr durr this looks like a mobile game!?!?!?!" It's not just about graphics guys. It's about making games work on a weaker console, which the Nintendo Switch is. Still doesn't hinder you from having fun with the game. I'm fucking enjoying playing games like Doom, Mario Odyssey and Zelda: BotW on the go.
It's kinda surprising that we haven't seen ports of prior Bethesda titles on Switch like Oblivion, Morrowind, Fallout 3/NV, etc. They would be a perfect fit for the platform
The idea of playing through Skyrim on a portable device (the complete game with dlcs) sounds like a incredibly cool concept, the memories I have of Skyrim (Xbox 360) on my initial play through are so nostalgic.
I wonder if, given some time for patching, they could sort out a solution for the foliage LOD. Given how consistent the framerate is, I would hope to see a small improvement come later patches. Perhaps, even the ability to adjust the Foliage LOD manually.
toujo4 do you have a stand that lugs around a tv screen, a power source, games and the console itself around to make it portable? what jojo is fictional? So is your argument when it comes to the switch
Pkt Chino most definitely. The Switch version falls between the 360 and One versions. That extra shared memory and processing overhead was pushed to the max.
Very pleasing result for Skyrim on Switch! Even though this is based on the newer Special Edition, it'd be interesting to see how it stacks up against the last-gen versions too. Seems to look a bit better than I remember of those.
Yup, people make too much of a technical analysis and just want to max out everything, instead of looking at it like a piece of art. Another aspect worthy of consideration would have been how does the Switch version look like compared to the original actual PC release, not the Special Edition which is shown here on PS4.
_Hello, gamers._ _Look at the sky. Now back to me. Now back at the sky, now back to me._ _Sadly, it isn't 4K. But if you stopped worrying about resolution so much and switched to having fun on the go, soon enough you wouldn't even care that the sky's not quite as pretty._ _Look down. Back up. Where are you?_ _You're on the bus, with the game even home console games wish they could be!_ _What's in your hand? Back at me. I have it._ _It's a Switch, containing with an endless fantasy adventure and that mountainous countryside you love._ _Look again._ _The mountains are now dungeons!_ _Anything is possible when your console plays_ Skyrim _and not_ Star Fox Zero. _I'm on a dragon._
i dont give a shit about playing console games on the go while i can just listen to my favourite music on my phone or read my favourite book. waste of money and waste of time IN MY OPINION
Lurima Lasiaf And that's a totally valid opinion, of course, but bear in mind that by that same logic, you could just as easily make the argument that spending hundreds of dollars on books or a smartphone that lets you listen to music on the go is a huge waste when you could just buy a portable game console instead for less money.
Most likely due to time of day or weather changing the lighting a bit. Or because there's simply differences in contrast in the output of the PS4 and Switch, but that's gonna be different on your TV anyway.
Yeah, its not about day time, contrast is higher on switch but its a matter of taste. Some people would prefer low contrast. I'm not saying the game runs better by any means.
Then it's just about TV settings. You can probably make the game look as good on PS4 on PC just by tweaking the screen settings. Or the in game contrast for that matter.
Does illiteracy and selective hearing run in the family? DF said it was 30fps always. Also refuted all your other ignorant statements too. They're the experts and you're a salty youtube dimwit so you know their word over yours.
Praise Kekistan I see you on you commented twice in row, desperate much? Your sad man, you can't even spell correctly Go back to school kid, please don't send a switch that thing is trash, I wouldn't even want that trash if it was Free, No thanks , only like girls defends kiddie NINTENDO consoles.
Playing Skyrim on Switch just a few minutes ago and as someone who had previously only played it on PC, I have been consistently impressed by how close to the PC version the Switch version really is. Obviously not all settings are at max, and it of course unfortunately lacks all mod support, but otherwise the experience seems almost an exact match. I've really loved playing Skyrim on my Switch. It is fantastic and absolutely worth it, provided you haven't already played previous versions to death.
Completely possible, don't know why that guy laughs. I could play Fallout 4 on my very old 550ti just fine, and at 60fps. Don't know what the deal is with that game anyways, it is very light on resources.
Its really cool to finally have a portable skyrim but I already bought it twice so I'll just wait a year or two until this is $20. But if your an Nintendo fan who hasn't played this yet then your going to have a lot of fun!
It will be interesting to see what some numbers are for sales on this and Doom come next month, I'm hoping the portable scene from Vita jumps on the switch and brings over their attach rate, Vita had the best attach rate for years, nearly record setting at times, I feel like that combined with a company that backs their own system and we should get a thriving community here in less than a year. Mine is already in the mail though, did my part by pre-ordering both doom and Skyrim. I've already got multiple copies of these games but building that early support base with good numbers will help the switch in the long run.
I know the Switch version is definitely missing some bells and whistles, but a part of that actually makes the Switch version look MUCH sharper and I kinda like that look.
As a new switch owner. I've been lost the past 4 days. Some games run at 30 fps but I can't explain it. You can lose hours on the switch laying back on the couch chilling. Def worth it. Graphics aren't always the best but you dont really notice it when you having fun
If you have to zoom in and show a direct comparison in order to reveal the partial graphical downgrades, it means that the developers did a great job at hiding those downgrades.
That's a stupid choice, if you're going to blow that kind of money get it for PC where you can improve FOV, LOD, and add more immersive mods. PSVR is a joke
Ioannis Stf it does, it's a handheld device, I would have thought I'd would look really bad tbh, the only big difference seems to be resolution (where 720p is really good on such a small screen) and fog.
Ofc it's worse, but it's not as bad as i expected it to be on a handheld device.. A home console/PC will obviously always look better, that's not my point... -.-
Would be great if you guys did an update on this and called out Bethesda for the lousy anniversary update that caused a huge performance drop. Seems like it even causes the dynamic resolution to go even lower now than it used to in some areas. Huge disappointment!
Great video. Mine's already in the mail, can't wait to play it tomorrow! Thanks for doing these for switch, yea I pre-ordered it but for other games these videos are key to my buying a game. Earned a sub from me but honestly I thought I was already subbed for the last 2 years lol, sorry about that, I guess I just get enough of your videos in my feed that I thought I was subbed already
So...slightly lower resolution, lesser volumetrics/ambient occlusion, and then they pulled the lod slider back. That’s incredible! Especially considering how the system has only been out for less than a year and the developers had a pretty limited amount of time to work on it. The parity is great and can only get better from here!
I’m really looking forward to this. I’ve never played Skyrim start to finish, just messed around with mods on PC. Looking forward to actually playing the game on the go.
Funny seeing the super salty PC Xbox and PS4 fans getting mad that switch actually got a decent port for once and them trying to compare when they know themself that the switch port is impressive but to salty to ever admit it
A port of a PS3 version of the game is impressive? For a half-mobile system it’s just ok, not the devs fault though, the switch just can’t handle more than that.
There isnt too much of a difference from the PS4 and switch, hopefully it will be the same when the witcher comes out on the switch, hopefully they can make it better then what we saw today
Guess Wolfenstein II whenever it gets released on the Switch. That be a good comparison video imo. But yeah, Skyrim was never a good looking game. Even Fallout 4 imo, looked very meh and outdated, at least for me.
Given the portability of the Switch and that given I'm cynical and expected it to look way worse than it does, I'm honesty very impressed. So job well done.
Aside from the overall colder color temperature there's some kind of image sharpening going on with the switch that I don't see on the PS4 comparison. With Doom, Skyrim, L.A. Noire & Wolfenstein II switch is an awesome compromise of power for portability and Nintendo IP.
Definitely not a Wii vs PS3/X360 comparison this time. The Switch is getting comparable ports (in some cases, almost identical -- LA Noire, Lego City, et cetera). Just as long as developers aren't lazy, the Switch should be fine mostly.
God, november has been such a great month for the Switch. First with Doom, then with Rocket League, now with L.A. Noire and Skyrim, and then with Resident Evil Revelations Collection rounding out the month. That's a lot of ports, but a lot of damned good ones. I'd be interested to see how L.A. Noire and Rocket League hold up to their fellow console counterparts, but from what I've heard, they both run quite well. Rocket League apparently has a dynamic resolution scaler for handheld mode, but I've heard nothing like that for L.A. Noire. The Resident Evil Revelations Collection is reported to have a 720p 60FPS undocked / 1080p 60FPS docked setup for RE:RE1 and 30FPS for RE:RE2, but we'll see once review copies are out for it. Such a strong month. I can only hope that next year we will continue getting this gold mine of content!
Why shouldn't Bethesda do this? It's by far their most successful game and each new port sells extremely well. It would be an incredibly poor business decision by them to stop this. I really don't get it. Why are people complaining about this? Nobody is forcing you to buy one of the ports.
A lot of people are saying that fallout 4 couldn’t come to the switch but there are ways to do it, a third party company doing the port like panic button would do tricks that BGS doesn’t know about. The reason that the frames drop so hard in the more fence areas is because the more objects on the screen means more shadows, dynamic shadow quality could be a solution, compressing the game textures for once would easily allow the game to fit on the 32gb cartridge. And keep in mind how demanding the god rays were on the current gen systems, and they look like ass anyway, turn them off. Keep in mind that SSE and FO4 use the same engine just that FO4’s uses “physical based rendering and volumetric lighting”- Godd Howard E3 2015 can they turn that off or even just scale it back enough? Panic button could figure it out! If anything though dynamic shadows are a must. When docked 720p undocked 600p (people die at the thought of sub 720p but on a six inch screen it’s not too noticeable) way lower draw distance and batta bing batta boom you got another panic button miracle
Maratuer It doesn't. Later on in the video, for example at 6.50 you clearly see how the Switch version is a lot lower quality. Just some areas that I guess can look a bit better in the video because of slightly different lights and weather.
The game looks better without those 2 polygon rocks lying everywhere, I'll be completely honest. Those stupid little super-low-res rocks that just stand out, no matter what, are probably the biggest eye sores ever since Skyrim came out. Having less of them on the screen makes the Switch version 100% worth the money. lol EDIT: Also, let's be completely honest... No one in the world is playing Skyrim unmodded for the graphical quality... Skyrim isn't that pretty of a game in most cases, and that's perfectly fine. It's impressive in it's own ways, through visuals. Even back in 2011 I never thought it looked amazing, but I still managed to immerse myself in it far more than any game I'd played before. It definitely doesn't switch up its style like Oblivion does throughout the game (Oil painting world, Realms of Oblivion, Sheogoraths Realm...). The changes on the Switch (if anything) are barely anything to think twice about.
It’s crazy that this is achievable on portable now. This game used to run at 15 FPS on the ps3.
The switch is my savior as a busy dad with not much time for gaming anymore. I can often sneak in 30-40minutes on the switch in portable mode in bed before I go to sleep. Awesome system, the best Nintendo console in many years.
Steffenpoulsen Steffenpoulsen I get where you're coming from. Portability is a big reason a got a switch . Wouldn't be surprised to see something like hearthstone come to switch.
Yea because you cant just start a PC or Console for 30-40 minutes. Are you guys all living in the streets or what?
Ioannis Stf He clearly said, playing in bed... You know maybe he doesn't like to complicate turning the monitor, then the CPU; he just wants a small console with a dim screen for nights that he can put under his pillow if his wife wakes up
I'm really thinking into buying one for the same reasons.
R E lmfao
I never dreamed that one day, we would be able to play games like Skyrim and Doom on the go. Say what you will about the Switch, but this is damn impressive.
And they feel amazing to play
You can play games like Doom on a handheld since the GBA era.... Sorry
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Vermischt vermanscht und degeneriert hahaha u gba lmao
Vermischt vermanscht und degeneriert yeah 6 bit ones lol
So let me get this straight....The difference is more bushes on the PS4 and some minor resolution difference? For a console that is "far less powerful" it punches far above its weight.
I am pretty sure they did a near straight port to the PS4. It is amazing what a proper port can do.
Ya penguin even digital foundry said in many cases the resolution is on par with PS4. Its pretty much a few trees and bushes lol. Stuff that really won't mean shit in the long run. I even prefer the colouring on the switch version in many circumstances. Running through Whiterun from that visual looked better on switch to me.
Good luck Nintendo fans who missed out on Skyrim, it's amazing...
Wait... in 2017 there's still people out there who haven't played them game? The game costs next to nothing and it can run on a toaster.
thrice1987 I’m one of those people
thrice1987 I have Skyrim on Steam and never played it, unlike Oblivion that i have made most of it's content...
i think my grandma has completed vanilla skyrim by this point
thrice1987 is it hard to believe that a lot of people don't play every single game the moment it comes out ? I still didn't play Skyrim either.
"Dedocked" ? What about "handheld" or "undocked" ? :)
lmao
How bout...
Deeeezz nuts!
How 'bout 'unshackled'!?
@Voidamaster One, Of all the lame things to complain about, you managed to find one of the dumbest... Congrats.
Dockedn’t
[Todd Howard's muffled scream heard in the distance]: *"BUY MY GAME AGAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN!!!!!!"*
So what? There's no mobile game like Skyrim, not even close.
I'm still bummed they canned the PSP version of Oblivion back in the day, since the leaked version looked absolutely incredible for the time.
There's an Oblivion mobile game tho.
no1DdC can a man not make a joke in these poor troubled times
Dammit Todd, no more of your lies! Get to work on ES6!
I've never played Skyrim, so this will be my first time if I buy it. Not sure if I should get the PC version (because mod support) or the Switch version.
I remember people saying several months ago that the Switch was not going to be able to run Skyrim smoothly because BotW was stuttering occasionally, and how it would just be a port of the PS3 version. Boy I'm so glad at how wrong they were.
TheDude850 noone said that, that being said this game looks very close to a ps3/360 version, They took so much off it might as well be a 360 game.
Mordecai R oh really? I'm sorry but do you know about the conversations I had with these morons who legit claimed this in one of digital foundry's videos? I think not. And there are comparisons to the 360 versions and tbh it looks a lot better. Sure there are some slight compromises to make the remastered version work, but it's a legit solid 900p, 30fps. The 360 version was 720p and stuttered every 5 seconds.
Mordecai R salty much?
Manuel Figueroa why would I be salty because the SWITCH has a Shitty version of skyrim?.... I'm not salty I got a PC and played Skyrim with Mods and I played Skyrim on the go on vita years ago.
TheDude850 you had combos with morons?... show me proof
900P 30fps only while docked than in that case the PS4 destroys the Shitty SWITCH version.
Also the 360 version wasn't jittery as you claim.
This is quite impressive. When i'm going to get a switch, i need to get mobile Skyrim too!
Thomas K. How is it impressive? It's a 5-6 year old game
toujo4
You ask how it is impressive, that a 5-6 years old game runs on a handheld now? Maybe because it's the first time in our history, that games like that run on a handheld??? Just MAYBE?!
toujo4 it is impressive , considering that the switch is that small
Why does the ps4 game still look like the Alexa version
Someday we will play skyrim on your smart freezer, tea cup, water bottle, torch light... List gose on.
So aesthetically, it looks better than the original. But not as good as the “true” special edition. But I love that "cooler" environment hue that they retained.
How is it not the true Special Edition? A bluer hue not enough for you?
The video specifically says is the special edition, without a specific lighting effect. Watch the Video before commenting at least dude, geez.
TheChazzyC didn’t say it wasn’t, I just said that it isn’t as good as the alternate versions of special edition.
Chill 😂 😂 😂
In regards to the blue tint, it just reminds me of the first iteration of the game.
The switch version, although it has some features from the updated engine. Compared to the other parts, aesthetically, it’s lack luster. Not to be confused with being a bad port lol
baez1301 I’m just saying that it isn’t really an ideal version of special edition. Would you rather have had me call this version of the game “gimped?”
I love how everyone is shitting on the Switch. I guess they need to vent somewhere once they realise that their 800$ smartphones are only good for Candy Crush and Angry Birds sequels.
I think you misunderstand. People who mainly hate the switch are console and PC owners.
Yeah god forbid you hate it for legitimate reasons. Nintendo is perfection! Smh -_-
Adam meanwhile,Nvidia is working on New generation tegra Pascal 2 gen,10 namometars 4 teraflops of predormance in henheld,6 on docked. Brutaly low bateri consumotiom for 1080 p screan. Native 4 k on docked Tv mode. Just sayin
Adam K people at my school say to me “you paid $300 for that little thing???” But I️ mean, yeah they got phones that are $800, paid for the Xbox One on launch for $500 and the PS4 for $400.
Vanja Miletic link?
I think all switch players know and expect downgrades on games coming from ps4 xbox and pc games.
But u know the big pull for me is its handheld.
I can play skyrim doom and others on the bus... waiting in line...at work...literally anywhere.
And in handheld mode games look damn good.
Dont buy a switch and expect ps4 xbox levels of graphics.
Only had my switch 3 weeks and its brill!
PREZZER UK it's a nice showcase but looking at Doom, a showcase is all it is. If it doesn't play well at the end of the day, it doesn't matter if it's ahndheld or not. People always talk about compromises but, instead of these ports, we should be getting new switch focused third party titles.
lakib adhikari Except DOOM plays just fine.
I don't expect PS4 graphics on my switch but what i do expect is a decent port of the game. Skyrim on the switch is an example of a good port. Definitely picking this one up!
The Average Ordinary lol keep telling yourself that on the hardest difficulty when the fps drops so hard (22 fps).
and look like a total nerd
This Switch team deserves a prize. It's amazing how much them and the third parties have achieved.
Luis Herrera you’re absolutely right this underpowered console getting ports of 3-6 year old games is incredible
They haven't achieved much
Mr. Flash you’re right it’s hilarious
Luis Herrera So they deserve a prize for getting something they should of gotten with the GameCube and Wii days?
They managed to get it to look like a Wii game. Congratulations.
I have a GTX 1080 PC, PS4 Pro and 4K TV, And I just got a Switch. The thing is fucking awesome. Haters gonna hate I suppose.
This here is a falseflagger
Pretty much same here. In fact where I use the Switch the most I can still stream from my PC, but its just not as easy as running something native on the Switch. I don't have to remember to take a controller with me and hope I get a stable WiFi signal. Plus I can play it on the train.
Gabbiadini Dude I'm not bragging or lying. I'm 38 years old and lucky enough to have the disposable income for these things. I'm just making the point that even though the switch is weak in terms of power, it's still a great bit of kit and a genuinely good time.
People need to remember what makes gaming great... THE GAMES. The hardware is only 25% of the equation in my opinion.
Gabbiadini Whatever man. Think what you like I really don't care.
Dw nicklong, he's just salty.
Impressive, think i'll get this and DOOM Switch as well. Nice ports for the Switch.
TheMadPolarBear DOOM IS not good port
500p
22fps
Lower than lower settings.
L.
Portable Doom is good enough for me.
Youre literally saying the lowest amount it can reach, By that logic every game with dynamic resolution and frame rate dip runs like that the entire game. the game is mostly 30fps with frame pacing issues which will be fixed together with the audio glitch. The frame drop to 22fps is in certain demanding areas + also with a lot of enemies which you will mostly find on the highest difficulty. Stop spreading your biased information and state the full facts.
EnclosureHD doom goes yo 720p and 30fps in the majority of cases and many people who have it know that... poor port you say looool :v
EnclosureHD no
is it just me or does anybody else find the switch version more pleasing to the eye, the colour use just seems a bit colder and the game besides the obvious shimmering looks somehow sharper overall with more detail, I know this isn't the case in reality but that's what my eyeballs are seeing.
pausing the video at 6.12 for example shows what I mean, that wall just looks way better on the switch to me, theres a more pleasing texture, it looks more coarse and natural, detail seems lost or smudged on the ps4
Yeah I agree, my only (minor) annoyance is that some of the bushes seem to be a solid colour.
So the PS4 and XBOne and PC versions all have a thick volumetric fog effect but that is paired back heavily on Switch leading to a cleaner look. Less realistic looking, but probably more pleasing to the eye, I agree.
jinx20001 I do agree the color palette is nicer looking
The color stands out a lot on the switch. That's eye candy right there. I have a very good feel for this .
The fact that there's no fallout on switch is tragic
Especially Fallout New Vegas. I would buy the second it launches.
I need them
I’ve sunk over 400 hours into Skyrim on my Switch, and it’s awesome, but I have 2 relatively minor complaints:
1. For the longest time there was no way to increase the image brightness or change the gamma setting for handheld mode. I had to either spam Candlelight/Magelight or carry a torch, so any stealthy dungeon crawling had to be done while docked to my TV, and the whole point of playing this on my Switch is to play it on the go. It’s no longer an issue, but it was for 95% of my playthrough.
2. No mods, not even Creation Club. Honestly it isn’t that big of a deal, but it would be great to play Survival mode at least. Playing Skyrim without ever needed to eat or rest or take shelter just makes a game that is all about immersion less immersive.
i know this is a late reply, but on modded Switch you can mod the Skyrim and even change graphics settings like Volumentric Fog.
@@dinslax5270 thw only issue is he'd have to dedicate that switch to skyrim only
@@dinslax5270 not skyrim only but offline games because chances are the switch would be banned for modding since it seems like Nintendo doesn't ban accounts just while ass switches
@@seminooblex8057 not true he could set up an emunand and keep his sysnand clean. No ban and can still use Nintendo Services
DF: "The Switch port of Skyrim does a pretty good job considering the hardware."
Everyone else: "Hurr durr this looks like a mobile game!?!?!?!"
It's not just about graphics guys. It's about making games work on a weaker console, which the Nintendo Switch is. Still doesn't hinder you from having fun with the game. I'm fucking enjoying playing games like Doom, Mario Odyssey and Zelda: BotW on the go.
Trafalgar All BS aside how could you possibly enjoy playing a fast paced game like doom on that thing with 30fps on top of it.
Jeremy C What "BS aside"? And while I appreciate 60FPS games I don't need 60FPS to enjoy a game. 30FPS is not unplayable, like certain people claim.
Trafalgar Its a combo of the tiny controls and 30fps not ideal for a shooter like Doom lol.
Jeremy C I'll decide for myself what I think is ideal and what is not. Thanks.
Plus, I don't even use the Joycons. Pro controller all the way.
I'd play a hell of a lot more mobile games if they looked like that..
Skyrim: The how many times can we make you buy this game edition!
Boy do i have news for you....
Wow, that is actually a very impressive port!
The came came out in 2011, what do you mean?
It's literally a 360 and ps3 game, it's not hard to pull this off
toujo4 what do you do for a living? Do you enjoy flying or do you take that for granted as well?
Christofer Robin what?
Its based on the current gen edition tho.
L. A. Noire next?
*insert console i don't like here* was a mistake
oussama mrissa PC is always a mistake.
Consoles are a mistake.
It's kinda surprising that we haven't seen ports of prior Bethesda titles on Switch like Oblivion, Morrowind, Fallout 3/NV, etc.
They would be a perfect fit for the platform
Idk about Fallout 3 or NV but I would bet the code for the older game like Oblivion or Morrowind is too messy
@@JiF28 Especially when the XBOX consoles have most of those games backwards compatible.
That would be epic for this console just imagine the best games ever of the PC running here ROFL
The fact that we're even seeing the same console games on a portable device is still very impressive.
Andy Ward not really, this game is on tablets too.... way before this.
Now If I ever see the Witcher 3 on the SWITCH I will tip my hat to the Switch but thus far nothing impressive not Even DOOM.
Mordecai R my god. You're on a crusade. How's it working for you so far? Has anyone joined you through this epic rant journey?
Whish you all the best!
Mordecai R You've replied to almost every comment on this video, get a life man
Mordecai R Skyrim is on tablets? So its been ported to Android? Source pls
The idea of playing through Skyrim on a portable device (the complete game with dlcs) sounds like a incredibly cool concept, the memories I have of Skyrim (Xbox 360) on my initial play through are so nostalgic.
Yeah, im just waiting for a sale at this point
I wonder if, given some time for patching, they could sort out a solution for the foliage LOD. Given how consistent the framerate is, I would hope to see a small improvement come later patches. Perhaps, even the ability to adjust the Foliage LOD manually.
Doom, Skyrim, La Noire, Xenoblade 2. god damn Nintendo. How much more money will you take from me?
Hentai Boy Such a fantastic first year for Nintendo Switch! 👏🏽
Doom(also on PC,PS4, and Xbox One)
LA noire(also on PC,PS4,Xbox One+,Xbox 360 and ps3)
Xenoblade 2 oh hey and actual exclusive
toujo4 But can you take them anywhere?
toujo4 oh hey, none of those portable
toujo4 do you have a stand that lugs around a tv screen, a power source, games and the console itself around to make it portable? what jojo is fictional? So is your argument when it comes to the switch
Do a comparison with the Xbox 360/PS3 versions!
askjiir ign already did one and Switch destroys them both
Pkt Chino most definitely. The Switch version falls between the 360 and One versions. That extra shared memory and processing overhead was pushed to the max.
The Switch destroyed them both? Sure showed that 12 year old hardware who's boss eh? :P
No need, Switch overkills 360/PS3 versions.
Want to link to it ? Im having trouble finding the video
Would have been nice to see how it compares to the PS3/360 versions
Michael Bracken ign already did a comparison Switch destroys them both
too bad the PS3 version is a disaster
How is the PS4/XBOX relevant when he wanted to see a comparison against the PS360?
Do the loading times take 50 years like the PS3 version?
albert fish It's a good in-between version though.
Looks and runs just like I remember it, playing it on a 10 years old PC at the time the game came out in 2011.
Very pleasing result for Skyrim on Switch!
Even though this is based on the newer Special Edition, it'd be interesting to see how it stacks up against the last-gen versions too. Seems to look a bit better than I remember of those.
I like the switch colors better, it pops more. Definitely looks great, might have to pick this up!
Yup, people make too much of a technical analysis and just want to max out everything, instead of looking at it like a piece of art. Another aspect worthy of consideration would have been how does the Switch version look like compared to the original actual PC release, not the Special Edition which is shown here on PS4.
@@swires1 💯
_Hello, gamers._
_Look at the sky. Now back to me. Now back at the sky, now back to me._
_Sadly, it isn't 4K. But if you stopped worrying about resolution so much and switched to having fun on the go, soon enough you wouldn't even care that the sky's not quite as pretty._
_Look down. Back up. Where are you?_
_You're on the bus, with the game even home console games wish they could be!_
_What's in your hand? Back at me. I have it._
_It's a Switch, containing with an endless fantasy adventure and that mountainous countryside you love._
_Look again._
_The mountains are now dungeons!_
_Anything is possible when your console plays_ Skyrim _and not_ Star Fox Zero.
_I'm on a dragon._
Gotta love the old spice reference!
GzG92 Old spice Commercials are incredible
I love this reference.
i dont give a shit about playing console games on the go while i can just listen to my favourite music on my phone or read my favourite book. waste of money and waste of time IN MY OPINION
Lurima Lasiaf And that's a totally valid opinion, of course, but bear in mind that by that same logic, you could just as easily make the argument that spending hundreds of dollars on books or a smartphone that lets you listen to music on the go is a huge waste when you could just buy a portable game console instead for less money.
Some scenes I prefer Switch over PS4, because of contrast and colors.
Most likely due to time of day or weather changing the lighting a bit. Or because there's simply differences in contrast in the output of the PS4 and Switch, but that's gonna be different on your TV anyway.
It has nothing to do with time of day you can see better colors and contrast easily on Switch
Yeah, its not about day time, contrast is higher on switch but its a matter of taste.
Some people would prefer low contrast. I'm not saying the game runs better by any means.
Then it's just about TV settings. You can probably make the game look as good on PS4 on PC just by tweaking the screen settings. Or the in game contrast for that matter.
SilverEye but the point is on Switch screen and by default Switch looks better
I'm gonna buy every single Bethesda game on switch. They are doing amazing work. I really cannot wait to see wolfenstein 2
Same here buddy, I really LOVE Doom on the Switch, amazing port, can't wait for this game tomorrow!
baez1301 oh man it's so fun. The digital foundry video on it really makes it seem bad....
Does illiteracy and selective hearing run in the family? DF said it was 30fps always. Also refuted all your other ignorant statements too. They're the experts and you're a salty youtube dimwit so you know their word over yours.
It amazing
oof! this comment has not aged well. Bethesda has gone down hill recently with increasingly more shady business practices. and lack of switch ports
Please stop hating people. I'm glad people have a great mobile version of this great game. You should be too. And I don't even own a switch.
Atticus Howle I've already seen a mobile version of this game, it came out in 2014 for tablets.
Praise Kekistan I see you on you commented twice in row, desperate much?
Your sad man, you can't even spell correctly Go back to school kid, please don't send a switch that thing is trash, I wouldn't even want that trash if it was Free, No thanks , only like girls defends kiddie NINTENDO consoles.
You a furry? wanna yiff?
We'll yiff, ok?
Playing Skyrim on Switch just a few minutes ago and as someone who had previously only played it on PC, I have been consistently impressed by how close to the PC version the Switch version really is. Obviously not all settings are at max, and it of course unfortunately lacks all mod support, but otherwise the experience seems almost an exact match. I've really loved playing Skyrim on my Switch. It is fantastic and absolutely worth it, provided you haven't already played previous versions to death.
Talos is proud
I hope Fallout 4 comes to the switch ☺
ahahahahahahaha
Completely possible, don't know why that guy laughs. I could play Fallout 4 on my very old 550ti just fine, and at 60fps. Don't know what the deal is with that game anyways, it is very light on resources.
Fallout 4 is the only current big Bethesda game that isn't on the Switch, so I don't know what's laughable about wishing for it.
A dude who likes comics and stuff
It's laughable that people think it's possible.
very doable, i bet people would be surprised how good it would end up looking.
Its really cool to finally have a portable skyrim but I already bought it twice so I'll just wait a year or two until this is $20.
But if your an Nintendo fan who hasn't played this yet then your going to have a lot of fun!
It will be interesting to see what some numbers are for sales on this and Doom come next month, I'm hoping the portable scene from Vita jumps on the switch and brings over their attach rate, Vita had the best attach rate for years, nearly record setting at times, I feel like that combined with a company that backs their own system and we should get a thriving community here in less than a year. Mine is already in the mail though, did my part by pre-ordering both doom and Skyrim. I've already got multiple copies of these games but building that early support base with good numbers will help the switch in the long run.
Still 60$
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^^ lol
Maybe it's just me but I think The color looks better on switch
Excellent video, very informative! Keep up the great work guys. 😀👍
Nice. It seems like a fairly admirable conversion, particularly when played in portable mode. Thanks for the comparison!
The Switch version looks better. The Special Edition on other platforms added this weird fog that makes everything look washed out and faded.
thats depth of field. yeah it kinda shitty. but when you play 2 hours you dont notice and enjoy sweet graphics :D
Really liking the switch version - colour pallet looks less washed out too
I know the Switch version is definitely missing some bells and whistles, but a part of that actually makes the Switch version look MUCH sharper and I kinda like that look.
I said the same thing
As a new switch owner. I've been lost the past 4 days. Some games run at 30 fps but I can't explain it. You can lose hours on the switch laying back on the couch chilling. Def worth it. Graphics aren't always the best but you dont really notice it when you having fun
If you have to zoom in and show a direct comparison in order to reveal the partial graphical downgrades, it means that the developers did a great job at hiding those downgrades.
You don't need to zoom on a TV, only when people watch this on phones.
playing this game for the first time in VR now and it's mind blowing!
Fendera I'm getting a PSVR for Christmas just for this game and RE7 of course.
That's a stupid choice, if you're going to blow that kind of money get it for PC where you can improve FOV, LOD, and add more immersive mods. PSVR is a joke
Why is it a joke whats wrong with it its cheaper its getting some good games too
Also please let people decide on what they buy or do.
"I've been playing over the weekend"
*Almost dies*
Looks pretty similar to the ps4 version O.o [EDIT: for a handheld console...]
Ioannis Stf it does, it's a handheld device, I would have thought I'd would look really bad tbh, the only big difference seems to be resolution (where 720p is really good on such a small screen) and fog.
Hugo NOT even close, lower settings, inferior textures, annoying tearing, the SWITCH is not even close to the PS4 version.
Ofc it's worse, but it's not as bad as i expected it to be on a handheld device.. A home console/PC will obviously always look better, that's not my point... -.-
FOR ME SI BETTER THAN THE PS4 version.
I wouldn't be able to see the difference without this video. I doubt most people would either.
Would be great if you guys did an update on this and called out Bethesda for the lousy anniversary update that caused a huge performance drop. Seems like it even causes the dynamic resolution to go even lower now than it used to in some areas. Huge disappointment!
2077 Tod Howard ported Skyrim to our watch
Great stuff. borderline irrelevant cutbacks on a console that's portable. How can people complain?
On portable the guy grows up 10/10
Very impressive! Amazing what they can do with the Switch, especially, in portable mode! 😎👍
Great video. Mine's already in the mail, can't wait to play it tomorrow! Thanks for doing these for switch, yea I pre-ordered it but for other games these videos are key to my buying a game. Earned a sub from me but honestly I thought I was already subbed for the last 2 years lol, sorry about that, I guess I just get enough of your videos in my feed that I thought I was subbed already
So...slightly lower resolution, lesser volumetrics/ambient occlusion, and then they pulled the lod slider back. That’s incredible! Especially considering how the system has only been out for less than a year and the developers had a pretty limited amount of time to work on it. The parity is great and can only get better from here!
I would like to see a comparison between the last gen consoles Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Just for fun
Such a big open-world game running at 900p with stable 30fps is hella impressive.
Skyrim on the Go!!!
Who's Day 1?
I’m really looking forward to this. I’ve never played Skyrim start to finish, just messed around with mods on PC. Looking forward to actually playing the game on the go.
Great video! Thanks for the analysis. I have a copy waiting for me at home and can't wait to play.
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MY PLASTIC IS BETTER THAN YOURS......done.
No, switch is fantastic
Spoken like a true drone!!!
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Funny seeing the super salty PC Xbox and PS4 fans getting mad that switch actually got a decent port for once and them trying to compare when they know themself that the switch port is impressive but to salty to ever admit it
A port of a PS3 version of the game is impressive? For a half-mobile system it’s just ok, not the devs fault though, the switch just can’t handle more than that.
There isnt too much of a difference from the PS4 and switch, hopefully it will be the same when the witcher comes out on the switch, hopefully they can make it better then what we saw today
Is there a FOV increase option on Switch?
I think porting the LE would have been smarter choice, basically double the framerate, could have left space for better draw distances.
Great work, guys! As usual! ^^
Dark Helmet Rules! Didn't expect to see you here lol
mark grayson Lol!
shoot for $30 I am getting it for sure
Did you end up getting Skyrim bro? I’m torn between this version or the ps4 upgrade to ps5 version for $20 with all the free content
Was never a great looking game to begin with guys. So what will really be interesting is seeing how games like Far cry 5 perform and run.
? You won't be able to see that lol
Chris Bullock Ubisoft never been all that great with ports.
Far cry 5 won't be on the Switch doe lol
Guess Wolfenstein II whenever it gets released on the Switch. That be a good comparison video imo. But yeah, Skyrim was never a good looking game. Even Fallout 4 imo, looked very meh and outdated, at least for me.
Lol nice bait mate.
Would be interested to hear how long the load times get when you have spent a long time with the game.
I was really hoping to see a dramatic end to the video, and sure thing you guys delivered ;)
When do we hear about Nioh performance on PC?
DolphinVi ^
Will this run better than PS4 considering its ported over from it? Thats my only concern.
I would so buy that on Switch.
Running at the same frame rate as ''The most powerful Consoles in the World'' LOL
Switch is such a beast!
Primarch Vakarian Switch has a better CPU.
albert fish No, it actually does
Xbox one X is the most powerful console actually
The Average Ordinary
that's why it runs Doom in low 20's
@albert fish
PS4/Xbox One have a horrid CPU. Jaguar was a entry level tablet CPU from 2013. Tegra X1 is a flag ship tablet CPU from 2015.
should compare switch and last gen
I love my switch best console ever made. Haven’t touched my computer or ps4 in ages...
Would of loved to see portable mode in motion not just in screenshots.
VERY NICE work Bethesda!
Miguel Ferreira don't think they ported it
Given the portability of the Switch and that given I'm cynical and expected it to look way worse than it does, I'm honesty very impressed.
So job well done.
looks more colorful
Aside from the overall colder color temperature there's some kind of image sharpening going on with the switch that I don't see on the PS4 comparison. With Doom, Skyrim, L.A. Noire & Wolfenstein II switch is an awesome compromise of power for portability and Nintendo IP.
Even though the Switch version may be the graphically inferior version, this is the one I will definitely play this version the most :D
Definitely not a Wii vs PS3/X360 comparison this time. The Switch is getting comparable ports (in some cases, almost identical -- LA Noire, Lego City, et cetera). Just as long as developers aren't lazy, the Switch should be fine mostly.
Yeah, nothing wrong with that. But I'm also referring to current-gen ports which are also comparable.
I bet bare feet still look ugly though lol!
I'm going to get a lot of hate for this but I think the switch version looks better, The colors are brighter and pop more. Just my personal opinion.
That doesn't mean anything since through modes and TV settings the switch version is bland by comparison.
Where’s the VR analysis?? It was suppose to be up days ago.
God, november has been such a great month for the Switch. First with Doom, then with Rocket League, now with L.A. Noire and Skyrim, and then with Resident Evil Revelations Collection rounding out the month. That's a lot of ports, but a lot of damned good ones. I'd be interested to see how L.A. Noire and Rocket League hold up to their fellow console counterparts, but from what I've heard, they both run quite well. Rocket League apparently has a dynamic resolution scaler for handheld mode, but I've heard nothing like that for L.A. Noire. The Resident Evil Revelations Collection is reported to have a 720p 60FPS undocked / 1080p 60FPS docked setup for RE:RE1 and 30FPS for RE:RE2, but we'll see once review copies are out for it.
Such a strong month. I can only hope that next year we will continue getting this gold mine of content!
Who TF uses the iron sword
Ikr they should be using an enchanted daedric sword lol ecks dee.
my potato laptop can run this game at 720p 60fps np...but switch is the real 'portable machine '..so props to switch i guess
Specs?
tej films And the Switch would easily fit inside a coat pocket with the joycons detached, while your laptop weighs at least a couple of kilos.
Your are running original skyrin or special edition ? Special edition is more demanding
supersbbrawl4ever amd hd 8750m and i5 3250m,6 gb ram, and iam indeed playing the special edition at medium settings
supersbbrawl4ever i kinda said that man.Did u even read the comment?
Year 2050 : skyrim on my calculator
Seriously bethesda? You will remake skyrim for any device that has a screen on it.
They probably will, it will play on those 80's casio calculator watches.
Soumyajeet Patra technically this is the first device they've put Skyrim on that always has a built in screen.
Why shouldn't Bethesda do this? It's by far their most successful game and each new port sells extremely well. It would be an incredibly poor business decision by them to stop this.
I really don't get it. Why are people complaining about this? Nobody is forcing you to buy one of the ports.
wonder when I'll be able to get Skyrim: Refridgerator Edition
no1DdC only bad thing is... its stopping them from making new games. We want an elder scrolls 6. Not skyrim for the rest of our life.
A lot of people are saying that fallout 4 couldn’t come to the switch but there are ways to do it, a third party company doing the port like panic button would do tricks that BGS doesn’t know about. The reason that the frames drop so hard in the more fence areas is because the more objects on the screen means more shadows, dynamic shadow quality could be a solution, compressing the game textures for once would easily allow the game to fit on the 32gb cartridge. And keep in mind how demanding the god rays were on the current gen systems, and they look like ass anyway, turn them off. Keep in mind that SSE and FO4 use the same engine just that FO4’s uses “physical based rendering and volumetric lighting”- Godd Howard E3 2015 can they turn that off or even just scale it back enough? Panic button could figure it out! If anything though dynamic shadows are a must. When docked 720p undocked 600p (people die at the thought of sub 720p but on a six inch screen it’s not too noticeable) way lower draw distance and batta bing batta boom you got another panic button miracle
Another great presentation from our good fren wichard
We love you man
Inb4 cancerous comments
mark grayson far too late man, this is a Digital foundry comment section we’re talking about lmao
Great port!
Have u mixed up the PS4 and Switch icons related to the images , or the Switch looks really better than the PS4?
Maratuer It doesn't. Later on in the video, for example at 6.50 you clearly see how the Switch version is a lot lower quality. Just some areas that I guess can look a bit better in the video because of slightly different lights and weather.
Maratuer I am a ps4 guy but switch looks better...
Maratuer Switch looks like the og version before they remastered it and changed the lighting
Explain to me how lower resolution looks better? WTF
PC version with mods looks way better than any console, no diss to consoles just stating the truth .
Is it just me or the cooler color tone on the switch looks nicer?
Probably just the time of day, but yeah it looks nicer.
The game looks better without those 2 polygon rocks lying everywhere, I'll be completely honest.
Those stupid little super-low-res rocks that just stand out, no matter what, are probably the biggest eye sores ever since Skyrim came out. Having less of them on the screen makes the Switch version 100% worth the money. lol
EDIT:
Also, let's be completely honest... No one in the world is playing Skyrim unmodded for the graphical quality... Skyrim isn't that pretty of a game in most cases, and that's perfectly fine. It's impressive in it's own ways, through visuals. Even back in 2011 I never thought it looked amazing, but I still managed to immerse myself in it far more than any game I'd played before. It definitely doesn't switch up its style like Oblivion does throughout the game (Oil painting world, Realms of Oblivion, Sheogoraths Realm...). The changes on the Switch (if anything) are barely anything to think twice about.