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.

  • Primarily0617@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    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

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      1 year ago

      Also, textures, usually they don’t really cost performance and absolutely change the visuals of a game, but can be massively limited by a lack of ram

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      1 year ago

      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.

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        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