Fallout 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 isn’t a perfect port, but it proves that 40fps modes should be far more common on Nintendo’s handheld
Fallout 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 isn’t a perfect port, but it proves that 40fps modes should be far more common on Nintendo’s handheld
by AsPeHeat
33 Comments
DaddyChief_Valhir
I hope when Rdr2 comes it’s 40 fps minimum if it can’t reach 60 fps.
It’s way smoother than 30 and im sure not much compromise needs to be made to reach 40 unlike 60.
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DisasterWriter
So far my favorite port has been the Tomb Raider (2013) one. Obviously going to be easier to run. I’m hoping they’ll eventually bring Shadow of the Tomb Raider. I’m not too interested in the upcoming Amazon one as it seems in the trailer they’ve just reskinned Bond and Tomb Raider to save time and money.
Algorhythm74
How big of a download is it?
Skyrim is really big at 53gb for the Switch 2. I’m hoping they didn’t add all the voice packs by default to keep the size down since SD cards are crazy expensive.
accel__
40 fps mode should be more common on everything
Boring-Test-8258
I have it and played about 5 hours. It runs pretty good on 40fps and looks bit better than og release on 360 imo. Battery drains crazy fast tho.
Not saying it’s worth the full price but it ain’t that as bad as we expected it to be from the trailer
Queen_Lepotica
Is this a new thing with 40fps? Why 40? Does it feels better or its just like 30fps but more stable?
Edit: I dont get it why people downvote for a question.
tideblue
Never really expected much out of this, but that’s good news. I’ll wait for a sale.
Past-Weakness-5304
I have no complaints running it at 40 fps. Looks perfectly fine to me and I’ll put a lot of time into it.
OK_Commodor64
For those without a 120hz tv the 30fps mode looks really good and has good frame pacing. I’ve played on base ps5 at launch and also ps5 pro and the switch 2 version is great! Looking forward to traveling with my switch 2 and fallout 4.
Active_Drama_9898
This 40fps propaganda needs to end. None of the cinematic flair of 30fps and it’s not nearly as smooth as 60fps
Three_Froggy_Problem
I agree that 40fps should be a more common feature, but what reason is there for a game this old to not be running at 60?
PleaseRecharge
~~Please god 40fps does not need to be the standard on this console. I understand the 120hz screen makes it easier on the eyes but 40fps should be reserved for games that weren’t built with the Switch 2 in mind, while newer games that look to port onto it ***could*** be built with that optimization ready from the get-go. We don’t have to live like secondhand gamers just because our platform is portable.~~
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DQTD
The last thing we need is to have this take be pushed to the point of becoming part of the mainstream echo chamber. I like having 40fps, but I still would prefer the varied choice for fps similar to how fallout 4 turned out. Don’t force 40 fps only on me unless it’s totally warranted and has to be (Cyberpunk is chunky). Especially with us being in the age of developers/studios finding any reason to not optimize appropriately and just push that shit out.
MisterForkbeard
The 40 fps mode on handheld is great! 30 feels a bit too choppy, and 60 has a lot of weird smearing effects. 40 is a great middle ground, where it feels smooth and looks good.
I would entirely agree with making this a new standard option.
kaner63
40fps for a ten year old game and shitty resolution at 60fps? Yikes!
mark43w
Fallout 4 is finally on switch, sweet!
wossquee
How about we get new games instead of rereleases
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Have_A_Jelly_Baby
Every game should have visual options. If I want a 60fps experience that looks like ass, I should be able to. And if you want a 30fps experience that looks better, you should be able to.
I don’t need a giant range of tweakable things like PC, but there’s no reason not provide a few different options.
Good on Bethesda this time for getting it right.
korko
I just want to know if it is playable and enjoyable for a person that doesn’t have a seizure if the game drops frames once in a while. I wish there was a sane person game reviewer. Thankfully I’m old enough to not have to buy anything day or even year one.
SpiritualRabbit2050
Game released when I was in kindergarten is running at 40fps on my $500 toy!? Thank god for Shiggy.
Ok_Cap1825
I would have liked to have a 40 FPS mode for Resident Evil Requiem.
Sufficient_Emu_8287
Yea it’s more cinematic than 60 fps please more 40 fps Nintendo
ishsreddit
I am honestly surprised we are getting any 60 FPS games with decent fidelity. People made it sound like the CPU was so god awful on the S2 it would need to sacrifice most of its GPU to reach anything above 30 FPS. And here we are.
McGuffin182
Is it 40 in Downtown Boston also? If not then who cares
Jceggbert5
Steam Deck user here: for anything but the fastest-paced games, 40FPS is actually pretty great, and a massive upgrade over 30.
Arcturus_
Talking about anything less than 60 in this day is wild to me. Paying as much as you do for a console in this world should afford you more than 30-40 fps in any game.
spidermask
40fps looks great I use it on steamdeck a lot (mostly 45 because mine is 90hz but still similar) and it is a great compromise.
ZenDragon
Why don’t more games just have an uncapped framerate in handheld mode, since the screen supports VRR?
gabbertronnnn
[bethesda game] isnt a perfect port on [insert device here]
Must be a day ending in Y
SilentbutDC
I love 40fps. It works so well. It confuses me how 40fps feels closer to 60fps than 30fps, even though it’s only 10 frames more than 30.
HurleysBadLuck
How is it not? It’s fucking 11 years old! The Switch 2 can’t run a game from 10+ years ago, like wtf!?!
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I hope when Rdr2 comes it’s 40 fps minimum if it can’t reach 60 fps.
It’s way smoother than 30 and im sure not much compromise needs to be made to reach 40 unlike 60.
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So far my favorite port has been the Tomb Raider (2013) one. Obviously going to be easier to run. I’m hoping they’ll eventually bring Shadow of the Tomb Raider. I’m not too interested in the upcoming Amazon one as it seems in the trailer they’ve just reskinned Bond and Tomb Raider to save time and money.
How big of a download is it?
Skyrim is really big at 53gb for the Switch 2. I’m hoping they didn’t add all the voice packs by default to keep the size down since SD cards are crazy expensive.
40 fps mode should be more common on everything
I have it and played about 5 hours. It runs pretty good on 40fps and looks bit better than og release on 360 imo. Battery drains crazy fast tho.
Not saying it’s worth the full price but it ain’t that as bad as we expected it to be from the trailer
Is this a new thing with 40fps? Why 40? Does it feels better or its just like 30fps but more stable?
Edit: I dont get it why people downvote for a question.
Never really expected much out of this, but that’s good news. I’ll wait for a sale.
I have no complaints running it at 40 fps. Looks perfectly fine to me and I’ll put a lot of time into it.
For those without a 120hz tv the 30fps mode looks really good and has good frame pacing. I’ve played on base ps5 at launch and also ps5 pro and the switch 2 version is great! Looking forward to traveling with my switch 2 and fallout 4.
This 40fps propaganda needs to end. None of the cinematic flair of 30fps and it’s not nearly as smooth as 60fps
I agree that 40fps should be a more common feature, but what reason is there for a game this old to not be running at 60?
~~Please god 40fps does not need to be the standard on this console. I understand the 120hz screen makes it easier on the eyes but 40fps should be reserved for games that weren’t built with the Switch 2 in mind, while newer games that look to port onto it ***could*** be built with that optimization ready from the get-go. We don’t have to live like secondhand gamers just because our platform is portable.~~
Misunderstood the title name
The last thing we need is to have this take be pushed to the point of becoming part of the mainstream echo chamber. I like having 40fps, but I still would prefer the varied choice for fps similar to how fallout 4 turned out. Don’t force 40 fps only on me unless it’s totally warranted and has to be (Cyberpunk is chunky). Especially with us being in the age of developers/studios finding any reason to not optimize appropriately and just push that shit out.
The 40 fps mode on handheld is great! 30 feels a bit too choppy, and 60 has a lot of weird smearing effects. 40 is a great middle ground, where it feels smooth and looks good.
I would entirely agree with making this a new standard option.
40fps for a ten year old game and shitty resolution at 60fps? Yikes!
Fallout 4 is finally on switch, sweet!
How about we get new games instead of rereleases
Alright
Every game should have visual options. If I want a 60fps experience that looks like ass, I should be able to. And if you want a 30fps experience that looks better, you should be able to.
I don’t need a giant range of tweakable things like PC, but there’s no reason not provide a few different options.
Good on Bethesda this time for getting it right.
I just want to know if it is playable and enjoyable for a person that doesn’t have a seizure if the game drops frames once in a while. I wish there was a sane person game reviewer. Thankfully I’m old enough to not have to buy anything day or even year one.
Game released when I was in kindergarten is running at 40fps on my $500 toy!? Thank god for Shiggy.
I would have liked to have a 40 FPS mode for Resident Evil Requiem.
Yea it’s more cinematic than 60 fps please more 40 fps Nintendo
I am honestly surprised we are getting any 60 FPS games with decent fidelity. People made it sound like the CPU was so god awful on the S2 it would need to sacrifice most of its GPU to reach anything above 30 FPS. And here we are.
Is it 40 in Downtown Boston also? If not then who cares
Steam Deck user here: for anything but the fastest-paced games, 40FPS is actually pretty great, and a massive upgrade over 30.
Talking about anything less than 60 in this day is wild to me. Paying as much as you do for a console in this world should afford you more than 30-40 fps in any game.
40fps looks great I use it on steamdeck a lot (mostly 45 because mine is 90hz but still similar) and it is a great compromise.
Why don’t more games just have an uncapped framerate in handheld mode, since the screen supports VRR?
[bethesda game] isnt a perfect port on [insert device here]
Must be a day ending in Y
I love 40fps. It works so well. It confuses me how 40fps feels closer to 60fps than 30fps, even though it’s only 10 frames more than 30.
How is it not? It’s fucking 11 years old! The Switch 2 can’t run a game from 10+ years ago, like wtf!?!