Kingdom Hearts III Performance Comparison Pits Switch 2 Against Steam Deck and PS5
The comparison gives early data on Switch 2's real-world performance against existing handheld hardware, with Kingdom Hearts III serving as a test case for a demanding port.
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A YouTube performance analysis by ElAnalistaDeBits compares Kingdom Hearts III on Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, and PS5 via backward compatibility. The Switch 2 version achieves higher average frame rates than the Steam Deck but remains unstable, while the PS5 version holds a steady 60fps. The Switch 2 version is currently a demo and may see final optimizations.
ElAnalistaDeBits posted a video comparing Kingdom Hearts III across Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, and PS5 (running the PS4 backward-compatible version). The Switch 2 in handheld mode targets up to 1080p and in TV mode up to 1224p, both at 30fps or higher but not fixed. The Steam Deck runs at 800p with similar frame rate instability, averaging 30-35fps. The Switch 2 averages around 40fps, outperforming the Steam Deck in frame rate stability. The PS5 version holds a fixed 60fps at 1296p. Water reflections are absent only in Switch 2 handheld mode. The Switch 2 version is still in demo form, and the final release may include platform-specific optimizations.
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