By Series S offers a significantly enhanced experience!
- by Ben Kerry
Nintendo Switch 2 is now available, and after being on the market for about a month, the system has experienced varied outcomes in terms of third-party interactions. While developers like Koei Tecmo recently stated that the hybrid console is quite similar to Xbox Series S, the outcomes thus far haven’t consistently aligned – and a new Hogwarts Legacy comparison from Digital Foundry reveals the Microsoft console in a far more favorable position than its Nintendo counterpart.
In a comprehensive examination on the game’s fresh port, DF displays the Harry Potter adventure on both Switch 2 and Series S, while additionally incorporating some last-gen PS4 comparisons. It turns out, the new Switch 2 edition is significantly closer to Sony’s previous-gen system than Microsoft’s all-digital Xbox – at least with Hogwarts Legacy.
Here are some summarizing remarks from the DF team regarding how all the systems compare:
“The current-gen console versions — even represented by the relatively modest Series S — outperform the Switch 2 by some distance. Despite having a smaller RAM pool, the Series S boasts superior assets, and features a wide array of settings enhancements. I don’t think gamers necessarily anticipated Switch 2 to rival Microsoft’s less powerful current-gen console, but it does lag behind by a considerable margin.”
While the hybrid aspect of Switch 2 has never positioned Xbox Series S as a direct adversary, it’s undoubtedly the closest current-gen console, so we’re quite taken aback by the noticeable disparity in quality here. The Switch 2 iteration is a significant improvement over Switch 1, but Series S clearly still delivers a much more contemporary experience in the technology sector.
Nevertheless, we found this to be quite an intriguing comparison – and it genuinely highlights just how much value an Xbox Series S console possesses in today’s market. That said, Switch 2 continues to be an exciting piece of technology, and we earnestly hope Microsoft keeps supporting the system beyond its initial release slated for later this month.
Series S owners, are you still pleased with the console’s performance? Share your experiences with us below.
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Ben is a News Writer at Pure Xbox, and enjoys action, racing, and straightforward shooting in any Xbox game he can find. When he’s not gripping an Xbox controller like his life depends on it, Ben occupies his time listening to music that’s far too old for him, watching football on television, and likely grabbing a bite to eat somewhere.