#  @digitalfoundry Digital Foundry Digital Foundry posts on YouTube about xbox, playstation, games, performance the most. 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(MSFT)](/topic/microsoft) [Cronos (CRO)](/topic/cronos) [Voxels (voxels)](/topic/voxels) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "DF Retro Super Show #007: How Unreal Engine [--] Dominated A Console Generation It's the Digital Foundry Supporter Program that makes the DF Retro Super Show possible Support the team support the show: https://patreon.com/digitalfoundry History is repeating itself. Unreal Engine [--] is dominating the current-gen console generation but it's not the first time that Epic tech has had a huge amount of influence - both Xbox [---] and PlayStation [--] had a huge amount of Unreal Engine 3-powered games. John is joined by Coury Carlson and Marc 'Try4ce' Duddleson to examine the wealth of games powered by UE3" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3h-zWHmeNgs) 2026-02-08T15:00Z 1.5M followers, 48.9K engagements "Kirby Air Riders Switch [--] Review - New Engine Tech. And A Great Game Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx So we weren't expecting this Kirby Air Riders for Nintendo Switch [--] flew under our radar but it turns out that the game is extremely compelling with a wealth of content and interesting ideas. It's also based on a brand new engine with much to discuss. John and Oliver sit down to discuss this new release - in extended depth Visit the new Digital Foundry website: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Go here to check" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EAp4jrKkp9w) 2025-11-27T19:02Z 1.5M followers, 127.9K engagements "Dragon Quest [--] on Switch: A Brilliant Clever Multi-Platform Port Yes we're late to the party here - so thanks for all of the requests This isn't a Switch classic but judged in terms of its status as a multi-platform conversion it's exceptionally impressive work. Join John Linneman for an in-depth breakdown on how Square-Enix brought a game that already taxed PlayStation [--] onto Nintendo's console hybrid while maintaining an remarkable level of quality and performance. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon support detailed work like this more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Qdm4pB-1Dlc) 2019-10-23T16:56Z 1.5M followers, 242.9K engagements "Metal Gear Solid Delta PC - The Best Way To Play - DF Tech Review + Optimised Settings Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx One of the most contentious releases this year there's no doubting the quality of Metal Gear Solid Delta's remastering efforts - but what about performance Alex takes a look at the PC version finding an inherently compromised effort and yet still the best place to play the game. Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Qs4MQVAk_Zo) 2025-08-30T14:04Z 1.5M followers, 115.2K engagements "Cyberpunk [----] Mac DF Review - Mac Mini/MacBook Pro/Mac Studio Tested - PC Perf Comparisons + More Cyberpunk [----] remains prolific five years on from its original release with Switch [--] and now Apple Mac versions arriving. A visual benchmark in many ways and a literal benchmark in terms of hardware testing we were extremely eager to put CD Projekt RED's latest port to the test. Oliver checks out the game running across the stack of the latest Apple Silicon from M4-powered Mac Mini through to the mighty M3 Ultra in Mac Studio. And of course we have the PC performance comparisons you may have" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qXTU3Dgiqt8) 2025-07-25T18:10Z 1.5M followers, 185.3K engagements "The Best And Worst PC Ports of 2025: Kingdom Come Deliverance [--] Doom Monster Hunter Wilds + More Go to https://expressvpn.com/FOUNDRY and find out how you can get four extra months thanks to our sponsor ExpressVPN It's the season to be equally jolly and annoyed about the quality of PC ports in the year of our lord [----]. Alex Battaglia and John Linneman join forces to discuss the highlights and the lowlights of the year for triple-A PC gaming. Visit the new Digital Foundry website: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s3_0yhXDKTs) 2025-12-27T14:51Z 1.5M followers, 143.6K engagements "DF Retro: Sega Saturn vs Sony PlayStation - The Driving/Racing Game Face-Off This has been one of the ambitious DF Retro projects we've ever undertaken. What if Digital Foundry - with all of the modern tools at its disposal - could have covered the mid-90s Sega Saturn vs Sony PlayStation cross-platform releases We have a general idea of how the systems compared but does the modern DF methodology make the case or bust the myths It took time for our digital-based workflow to adapt to the analogue days of yesteryear - particularly on Saturn where no HDMI mods exist - but here we are and we think" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8iGA8CM8X98) 2024-12-08T14:04Z 1.5M followers, 391.6K engagements "*NEW* DF Retro Super Show #1: PlayStation [--] 25th Anniversary - Launch Titles Revisited Digital Foundry is now fully independent - and it's YOUR support that makes shows like this possible. Join us at: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx When Digital Foundry went independent one of the things we REALLY wanted to do was a new retro-orientated podcast and here we are John Linneman joins forces with Audi Sorlie Coury Carlson and Marc 'Try4ce' Duddleson for our new regular show. Gain early access by joining the Retro Tier on the DF Supporter Program. In the meantime enjoy the show Go here to check out DF merch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DqtLH0MOkgI) 2025-11-02T15:03Z 1.5M followers, 175K engagements "Resident Evil [--] Remake - DF Tech Review - The Definitive Version One of the greatest games of its era Capcom was always facing a massive challenge in mordernising Resident Evil [--] for the latest generation of gaming hardware. So what's new and different what's stayed much the same - and are we getting a polished day one experience John Linneman has the DF Tech Review for you. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N1QOYoNjAO0) 2023-03-24T14:29Z 1.5M followers, 376.5K engagements "Hogwarts Legacy - Nintendo Switch Review - Massive Downgrades. But Does It Work Hogwarts Legacy was quite the showcase on PC and current-gen consoles and managed a reasonable enough transition to PlayStation [--] and Xbox One but Nintendo Switch. That's the game's biggest porting challenge yet. What you get is recognisably Hogwarts Legacy but a massive array of compromises cutbacks and design changes are required to get the game running - and even then the results are far from ideal. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to support the team more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QWMpPABozKo) 2023-11-18T14:54Z 1.5M followers, 403.4K engagements "Where Winds Meet: PC/PS5 Pro Tech Breakdown + Ray Tracing Tested Sponsored Thanks to Where Winds Meet for sponsoring this video. Learn more about the game here - Steam: https://bit.ly/4pejoIN and the official website: https://bit.ly/48bzcWS Built on the Messiah Engine Where Winds Meet scales up well for a maxed out PC experience at 4K - with some highlights in its open world design. We run through the best bits using an RTX 4080-equipped system while also taking a look at the ray tracing and PSSR features on PS5 Pro. Visit the new Digital Foundry website: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Go" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eWD8IBepV8k) 2025-11-28T17:16Z 1.5M followers, 272.6K engagements "Arc Raiders PC - DF Tech Review - "Stripped Back" UE5 For The Win Thanks to MSI for sponsoring this content. Learn more about MSIs Holiday discounts here: https://msi.gm/SCDA1C10 From the creators of The Finals Arc Raiders has attracted plenty of praise from PC users for its smooth experience - at odds with many of the UE5 experiences out there. It certainly runs very well indeed perhaps down to the fact that key UE5 features like Lumen Nanite and Virtual Shadow Maps are not used - but does stripping back the engine's signature features "fix" the tech Alex investigates. 00:00:00 Introduction" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jCWtIIlFXHA) 2025-11-08T15:32Z 1.5M followers, 159.3K engagements "Resident Evil [--] Remake PC - It's Got Issues - Optimised Settings - DF Tech Review Unwelcome image quality problems crashing issues texture oddities continual problems with RT features. there's so much to enjoy with the PC port of Resident Evil [--] Remake but basic technical challenges facing the RE Engine still need to be addressed - despite the community (and DF) pushing for them for years now. Alex Battaglia reports. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uMHLeHN4kYg) 2023-03-29T15:32Z 1.5M followers, 325.6K engagements "Halo [--] Guardians: The Price Of 60fps [---] Industries promised us a 60fps experience for Halo 5: Guardians and the developer has delivered. But there's no such thing as a free lunch in the world of games development - a number of rendering strategies are employed to get the job done. Here John goes in-depth on the compromises made along with how it all pays off in the end. Read our full article: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-what-works-and-what-doesnt-in-halo-5-tech-analysis Subscribe for more console and PC tech analysis: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Halo 5: Guardians Halo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-gQMulb6T2o) 2015-10-26T14:06Z 1.5M followers, 410.6K engagements "DF Retro: Quake - The Game The Technology The Ports The Legacy DF Retro strikes back with one of its most ambitious episodes ever Join John Linneman for an hour's worth of background story analysis and performance testing on a range of PC graphics hardware plus the full breakdown on the console ports - and the legacy of what is one of the biggest releases in gaming. ever. 00:00 - Introduction 01:33 - Chapter [--] - The Next Game from id Software 04:33 - Quake Releases 08:58 - Chapter [--] - The Four Pillars of Quake 13:18 - Chapter [--] - The Quake Engine 20:30 - Chapter [--] - 3D Accelerated Quake 21:24" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0KxRXZhQuY8) 2021-05-30T15:04Z 1.5M followers, 442.9K engagements "Astro Bot on PS5 - Virtually Flawless - Digital Foundry Tech Review Team Asobi creates unforgettable platform games and with Astro Bot on PlayStation [--] the developers have done it again with an outstanding effort that's up there with Nintendo at its best - with its own range of individual flourishes and features. The joy of video games is encapsulated in this beautiful game - as John explains in the DF tech review. Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items based on DF catchphrases Check out our store: https://store.digitalfoundry.net Join the DF Supporter Program for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1qhV6Tv1FkM) 2024-09-05T14:40Z 1.5M followers, 475.8K engagements "Hands-On With Steam Machine: Valve's Beautiful PC/Console - Specs Impressions And More Thanks to MSI for sponsoring this content. Learn more about MSIs Holiday discounts here: https://msi.gm/SCDA1C10 It's the hardware we've been waiting for. Built on SteamOS Valve's brand-new Steam Machine runs the same games that Steam Deck does with 6x the graphics horsepower - all built into a super-cute premium cube-like design. Oliver visited Valve HQ to go hands-on with both the new PC/console hybrid and the new Steam Controller reporting back with impressions specs and insights from the engineers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2rv83LgXiN0) 2025-11-12T18:00Z 1.5M followers, 1.1M engagements "PlayStation [--] + Xbox Series X Tested on CRT: Is Image Quality Really Better Than Any Modern Screen Sony's vintage [----] GDM-FW900 CRT monitor is a 24-inch widescreen display renowned for delivering all of the advantages of CRT tech - stunning image quality and full motion resolution - combined with support for input resolution up to 2560x1600. Modern PC games still look amazing on it but what about PlayStation [--] and Xbox Series X Is image quality really better than any modern screen or do the latest black frame insertion techniques deliver equivalent motion resolution to this incredible screen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3PdMtwQQUmo) 2021-06-29T16:04Z 1.5M followers, 1.3M engagements "PlayStation [--] Pro: Year One - Was It Worth It The Best/Worst Games PSSR + More - DF Direct Special Thanks to MSI for sponsoring this content. Learn more about MSI's Black Friday discounts here: https://msi.gm/S86F5A69 At the time of uploading this video it has been one year to the day since PlayStation [--] Pro was available to buy. In a DF Direct Special John Oliver and Tom compare notes on a massive range of Pro-enhanced titles putting them into buckets: successful good but not great and straight-out bad. And with that out of the way it's time to talk about the overall effectiveness of the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7MJ6bnJ0WmI) 2025-11-07T17:24Z 1.5M followers, 252.7K engagements "Battlefield [--] - PlayStation [--] DF Review - Rock-Solid Performance Excellent Multiplayer Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Battlefield [--] is here - and this is our initial video on what is an excellent release. Focusing on the PlayStation [--] version for now Oliver goes into the plus and minus points of the campaign before moving onto a multiplayer focus including 120Hz VRR performance. And what's with all the content download options and menu selections In our next video we'll be looking at the full range of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B8EuSu_n9b4) 2025-10-09T15:57Z 1.5M followers, 305.7K engagements "DF Retro: Xbox [---] 20th Anniversary - Unboxing An Untouched Launch Console Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx November 22nd marks the 20th anniversary of Xbox [---] - the console that enjoyed unprecedented success for Microsoft and is closely associated with the origins of Digital Foundry itself. To celebrate the occasion Rich sourced an untouched Xbox [---] Core System left in storage for [--] years. John is on unboxing duty discovering the wonders that lie within that signature Xbox-green box then hooking up the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bf3jMl1kwXY) 2025-11-22T16:05Z 1.5M followers, 138.1K engagements "Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves: New 120Hz VRR Patch Unlocks PS5 GPU Performance A recent patch for Naughty Dog's Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection uses 120Hz displays and variable refresh rate support to offer an excellent 40fps fidelity mode and some very very fast 1440p performance. With frame-rate caps removed we get to see exactly what the PS5 GPU can do across a range of different performance modes. Oliver Mackenzie has the full low-down on both official and 'unofficial' system level VRR performance. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HlNIRS0ktxs) 2022-09-29T16:32Z 1.5M followers, 251.2K engagements "DLSS [---] Preset L Review: Nvidia's Most Advanced Upscaler Tested At 4K And 1440p Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx We've already looked at DLSS [---] "Preset M" designed for 4K performance mode upscaling - but what about the more demanding "Preset L". This one's even more computationally expensive and best used on 40-series and 50-series GPUs. It's also meant for 3x3 upscaling - 4K from a base 720p effectively. Alex takes a look at how Preset L compares to Preset M and older DLSS versions then takes a look at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lv8tJoiApd8) 2026-02-04T16:30Z 1.5M followers, 152.5K engagements "Voxel Doom Tested: id Software Classic Gets A Voxelised 3D Upgrade How do you add a 3D upgrade to the original Doom without relying completely on inappropriate Polygon models The answer is to take the 2D pixel sprites throughout the game and to voxelise them Minecraft-style. The result is quite extraordinary as Alex Battaglia reveals in this video. Daniel Peterson's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cheello_art Nash Muhandes' Patreon and Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/nashmuhandes https://www.patreon.com/NashMuhandes Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M-aVt77epQ4) 2022-08-27T13:57Z 1.5M followers, 496.5K engagements "Sony PlayStation [--] Pro Review - The Digital Foundry Verdict Rich Leadbetter John Linneman and Oliver Mackenzie combine their impressions and tests to deliver the Digital Foundry verdict on the PlayStation [--] Pro. How does the console improve PS5 and PS4 games How good is PSSR based on testing across a range of games And what of the enhanced RT features Everything you need to know is right here. Note: DSC compression is visually lossless but not mathematically lossless. Apologies for the error. Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items based on DF catchphrases Check out our" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MzdV8lR82N4) 2024-11-06T18:35Z 1.5M followers, 997.7K engagements "Gears of War Reloaded - DF Review - PS5/PS5 Pro/Xbox Series XS/PC - The New Ultimate Edition Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx An Ultimate Ultimate Edition for Gears of War Looks like it John takes us through the new Gears of War Reloaded discussing the technological upgrades over the [----] original and the prior ultimate edition before diving into how every version stacks up - including the fully unlocked 120Hz support available on all consoles. even Series S Go here to check out DF merch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N8jBoIvToZY) 2025-08-26T17:57Z 1.5M followers, 299.3K engagements "DF Retro Marathon: The Sega 32X Failure - Every Game Tested This compilation video compiles two DF Retro episodes into a single [--] minute video and forms part of our brand new DF Retro Marathon playlist. This episode takes us well back into the archives. Return with us to [----] where a younger fresh-faced John Linneman gets to grips with the problematic history of the Genesis 32X/ Mega Drive 32X - before beginning a relentless deep dive begins into the system's ENTIRE LIBRARY of games. How did the peripheral actually work What parts of the game were rendered with Genesis and which parts were" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NwHZla18P2Y) 2024-04-12T15:00Z 1.5M followers, 164.4K engagements "DF Retro Super Show #2: Retro Graphics/Visual Effects That Still Impress Today Digital Foundry is now fully independent - and it's YOUR support that makes shows like this possible. Join us at: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx The DF Retro Super Show returns with John Linneman joined - as usual - by Audi Sorlie Marc 'Try4ce' Duddleson and Coury Carlson tackling the latest retro news before diving into the next big discussion: retro graphics and visual effects that wowed in their day and still look excellent today. Visit the NEW Digital Foundry website: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Go here to check out" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SQGJKuldZcA) 2025-11-16T14:57Z 1.5M followers, 133.7K engagements "Resident Evil Village PC DRM: Cracked Code Really Does Run Better - Confirmed UPDATE: Capcom has now confirmed that we should expect a PC performance patch soon. Our tech review of Resident Evil Village on PC had a bunch of positive points but what baffled us was the weird performance issues in areas of the game where an RTX [----] could run slower than Xbox Series S and where combat was plagued with stutter. What was going on A cracked version of the game appeared which blames it all on Capcom DRM. so what's really going on For those having issues try this mod for RE:V - we didn't have much" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UXZGCwAJpbM) 2021-07-14T14:48Z 1.5M followers, 209.1K engagements "Tech Focus: TAA - Blessing Or Curse Temporal Anti-Aliasing Deep Dive TAA - or Temporal Anti-Aliasing - has become the de facto standard form of anti-aliasing in video games today. It's a potent form of improving image quality and delivering effects similar to super-sampling while using a tiny fraction of your GPU's power. However it's not without its issues and challenges and many users actively despise it. How have we got to where we are why aren't other forms of AA used and where does it fare best Alex Battaglia has this video for you. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WG8w9Yg5B3g) 2024-02-11T15:00Z 1.5M followers, 336.7K engagements "Star Wars Outlaws Switch [--] - DF Review - A Ray Tracing Revelation & An Extraordinary Port Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Cyberpunk [----] was impressive on Switch [--] but Ubisoft Red Lynx and Ubisoft Massive take things a step forward with a hugely impressive port of Star Wars Outlaws for Switch [--]. Hardware-accelerated RT DLSS high output resolutions solid performance - this is the most impressive demonstration of Switch [--] technology we've yet seen. Oh and it's a fantastic game too. Go here to check out DF merch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XlKCBGzrB1I) 2025-09-05T16:44Z 1.5M followers, 267.5K engagements "Guardians of the Galaxy: PS5 vs Xbox Series X - Ray Tracing Upgrades Tested Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy - perhaps unexpectedly - is one of the best games of the year. and now it's even better. In addition to quality and performance modes PlayStation [--] and Xbox Series X also benefit from a new ray tracing mode. So what does it do how does it change other elements of the game and how does it rate against the PC version's more fully featured RT settings Oh and since Guardians of the Galaxy has been patched what's the score with the somewhat lacklustre Xbox Series S version. has it improved" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Yi0BBnTxyPs) 2021-12-18T15:00Z 1.5M followers, 272.5K engagements "4K Halo [--] on Xbox One X: The Way It's Meant To Be Played Graphics comparisons and frame-rate tests for Halo [--] on Xbox One X. Suffice to say that we're looking at a massive upgrade here with up to 6x dynamic resolution compared to the base model. Join John for this in-depth look at this beautiful new rendition of the game. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe DF Patreon supporters can download a pristine 4K version of this video for playback on computers and 4K TVs: https://www.digitalfoundry.net/2017-11-10-halo-5-is-magnificent-on-xbox-one-x Halo [--] [---] [---] Industries" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aMqhO4cs09w) 2017-11-10T12:00Z 1.5M followers, 622.3K engagements "Ghost of Ytei - DF Review - PS5/PS5 Pro - A Triumphant Sequel. With Ray Tracing - 4K HDR Video Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx While we weren't blown away by pre-release media review code for Ghost of Ytei does not disappoint. John goes into depth on how the game is enhanced over Ghost of Tsushima with a deep dive into Sucker Punch's ray tracing implementation - something the developer keep quiet about throughout the pre-release period Graphics modes are discussed and tested the PS5 Pro advantages are" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=awGgkogvvm8) 2025-09-25T13:00Z 1.5M followers, 451.6K engagements "Quake [--] Remastered Is Stunning - The DF Tech Review - Every Version Tested The id software classic is masterfully updated for the modern era thanks to the brilliant Nightdive Studios - with an assist from Machine Games who've brought a brand new mission to the game. John Linneman revisits the history of Quake [--] compares every version of the new release and stacks up the various enhancements. Available to buy at a very low price available on Game Pass or as a free upgrade on PC this is a simply phenomenal new version of a truly legendary game. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ck3pqrTAphs) 2023-08-19T13:55Z 1.5M followers, 551K engagements "Doom + Doom 2: The Classics Return - But Are Nightdive's Remasters Definitive A surprise drop at Quakecon Bethesda has delivered brand-new versions of Doom and Doom [--] featuring a vast array of content game enhancements soundtrack revisions and rendering upgrades. And. there's full mod support too John takes a look at Nightdive's work across PC and all current-gen consoles and answers the question: can console hardware finally handle the legendary NUTS.WAD Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items based on DF catchphrases Check out our store:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eZAmSO5fWAg) 2024-08-15T15:28Z 1.5M followers, 251.6K engagements "Dying Light: The Beast - DF Review - PS5/PS5 Pro/Xbox Series XS - Solid Performance Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Showcasing gruesome dismemberment physics and open world roaming the C-Engine at the heart of Dying Light The Beast returns - for now on the quartet of current-gen systems. PS5 Pro really is in the spotlight here given promise of Pro specific upgrades from developer Techland though for now the advantage is primarily in image quality as Tom explains. Go here to check out DF merch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gLlQp0n1oSk) 2025-09-27T14:01Z 1.5M followers, 102.8K engagements "Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch [--] Edition - DF Review - Tech Upgrades + New Content Tested Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Kirby and the Forgotten Land receives a bespoke Switch [--] Edition dramatically improving image quality while doubling frame-rate. There's also new content too presumably beyond the technical capabilities of the last-gen hardware. So what do you get for the upgrade fee Tom has some answers for you. Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=go9MblMc3a8) 2025-09-06T14:15Z 1.5M followers, 103.5K engagements "DF Retro: Silent Hill [--] - Horror Perfected on PS2/Xbox/PC/PS3 On this episode of DF Retro John (@dark1x on Twitter) pays a visit to Silent Hill for a look at this fan favorite. Silent Hill [--] remains one of the most revered experiences on the PlayStation [--] but it was also a technical masterpiece in its day. With impressive visual techniques and a disturbing art style Silent Hill [--] still holds up even now. It was also ported to a number of different platforms and John explores each of these ports including the much maligned Silent Hill HD Collection. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nna2yt1c9gI) 2016-10-16T10:00Z 1.5M followers, 431.7K engagements "Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart PS5 Pro vs PS5 Image Quality Face-Off We've had an extended look at a preview build of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart on PS5 Pro and we're stacking it up against the standard PlayStation [--] in this video. This is an interesting one as image quality on the existing game isn't bad - so just how much of a difference does PSSR upscaling make Note: this is a preview build and there may be changes in the final build. The preview build only had a Pro Performance RT mode for example and we'd hope to see Insomniac improve the fidelity modes too. Want some DF-branded" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rW4MqyQHvJQ) 2024-10-16T15:09Z 1.5M followers, 241.5K engagements "Grand Theft Auto [--] PC - From Disaster Port To Path Traced Modding Showcase Thanks to MSI for sponsoring this content. Learn more about MSI's Black Friday discounts here: https://msi.gm/S86F5A69 One of PC gaming's most infamously poor ports it has been left to the modding community - and increasingly more powerful hardware over the years - to get the game into an acceptable state to the point where RTX Remix support is now in a position to transform the game into a path-tracing showcase. Alex demonstrates just how poor the original version was on period-appropriate hardware and charts the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vGxPdcMQfwg) 2025-10-31T16:57Z 1.5M followers, 383.3K engagements "PS5 'Power Saver' Mode Tested: A Green Initiative Next-Gen Handheld Teaser Or Both Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx A new power saver mode is added to select first party PS5 titles with Demon's Souls Day's Gone Remastered - and more - gaining compatibility this week. This eco-friendly mode is part of Sony's drive to reduce greenhouse emissions first and foremost and involves each developer custom-tuning each game to run at a lower power profile - often chopping power usage by 50% as a result. However curiously" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vTcgIGLXpQg) 2025-10-26T14:57Z 1.5M followers, 105.6K engagements "'Too Big' For Steam Deck: AAA Games Are Struggling On Valve's Handheld Join Oliver Mackenzie for the latest episode of 'Too Big' For Steam Deck - where we do our best to run the latest triple-A games on Valve's handheld. Which games run well Which games run well *and* look decent And which games are indeed simply 'Too Big' for Steam Deck Does a more powerful handheld like the Asus ROG Ally power past the Deck's problems Everything you need to know is in this video. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to new videos early access to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wKs415J5uhI) 2025-03-21T14:53Z 1.5M followers, 252.7K engagements "Cronos: The New Dawn PC - DF Review - Double Performance via Optimised Settings Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Cronos: The New Dawn sees Bloober doing what it does best in delivering an excellent survival horror experience. However unfortunately it also sees Bloober repeating many of the UE5 problems from Silent Hill [--]. Alex shares his experiences and delivers some optimised settings that can literally double performance. Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xC8BjDoX-xM) 2025-09-04T15:24Z 1.5M followers, 103.3K engagements "DF Retro: PlayStation [--] - The 1080p Dream Part [--] - 2006-2007 - Full HD Gaming Tested On The Triple In an era defined by sub-HD resolutions and 'challenging' performance the concept of PlayStation [--] delivering on its promised 1080p dream seems almost ridiculous. And it's true that only a tiny proportion of the library rendered at full HD. And yet in this DF Retro Special [--] games are tested - and a majority of them target 60fps John Linneman is on top form here presenting the lengthiest DF Retro yet in an epic journey covering four episodes. This is part one Many thanks to our retro backers on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=595xu2tJSjU) 2022-07-10T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 485.7K engagements "Apple M5 Gaming Performance Tested - iPad Pro [----] Review - Impressive vs M4 & A19 Pro Thanks to Ludeo for sponsoring this video. Try Ludeo for free and try your best to beat each in-game challenge: - REDACTED Playable: https://play.ludeo.com/l/03de8b - Robocop Playable: https://play.ludeo.com/l/fbf5b0 - HITMAN Playable: https://play.ludeo.com/l/a91df6 The evolution of exceptional integrated graphics performance continues and it's with this in mind that we had to check out Apple's M5 silicon in this case housed within the latest iPad Pro. Oliver puts the pad through its paces in a bunch of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BYjkM5H4Rng) 2026-02-05T15:07Z 1.5M followers, 83.7K engagements "Nvidia GeForce RTX [----] Ti vs RTX 4080/3080 Review - Real-World Pricing Is Crucial On This One Let's get straight to the point. Based on our numbers the RTX [----] Ti is basically a cheaper RTX [----] knocking on the door of [----] Super performance - and its $749 MSRP is cheaper than the outgoing [----] Ti Super. We really like the card DLSS [--] is a nice bonus - but real world pricing is crucial. Will you actually be able to buy one at its sticker price Does the world actually need 'OC' models that add hundreds of dollars to the cost Look at all of our benchmarks in the Eurogamer review:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NlWmYg7Vr3Q) 2025-02-19T20:02Z 1.5M followers, 158.3K engagements "The Evolution of Snow Rendering - From Flat Polygons To Path-Traced Lighting Sponsored Video sponsored by Nvidia Inno3D and Overclockers.co.uk. See the full range of GeForce RTX 50-series PCs at OCUK here: https://bit.ly/48HsKGi See INNO3D's full range of GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs here: https://bit.ly/4iLRamn As we draw closer to the Winter Holiday season what better time to look back at the evolution of snow rendering from CPU-driven voxels to flat polygons and simple texture maps into the arrival of the programmable pixel shader and tessellation and - finally - into the new path-traced" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j3fLyhOm7X8) 2025-12-11T15:03Z 1.5M followers, 127.7K engagements "Cyberpunk [----] Next-Gen Patch: The Digital Foundry Verdict A big next-gen update has arrived in the form of patch [----] - upgrading PS5 and Xbox Series X version with new visual features frame-rate enhancements and more. We investigate the new ray tracing mode on console the loading time improvements - and the state of the Series S update too. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Want some" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uDQ8A3XWYiA) 2022-02-20T16:29Z 1.5M followers, 933.2K engagements "Terminator 2D: No Fate & Neon Inferno - Supreme Quality Retro-Modern Shooters Reviewed Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx John Linneman and Coury Carlson team-up to compare notes on Terminator 2D: No Fate and Neon Inferno - two retro-modern side-scrolling shooters than bring the mid-90s arcade game formula to the present day with spectacular results. Visit the new Digital Foundry website: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1oX6AlGDdsc) 2025-12-12T14:58Z 1.5M followers, 85.1K engagements "Inside Assassin's Creed Shadows on Switch 2: The Making Of An Impossible Port Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Ubisoft has two exceptional Switch [--] ports to its credit - Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Shadows. Unfortunately we couldn't arrange an Outlaws interview but we could for Shadows and in this video you'll get to see what we learned about the conversion. Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe 00:00 Overview" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GkS4lc50fNg) 2026-01-15T15:37Z 1.5M followers, 96.8K engagements "Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves - The DF PC Port Review - PC vs PS5 - Optimised Settings How has Iron Galaxy's PC port of the excellent Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection turned out Alex Battaglia shares impressions of the PC upgrades a complete settings breakdown comparisons with PlayStation [--] and much more. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dgJx_fIXlcQ) 2022-10-21T13:58Z 1.5M followers, 251.3K engagements "Nvidia DLSS [---] Image Quality Review: Where It Works Better Where It Needs Work Many thanks to FlexiSpot for sponsoring this video and upgrading John's workstation Use the links below and leave a note saying "Digital Foundry" at checkout and use the code ''YTE7P50'' to get EXTRA $50 off on the E7 Plus/E7 Pro/E7L standing desk. USA: https://bit.ly/49KGeBG CAN: https://bit.ly/3ZpAEQ5 Nvidia is at the top of the game when it comes to machine learning-based image reconstruction and with the release of DLSS [---] we're looking at its most advanced model yet. We're concentrating on the new" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x8CcD13eS6I) 2026-01-23T14:58Z 1.5M followers, 135.8K engagements "Nier Automata for Nintendo Switch - DF Tech Review - Another Impossible Port Although it's hardly state-of-the-art in terms of its rendering Nier Automata pushed the last-gen base consoles hard - so we approached a Nintendo Switch port with some trepidation. Has conversion house Virtous managed to deliver another 'impossible port' for the Nintendo hybrid Just how did the developer manage to get the game running on Switch at all Oliver Mackenzie has answers. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-EgqUmzq004) 2022-10-07T13:58Z 1.5M followers, 274.3K engagements "Tomb Raider Definitive Edition Switch 1/Switch [--] Review - Big Downgrades vs PS3/PS4 Thanks to MSI for sponsoring this content. Learn more about MSI's Black Friday discounts here: https://msi.gm/S86F5A69 Tomb Raider Definitive Edition on Switch [--] is far from "definitive". While a locked 60fps at 1080p resolution is fine there appear to be no enhancements for docked mode over mobile suggesting a lot of GPU power left on the table. Meanwhile visual settings are cut back to the barebones - and even the original PlayStation [--] version of the game has features that are missing in the new port. In" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2_9EQ02fVA8) 2025-11-26T15:35Z 1.5M followers, 136.9K engagements "DF Retro: Quake [--] - The Legacy And The Ports John dives into id Software's [----] classic Quake II. With its cutting edge technology Quake II furthered id's domination of the PC. Against expectations a pair of talented development studios managed to bring Quake II to console owners of that era. We're looking at each official port of Quake II while breaking down what makes each one so impressive. Special thanks to @feinripp for providing 3DFX Voodoo capture for this video Sources: Zeebo Footage - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=7Yb49Ul6DcU Electronic Playground footage taken from Episodes [--] and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DFYjSkUdfb4) 2017-05-14T09:37Z 1.5M followers, 536.1K engagements "Sony/AMD Project Amethyst Update - Next-Gen Tech Revealed + Mark Cerny Q&A Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Could this be the foundational GPU technology for the PlayStation [--] Mark Cerny's latest Project Amethyst update describes the building blocks of future graphics technology with a strong focus on ray tracing and machine learning capabilities along with bandwidth-enhancing features designed to reduce the need on massive memory controllers. John Rich and Oliver discuss the tech and share more information" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ru7dK_X5tnc) 2025-10-11T14:53Z 1.5M followers, 240.2K engagements "Valve's Steam Frame VR Headset: Hands-On + Impressions Specs + Tech Breakdown Thanks to MSI for sponsoring this content. Learn more about MSI's Black Friday discounts here: https://msi.gm/S86F5A69 While the new Steam Machine PC/console hybrid has taken centrestage it's not the only major hardware launch revealed by Valve today. Steam Frame is a state-of-the-art VR headset that not only streams games from your PC but can actually run them on the headset itself with an x86 to ARM translation layer working in addition to Proton. Oliver's been hands-on and shares his impressions with John in this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TmTvmKxl20U) 2025-11-12T21:09Z 1.5M followers, 253.4K engagements "Grand Theft Auto San Andreas: Xbox One Back-Compat vs PS4 Emulation - Which Is Best There are two very different ways to play Rockstar's classic San Andreas this generation - but which is best PS4 offers an emulated PS2 version at a higher 1344x896 resolution but with most of the visual settings fixed from that era. Meanwhile Xbox One now has backwards compatibility support for the [---] version - itself an adaptation of a questionable mobile phone release. Tom and Rich discuss what leads us to this point and how a proper definitive re-release is long overdue. For the original source file to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cXMhrny2fn8) 2018-06-09T11:00Z 1.5M followers, 246.4K engagements "Resident Evil [--] Remake Improved On All Consoles: Patch [-----] Tested on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S A brilliant game marred by a flurry of technical issues across all platforms Capcom recently 'dropped' a patch that addresses many of our concerns while adding new Mercenaries Mode content. So what's improved and what still needs to be fixed Oliver Mackenzie has the review for you. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nFKRUwjZITk) 2023-04-14T13:57Z 1.5M followers, 269.5K engagements "AMD FSR [--] Upscaling Tested vs DLSS 3/4 - A Big Leap Forward - RDNA [--] Delivers Just how good is AMD's FSR [--] upscaling and to what extent is Nvidia upscaling advantage mitigated or even nullified by the Radeon team's machine learning based technology Let's just say that the Radeon team has delivered something very very impressive here. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to new videos early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nzomNQaPFSk) 2025-03-05T14:01Z 1.5M followers, 519.6K engagements "PlayStation [--] Pro CUH-7200 Review: The Quietest - And Best - Pro Yet PlayStation [--] Pro revolutionised rendering for higher resolution displays and has delivered some amazing games. However the noise on the launch models really gets annoying. The CUH-7100 revision improved matters but now we have a new Pro - and it's the quietest version yet. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon support the team more directly and get pristine quality video downloads: https://www.digitalfoundry.net PS4 Pro PlayStation [--] Pro PS4 Pro review PS4 Pro CUH-7200 CUH-7200" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ynAr9kP-Xq8) 2018-11-07T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 573.7K engagements "Black Myth: Wukong Xbox Series XS - DF Review - A Bizarre Port vs PlayStation [--] Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx A year in the making so what has Game Science delivered with the Xbox port of Black Myth: Wukong To put it simply. it's kind of weird. Those expecting Series X to deliver a carbon copy of the PS5 experience may be surprised - while resolution can be higher visual quality can be cut back and screen-tearing is a thing. With three modes available on both Xbox consoles there's a lot to cover with this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0-10490qd8s) 2025-08-28T14:02Z 1.5M followers, 140.9K engagements "Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch [--] Review: Impressive Handheld Play But Docked Mode Needs Work Thanks to Green Man Gaming for sponsoring this video. Check out the Masterful Remasters collection here: https://bit.ly/48nGIxS One of the biggest games of the year Assassin's Creed Shadows saw Ubisoft revamp the Anvil Engine for current generation consoles - so where does that leave Switch [--] What we're looking at here is a port that nips and tucks at the Series S experience using DLSS to make up the difference in terms of image quality. It's impressive as a handheld experience thanks to VRR but" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2U5h4_MqXaU) 2025-12-03T15:49Z 1.5M followers, 144.1K engagements "Metal Gear Solid Delta - PS5/ PS5 Pro Tech Review - A Beautiful UE5 Remake With Frame-Rate Issues Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Blending the old with the new Metal Gear Solid Delta potentially offers the best way to play Hideo Kojima's stealth-action classic. The Unreal Engine [--] driven visuals are standout but it's clear that Konami has not optimised for 60fps strictly here; both base PS5 and PS5 Pro waver between 40-60fps with drops to [--] possible as well - with Pro hardware often coming out worse in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Am0ER7iW2lo) 2025-08-22T08:02Z 1.5M followers, 381.8K engagements "Best Graphics on Nintendo Switch: The 'Impossible Ports' Third Party Collection In [----] Nintendo revealed that its new Switch hardware would be powered by Nvidia's Tegra X1 - a low-power mobile part. Would the machine have the required CPU and GPU horsepower to deliver great games We had our doubts but both Nintendo and a range of third-party publishers and developers delivered some exceptional results. In this second retrospective on the Nintendo Switch era John Linneman and Oliver Mackenzie shift their gaze to the many and varied 'impossible ports' we saw on the system. This video collects" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ENECyFQPe-4) 2024-08-29T14:10Z 1.5M followers, 478.4K engagements "DF Retro: Xbox [---] Revisited - Every Launch Game Tested - Part [--] Digital Foundry is now fully independent - and it's YOUR support that makes videos like this possible. Join us at: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Recently we got hold of a launch Xbox [---] that had never been powered on before. First we unboxed it for your viewing pleasure and now we're putting it to good use. See the original "Blades" dashboard on the original launch firmware before we dive into the first part of our extensive look at EVERY launch game for Microsoft's greatest console. Visit the NEW Digital Foundry website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K8d5j22toZY) 2025-12-21T15:01Z 1.5M followers, 160.1K engagements "Hogwarts Legacy - Switch [--] Review - The Big Face-Off vs Series S PS4 and Switch [--] One of the most debated Switch [--] titles based on its pre-launch assets Hogwarts Legacy clearly offers a gigantic level of across-the-board improvements compared to the compromised Switch [--] effort - but where does it sit when stacking it up against last-gen PS4 and current-gen Xbox Series S You have questions Oliver Mackenzie has answers. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to new videos early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MAl9NcEDO1s) 2025-07-04T14:06Z 1.5M followers, 205.9K engagements "Microsoft Flight Simulator [----] - PS5/PS5 Pro/Series X Tech Review - What Are the PS5 Pro Upgrades Go to https://expressvpn.com/FOUNDRY and find out how you can get four extra months thanks to our sponsor ExpressVPN Now in its in more advanced [----] release Microsoft Flight Simulator lands on PS5 and PS5 Pro with almost every feature in tact from the Xbox version. The ability to download city and airport data packs to a local SSD is seemingly not available at launch on PlayStation - but that doesn't stop this from being a stellar experience overall. It remains a 30fps experience even on PS5" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OSEfUfTgCmc) 2025-12-29T18:57Z 1.5M followers, 177.4K engagements "Inside The Witcher [--] Unreal Engine [--] Tech Demo: CD Projekt RED + Epic Deep Dive Interview Unreal Fest [----] kicked off in spectacular style with a stunning demonstration of The Witcher [--] content running in a new Unreal Engine [--] demo showcasing key advancements made for the technology - and all running on a standard PlayStation [--] with hardware RT at 60fps. Alex visited CD Projekt RED's studio in Warsaw for a deep dive interview with CDPR and Epic discussing the creation of the demo with some of the key people who made it. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OplYN2MMI4Q) 2025-06-14T14:14Z 1.5M followers, 207.6K engagements "Marvel's Spider-Man [--] - Digital Foundry Tech Review - The Next Big Leap For PS5 Marvel's Spider-Man [--] sees Insomniac deliver its most technologically advanced game yet increasing graphical density and realism ramping up ray tracing effects across the board and leveraging the speed of the PlayStation 5's solid-state storage in a way that Marvel's Spider-Man and Miles Morales never could. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to support the team more directly and to get access to everything we do via pristine quality downloads. like a 9.5GB 4K60" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P8JnbYKrYpA) 2023-10-16T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 632.6K engagements "Silent Hill [--] Xbox Review - Big Cutbacks on Series S Series X is Fine Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx A year on from its initial release Xbox Series X and S users can now step into Silent Hill's foggy streets. Being so heavily built around Unreal Engine 5's Lumen technology the most fascinating subject here is Series S - where the cutbacks go further than you might expect. Series X A ringer for PS5 with a small performance win. and some screen-tearing. Visit the new Digital Foundry website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QT8Xd521-oo) 2025-12-04T14:58Z 1.5M followers, 77.4K engagements "Persona [--] Reload Switch 2's 60FPS Upgrade Tested + Frame Pacing Fixed Go to https://expressvpn.com/FOUNDRY and find out how you can get four extra months thanks to our sponsor ExpressVPN Patch [----] has arrived from Persona [--] Reload for Switch [--] and it's a big big improvement overall. A 60fps performance mode has now been added to the docked mode with only small dips from the target. Meanwhile our key gripe - poor inconsistent frame-pacing in both docked and handheld modes - has been addressed. The very poor input lag though Alas there's no change there. Visit the new Digital Foundry website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RbakVeQAajE) 2025-12-30T17:08Z 1.5M followers, 77.1K engagements "Control - PS5/Pro/Series X Update [----] - PSSR Upscaling and RT at 60FPS Tested on PS5 Pro Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx A brand new patch [----] lands on all current-gen consoles with PS5 Pro in particular reaping the spoils with a new PSSR toggle and also increased 60fps performance while using its ray tracing 'graphics' mode. The advantages speak for themselves as Tom covers here but there are a few limitations to consider also. Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WMUGc2KG8xU) 2025-10-17T14:43Z 1.5M followers, 197K engagements "AMD Radeon RX [----] XT 16GB Review vs RTX [----] Ti vs. PlayStation [--] Pro A 16GB graphics card for $350 with performance that rivals the $430 RTX [----] Ti and beats RTX [----] On paper - and assuming MSRPs are real - the RX [----] XT has the performance and the value to pose just as many headaches for Nvidia as its prior RDNA [--] cards did for 70-class. While galactic gen-on-gen perf increases are a thing of the past the [----] XT is still impressive against the competition. Note: AMD did not provide the 8GB model for review. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=acE6VJ0ujA4) 2025-06-04T13:02Z 1.5M followers, 173.2K engagements "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PC - The FULL Ray Tracing Deep-Dive It wasn't too long ago that path-tracing in games was limited to just old retro titles. but these days the latest triple-A titles benefit from some transformative RT - and so it is with the Full RT upgrade for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Alex goes in depth on the upgrade how the visuals are transformed and enhanced how limitations in the standard game are overcome - and where extra work is required to solve a few remaining problems. Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items based on DF" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=araZUoSOPmM) 2024-12-14T17:20Z 1.5M followers, 252.7K engagements "The Last of Us Part [--] Remastered PS5 - DF Tech Review - A Worthy Upgrade Naughty Dog brings The Last of Us Part [--] over to PlayStation [--] with a native app extra modes graphics upgrades and a wealth of behind-the-scenes materials. But with the PS4 Pro version already upgraded for PS5 with a 60fps just how much of an upgrade are owners of the original game getting - and is the extra $10 asking price worth it Resident TLOU expert Oliver Mackenzie has all the answers. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to support the team more directly and to get" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bnnZ12o-vrc) 2024-01-16T15:33Z 1.5M followers, 565.2K engagements "Red Dead Redemption PC - DF Tech Review - Scales Beyond PS5 Good Performance No Stutter We've been waiting many many years for Red Dead Redemption to get the PC port it deserves but launcher issues and minor bugs apart developer Double Eleven has delivered a very good version of the game for PC users with rich options impressive features and the ability to scale the game significantly beyond the PlayStation [--] version. Alex has the full tech review for you. Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items based on DF catchphrases Check out our store:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fKt43cqGq_0) 2024-11-07T15:10Z 1.5M followers, 212.1K engagements "Digital Foundry Games of 2025: The John Linneman Collection Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx It's that time of year again which can only mean one thing - yes John Linneman returns with his personal selection of the best games of the [----]. [--] titles to enjoy here many of which you may never have heard of but all of which demand your attention. Visit the new Digital Foundry website: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lLSs8y3BdLo) 2025-12-24T14:55Z 1.5M followers, 123.9K engagements "AMD FSR Redstone Frame Generation Tested: Good Quality Bad Frame Pacing Thanks to CyberPowerPC for sponsoring this video. Check out the Christmas PC deals here: https://bit.ly/48ZL52t and go here for the Christmas Giveaway: https://bit.ly/4pZY4Hf Here's a 14-odd minute video that basically says "Hardware Unboxed got it right". In this follow-up coverage we take a look at the undoubted quality improvements of FSR Redstone ML frame generation over the legacy FSR [---] "analytical" version before looking at the reason we don't recommend using it: the delivery of frames is so uneven it can actually" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=n7bud6P4ugw) 2025-12-17T15:01Z 1.5M followers, 77.7K engagements "Digital Foundry's Best Game Graphics of [----] - PC/PS5/Xbox/Switch [--] - Another Amazing Year Thanks to CyberPowerPC for sponsoring this video. Check out the Christmas PC deals here: https://bit.ly/48ZL52t and go here for the Christmas Giveaway: https://bit.ly/4pZY4Hf Need we saw more As we draw to the end of another remarkable year in video games the Digital Foundry team sit down to pore over the technological showcases of the last [--] months in an attempt to answer the immortal question: What were the best game graphics of the year Visit the new Digital Foundry website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nZ7pc4M-Uuk) 2025-12-13T19:01Z 1.5M followers, 297.4K engagements "Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] - DF Review - PS5/PS5 Pro/Xbox Series XS - An Exceptional Achievement Yes Sandfall Interactive's beautiful RPG really is as good as everyone says it is. Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] delivers a remarkable experience and does so with an accomplished use of Unreal Engine [--] and all of its cutting-edge features. Oliver delivers the verdict on each and every console version of the game and while there are some noticeable cutbacks on Series S the game looks and runs very well on every other system. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r8dwj_wLy0I) 2025-04-30T14:01Z 1.5M followers, 314.6K engagements "AMD Radeon RX [----] XT/ RX [----] Review vs RTX [----] Ti/ RTX [----] - Is RDNA [--] Truly Competitive After poor reviews for the RTX [----] AMD is back with RDNA [--] with RX [----] XT and RX [----] designed to take the fight to Nvidia at the mainstream level. Can the XT deliver better value than [----] Ti And with the [----] looking vulnerable surely the [----] is AMD's biggest opportunity to grab market share in years Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items based on DF catchphrases Check out our store: https://store.digitalfoundry.net Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vfc3nhus12k) 2025-03-05T21:53Z 1.5M followers, 246.6K engagements "Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy: Definitive Edition Improved - Is It Actually Definitive Now GTA Trilogy: Definitive Edition has received a wealth of changes and upgrades courtesy of developers old and new. Classic Lighting from the mobile versions is now available on consoles so we had to take another look at the game. Has performance improved What's the score with the myriad bugs What about the AI upscaled artwork Are we actually any closer to a properly 'definitive' edition Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items based on DF catchphrases Check out our store:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vvFFNa0bnaw) 2024-12-04T17:17Z 1.5M followers, 303K engagements "Halo Infinite on Consoles: Xbox Series X/S vs Xbox One S/X - Can Xbox One Run It Every Xbox console tested with [---] Industries' long-awaited Halo sequel. Open world gameplay defines Infinite on an engine that scales impressively to all consoles old and new. Xbox One gets the first billing in this analysis as we test original [----] hardware - where a dynamic 1080p and 30fps cap are respectably held if let down by uneven frame-pacing. How does Xbox One X Series S and X augment this experience Are frame-rates successfully locked at 60fps on more powerful consoles And what of loading times Tom" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wMEb7PuH9aw) 2021-12-08T17:39Z 1.5M followers, 363K engagements "Oblivion Remastered Revisited: All Consoles Have Big Problems - PS5/PS5 Pro + Xbox Re-Tested A second round of console testing for the Oblivion Remaster reveals the extent of the game's performance issues. Hitches sub-60fps drops crashes and uneven frame-pacing on its 30fps quality mode blight every platform including PS5 Pro tested today. Also curious is the manner in which continuous play time affects performance on all console platforms. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to new videos early access to DF Direct Weekly and much" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wxtlCgLyKpY) 2025-05-10T14:14Z 1.5M followers, 247.9K engagements "Resident Evil [--] Remake - PS5 vs Xbox Series X/S vs PS4/Pro - All Consoles Tested Resident Evil [--] Remake: we've tested the demo we've reviewed the game - and now we're returning to the good old fashioned platform comparisons. Which version runs best Which version exhibits the most impressive visuals What's up with controller response on the Xbox builds And how does the game stack up on the last-gen PS4 and PS4 Pro Oliver Mackenzie has all the answers with all capture from the day one experience. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x88molgdmcI) 2023-03-25T14:59Z 1.5M followers, 331K engagements "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception PS4 vs PS3 Graphics Comparison John concludes his series of analysis videos on Uncharted: the Nathan Drake Collection with a look at Drake's Deception the final game in the original trilogy and the title with the fewest enhancements compared to the PS3 version. Read our full Uncharted [--] article: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-uncharted-3-drakes-deception-nathan-drake-collection-ps4-face-off Subscribe for more console and PC tech analysis: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Uncharted (Video Game Series) Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (Award-Winning" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zNXIaR754u4) 2015-10-10T11:44Z 1.5M followers, 241.6K engagements "DF Direct Special: PS5 Pro Deep Dive Reaction - Tomorrow's Tech Today PlayStation lead system architect Mark Cerny has just 'quote-unquote' dropped a big new deep dive into the technology of the PlayStation [--] Pro. Oliver Mackenzie had the chance to see the presentation several weeks ago and we have an interview on the channel - but the Digital Foundry team have much to talk about based on the presentation - and here they are to do just that. Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items based on DF catchphrases Check out our store: https://store.digitalfoundry.net Join the DF" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-CYtXmoYb1I) 2024-12-18T17:57Z 1.5M followers, 193.4K engagements "Star Wars Jedi Survivor - DF Tech Review - PS5 vs Xbox Series X/S - Ambitious But Compromised Respawn goes hell for leather in delivering a Star Wars Jedi console game worthy of full current-gen status with stunning levels of ambition in terms of visual design fully embracing ray tracing lighting and embellishing the game with lavish detail. Performance and resolution suffers as a result meaning that the 30fps resolution mode gives more consistent results and better image quality. PS5 and Xbox Series X get the premium experience so where does that leave Series S Note: This review is based on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-TcopeWqo6k) 2023-05-01T14:47Z 1.5M followers, 333.2K engagements "Intel Core Ultra [--] 285K Gaming Performance: There Are Serious Problems One thing's for sure - the CPU demands on today's games are extreme in many cases. The days of mainstream processors routinely delivering well over 60FPS on every title are over. We need more performance - but unfortunately we aren't getting it with the Intel Core Ultra [--] 285K. In fact in some cases it's slower than a 12900K. or worse. Will Judd provided the numbers here and delivered our web review but it's down to Rich to share the bad news in video form. The Digital Foundry at Eurogamer review has more benchmarks power" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0aIHMvs0zps) 2024-10-25T13:53Z 1.5M followers, 109.9K engagements "DF Direct Weekly #235: Microsoft Re-Confirms Next-Gen Xbox Red Dead [--] Remaster Heavily Rumoured Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx In this week's DF Direct Microsoft deny rumours that its next-gen console has been cancelled - but to what extent are its statements credible in the wake of the infamous "four games" messaging The existence of ports of Red Dead Redemption [--] for PS5 Xbox and Switch [--] are confirmed by the most reliable leaker in the business while John shares his impressions of Yooka-Replaylee. And to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1TkdxhLRxdc) 2025-10-12T14:02Z 1.5M followers, 211.2K engagements "DF Direct Weekly #225: Battlefield [--] Reveal Next-Gen Xbox Silicon Leaked Nintendo Direct Reaction A new gigantic Direct sees John Rich and Oliver mull over what might be next generation Xbox silicon bringing together consumer CPU and GPU parts into custom APUs that could genuinely shake up the PC market. The team react to the excellent-looking Battlefield [--] reveal while there's a mixed reception to the latest Nintendo Direct. Meanwhile John raves about a brand new Genesis/Mega Drive game from an industry legend while Oliver and Rich are staggered at the concept of AMD's huge Strix Halo APU" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2dGdZDTaD0M) 2025-08-04T14:56Z 1.5M followers, 146.5K engagements "DF Retro: Shenmue [--] - A Masterpiece Revisited John revisits Shenmue [--] checking out what made it special how well it holds up today and the best way to play in the 21st century. Plus: all the Xbox vs Dreamcast graphics comparisons and performance tests you'll need. Subscribe so you don't miss a thing: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Shenmue Shenmue [--] Yu Suzuki AM2 Dreamcast vs Xbox Xbox vs Dreamcast graphics comparison visual comparison head to head head to head comparison retro retrospective frame-rate frame rate framerate fps performance 20fps 30fps slowdown image quality Demul emulation Shenmue" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7HNOSQqoUcg) 2016-11-27T09:02Z 1.5M followers, 274.7K engagements "DF Retro EX: Doom [--] - Remaking an N64 Classic For PS4 Xbox One Switch + PC In a DF Retro exclusive John Linneman talks with Nightdive Studios about the process of bringing the classic totally original Nintendo [--] rendition of Doom over to the current-gen platforms. In this video you'll see what made the original release so fascinating while Nightdive staff tell all on how the game was reverse-engineered and delivered on current-gen platforms. Oh - and is this the first 1440p Xbox One S game Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon support the team" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7WUbyZaPRm0) 2020-04-05T13:00Z 1.5M followers, 226.7K engagements "Xbox Series X: What's The Best SSD Option For Back Compat Xbox Games Do you really need to use the precious storage space of the Xbox Series X internal drive for running backwards compatible games Or will standard SSDs connected via USB still do a good job In this video Rich runs a range of Xbox One X titles on the internal drive and stacks them up against SATA NVMe and mechanical hard drive alternatives. The results are fascinating BTW Rich says here that a PCIe [---] NVMe is essential for PC gaming - he misspoke here: a good SATA drive is still great in the here and now The Sabrent SATA to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7y-Fy1Q2O2k) 2020-10-09T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 432.6K engagements "Wo Long Fallen Dynasty - DF Tech Review - PS5 vs Xbox Series X/S vs Last-Gen Consoles A comprehensive tech review of all every console to receive a Wo Long release. The PS5 and Xbox Series X versions get the premium treatment here: running at up to 1440p at [--] frames per second with boosted visuals. The same however cannot be said of the Series S which targets 60fps but with glaring cutbacks to its visuals - often putting its textures and effects in line with a last-gen experience. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BscI6rznDhg) 2023-03-09T14:58Z 1.5M followers, 127.3K engagements "Cyberpunk [----] Switch [--] DF Review: It Runs Well But The Phantom Liberty Struggles Among the most ambitious titles to appear on Switch [--] at its launch Cyberpunk [----] is a real litmus test for how open world games will run on Nintendo's system. We put its 30fps quality and 40fps performance modes through their paces - in docked and portable play - where there are mixed results depending on whether you play the core adventure or the taxing Phantom Liberty expansion. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to new videos early access to DF" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C7fExZx1QyU) 2025-06-13T14:55Z 1.5M followers, 480.7K engagements "DF Retro: The Need for Speed Revisited on 3DO/PC/PS1/Saturn Rewind to [----] and join John Linneman for an in-depth retrospective on the original Need for Speed from its beginnings on 3DO all the way through to the PC Saturn and PlayStation ports and special editions Subscribe for more DF Retro http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Digital Foundry Retro DF Retro Need for Speed The Need for Speed Road and Track Presents The Need for Speed 3DO Saturn PlayStation PS1 PSX PC MS-DOS DOS 3D racing driving performance fps frame-rate framerate frame rate graphics comparison visual comparison head to head" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FjLXLhaGfFA) 2017-02-19T09:00Z 1.5M followers, 269.1K engagements "DF Retro: Donkey Kong Country + Killer Instinct - A 16-Bit CG Revolution DF Retro levels up with a full analysis of Donkey Kong Country and Killer Instinct along with behind-the-scenes stories on the making of these key games from the developers that worked on them. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry and more DF Retro: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Support the DF Patreon grab all of our videos in super-high quality and help us to get bigger and better: https://www.digitalfoundry.net DF Retro Digital Foundry Retro Rare Rareware Playtonic Digital Foundry Donkey Kong Country Killer Instinct making" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GQ7qtqqgTlo) 2017-12-16T12:00Z 1.5M followers, 410.1K engagements "DF Retro: Turok Dinosaur Hunter - How An N64 Classic Evolved The Console FPS DF Retro is back with a deep dive into one of the most technically impressive console games of its period - Turok Dinosaur Hunter's reputation may have diminished in the last [--] years but in some respects it challenged and even exceeded the mighty Quake. John takes us back in time along with a special mystery guest star. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry and DF Retro: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon support the team more directly and get pristine quality video downloads: https://www.digitalfoundry.net" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H4RJn0mEhIg) 2019-07-14T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 286.1K engagements "DF Retro Extra: Sony PSP vs Nintendo DS at E3 [----] The Console War That Defined Mobile Gaming Nintendo DS vs Sony PSP - when these two handhelds debuted at E3 [----] it looked like the most one-sided console war ever but history would go on to tell a very different story. Join John and Rich for this look back over the reveal of two very different mobile devices each of which would help define the template of handheld gaming - right up until today. Many thanks to Incubus for making this video possible Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Like the work we do Please" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HcHcy6oi-eg) 2018-05-20T11:00Z 1.5M followers, 289.4K engagements "Dead Space Remake - DF Tech Review - This Is What A Best-In-Class Remake Looks Like In the first of two pieces of Dead Space remake coverage from Digital Foundry John Linneman compares the [----] release on PS5 against the [----] original on PS3. There's plenty to praise in what feels like a best-in-class remake with Frostbite engine innovations and overhauled game design yet the launch version of the game is not without its flaws. 00:02 - Introduction 01:50 - Remaking Dead Space - what's new 05:48 - Level design comparison 08:08 - Visual enhancements 10:38 - How is the sound 12:33 - The lighting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JpqAAOgUrCg) 2023-01-30T15:59Z 1.5M followers, 453.3K engagements "4K SSX 3: A Retro Masterpiece Is Even Better on Xbox One and Xbox One X John dives back into one of the best snowboarding games ever made - SSX [--]. Thanks to the Xbox One backwards compatibility program it's now possible to experience this classic game on modern hardware. What kind of improvements can you expect and how did it push the hardware of its day Find out in the video Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon support the team and get pristine quality video downloads into the bargain like this one" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KD9gClYu0sk) 2018-05-05T12:08Z 1.5M followers, 399.9K engagements "Tech Focus: VRR Is Not A Magic Bullet - Why G-Sync/FreeSync Can't 'Fix' Performance Variable refresh rate - as seen in G-Sync FreeSync and console VRR - is one of the most transformative display technologies we've seen in gaming. Rather than limit a GPU's performance to the refresh rate of the screen your hardware takes control instead eliminating tearing and smoothing away variable frame-rates. except it's no magic bullet. VRR can only go so far - and it has no answer to egregious stuttering. Alex reveals all in a new Tech Focus. Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ldic94hqLFc) 2024-08-14T14:09Z 1.5M followers, 187.7K engagements "DF Direct Weekly #228: Elden Ring/FF7R Switch [--] #StutterStruggle Fixed Valve Console Specs Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx With Rich unable to escape infection at #gamescom2025 it's down to John and Alex to share their impressions from the show with Oliver completing the panel. The team share their thoughts on the Switch [--] ports of Elden Ring and Final Fantasy [--] Remake in the wake of very negative and very positive reactions from the showfloor. Alex is optimistic about Microsoft's proposed fix for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N0SW7R5H5wY) 2025-08-25T15:12Z 1.5M followers, 130.8K engagements "Metaphor ReFantazio - Fantasy Persona. But What About Performance - DF Tech Review This video is sponsored by MSI's range of next generation QD-OLED monitors. Learn more here: https://msi.gm/QD-OLEDs UK viewers can click here for a chance to win an MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Metaphor: ReFantazio Xbox/PC game code and exclusive tote bag: https://msi.gm/msi-x-metaphor-refantazio-giveaway Eagerly awaited by fans of Atlus' celebrated RPGs Metaphor ReFantazio is built on the Persona engine with Persona mechanics with a fantasy edge. In this extensive review Oliver Mackenzie focuses on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PaF5z9J0YWQ) 2024-10-08T18:24Z 1.5M followers, 206K engagements "Image Quality Enhanced: DLSS [---] vs XeSS [---] vs FSR [--] - ML Upscaling Just Got Better With the arrival of DLSS [---] and XeSS [---] machine learning-based upscaling has improved once again with the gulf vs FSR [--] (aka FSR [--] spatial upscaling) widening still further. Alex takes a look at what XeSS [---] brings to the table along with Intel's revamped preset naming while examining the improvements that DLSS 3.7's new 'E' option offer vs existing offerings. We'll be looking at FSR [---] as and when the new update lands. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PneArHayDv4) 2024-04-16T14:41Z 1.5M followers, 215K engagements "AMD FSR Redstone Ray Regeneration Tested vs DLSS Ray Reconstruction - Not Quite What We Expected Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx AMD's FSR Redstone is a suite of machine learning-based features designed for the future of PC graphics based heavily on AI features. Ray Regeneration is one of those things an ML-based denoiser that has made its debut in Call of Duty: Black Ops [--]. but only in zombies and multiplayer modes. Oh and the benchmark sequence. Alex has tested it and explains all to Rich. Does it compete" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RuASMLRGFus) 2025-11-19T18:45Z 1.5M followers, 127.8K engagements "FPS Boost Marathon: [--] Games Tested - Far Cry 5/Dying Light/Tomb Raider/Gears [--] + Many More Sit down take a load off and enjoy [--] minutes of discussion between Rich Leadbetter and Tom Morgan as they showcase their favourite titles from the recent [--] game drop of FPS Boosted experiences for Xbox Series X and Series S consoles. There's a ton to cover here so we've laid it all out for you on a game by game basis. 00:00 Introduction 02:37 Gears of War [--] 05:45 Anthem 08:23 Homefront: The Revolution 10:08 Yakuza [--] 12:10 Metro [----] Redux 14:10 Paladins 15:00 Shadow of the Tomb Raider 16:42 Tomb" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RyqVvadQjkE) 2021-05-13T21:16Z 1.5M followers, 438.7K engagements "Steam Deck vs Xbox Series S: Can Valve's Portable Match The Entry-Level Next-Gen Console If Xbox Series S represents the baseline for next generation console development can Valve's Steam Deck keep up running the same games at the same settings (or similar) albeit at reduced resolution That's the conceit behind this fascinating video from Oliver Mackenzie tackling a range of challenging games - as well as legacy titles. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U5Zb8UFLNsY) 2022-06-10T15:09Z 1.5M followers, 476.4K engagements "DF Retro: PlayStation Classic Review - Great Games Poor Emulation This could - and should - have been a lot better. DF Retro Hardware returns with a deep dive analysis into the PlayStation Classic its games and the quality of its emulation stacked up against every way that matters when it comes to revisiting one of gaming history's most important consoles. Apologies for the mic echo A little tricky to get right in this environment. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry and more DF Retro: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Support the DF Patreon to make in-depth work like this possible - and get pristine" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UU0dn9pRKuw) 2018-12-02T12:54Z 1.5M followers, 502K engagements "DF Direct Modern Games Look Amazing On CRT Monitors. Yes Better than LCD After buying a CRT monitor for his retro PC John started to play modern PC games on it. and things escalated from there culminating in Rich purchasing the classic Sony FW900 - which some say is the best CRT for gaming of all-time. The bottom line here is that modern games look stunning on CRT monitors and we're going to try our best to tell you - and show you - how in this DF Direct. If you're curious about the different lighting in this one. well owing to glare on a CRT screen we had to shoot it at night Subscribe for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=V8BVTHxc4LM) 2019-09-16T19:37Z 1.5M followers, 1.2M engagements "DF Retro: Super Star Wars Trilogy on SNES - A Gaming Renaissance For A Classic Franchise Journey back with us to [----] and the release of Super Star Wars on Super NES - and the beginning of a renaissance in spin-off media from the classic trilogy. John Linneman and Audi Sorlie assess all three Super Star Wars trilogy titles their ports prototypes - and even the series' predecessor on the original NES. The DF Supporter Program needs you: join up for behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more - including pristine quality downloads of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WuyLHrn2nN8) 2021-08-01T14:09Z 1.5M followers, 188.6K engagements "DF Retro: Contra [--] - The Alien Wars Sublime 16-Bit Shooting DF Retro returns with a detailed look at one history's greatest shooters - Contra 3: The Alien Wars. John goes in-depth on how this classic SNES shooter works what makes it brilliant and how the astonishing Game Boy port compares. Then it's on to the controversial Game Boy Advance conversion including its bizarre method of borrowing content from Contra Hard Corps on Genesis/Mega Drive. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry and more DF Retro: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Support the DF Patreon help the team more directly to produce content" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XrawxcmwAW4) 2019-02-10T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 148K engagements "Xbox One X Review: The 4K Console You've Been Waiting For Does the Xbox One X deliver everything we were promised Is it the definitive 4K console Here's Rich with everything we know about final production hardware. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Support the Digital Foundry Patreon and download every video we product at source file quality: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Microsoft Xbox One X Xbox One Xbox Digital Foundry review analysis temperatures fan noise thermal noise backwards compatibility back compat thermals 12GB six teraflops 6TF Microsoft Xbox One X" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZJmWsgFl6kA) 2017-11-03T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 488K engagements "Crysis [--] + Crysis [--] Remastered PC Deep Dive - Every Enhancement Detailed + Tested Alex Battaglia is your guide to all of the changes enhancements and refinements made to the PC version of Crysis [--] and Crysis [--] Remastered. Real-time global illumination ray tracing remastered textures improved effects - everything Crytek and Saber Interactive deliver a comprehensive modernised upgrade to a pair of excellent first-person shooters. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:01 Crysis [--] Remastered - New global Illumination 00:05:09 Crysis [--] Remastered - New ray traced reflections 00:08:36 Crysis [--] Remastered -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zc7IV5hbhcY) 2021-10-16T13:56Z 1.5M followers, 257.1K engagements "Forza Horizon 2: Xbox [---] vs Xbox One Comparison Subscribe for more console and PC tech analysis: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_centeradd_user=DigitalFoundry Read our full analysis: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2014-forza-horizon-2-face-off Forza Motorsport (Video Game Series) Xbox One (Video Game Platform) Xbox [---] (Video Game Platform) Forza Horizon [--] Video Game (Industry) Forza Motorsport (Video Game Series) Xbox One (Video Game Platform) Xbox [---] (Video Game Platform) Forza Horizon [--] Video Game (Industry)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_oJOEbsXiLk) 2014-10-05T08:02Z 1.5M followers, 560.4K engagements "STALKER [--] PS5/PS5 Pro Review + Patch [---] - PC/Xbox Series XS Dramatically Improved Thanks to MSI for sponsoring this content. Learn more about MSI's Black Friday discounts here: https://msi.gm/S86F5A69 A video that delivers excellent news on all counts. STALKER 2's console exclusivity period is over meaning that the game is now available for PlayStation [--] and PS5 Pro owners too. However there's much more to the story: patch [---] has arrived for all systems drastically increasing performance across the board. It's a transformative experience compared to prior updates and vastly improved over" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aA7Q7Duh5S0) 2025-11-21T20:19Z 1.5M followers, 158.6K engagements "Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut - PS5 Upgrades Tested - The DF Tech Review John Linneman and Rich Leadbetter sit down to discuss the improvements made to Ghost of Tsushima as the title transitions from PS4/PS4 Pro/PS5 Back Compat to a native PlayStation [--] game. Just how much of an improvement is the PS5-centric code - and what about the updates to combat and controller mechanics Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aazhh4KT6Eg) 2021-08-19T13:40Z 1.5M followers, 628.8K engagements "The Outer Worlds [--] PC Review - Double Performance With Optimised Settings Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx The Outer Worlds [--] on PC isn't quite as solid technically as the Xbox versions of the game proving to be particularly heavy on console-equivalent CPUs in particular. Alex looks at the usual stuff: menu quality shader compilation/stutter issues GPU performance and - of course - optimised settings. Suffice to say that using max settings on this one is a gigantic waste of your GPU's resources. Go here to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bu89kJjXY34) 2025-10-24T12:54Z 1.5M followers, 132.1K engagements "DF Retro: The Birth Of Unreal Engine On Console In this episode of DF Retro John tackles Unreal Tournament on consoles. As the very first set of console games powered by Unreal technology Unreal Tournament for PlayStation and Dreamcast mark the beginning of an era. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry - and DF Retro: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe unreal ue unreal engine graphics engine frame-rate frame rate ps2 playstation [--] dreamcast sega console ports retro retro gaming epic games epic megagames unreal ue unreal engine graphics engine frame-rate frame rate ps2 playstation [--] dreamcast sega console" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eV8enCp651c) 2016-07-10T10:00Z 1.5M followers, 187.1K engagements "Shadow of the Colossus PS4: The Greatest Console Remake Ever Call this one a labour of love - John takes a look at the exceptional Shadow of the Colossus remake for PlayStation [--] and PS4 Pro stacks it up against the original PS2 version and the PS3 remaster. All the graphics comparisons and performance tests you need - and a whole lot more. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Watch our DF Retro episode on the PS2 and PS3 versions: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=FAQjESB4WOk Shadow of the Colossus Shadow of the Colossus on PS4 Shadow of the Colossus PS4 Shadow of the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=faMkcZ6z1Ww) 2018-01-29T14:04Z 1.5M followers, 495.3K engagements "Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Switch Tech Review - A Dramatically Improved Game The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword isn't one of the most celebrated series entries - but its transition from Wii to Switch brings about a whole host of advantages (not just graphics related) that truly elevate the game dramatically improving on the experience. Here's John with the full lowdown. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hmqwAIe0W8U) 2021-07-17T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 328.6K engagements "PlayStation Portal - DF Tech Review - Decent Hardware But Does Remote Play Cut It Sony combines a tablet LCD display with actual DualSense hardware to create a unique remote player for detaching PlayStation [--] gameplay from your main display. In this review Rich assesses the rather cool hardware and gets to grips with Sony's Remote Play - what's the image quality like and how laggy is it And does this - or any other review - actually count when so much of the experience is reliant on the integrity quality and consistency of your WiFi connection Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jEoo_gbOBYo) 2023-11-26T14:58Z 1.5M followers, 255.6K engagements "Crysis [--] Remastered: PS5 Xbox Series X/S + PS4/Pro Xbox One/One X - Total Coverage It's the PC game we've benchmarked more than any other A game that built for the [----] cross-generation era that somehow never made its way to Xbox One and PlayStation [--]. All that changes now with the arrival of Crysis [--] Remastered. Join Rich and John for a detailed breakdown of an overlooked FPS shooter that looks phenomenal on consoles - all seven Remastered versions on PlayStation and Xbox analysed plus legacy look-backs at the PC Xbox [---] and PlayStation [--] renditions from [----]. Maximum Game Join the DF" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jivLmR6iuyI) 2021-10-18T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 237.4K engagements "DF Retro: Mortal Kombat - The Legend The Arcade Tech The Console Ports - [--] Versions Analysed Join John for a very special extended episode of DF Retro. Midway's classic Mortal Kombat is under the microscope with a look at its beginnings its meteoric success in the arcades and the inevitable ports to console systems - and beyond. The bezel used during the SF2 segment was created by Orionsangel and you can get it right here https://www.youtube.com/orionsangel The bezels created for Mortal Kombat were created by ArsInvictus and you can download them here." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jxc_K7RKRy0) 2020-02-02T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 431.1K engagements "Hogwarts Legacy - DF Tech Review - PS5 vs Xbox Series X/S - [--] Mode Variations Tested Fully taking into account the latest patch the DF Hogwarts Legacy report accommodates testing from a gargantuan total of [--] different performance modes across three different consoles along with an overview and critique of Avalanche's technological achievements. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=l3FZqJXCuWQ) 2023-02-19T20:39Z 1.5M followers, 448.1K engagements "Digital Foundry's Best Game Graphics of [----] - PC Xbox PlayStation - Another Amazing Year Join Alex Battaglia and John Linneman for an extended discussion on the best game graphics of [----]. There've been some amazing visuals this year - remarkable achievements from the first year of the 'next-gen' consoles and all delivered in the Covid era no less. Please note: Flight Simulator would definitely have made the list but remember that it was first released in [----] - and we talked about it in depth in the Best Game Graphics of [----] Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lB04hKMTZ_M) 2021-12-24T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 510.3K engagements "Battlefield [--] PC - DF Review + Optimised Settings - +72% Perf Boost For Little Visual Loss Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Lauded for its phenomenal performance the truth is that Battlefield 6's ultra and overkill settings are exactly that - opening the door to some phenomenal performance boosts with barely noticeable visual differences via optimised settings. Alex takes you through his thoughts on the game how to improve performance how CPUs scale and much much more. Go here to check out DF merch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lY31JQ-C8lY) 2025-10-18T14:06Z 1.5M followers, 164.9K engagements "Grand Theft Auto [--] - PlayStation [--] vs Xbox Series X - Graphics/Performance/Features Tested We've already covered off how the new Grand Theft Auto [--] scales between PS4 PC and the latest upgrade on current-gen consoles - but how do the new versions directly compare to one another Tom goes deep assessing all three modes on both PS5 and Xbox Series X. Series S will follow in content coming next. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mZ2lOMQTOYc) 2022-03-20T13:57Z 1.5M followers, 523.7K engagements "DF Retro: Deus Ex is A PC Classic - But What About PlayStation [--] This week on DF Retro John takes a look back one of the greatest PC games of all time - Deus Ex. Then we jump over and examine its port on PlayStation [--] - a port which should never have worked out but somehow manages to play very well. We finish it all up with some mod recommendations so be sure to stick around till the end. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Footage at 2:53 found on Boston2George's channel at https://www.youtube.com/watchv=t0_gaCEzy6o Digital Foundry Retro Deus Ex Deus Ex PC vs PS2" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nWWrBt6xlWA) 2016-08-28T08:25Z 1.5M followers, 275.9K engagements "DF Retro: Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver - A Classic Revisited on PS1/PC/Dreamcast One of the greatest titles available on the original PlayStation Soul Reaver's 3D 'Metroidvania' gameplay pushed the system to its limits. John presents the history behind the game examines the core technology analyses performance and checks out the PC and Dreamcast ports. Many thanks to Ben Lincoln and 'Mama Robotnik' for their assistance in making this episode. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe The Legacy of Kain Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver PS1 PlayStation PSX Dreamcast DC PC GOG port" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ni13xjHvwu4) 2017-07-16T11:32Z 1.5M followers, 382.9K engagements "Mafia: The Old Country - DF Review - PS5/PS5 Pro/Xbox Series XS Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Mafia: The Old Country delivers some exceptionally impressive visuals on consoles but it's one of the few games we'd actually recommend running in the 30fps quality mode on PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X. Varying frame-rates and cut-back visuals impact the 60fps mode while unlocked performance VRR options add little to the experience. Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nk5GbPqUzH8) 2025-08-19T15:42Z 1.5M followers, 101.9K engagements "DF Retro EX: Shadow Man Remastered - Inside The Brand New Remaster + All Versions Compared Acclaim's Shadow Man was an impressive [----] tech showcase for N64 with decent PC and Dreamcast versions and a poor PlayStation port - but the game truly shines via its recent remaster thanks to Nightdive Studios. In this DF Retro EX John Linneman takes us through the game's origins what made it special and how the various ports compared. Then we go deep - *really* deep - into the creation of the remaster where modern rendering technique merge with the original game aesthetic to create something" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s78Y6tjtP4A) 2021-04-17T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 186.9K engagements "The Original Xbox One Re-Tested: Can Microsoft's Weakest Console Keep Up With The Latest Games The Xbox One S replaced the original hulking Xbox One set-top box design back in [----] with improved silicon a slightly overclocked GPU and a far superior design - but where does that leave the original 'Durango' model console when playing the latest cross-gen games Oliver Mackenzie finds out. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tEwhFok63lI) 2022-05-25T14:32Z 1.5M followers, 454.9K engagements "DF Retro: Virtua Racing Switch vs Every Console Port vs Model [--] Arcade A very special DF Retro as John Linneman takes a look at the phenomenal new Switch version of Virtua Racing stacking it up against every console conversion and of course the arcade original. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry and DF Retro: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon support the team and work like this more directly and get pristine quality video downloads: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Digital Foundry DF Retro Digital Foundry Retro Virtua Racing Virtua Racing Switch Nintendo Switch Sega Ages M2 Model 1" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uEbmTfSxt9Q) 2019-05-01T19:04Z 1.5M followers, 219.8K engagements "Switch [--] vs Steam Deck OLED: Handheld/Docked Gaming Battery Life Display Comparison + More We've already compared Switch [--] to Steam Deck OLED viewed through the lens of Cyberpunk [----] but in this video Oliver goes much further: more games tested across handheld and docked modes - and a look at legacy software before we move on to hardware head-to-heads: battery life displays form factors controllers and the background operating system. We've got two very different systems here - despite the obvious similarities - so is it really possible to say whether one is "better" than the other Join the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wJXMNsNZtFU) 2025-07-19T14:37Z 1.5M followers, 268.9K engagements "AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution FSR Review: Big FPS Boosts But Image Quality Takes A Hit Best viewed on a 4K screen. Smart upscaling is becoming a seriously big deal for PC gaming - and having sampled DLSS from Nvidia it's now time to look at FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) from AMD. It's a very very different beast. Performance gains can be huge but the hit to image quality can be obvious. Alex Battaglia takes a look at a selection of games from the first batch. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xkct2HBpgNY) 2021-06-22T16:21Z 1.5M followers, 186.6K engagements "AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution [---] - FSR [---] vs Native vs DLSS - The DF Tech Review It's no secret that we weren't hugely impressed with FSR [---] - but AMD has stepped up its game dramatically with its image reconstruction-based successor. Up there with the best software upscalers out there comparable to native resolution rendering and DLSS this is everything FSR [---] should have been. Alex Battaglia has this in-depth look at the first supported game: Arkane's wonderful Deathloop. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:50 What is FSR [---] 00:02:56 Measuring FSR 2.0's frame-time cost on Nvidia and AMD" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=y2RR2770H8E) 2022-05-13T17:38Z 1.5M followers, 280.5K engagements "Forza Horizon [--] PC: Can Graphics Scale Beyond Xbox Series X Optimised Settings + More How does Xbox Series X compare with PC at its best Join Alex Battaglia for the full breakdown on Forza Horizon [--] performance settings and more. Get your Series X equivalent PC settings for console quality and performance modes right here and find out what it takes to run the max console experience at 4K60. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=y51csslcGgk) 2021-11-09T15:28Z 1.5M followers, 337.2K engagements "Final Fantasy [--] Remake Intergrade Switch [--] Review: A PS5/PS4 Hybrid Boosted By DLSS Many thanks to FlexiSpot for sponsoring this video and upgrading John's workstation Use the links below and leave a note saying "Digital Foundry" at checkout and use the code ''YTE7P50'' to get EXTRA $50 off on the E7 Plus/E7 Pro/E7L standing desk. USA: https://bit.ly/49KGeBG CAN: https://bit.ly/3ZpAEQ5 We were impressed with Final Fantasy [--] Remake's debut alongside the Switch [--] last year and each successive showing - up to last month's playable demo - has left us even more excited for the final game. And here" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yUjYGy7cqog) 2026-01-21T11:01Z 1.5M followers, 202.8K engagements "DF Retro: Doom - Every Console Port Tested and Analysed id softwares Doom played a key part in gamings transition from two to three dimensions and its legacy of technical innovation continues to this day. On this episode of DF Retro John explores its origins on the PC before comparing and contrasting this against every official console conversion. There's a lot of ground to cover so buckle up for the longest episode of DF Retro yet. Console footage captured using a combination of the Micomsoft Framemeister and the Open Source Scan Converter. All consoles were captured using RGB except 3DO and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=784MUbDoLjQ) 2017-09-17T10:58Z 1.5M followers, 1M engagements "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - DF Tech Review - Is It Really 'Too Big for Switch'. It's finally here - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sees Nintendo at the very top of its game delivering a game that builds and expands upon the original Breath of the Wild in many different dimensions. but is the scale of the ambition really 'too big for Switch'. John Linneman has answers. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BLlZBwN_-C4) 2023-05-11T12:01Z 1.5M followers, 703.1K engagements "DF Direct Weekly #248: Forza Horizon [--] Fable FF7R Xbox Switch [--] Game Boosts Saturn Ray Tracing Many thanks to FlexiSpot for sponsoring this video and upgrading John's workstation Use the links below and leave a note saying "Digital Foundry" at checkout and use the code ''YTE7P50'' to get EXTRA $50 off on the E7 Plus/E7 Pro/E7L standing desk. USA: https://bit.ly/49KGeBG CAN: https://bit.ly/3ZpAEQ5 The best gaming showcase event returns - Xbox Developer_underscore_Direct has a proven track record of delivering excellent presentations of impressive games and the latest is no exception. Rich John" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N0lI_nwPIPI) 2026-01-26T16:00Z 1.5M followers, 143.7K engagements "Dark Souls [--] Lighting Engine Mod - Modernising And Enhancing An Overlooked Classic There's never been a better time to revisit Dark Souls [--]. The ambitious DS2 Lighting Engine mod on PC adds a suite of upgrades including volumetric fog world shadows and high grade ambient occlusion - plus Nvidia DLAA and AMD FSR support. Better still the Lighting Engine allows others in the modding scene to implement their own changes to the game - with impressive results that would fit our expectations of an official remaster. Tom goes in-depth on the upgrades compared to the original game. Want some" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OnKubRQMP-0) 2024-08-11T13:55Z 1.5M followers, 283K engagements "Switch [--] UE5 Lumen Ray Tracing Targeting 60FPS - Layers of Fear Review Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Bloober Team's Layers of Fear has reached Nintendo Switch [--] - and with it an interesting surprise. To the best of our knowledge it's the first Switch [--] title running on Unreal Engine [--] using the computationally taxing Lumen global illumination system the software-driven ray tracing solution developed by Epic. What's more the game is targeting [--] frames per second. Oliver and Alex compare notes - what new" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OoMay8qSC88) 2025-12-25T14:54Z 1.5M followers, 107.3K engagements "Digital Foundry Games of 2025: The Oliver Mackenzie "Switch [--] Edition". Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx It's Oliver's turn to revisit his personal favourite games of [----] - and perhaps not surprisingly for a man with well over [---] games in his Switch [--] collection it's Nintendo's brand-new console hybrid that completely dominates the selection. The Nintendo magic is strong in this line-up augmented still further by the technical mastery of Shin'en Multimedia. Visit the new Digital Foundry website:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P0-2WXGMm5Q) 2026-01-03T15:27Z 1.5M followers, 64.5K engagements "4K Forza Horizon 4: 1080p60 or 4K30 - You Decide Xbox One X Early Analysis Playground Games returns with Forza Horizon [--] - and Xbox One X is the lead platform. This time we get a mode for 4K visuals and a separate performance mode that locks to 60fps. Tom digs in with an interview featuring the developer's creative director. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubsribe For the full 4K source check out our Patreon at: https://www.digitalfoundry.net/2018-09-13-forza-horiz4k-forza-horizon-4-xbox-one-x-1080p60-or-4k30-you-decide Forza Horizon [--] Playground games Turn [--] Microsoft" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QuP6BRq_0io) 2018-09-13T17:35Z 1.5M followers, 236K engagements "Pokmon: Legends Z-A - Switch [--] Review - Great Concept Disappointing Tech Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Developer Game Freak builds on the battle mechanics laid in place in 2022's Pokmon Legends Arceus this time taking its new effort to an urban city setting. Switch [--] also receives a dedicated version of the game - albeit at a $10 extra expense - but are the visual upgrades and performance improvements worth the cost Tom runs through the highs and lows of what Switch [--] brings to the table this time. Visit the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XMgZIiSUztw) 2025-11-14T15:06Z 1.5M followers, 90.4K engagements "Monster Hunter Wilds PC Title Update 4: Improved Performance Better 8GB GPU Support. But How Thanks to CyberPowerPC for sponsoring this video. Check out the Christmas PC deals here: https://bit.ly/48ZL52t Capcom has put its hand up and said that improvements need to be made to the PC version of Monster Hunter Wilds - and in Title Update [--] there's a genuinely better experience even for those with 8GB graphics cards. However as Alex discovers it's not exactly a free lunch. Visit the new Digital Foundry website: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Go here to check out DF merch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZZeOq4L-Ch0) 2025-12-20T14:59Z 1.5M followers, 114.9K engagements "DF Retro EX: Gradius Origins Review - The Ultimate Collection + Brand-New Salamander [--] One of gaming's most celebrated side-scrolling franchises Gradius has a long and storied history celebrating in this - Gradius Origins - an incredible collection of series entries off-shoot franchises and much much more. Delivered by the masters at M2 Gradius Origins also includes something truly special - Salamander [--] is an entirely new game in the series. John delivers his verdict on the package. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to new" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b2mBaTEjmVE) 2025-08-03T15:00Z 1.5M followers, 79.4K engagements "Skyrim - Switch [--] Review - PS5-Level Visuals Terrible Latency Thanks to CyberPowerPC for sponsoring this video. Check out the Christmas PC deals here: https://bit.ly/48ZL52t and go here for the Christmas Giveaway: https://bit.ly/4pZY4Hf UPDATE 19/12/25: A new patch improves input latency on Switch [--] by 94ms. More info here: https://www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2025/12/skyrim-on-switch-2-gets-input-lag-patch-but-its-problematic Starting with the upsides first Skyrim on Switch [--] looks superb in purely visual terms with its cranked-up settings and use of Nvidia's DLSS to resolve a 4K image using" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jlTAhaMVt3g) 2025-12-18T16:56Z 1.5M followers, 120.5K engagements "Digital Foundry's Best Gaming Hardware 2025: Switch [--] GPD Win [--] RTX [----] Ryzen 9950X3D + More Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx In the last DF Direct video of the year Rich Oliver and Alex join forces to discusses their experiences of the best gaming hardware of [----]. Handhelds dominate and while Switch 2's mega sales cannot be denied Rich makes the case for the crazy GPD Win [--] while Oliver opts for the SteamOS-based Lenovo Legion Go S. Beyond portables it's all about the Ryzen [--] 9950X3D RTX [----] the Blackwell" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kDtgP4KltrU) 2026-01-01T14:55Z 1.5M followers, 130.2K engagements "Ori And The Will of the Wisps Switch Analysis: Inside An 'Impossible' Port This is simply a stunning conversion to Switch. One of the most beautiful games on Xbox One retains almost all of its visual features on the Nintendo hybrid console - and does so while still targeting [--] frames per second. It's an astonishing technological achievement but how is it possible John talks with the developers and showcases the techniques and optimisations used to deliver the latest of Switch's miracle ports. Thanks to Omen for sponsoring our channel. Watch Omen Underground Presents Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1+2" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kH6wTpIObxE) 2020-09-26T13:00Z 1.5M followers, 207.4K engagements "DF Retro: Gran Turismo - A Driving Retrospective - Part 1: The PlayStation [--] Era Watch Part [--] here: https://youtu.be/Wo3BEvmaMIM Originally released in Japan in [----] Sony's Gran Turismo for PlayStation [--] revolutionised the driving game for console players. In this special DF Retro episode - split into two parts - John Linneman examines the series origins and its earliest incarnations across two PlayStation generations. In this first episode it's the beginnings of the game and its first two series entries that form the focus with the PlayStation [--] era coming up in the concluding part. t's our" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kklS0RyrvFg) 2022-04-16T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 291.4K engagements "Red Dead Redemption Remaster Review - Switch 2/PS5/Xbox Series XS/iPhone - So. What's New Thanks to CyberPowerPC for sponsoring this video. Check out the Christmas PC deals here: https://bit.ly/48ZL52t and go here for the Christmas Giveaway: https://bit.ly/4pZY4Hf Developer Rockstar finds further ways to improve the Red Dead Redemption console experience for Switch [--] PS5 and Xbox Series consoles in a brand new [----] release. Via this separate native app for each system we're getting much closer to PC's top settings - though even today cutbacks are still necessary in grass LODs and shadows on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=plT7tCbn0iA) 2025-12-10T20:50Z 1.5M followers, 189.5K engagements "Resident Evil [--] Remake/ Resident Evil [--] Remake - PS5/ Xbox Series X/S - Current-Gen Patch Review Capcom has released 'next-gen' upgrade patches for Resident Evil 2/3 Remake and indeed Resident Evil [--]. Three modes are added - performance 120Hz and ray tracing - with all three current-gen consoles getting every upgrade. So how does each mode perform on each piece of hardware Oliver Mackenzie has the details. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ro_598s0vHk) 2022-06-21T16:03Z 1.5M followers, 491.5K engagements "Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection PS4 Hands-On Tech Analysis/Frame-Rate Test Yes we've been hands-on with the Nathan Drake Collection ahead of release and suffice to say that it's exceeding even our lofty expectations. John offers up a selection of technical impressions and performance analysis for each of the titles in the package. Read our full article: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-hands-on-with-uncharted-the-nathan-drake-collection Subscribe for more console and PC tech analysis: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection PlayStation 4" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sRO0CZJLfIE) 2015-09-27T07:58Z 1.5M followers, 149.3K engagements "Final Fantasy [--] Remake Switch [--] Demo vs PlayStation [--] vs PlayStation [--] vs Xbox Thanks to CyberPowerPC for sponsoring this video. Check out the Christmas PC deals here: https://bit.ly/48ZL52t and go here for the Christmas Giveaway: https://bit.ly/4pZY4Hf Early trailers impressed by showing a Switch [--] port of Final Fantasy [--] Remake that stacked up nicely against the PS5 version - a 30fps version of PS5's performance mode. Now - with a playable demo in hand - we can get a better understanding of what this port brings to the table. And we've got a quick look at the Xbox demo too Visit the new" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wQoWX_Q94vs) 2025-12-19T15:17Z 1.5M followers, 137.3K engagements "Intel Panther Lake Benchmarked vs Strix Halo/Strix Point vs RTX 3050/RX [----] Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx At CES [----] Alex and Oliver grabbed a range of super-heavy benchmark tests from Intel's Lenovo-based Panther Lake reference laptop. and then sent them over to Rich for comparisons against a range of hardware. How well does Panther Lake stack up against AMD competitors Strix Point and Strix Halo Rather well actually to the point where we decided to stack up Intel's exciting new mobile silicon against" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xPkofuH_bak) 2026-01-13T18:58Z 1.5M followers, 119.7K engagements "Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - PS5/PS5 Pro - Digital Foundry Tech Review - 4K HDR Kojima Productions is one of the few development studios in the world with the talent and credibility to bring innovative gameplay concepts to the triple-A space working in combination with some of the finest technology available in the form of Guerrilla Games' Decima Engine. In this review John Linneman goes into depth on everything that makes Death Stranding [--] special from its cutting-edge engine features and its technical artistry through to its gameplay. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-ApWCtAuKcI) 2025-06-23T12:02Z 1.5M followers, 558.3K engagements "GRID Legends Switch [--] Review: An Excellent Arcade Racer Stacked With Graphics Options Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx We've always had a soft spot for GRID Legends whether we're playing on current-gen consoles mobile or now on Switch [--]. It's a striking-looking game that plays beautifully. So. how does the Switch [--] version stack up against the PS4 and Xbox Series S versions - and what's the score with six modes (plus adjustable options) across the docked and handheld configurations Go here to check out DF merch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-PrlvDnyDEI) 2026-01-28T15:26Z 1.5M followers, 87.1K engagements "Switch [--] Free Upgrades For Switch [--] Games Tested: Link's Awakening Mario Odyssey Splatoon [--] +More Nintendo's first party games for the original Switch produced some of the finest gaming experiences of the last generation console era - but via a series of updates these titles are taken to the next level on Switch [--] with 4x to 5x resolution boosts improved frame-rates and more. And unlike the 'Switch [--] Editions' they're completely FREE. Oliver Mackenzie and John Linneman share their notes on the upgrades that caught their attention - and we think you'll be impressed. Join the DF Supporter" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0L8GMsUtl9k) 2025-06-28T14:45Z 1.5M followers, 400.7K engagements "DF Retro: Sony PlayStation Revisited - Every Launch Game Tested - Part 1: Japan Watch Part [--] - The North American Launch: https://youtu.be/aQBDNLcLqLc Watch Part [--] - The European Launch: https://youtu.be/h1qchd3M-r8 It's DF Retro's BIGGEST episode yet - split into three parts running in consecutive weeks. John Linneman and Audi Sorlie revisit the launch of the Sony PlayStation from its origins in Japan to its eventual rollout across the globe - and in the process assess every single launch title in all three territories stacking them up against other versions on other systems. It's coverage" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0opA-E4Wqps) 2021-06-27T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 274.8K engagements "DF Retro: Soul Calibur - Beyond Arcade Perfect This week John takes a look at the seminal Dreamcast classic - Soul Calibur. With its roots in the arcade Soul Calibur stands as one of the very first games to greatly exceed the original release. After all back then console makers were all about touting "Arcade Perfect" when it came to home ports but it was difficult to achieve unless you were SNK. Soul Calibur for Dreamcast completely blew the doors off expectations and this video places the two side by side for a proper comparison. In addition we finish up with a look at Soul Calibur on Xbox" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1WCflFtHzAc) 2017-05-28T11:04Z 1.5M followers, 158.3K engagements "Forza Horizon [--] Xbox Series X/ Series S - A Good Upgrade. But There Are Issues Join Alex Battaglia for a detailed look at the 60fps upgrade for Forza Horizon [--] on Xbox Series X and Series S consoles stacked up against Xbox One X and (where appropriate) the PC original. Developer Panic Button has handed in a decent upgrade with lots of improvements - but there are issues including a couple of visual cutbacks that are concerning. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to support the team more directly and to get access to everything we do via pristine" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2BdVMl3Tuxo) 2020-11-12T18:44Z 1.5M followers, 400.9K engagements "Ninja Gaiden [--] - DF Review - Xbox Series XS PS5/PS5 Pro PC - Superb Action Great Performance Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Ninja Gaiden [--] sees Team Ninja co-develop with Platinum Games for a highly entertaining super-smooth action game. Barring a visually deficient Xbox Series S port this is an attractive technically sound project that works on all systems - but is most recommended on PC and PS5 Pro. Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=36iBjE-JrqU) 2025-10-25T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 118.8K engagements "DF Retro: Half-Life - The Shooter Redefined On PC PS2 And Dreamcast In this instalment of DF Retro John takes a look back at Half-Life one of the most influential shooters in history. What impact did it have on the industry how were the console ports and what's the best way to enjoy it today They're waiting for you in the test chamber. Certain imagery created using Prisma. Subscribe for more: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Half-Life half life halflife valve steam dreamcast dc ps2 playstation [--] frame-rate frame rate framerate black mesa source DF retro retro gaming comparison dc vs ps2 console" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3rTeUTV-xD0) 2016-07-17T08:02Z 1.5M followers, 293.8K engagements "Steam Deck Review: Console Quality Handheld Gaming - Believe It We expected Steam Deck to deliver some good quality handheld gaming based on earlier press. What we didn't expect to see was console-quality gaming (or better). Think of it as a mini-PlayStation [--] but with access to the vast Steam library. Just how powerful is it What is actually going on with screen quality and battery life Rich tells all. Join the DF Patreon for some Steam Deck bonuses pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=44TRzEGPbfE) 2022-02-25T18:00Z 1.5M followers, 962.9K engagements "DF Retro EX: Tokyo Xtreme Racer - The Return Of A Driving Classic Tokyo Xtreme Racer - also known as Shutok Battle - has a rich and varied history across multiple console generations and now in [----] it has returned on PC in early access form. It's a game that has a particular place in the heart of John Linneman who takes a look at the history of the franchise - and a project that gains additional perspective as it was produced while John spends a month in Tokyo itself. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to new videos early access" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5-jSCC5szmQ) 2025-06-01T14:10Z 1.5M followers, 119.9K engagements "The Ultimate "Fine Wine" GPU RTX [----] Ti Revisited in [----] vs RTX [----] + More They call it "fine wine" - the idea that a PC component ages gracefully over time always capable of delivering good performance on the latest games. and perhaps the RTX [----] Ti is the best example of that General performance in line - or better than - the RTX [----] a decent amount of VRAM and support for the latest Nvidia DLSS technologies (frame generation apart). Just how good is the [----] Ti in [----] Rich investigates. Note: Gamers Nexus and De8auer measured the TU102 processor at circa 775mm2 - other reports have" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=57Ob40dZ3JU) 2025-05-29T15:06Z 1.5M followers, 130.2K engagements "DF Retro EX: Doom [----] To Doom The Dark Ages - Celebrating A Technological Icon Sponsored Video sponsored by Nvidia. In a special presentation Alex Battaglia takes a look at Doom past and present discussing the massive technological leap delivered by John Carmack back in [----] - and the vastly expensive technology required to get playable frame-rates - through to the extra scope and demands of Doom [--] and the incredible per-pixel lighting of Doom [--]. It's a series defined by technological innovation pushing PC hard - as exemplified by our final game in focus - Doom: The Dark Ages. #sponsored" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5AmgPEcopk8) 2025-06-27T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 168K engagements "DF Retro: Castlevania Symphony of the Night In-Depth Analysis This week on DF Retro John takes on Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. How did the game work on PlayStation and what went wrong with the Sega Saturn port We seek the answer to this question and more within. Subscribe for more: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Castlevania sotn symphony of the night metroidvania sega saturn sega saturn playstation ps1 sony playstation retro analysis gaming retro gaming psp xbox xbox [---] xbox live arcade DF retro frame-rate pixel art 2D graphics akumajou dracula dracula x nocture in the moonlight" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5PxGM1np2hU) 2016-07-23T08:09Z 1.5M followers, 223.8K engagements "DF Retro: Half-Life [--] - The Shooter Evolved In this episode of DF Retro John returns to the world of Half-Life for a look at its sequel - Half-Life [--]. We revisit Half-Life [--] across every major platform from its original PC release running on vintage hardware to the Japanese exclusive arcade game and of course the various console ports including the original Xbox version. We even take the time to check out a couple mods for good measure including the Cinematic Mod. So grab that crowbar and tune in for our biggest episode yet World of Longplay footage from Soldier of Fortune [--] at 2:28" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8lALppQeolw) 2016-08-06T09:00Z 1.5M followers, 397.1K engagements "Inside Intel - The Future Of PC Performance Panther Lake Multi-Frame Gen - Tom Petersen Interview Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx It's time for a big CES [----] interview Intel's Tom Petersen is a legendary figure in the PC hardware space having spent decades at Nvidia before moving onto Intel. Once again we're talking tech with TAP discussing Panther Lake frame generation multi frame generation the actual future of PC "performance" Intel's new anti-stutter strategy frame-pacing Linux and much much more. Go here" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8ydfKE1dffo) 2026-01-08T15:52Z 1.5M followers, 77.3K engagements "DF Retro: Resident Evil [--] - Classic Survival Horror - Every Version Analysed Join John Linneman for a look back to the PlayStation classic Resident Evil [--] - including footage of the canned RE [---] running on OG PlayStation hardware plus detailed analysis of every single version. Oh - and look out for a special Platinum-level cameo Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to support work like this and to get access to a library of pristine quality video downloads: https://www.digitalfoundry.net DF Retro Digital Foundry Retro Resident Evil [--] retro gaming" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9J716rqAPCU) 2018-12-09T12:12Z 1.5M followers, 463.1K engagements "DF Retro Marathon: Sony PlayStation/ PSOne - Every Launch Game Tested Bringing together three prior DF Retro episodes for a long-play marathon video spanning a massive two hours and [--] minutes John Linneman and Audi Sorlie revisit the launch of the Sony PlayStation from its origins in Japan to its eventual rollout across the globe - and in the process assess every single launch title in all three territories stacking them up against other versions on other systems. It's coverage without compromise. This is DF Retro. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9SaAvYh22Ro) 2024-03-31T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 415.9K engagements "Fallout [--] Next-Gen Upgrade Patched: Fixed on Xbox Improved on PS5 - But Issues Remain Fallout 4's 'next-gen' upgrade launched with a range of issues - not least that the quality mode didn't work on Xbox consoles. Bethesda Game Studios has fixed that issue but actually opened the door to a whole range of quality vs performance options - and added those options to PlayStation [--] as well. Tom Morgan re-reviews the upgrade with a comprehensive range of testing finding that the new options are welcome - but the intrusive hitching isn't and needs addressing. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9e86pAP6sUo) 2024-05-14T18:06Z 1.5M followers, 233.9K engagements "Nintendo Switch [--] - DF Hardware Review - A Satisfying Upgrade. But Display Issues Are Problematic It's here - the biggest and most comprehensive Digital Foundry hardware test we've ever done. Across two hours of #content Oliver Mackenzie John Linneman and Rich Leadbetter share their data tests opinions and impressions of the entire Switch [--] package ranging from hardware analysis display options power consumption and efficiency loading time and WiFi tests back-compat Game Share Game Chat and much much more. We love most of what we see - but key technologies like VRR and HDR disappoint in a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9uQ5CMfFc7c) 2025-06-21T16:13Z 1.5M followers, 474.1K engagements "DF Direct Weekly #232: Dying Light: The Beast Intel/Nvidia Partnership Borderlands [--] Controversy Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx In the latest exciting episode of DF Direct Weekly Alex and Oliver share impressions on the PC and PS5 versions of Dying Light: The Beast in the wake of review code problems stopping us from delivering a full review. Meanwhile the shocking news of an Intel/Nvidia partnership demands attention from the team before Rich shares his experiences of testing the leaked FSR4 INT8 version on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=APk9y9SLNVE) 2025-09-21T16:46Z 1.5M followers, 127.1K engagements "Nioh [--] DF Review - PS5/PS5 Pro - Immense Fun But The Katana Engine Needs An Upgrade Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Team Ninja returns with another action game that's plenty of fun to play but once again exhibits a range of technical issues that take the shine off an otherwise enjoyable experience. Tom Morgan guides you through all the modes available on both PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles. Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AjVw6wnF6Cg) 2026-02-11T15:14Z 1.5M followers, 51.1K engagements "Horizon Forbidden West - Digital Foundry Tech Review - A PS5 Graphics Masterclass Guerrilla Games' first true PlayStation [--] debut has finally arrived - and the visuals on display are simply phenomenal. Join John Linneman for a detailed look at the technology of Horizon Forbidden West - its rendering world detail and characters. and look out for our detailed PS5 vs PS4/Pro platform comparison due on launch day (spoilers: it's impressive on all systems). Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AtTLrfdchoo) 2022-02-14T14:04Z 1.5M followers, 985.5K engagements "RTX Video HDR Modded For Games. And The Results Are Excellent Nvidia recently added driver-level RTX HDR support for video adding impressive HDR to any SDR video - but modders have discovered that it works for games too - and the results are impressive. There's support for more games than Microsoft's AutoHDR the HDR delivery is much improved and it even works on emulators too. Alex Battaglia has the full lowdown. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to support the team more directly and to get access to everything we do via pristine quality" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BditFs3VR9c) 2024-02-17T16:48Z 1.5M followers, 290.9K engagements "DF Retro: Halo - The First Person Shooter Evolved On this episode of DF Retro John delves into Bungie's seminal Halo: Combat Evolved. Starting with a look back at the history of Bungie John takes a close look at Halo itself including the technology powering it and the smart design choices made during its production. We also take a look at real performance numbers in each of its single player and multiplayer modes. Then it's off to compare the original Xbox game against other released ports including those on PC Xbox [---] and Xbox One. Remember DF Patreon supporters can download extreme quality" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C6NSm54ImcA) 2017-01-22T15:00Z 1.5M followers, 555.9K engagements "DF Retro Super Show #004: Our Year In Retro [----] Digital Foundry is now fully independent - and it's YOUR support that makes shows like this possible. Join us at: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx The DF Retro Super Show returns once again with John Linneman joined by friends and colleagues Audi Sorlie Coury Carlson and Marc 'Try4ce' Duddleson. As the year draws to a close the panel look back at their favourite retro bits of the year covering old games they finally discovered along with new retro-themed releases. and much more Visit the NEW Digital Foundry website: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Go here" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CfzgesJL6jE) 2025-12-28T15:01Z 1.5M followers, 56.1K engagements "DF Retro: Rare's N64 Classics - GoldenEye and Perfect Dark This week on DF Retro John takes a look back are the classic Rare shooters for Nintendo [--] - GoldenEye [---] and Perfect Dark. These innovative classics helped shape an entire genre on consoles but do they stand the test of time We take a look at each game's accomplishments and performance in [----] in addition to removing Nintendo 64's default anti-aliasing for a sharper image. Vote on the next episode of DF Retro @dark1x on Twitter or let us known in the comments Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Cancelled" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Cx3_beBwsZ0) 2016-08-14T09:00Z 1.5M followers, 394.1K engagements "Nvidia GeForce RTX [----] Review: The Fastest Gaming GPU (A Lot Of) Money Can Buy The new Nvidia RTX [----] delivers the fastest gaming performance ever seen from a consumer GPU - but at an average [--] percent improvement over RTX [----] is that enough to meet expectations And meanwhile what about DLSS [--] Are frame generation fps boosts actually increased performance It's tricky - and the discussion has only just begun. Eurogamer web review with all of our numbers: https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2025-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090-review Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dk3fECI-fmw) 2025-01-23T16:36Z 1.5M followers, 242.9K engagements "Doom: The Dark Ages - DF Deep Dive Review - The id Tech [--] Engine Is Stunning Doom: The Dark Ages sees id Software evolve its in-house technology built specifically with current generation hardware in mind. In this special video John goes in-depth on the new engine delivering behind-the-scenes engine editor visualisations to illustrate the enhancements going into depth on each key innovation - from RTGI to RT reflections to physics enhancements mass enemy hordes animation and more. All gameplay footage captured on a Razer Blade [--] with AMD Strix Point CPU and Nvidia RTX [----] with the video" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ed4vNNQwCDU) 2025-05-13T18:08Z 1.5M followers, 250.9K engagements "Gran Turismo [--] vs Forza Motorsport - The Duel - Digital Foundry Graphics Breakdown What happens when two of the most talented development studios in the world tackle the same subject matter - albeit with very different priorities Polyphony Digital and Turn [--] routinely deliver some of the technologically impressive racing games on consoles - and with the release of the PC/Xbox Series Forza Motorsport we can finally deliver our long awaited sequel to our GT Sport/FM7 head-to-head. This is Gran Turismo [--] vs Forza Motorsport - our most ambitious comparison video yet. Play NAME THAT GAME:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F5lKjwBP2lg) 2023-12-13T16:26Z 1.5M followers, 588.5K engagements "DF Retro Super Show #003: Why Should You Get Into Retro Gaming Digital Foundry is now fully independent - and it's YOUR support that makes shows like this possible. Join us at: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx The DF Retro Super Show is back with John Linneman joined by his "posse" - Audi Sorlie Marc 'Try4ce' Duddleson and Coury Carlson. The quartet deliver the latest retro gaming news before getting fully stuck into the main topic: why should you get into retro gaming The team discuss their "journeys" into the realm of old games and consoles share their favourites and much much more. Visit the NEW" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F8-pOisuPsA) 2025-12-14T15:03Z 1.5M followers, 61.4K engagements "DF Direct Weekly #237: Halo Campaign Evolved Reaction "Premium" Next-Gen Xbox New DF Retro Show Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx A gigantic new episode of DF Direct Weekly sees the team's reaction to the big Halo Campaign Evolved reveal - and some unfortunate Unreal Engine [--] issues already coming into view. Meanwhile what does Microsoft actually mean by its "very premium very high-end" next-gen comments and is the Xbox Ally X interface really the best way forward Meanwhile John and some familiar faces reveal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FZLio3AN4fY) 2025-10-27T16:06Z 1.5M followers, 182.4K engagements "DF Direct Weekly #238: MGS Delta Fixed Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines [--] AC Shadows Switch [--] Thanks to MSI for sponsoring this content. Learn more about MSI's Black Friday discounts here: https://msi.gm/S86F5A69 A new patch has "dropped" for Metal Gear Solid Delta and there are big performance and feature improvements in some areas but is the game actually fixed Meanwhile Oliver gets to grips with Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines [--] and comes away disappointed while John is highly impressed with Lumines Arise. The team try to work their way through a puzzling interview from Microsoft's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FseAz6fRqII) 2025-11-03T19:15Z 1.5M followers, 119.7K engagements "Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves PS5 Tech Review: Graphics Upgrades + 30/60/120FPS Modes Tested in Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection Naughty Dog upgrades two of the most celebrated games of the PS4 era for a new generation. This PS5 release of Uncharted [--] and its expansion The Lost Legacy add a slew of visual improvements as well as offering 60FPS and 120FPS modes. John digs into the pros and cons of each - and how it stacks up to the PS4 release. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gh7p0hGMTpE) 2022-01-26T15:00Z 1.5M followers, 760.6K engagements "DF Direct Weekly #240: Steam Machine - Pricing Specs VRAM ARM Ambitions + More Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Valve's reveal of the Steam Machine has proven phenomenally popular to the point where our coverage is by far and away the biggest DF video of the year. But there's more information emerging post-embargo we had to share plus plenty of discussion points to wade through. How much will it cost Does this really cause problems for Microsoft What is the actual make-up of the Zen [--] CPU And is a spec that's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K0jaDAG_jc8) 2025-11-17T15:59Z 1.5M followers, 232.4K engagements "DF Retro: Pitfall - The Mayan Adventure - A Truly Special 16-bit Platformer John Linneman returns with a brand new DF Retro this time concentrating on one of the most fascinating 16-bit platformers of its era. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry and more DF Retro: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon support work like this more directly and get access to pristine quality video downloads: https://www.digitalfoundry.net DF Retro Digital Foundry Retro Pitfall The Mayan Adventure Digital Foundry Pitfall The Mayan Adventure Retro Retro Gaming 16-bit Mega Drive Megadrive Genesis SNES Super" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KnWruWDTfSw) 2018-11-25T13:00Z 1.5M followers, 130.7K engagements "DF Direct Weekly #250: Steam Machine Delay Next-Gen Xbox SoC in [----] Nintendo Direct Reaction Thanks to Ludeo for sponsoring this video. Try Ludeo for free and try your best to beat each in-game challenge: - REDACTED Playable: https://play.ludeo.com/l/03de8b - Robocop Playable: https://play.ludeo.com/l/fbf5b0 - HITMAN Playable: https://play.ludeo.com/l/a91df6 [---] editions of DF Direct Weekly Many thanks to everyone for watching the show and supporting the team over the last five years Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/digitalfoundry In a slightly extended 250th episode Rich is joined by" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lax5ENFxwgk) 2026-02-09T15:58Z 1.5M followers, 126.3K engagements "DF Retro EX - System Shock Remake - Digital Foundry Tech Review Nightdive Studios produces some of its most ambitious work yet as it finally delivers its long-awaited remake of the classic immersive sim System Shock. In this DF Retro EX episode John goes into depth on what made the original game such a classic how the remake modernises the game and how well it performs. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to support the team more directly and to get access to everything we do via pristine quality downloads: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Want some" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LjQVf1vxQu0) 2023-06-03T13:57Z 1.5M followers, 210.9K engagements "Resident Evil 4: [----] Retro PC Time Capsule vs GameCube - A Horrific PC Port Revisited It's Resident Evil [--] weekend on Digital Foundry You've seen how good the remake is we've extolled the virtues of the brilliant GameCube original but what on Earth went wrong with the PC port back in the day And what's the deal with the contentious PS2 port Alex Battaglia and John Linneman have the story. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mp0KdOlYwlo) 2023-03-26T13:57Z 1.5M followers, 213.5K engagements "DF Retro Super Show #006: [----] - Revisiting An Amazing Year For Gaming - Oblivion Zelda Gears+More Digital Foundry is now fully independent - and it's YOUR support that makes shows like this possible. Join us at: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx It's [--] years on from [----] - an absolutely pivotal year in gaming as the Xbox [---] and PlayStation [--] heralded the arrival of a new console generation with some amazing visuals where Nintendo Wii arrived to disrupt the HD gaming narrative and where the PS2 Xbox and GameCube continued to deliver some remarkable titles. In a gigantic new episode of the DF Retro" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N1CgSBa4iaI) 2026-01-25T15:02Z 1.5M followers, 63.5K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"DF Retro Super Show #007: How Unreal Engine [--] Dominated A Console Generation It's the Digital Foundry Supporter Program that makes the DF Retro Super Show possible Support the team support the show: https://patreon.com/digitalfoundry History is repeating itself. Unreal Engine [--] is dominating the current-gen console generation but it's not the first time that Epic tech has had a huge amount of influence - both Xbox [---] and PlayStation [--] had a huge amount of Unreal Engine 3-powered games. John is joined by Coury Carlson and Marc 'Try4ce' Duddleson to examine the wealth of games powered by UE3"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T15:00Z 1.5M followers, 48.9K engagements
"Kirby Air Riders Switch [--] Review - New Engine Tech. And A Great Game Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx So we weren't expecting this Kirby Air Riders for Nintendo Switch [--] flew under our radar but it turns out that the game is extremely compelling with a wealth of content and interesting ideas. It's also based on a brand new engine with much to discuss. John and Oliver sit down to discuss this new release - in extended depth Visit the new Digital Foundry website: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Go here to check"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T19:02Z 1.5M followers, 127.9K engagements
"Dragon Quest [--] on Switch: A Brilliant Clever Multi-Platform Port Yes we're late to the party here - so thanks for all of the requests This isn't a Switch classic but judged in terms of its status as a multi-platform conversion it's exceptionally impressive work. Join John Linneman for an in-depth breakdown on how Square-Enix brought a game that already taxed PlayStation [--] onto Nintendo's console hybrid while maintaining an remarkable level of quality and performance. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon support detailed work like this more"
YouTube Link 2019-10-23T16:56Z 1.5M followers, 242.9K engagements
"Metal Gear Solid Delta PC - The Best Way To Play - DF Tech Review + Optimised Settings Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx One of the most contentious releases this year there's no doubting the quality of Metal Gear Solid Delta's remastering efforts - but what about performance Alex takes a look at the PC version finding an inherently compromised effort and yet still the best place to play the game. Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-30T14:04Z 1.5M followers, 115.2K engagements
"Cyberpunk [----] Mac DF Review - Mac Mini/MacBook Pro/Mac Studio Tested - PC Perf Comparisons + More Cyberpunk [----] remains prolific five years on from its original release with Switch [--] and now Apple Mac versions arriving. A visual benchmark in many ways and a literal benchmark in terms of hardware testing we were extremely eager to put CD Projekt RED's latest port to the test. Oliver checks out the game running across the stack of the latest Apple Silicon from M4-powered Mac Mini through to the mighty M3 Ultra in Mac Studio. And of course we have the PC performance comparisons you may have"
YouTube Link 2025-07-25T18:10Z 1.5M followers, 185.3K engagements
"The Best And Worst PC Ports of 2025: Kingdom Come Deliverance [--] Doom Monster Hunter Wilds + More Go to https://expressvpn.com/FOUNDRY and find out how you can get four extra months thanks to our sponsor ExpressVPN It's the season to be equally jolly and annoyed about the quality of PC ports in the year of our lord [----]. Alex Battaglia and John Linneman join forces to discuss the highlights and the lowlights of the year for triple-A PC gaming. Visit the new Digital Foundry website: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more"
YouTube Link 2025-12-27T14:51Z 1.5M followers, 143.6K engagements
"DF Retro: Sega Saturn vs Sony PlayStation - The Driving/Racing Game Face-Off This has been one of the ambitious DF Retro projects we've ever undertaken. What if Digital Foundry - with all of the modern tools at its disposal - could have covered the mid-90s Sega Saturn vs Sony PlayStation cross-platform releases We have a general idea of how the systems compared but does the modern DF methodology make the case or bust the myths It took time for our digital-based workflow to adapt to the analogue days of yesteryear - particularly on Saturn where no HDMI mods exist - but here we are and we think"
YouTube Link 2024-12-08T14:04Z 1.5M followers, 391.6K engagements
"NEW DF Retro Super Show #1: PlayStation [--] 25th Anniversary - Launch Titles Revisited Digital Foundry is now fully independent - and it's YOUR support that makes shows like this possible. Join us at: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx When Digital Foundry went independent one of the things we REALLY wanted to do was a new retro-orientated podcast and here we are John Linneman joins forces with Audi Sorlie Coury Carlson and Marc 'Try4ce' Duddleson for our new regular show. Gain early access by joining the Retro Tier on the DF Supporter Program. In the meantime enjoy the show Go here to check out DF merch"
YouTube Link 2025-11-02T15:03Z 1.5M followers, 175K engagements
"Resident Evil [--] Remake - DF Tech Review - The Definitive Version One of the greatest games of its era Capcom was always facing a massive challenge in mordernising Resident Evil [--] for the latest generation of gaming hardware. So what's new and different what's stayed much the same - and are we getting a polished day one experience John Linneman has the DF Tech Review for you. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:"
YouTube Link 2023-03-24T14:29Z 1.5M followers, 376.5K engagements
"Hogwarts Legacy - Nintendo Switch Review - Massive Downgrades. But Does It Work Hogwarts Legacy was quite the showcase on PC and current-gen consoles and managed a reasonable enough transition to PlayStation [--] and Xbox One but Nintendo Switch. That's the game's biggest porting challenge yet. What you get is recognisably Hogwarts Legacy but a massive array of compromises cutbacks and design changes are required to get the game running - and even then the results are far from ideal. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to support the team more"
YouTube Link 2023-11-18T14:54Z 1.5M followers, 403.4K engagements
"Where Winds Meet: PC/PS5 Pro Tech Breakdown + Ray Tracing Tested Sponsored Thanks to Where Winds Meet for sponsoring this video. Learn more about the game here - Steam: https://bit.ly/4pejoIN and the official website: https://bit.ly/48bzcWS Built on the Messiah Engine Where Winds Meet scales up well for a maxed out PC experience at 4K - with some highlights in its open world design. We run through the best bits using an RTX 4080-equipped system while also taking a look at the ray tracing and PSSR features on PS5 Pro. Visit the new Digital Foundry website: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Go"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T17:16Z 1.5M followers, 272.6K engagements
"Arc Raiders PC - DF Tech Review - "Stripped Back" UE5 For The Win Thanks to MSI for sponsoring this content. Learn more about MSIs Holiday discounts here: https://msi.gm/SCDA1C10 From the creators of The Finals Arc Raiders has attracted plenty of praise from PC users for its smooth experience - at odds with many of the UE5 experiences out there. It certainly runs very well indeed perhaps down to the fact that key UE5 features like Lumen Nanite and Virtual Shadow Maps are not used - but does stripping back the engine's signature features "fix" the tech Alex investigates. 00:00:00 Introduction"
YouTube Link 2025-11-08T15:32Z 1.5M followers, 159.3K engagements
"Resident Evil [--] Remake PC - It's Got Issues - Optimised Settings - DF Tech Review Unwelcome image quality problems crashing issues texture oddities continual problems with RT features. there's so much to enjoy with the PC port of Resident Evil [--] Remake but basic technical challenges facing the RE Engine still need to be addressed - despite the community (and DF) pushing for them for years now. Alex Battaglia reports. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more:"
YouTube Link 2023-03-29T15:32Z 1.5M followers, 325.6K engagements
"Halo [--] Guardians: The Price Of 60fps [---] Industries promised us a 60fps experience for Halo 5: Guardians and the developer has delivered. But there's no such thing as a free lunch in the world of games development - a number of rendering strategies are employed to get the job done. Here John goes in-depth on the compromises made along with how it all pays off in the end. Read our full article: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-what-works-and-what-doesnt-in-halo-5-tech-analysis Subscribe for more console and PC tech analysis: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Halo 5: Guardians Halo"
YouTube Link 2015-10-26T14:06Z 1.5M followers, 410.6K engagements
"DF Retro: Quake - The Game The Technology The Ports The Legacy DF Retro strikes back with one of its most ambitious episodes ever Join John Linneman for an hour's worth of background story analysis and performance testing on a range of PC graphics hardware plus the full breakdown on the console ports - and the legacy of what is one of the biggest releases in gaming. ever. 00:00 - Introduction 01:33 - Chapter [--] - The Next Game from id Software 04:33 - Quake Releases 08:58 - Chapter [--] - The Four Pillars of Quake 13:18 - Chapter [--] - The Quake Engine 20:30 - Chapter [--] - 3D Accelerated Quake 21:24"
YouTube Link 2021-05-30T15:04Z 1.5M followers, 442.9K engagements
"Astro Bot on PS5 - Virtually Flawless - Digital Foundry Tech Review Team Asobi creates unforgettable platform games and with Astro Bot on PlayStation [--] the developers have done it again with an outstanding effort that's up there with Nintendo at its best - with its own range of individual flourishes and features. The joy of video games is encapsulated in this beautiful game - as John explains in the DF tech review. Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items based on DF catchphrases Check out our store: https://store.digitalfoundry.net Join the DF Supporter Program for"
YouTube Link 2024-09-05T14:40Z 1.5M followers, 475.8K engagements
"Hands-On With Steam Machine: Valve's Beautiful PC/Console - Specs Impressions And More Thanks to MSI for sponsoring this content. Learn more about MSIs Holiday discounts here: https://msi.gm/SCDA1C10 It's the hardware we've been waiting for. Built on SteamOS Valve's brand-new Steam Machine runs the same games that Steam Deck does with 6x the graphics horsepower - all built into a super-cute premium cube-like design. Oliver visited Valve HQ to go hands-on with both the new PC/console hybrid and the new Steam Controller reporting back with impressions specs and insights from the engineers"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T18:00Z 1.5M followers, 1.1M engagements
"PlayStation [--] + Xbox Series X Tested on CRT: Is Image Quality Really Better Than Any Modern Screen Sony's vintage [----] GDM-FW900 CRT monitor is a 24-inch widescreen display renowned for delivering all of the advantages of CRT tech - stunning image quality and full motion resolution - combined with support for input resolution up to 2560x1600. Modern PC games still look amazing on it but what about PlayStation [--] and Xbox Series X Is image quality really better than any modern screen or do the latest black frame insertion techniques deliver equivalent motion resolution to this incredible screen"
YouTube Link 2021-06-29T16:04Z 1.5M followers, 1.3M engagements
"PlayStation [--] Pro: Year One - Was It Worth It The Best/Worst Games PSSR + More - DF Direct Special Thanks to MSI for sponsoring this content. Learn more about MSI's Black Friday discounts here: https://msi.gm/S86F5A69 At the time of uploading this video it has been one year to the day since PlayStation [--] Pro was available to buy. In a DF Direct Special John Oliver and Tom compare notes on a massive range of Pro-enhanced titles putting them into buckets: successful good but not great and straight-out bad. And with that out of the way it's time to talk about the overall effectiveness of the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T17:24Z 1.5M followers, 252.7K engagements
"Battlefield [--] - PlayStation [--] DF Review - Rock-Solid Performance Excellent Multiplayer Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Battlefield [--] is here - and this is our initial video on what is an excellent release. Focusing on the PlayStation [--] version for now Oliver goes into the plus and minus points of the campaign before moving onto a multiplayer focus including 120Hz VRR performance. And what's with all the content download options and menu selections In our next video we'll be looking at the full range of"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T15:57Z 1.5M followers, 305.7K engagements
"DF Retro: Xbox [---] 20th Anniversary - Unboxing An Untouched Launch Console Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx November 22nd marks the 20th anniversary of Xbox [---] - the console that enjoyed unprecedented success for Microsoft and is closely associated with the origins of Digital Foundry itself. To celebrate the occasion Rich sourced an untouched Xbox [---] Core System left in storage for [--] years. John is on unboxing duty discovering the wonders that lie within that signature Xbox-green box then hooking up the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-22T16:05Z 1.5M followers, 138.1K engagements
"Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves: New 120Hz VRR Patch Unlocks PS5 GPU Performance A recent patch for Naughty Dog's Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection uses 120Hz displays and variable refresh rate support to offer an excellent 40fps fidelity mode and some very very fast 1440p performance. With frame-rate caps removed we get to see exactly what the PS5 GPU can do across a range of different performance modes. Oliver Mackenzie has the full low-down on both official and 'unofficial' system level VRR performance. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early"
YouTube Link 2022-09-29T16:32Z 1.5M followers, 251.2K engagements
"DLSS [---] Preset L Review: Nvidia's Most Advanced Upscaler Tested At 4K And 1440p Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx We've already looked at DLSS [---] "Preset M" designed for 4K performance mode upscaling - but what about the more demanding "Preset L". This one's even more computationally expensive and best used on 40-series and 50-series GPUs. It's also meant for 3x3 upscaling - 4K from a base 720p effectively. Alex takes a look at how Preset L compares to Preset M and older DLSS versions then takes a look at"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T16:30Z 1.5M followers, 152.5K engagements
"Voxel Doom Tested: id Software Classic Gets A Voxelised 3D Upgrade How do you add a 3D upgrade to the original Doom without relying completely on inappropriate Polygon models The answer is to take the 2D pixel sprites throughout the game and to voxelise them Minecraft-style. The result is quite extraordinary as Alex Battaglia reveals in this video. Daniel Peterson's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cheello_art Nash Muhandes' Patreon and Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/nashmuhandes https://www.patreon.com/NashMuhandes Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early"
YouTube Link 2022-08-27T13:57Z 1.5M followers, 496.5K engagements
"Sony PlayStation [--] Pro Review - The Digital Foundry Verdict Rich Leadbetter John Linneman and Oliver Mackenzie combine their impressions and tests to deliver the Digital Foundry verdict on the PlayStation [--] Pro. How does the console improve PS5 and PS4 games How good is PSSR based on testing across a range of games And what of the enhanced RT features Everything you need to know is right here. Note: DSC compression is visually lossless but not mathematically lossless. Apologies for the error. Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items based on DF catchphrases Check out our"
YouTube Link 2024-11-06T18:35Z 1.5M followers, 997.7K engagements
"Gears of War Reloaded - DF Review - PS5/PS5 Pro/Xbox Series XS/PC - The New Ultimate Edition Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx An Ultimate Ultimate Edition for Gears of War Looks like it John takes us through the new Gears of War Reloaded discussing the technological upgrades over the [----] original and the prior ultimate edition before diving into how every version stacks up - including the fully unlocked 120Hz support available on all consoles. even Series S Go here to check out DF merch"
YouTube Link 2025-08-26T17:57Z 1.5M followers, 299.3K engagements
"DF Retro Marathon: The Sega 32X Failure - Every Game Tested This compilation video compiles two DF Retro episodes into a single [--] minute video and forms part of our brand new DF Retro Marathon playlist. This episode takes us well back into the archives. Return with us to [----] where a younger fresh-faced John Linneman gets to grips with the problematic history of the Genesis 32X/ Mega Drive 32X - before beginning a relentless deep dive begins into the system's ENTIRE LIBRARY of games. How did the peripheral actually work What parts of the game were rendered with Genesis and which parts were"
YouTube Link 2024-04-12T15:00Z 1.5M followers, 164.4K engagements
"DF Retro Super Show #2: Retro Graphics/Visual Effects That Still Impress Today Digital Foundry is now fully independent - and it's YOUR support that makes shows like this possible. Join us at: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx The DF Retro Super Show returns with John Linneman joined - as usual - by Audi Sorlie Marc 'Try4ce' Duddleson and Coury Carlson tackling the latest retro news before diving into the next big discussion: retro graphics and visual effects that wowed in their day and still look excellent today. Visit the NEW Digital Foundry website: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Go here to check out"
YouTube Link 2025-11-16T14:57Z 1.5M followers, 133.7K engagements
"Resident Evil Village PC DRM: Cracked Code Really Does Run Better - Confirmed UPDATE: Capcom has now confirmed that we should expect a PC performance patch soon. Our tech review of Resident Evil Village on PC had a bunch of positive points but what baffled us was the weird performance issues in areas of the game where an RTX [----] could run slower than Xbox Series S and where combat was plagued with stutter. What was going on A cracked version of the game appeared which blames it all on Capcom DRM. so what's really going on For those having issues try this mod for RE:V - we didn't have much"
YouTube Link 2021-07-14T14:48Z 1.5M followers, 209.1K engagements
"Tech Focus: TAA - Blessing Or Curse Temporal Anti-Aliasing Deep Dive TAA - or Temporal Anti-Aliasing - has become the de facto standard form of anti-aliasing in video games today. It's a potent form of improving image quality and delivering effects similar to super-sampling while using a tiny fraction of your GPU's power. However it's not without its issues and challenges and many users actively despise it. How have we got to where we are why aren't other forms of AA used and where does it fare best Alex Battaglia has this video for you. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:"
YouTube Link 2024-02-11T15:00Z 1.5M followers, 336.7K engagements
"Star Wars Outlaws Switch [--] - DF Review - A Ray Tracing Revelation & An Extraordinary Port Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Cyberpunk [----] was impressive on Switch [--] but Ubisoft Red Lynx and Ubisoft Massive take things a step forward with a hugely impressive port of Star Wars Outlaws for Switch [--]. Hardware-accelerated RT DLSS high output resolutions solid performance - this is the most impressive demonstration of Switch [--] technology we've yet seen. Oh and it's a fantastic game too. Go here to check out DF merch"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T16:44Z 1.5M followers, 267.5K engagements
"Guardians of the Galaxy: PS5 vs Xbox Series X - Ray Tracing Upgrades Tested Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy - perhaps unexpectedly - is one of the best games of the year. and now it's even better. In addition to quality and performance modes PlayStation [--] and Xbox Series X also benefit from a new ray tracing mode. So what does it do how does it change other elements of the game and how does it rate against the PC version's more fully featured RT settings Oh and since Guardians of the Galaxy has been patched what's the score with the somewhat lacklustre Xbox Series S version. has it improved"
YouTube Link 2021-12-18T15:00Z 1.5M followers, 272.5K engagements
"4K Halo [--] on Xbox One X: The Way It's Meant To Be Played Graphics comparisons and frame-rate tests for Halo [--] on Xbox One X. Suffice to say that we're looking at a massive upgrade here with up to 6x dynamic resolution compared to the base model. Join John for this in-depth look at this beautiful new rendition of the game. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe DF Patreon supporters can download a pristine 4K version of this video for playback on computers and 4K TVs: https://www.digitalfoundry.net/2017-11-10-halo-5-is-magnificent-on-xbox-one-x Halo [--] [---] [---] Industries"
YouTube Link 2017-11-10T12:00Z 1.5M followers, 622.3K engagements
"Ghost of Ytei - DF Review - PS5/PS5 Pro - A Triumphant Sequel. With Ray Tracing - 4K HDR Video Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx While we weren't blown away by pre-release media review code for Ghost of Ytei does not disappoint. John goes into depth on how the game is enhanced over Ghost of Tsushima with a deep dive into Sucker Punch's ray tracing implementation - something the developer keep quiet about throughout the pre-release period Graphics modes are discussed and tested the PS5 Pro advantages are"
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T13:00Z 1.5M followers, 451.6K engagements
"Quake [--] Remastered Is Stunning - The DF Tech Review - Every Version Tested The id software classic is masterfully updated for the modern era thanks to the brilliant Nightdive Studios - with an assist from Machine Games who've brought a brand new mission to the game. John Linneman revisits the history of Quake [--] compares every version of the new release and stacks up the various enhancements. Available to buy at a very low price available on Game Pass or as a free upgrade on PC this is a simply phenomenal new version of a truly legendary game. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:"
YouTube Link 2023-08-19T13:55Z 1.5M followers, 551K engagements
"Doom + Doom 2: The Classics Return - But Are Nightdive's Remasters Definitive A surprise drop at Quakecon Bethesda has delivered brand-new versions of Doom and Doom [--] featuring a vast array of content game enhancements soundtrack revisions and rendering upgrades. And. there's full mod support too John takes a look at Nightdive's work across PC and all current-gen consoles and answers the question: can console hardware finally handle the legendary NUTS.WAD Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items based on DF catchphrases Check out our store:"
YouTube Link 2024-08-15T15:28Z 1.5M followers, 251.6K engagements
"Dying Light: The Beast - DF Review - PS5/PS5 Pro/Xbox Series XS - Solid Performance Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Showcasing gruesome dismemberment physics and open world roaming the C-Engine at the heart of Dying Light The Beast returns - for now on the quartet of current-gen systems. PS5 Pro really is in the spotlight here given promise of Pro specific upgrades from developer Techland though for now the advantage is primarily in image quality as Tom explains. Go here to check out DF merch"
YouTube Link 2025-09-27T14:01Z 1.5M followers, 102.8K engagements
"Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch [--] Edition - DF Review - Tech Upgrades + New Content Tested Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Kirby and the Forgotten Land receives a bespoke Switch [--] Edition dramatically improving image quality while doubling frame-rate. There's also new content too presumably beyond the technical capabilities of the last-gen hardware. So what do you get for the upgrade fee Tom has some answers for you. Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital"
YouTube Link 2025-09-06T14:15Z 1.5M followers, 103.5K engagements
"DF Retro: Silent Hill [--] - Horror Perfected on PS2/Xbox/PC/PS3 On this episode of DF Retro John (@dark1x on Twitter) pays a visit to Silent Hill for a look at this fan favorite. Silent Hill [--] remains one of the most revered experiences on the PlayStation [--] but it was also a technical masterpiece in its day. With impressive visual techniques and a disturbing art style Silent Hill [--] still holds up even now. It was also ported to a number of different platforms and John explores each of these ports including the much maligned Silent Hill HD Collection. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:"
YouTube Link 2016-10-16T10:00Z 1.5M followers, 431.7K engagements
"Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart PS5 Pro vs PS5 Image Quality Face-Off We've had an extended look at a preview build of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart on PS5 Pro and we're stacking it up against the standard PlayStation [--] in this video. This is an interesting one as image quality on the existing game isn't bad - so just how much of a difference does PSSR upscaling make Note: this is a preview build and there may be changes in the final build. The preview build only had a Pro Performance RT mode for example and we'd hope to see Insomniac improve the fidelity modes too. Want some DF-branded"
YouTube Link 2024-10-16T15:09Z 1.5M followers, 241.5K engagements
"Grand Theft Auto [--] PC - From Disaster Port To Path Traced Modding Showcase Thanks to MSI for sponsoring this content. Learn more about MSI's Black Friday discounts here: https://msi.gm/S86F5A69 One of PC gaming's most infamously poor ports it has been left to the modding community - and increasingly more powerful hardware over the years - to get the game into an acceptable state to the point where RTX Remix support is now in a position to transform the game into a path-tracing showcase. Alex demonstrates just how poor the original version was on period-appropriate hardware and charts the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T16:57Z 1.5M followers, 383.3K engagements
"PS5 'Power Saver' Mode Tested: A Green Initiative Next-Gen Handheld Teaser Or Both Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx A new power saver mode is added to select first party PS5 titles with Demon's Souls Day's Gone Remastered - and more - gaining compatibility this week. This eco-friendly mode is part of Sony's drive to reduce greenhouse emissions first and foremost and involves each developer custom-tuning each game to run at a lower power profile - often chopping power usage by 50% as a result. However curiously"
YouTube Link 2025-10-26T14:57Z 1.5M followers, 105.6K engagements
"'Too Big' For Steam Deck: AAA Games Are Struggling On Valve's Handheld Join Oliver Mackenzie for the latest episode of 'Too Big' For Steam Deck - where we do our best to run the latest triple-A games on Valve's handheld. Which games run well Which games run well and look decent And which games are indeed simply 'Too Big' for Steam Deck Does a more powerful handheld like the Asus ROG Ally power past the Deck's problems Everything you need to know is in this video. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to new videos early access to"
YouTube Link 2025-03-21T14:53Z 1.5M followers, 252.7K engagements
"Cronos: The New Dawn PC - DF Review - Double Performance via Optimised Settings Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Cronos: The New Dawn sees Bloober doing what it does best in delivering an excellent survival horror experience. However unfortunately it also sees Bloober repeating many of the UE5 problems from Silent Hill [--]. Alex shares his experiences and delivers some optimised settings that can literally double performance. Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T15:24Z 1.5M followers, 103.3K engagements
"DF Retro: PlayStation [--] - The 1080p Dream Part [--] - 2006-2007 - Full HD Gaming Tested On The Triple In an era defined by sub-HD resolutions and 'challenging' performance the concept of PlayStation [--] delivering on its promised 1080p dream seems almost ridiculous. And it's true that only a tiny proportion of the library rendered at full HD. And yet in this DF Retro Special [--] games are tested - and a majority of them target 60fps John Linneman is on top form here presenting the lengthiest DF Retro yet in an epic journey covering four episodes. This is part one Many thanks to our retro backers on"
YouTube Link 2022-07-10T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 485.7K engagements
"Apple M5 Gaming Performance Tested - iPad Pro [----] Review - Impressive vs M4 & A19 Pro Thanks to Ludeo for sponsoring this video. Try Ludeo for free and try your best to beat each in-game challenge: - REDACTED Playable: https://play.ludeo.com/l/03de8b - Robocop Playable: https://play.ludeo.com/l/fbf5b0 - HITMAN Playable: https://play.ludeo.com/l/a91df6 The evolution of exceptional integrated graphics performance continues and it's with this in mind that we had to check out Apple's M5 silicon in this case housed within the latest iPad Pro. Oliver puts the pad through its paces in a bunch of"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T15:07Z 1.5M followers, 83.7K engagements
"Nvidia GeForce RTX [----] Ti vs RTX 4080/3080 Review - Real-World Pricing Is Crucial On This One Let's get straight to the point. Based on our numbers the RTX [----] Ti is basically a cheaper RTX [----] knocking on the door of [----] Super performance - and its $749 MSRP is cheaper than the outgoing [----] Ti Super. We really like the card DLSS [--] is a nice bonus - but real world pricing is crucial. Will you actually be able to buy one at its sticker price Does the world actually need 'OC' models that add hundreds of dollars to the cost Look at all of our benchmarks in the Eurogamer review:"
YouTube Link 2025-02-19T20:02Z 1.5M followers, 158.3K engagements
"The Evolution of Snow Rendering - From Flat Polygons To Path-Traced Lighting Sponsored Video sponsored by Nvidia Inno3D and Overclockers.co.uk. See the full range of GeForce RTX 50-series PCs at OCUK here: https://bit.ly/48HsKGi See INNO3D's full range of GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs here: https://bit.ly/4iLRamn As we draw closer to the Winter Holiday season what better time to look back at the evolution of snow rendering from CPU-driven voxels to flat polygons and simple texture maps into the arrival of the programmable pixel shader and tessellation and - finally - into the new path-traced"
YouTube Link 2025-12-11T15:03Z 1.5M followers, 127.7K engagements
"Cyberpunk [----] Next-Gen Patch: The Digital Foundry Verdict A big next-gen update has arrived in the form of patch [----] - upgrading PS5 and Xbox Series X version with new visual features frame-rate enhancements and more. We investigate the new ray tracing mode on console the loading time improvements - and the state of the Series S update too. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Want some"
YouTube Link 2022-02-20T16:29Z 1.5M followers, 933.2K engagements
"Terminator 2D: No Fate & Neon Inferno - Supreme Quality Retro-Modern Shooters Reviewed Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx John Linneman and Coury Carlson team-up to compare notes on Terminator 2D: No Fate and Neon Inferno - two retro-modern side-scrolling shooters than bring the mid-90s arcade game formula to the present day with spectacular results. Visit the new Digital Foundry website: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T14:58Z 1.5M followers, 85.1K engagements
"Inside Assassin's Creed Shadows on Switch 2: The Making Of An Impossible Port Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Ubisoft has two exceptional Switch [--] ports to its credit - Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Shadows. Unfortunately we couldn't arrange an Outlaws interview but we could for Shadows and in this video you'll get to see what we learned about the conversion. Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe 00:00 Overview"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T15:37Z 1.5M followers, 96.8K engagements
"Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves - The DF PC Port Review - PC vs PS5 - Optimised Settings How has Iron Galaxy's PC port of the excellent Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection turned out Alex Battaglia shares impressions of the PC upgrades a complete settings breakdown comparisons with PlayStation [--] and much more. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs"
YouTube Link 2022-10-21T13:58Z 1.5M followers, 251.3K engagements
"Nvidia DLSS [---] Image Quality Review: Where It Works Better Where It Needs Work Many thanks to FlexiSpot for sponsoring this video and upgrading John's workstation Use the links below and leave a note saying "Digital Foundry" at checkout and use the code ''YTE7P50'' to get EXTRA $50 off on the E7 Plus/E7 Pro/E7L standing desk. USA: https://bit.ly/49KGeBG CAN: https://bit.ly/3ZpAEQ5 Nvidia is at the top of the game when it comes to machine learning-based image reconstruction and with the release of DLSS [---] we're looking at its most advanced model yet. We're concentrating on the new"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T14:58Z 1.5M followers, 135.8K engagements
"Nier Automata for Nintendo Switch - DF Tech Review - Another Impossible Port Although it's hardly state-of-the-art in terms of its rendering Nier Automata pushed the last-gen base consoles hard - so we approached a Nintendo Switch port with some trepidation. Has conversion house Virtous managed to deliver another 'impossible port' for the Nintendo hybrid Just how did the developer manage to get the game running on Switch at all Oliver Mackenzie has answers. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and"
YouTube Link 2022-10-07T13:58Z 1.5M followers, 274.3K engagements
"Tomb Raider Definitive Edition Switch 1/Switch [--] Review - Big Downgrades vs PS3/PS4 Thanks to MSI for sponsoring this content. Learn more about MSI's Black Friday discounts here: https://msi.gm/S86F5A69 Tomb Raider Definitive Edition on Switch [--] is far from "definitive". While a locked 60fps at 1080p resolution is fine there appear to be no enhancements for docked mode over mobile suggesting a lot of GPU power left on the table. Meanwhile visual settings are cut back to the barebones - and even the original PlayStation [--] version of the game has features that are missing in the new port. In"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T15:35Z 1.5M followers, 136.9K engagements
"DF Retro: Quake [--] - The Legacy And The Ports John dives into id Software's [----] classic Quake II. With its cutting edge technology Quake II furthered id's domination of the PC. Against expectations a pair of talented development studios managed to bring Quake II to console owners of that era. We're looking at each official port of Quake II while breaking down what makes each one so impressive. Special thanks to @feinripp for providing 3DFX Voodoo capture for this video Sources: Zeebo Footage - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=7Yb49Ul6DcU Electronic Playground footage taken from Episodes [--] and"
YouTube Link 2017-05-14T09:37Z 1.5M followers, 536.1K engagements
"Sony/AMD Project Amethyst Update - Next-Gen Tech Revealed + Mark Cerny Q&A Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Could this be the foundational GPU technology for the PlayStation [--] Mark Cerny's latest Project Amethyst update describes the building blocks of future graphics technology with a strong focus on ray tracing and machine learning capabilities along with bandwidth-enhancing features designed to reduce the need on massive memory controllers. John Rich and Oliver discuss the tech and share more information"
YouTube Link 2025-10-11T14:53Z 1.5M followers, 240.2K engagements
"Valve's Steam Frame VR Headset: Hands-On + Impressions Specs + Tech Breakdown Thanks to MSI for sponsoring this content. Learn more about MSI's Black Friday discounts here: https://msi.gm/S86F5A69 While the new Steam Machine PC/console hybrid has taken centrestage it's not the only major hardware launch revealed by Valve today. Steam Frame is a state-of-the-art VR headset that not only streams games from your PC but can actually run them on the headset itself with an x86 to ARM translation layer working in addition to Proton. Oliver's been hands-on and shares his impressions with John in this"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T21:09Z 1.5M followers, 253.4K engagements
"Grand Theft Auto San Andreas: Xbox One Back-Compat vs PS4 Emulation - Which Is Best There are two very different ways to play Rockstar's classic San Andreas this generation - but which is best PS4 offers an emulated PS2 version at a higher 1344x896 resolution but with most of the visual settings fixed from that era. Meanwhile Xbox One now has backwards compatibility support for the [---] version - itself an adaptation of a questionable mobile phone release. Tom and Rich discuss what leads us to this point and how a proper definitive re-release is long overdue. For the original source file to"
YouTube Link 2018-06-09T11:00Z 1.5M followers, 246.4K engagements
"Resident Evil [--] Remake Improved On All Consoles: Patch [-----] Tested on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S A brilliant game marred by a flurry of technical issues across all platforms Capcom recently 'dropped' a patch that addresses many of our concerns while adding new Mercenaries Mode content. So what's improved and what still needs to be fixed Oliver Mackenzie has the review for you. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:"
YouTube Link 2023-04-14T13:57Z 1.5M followers, 269.5K engagements
"AMD FSR [--] Upscaling Tested vs DLSS 3/4 - A Big Leap Forward - RDNA [--] Delivers Just how good is AMD's FSR [--] upscaling and to what extent is Nvidia upscaling advantage mitigated or even nullified by the Radeon team's machine learning based technology Let's just say that the Radeon team has delivered something very very impressive here. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to new videos early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe"
YouTube Link 2025-03-05T14:01Z 1.5M followers, 519.6K engagements
"PlayStation [--] Pro CUH-7200 Review: The Quietest - And Best - Pro Yet PlayStation [--] Pro revolutionised rendering for higher resolution displays and has delivered some amazing games. However the noise on the launch models really gets annoying. The CUH-7100 revision improved matters but now we have a new Pro - and it's the quietest version yet. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon support the team more directly and get pristine quality video downloads: https://www.digitalfoundry.net PS4 Pro PlayStation [--] Pro PS4 Pro review PS4 Pro CUH-7200 CUH-7200"
YouTube Link 2018-11-07T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 573.7K engagements
"Black Myth: Wukong Xbox Series XS - DF Review - A Bizarre Port vs PlayStation [--] Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx A year in the making so what has Game Science delivered with the Xbox port of Black Myth: Wukong To put it simply. it's kind of weird. Those expecting Series X to deliver a carbon copy of the PS5 experience may be surprised - while resolution can be higher visual quality can be cut back and screen-tearing is a thing. With three modes available on both Xbox consoles there's a lot to cover with this"
YouTube Link 2025-08-28T14:02Z 1.5M followers, 140.9K engagements
"Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch [--] Review: Impressive Handheld Play But Docked Mode Needs Work Thanks to Green Man Gaming for sponsoring this video. Check out the Masterful Remasters collection here: https://bit.ly/48nGIxS One of the biggest games of the year Assassin's Creed Shadows saw Ubisoft revamp the Anvil Engine for current generation consoles - so where does that leave Switch [--] What we're looking at here is a port that nips and tucks at the Series S experience using DLSS to make up the difference in terms of image quality. It's impressive as a handheld experience thanks to VRR but"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T15:49Z 1.5M followers, 144.1K engagements
"Metal Gear Solid Delta - PS5/ PS5 Pro Tech Review - A Beautiful UE5 Remake With Frame-Rate Issues Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Blending the old with the new Metal Gear Solid Delta potentially offers the best way to play Hideo Kojima's stealth-action classic. The Unreal Engine [--] driven visuals are standout but it's clear that Konami has not optimised for 60fps strictly here; both base PS5 and PS5 Pro waver between 40-60fps with drops to [--] possible as well - with Pro hardware often coming out worse in"
YouTube Link 2025-08-22T08:02Z 1.5M followers, 381.8K engagements
"Best Graphics on Nintendo Switch: The 'Impossible Ports' Third Party Collection In [----] Nintendo revealed that its new Switch hardware would be powered by Nvidia's Tegra X1 - a low-power mobile part. Would the machine have the required CPU and GPU horsepower to deliver great games We had our doubts but both Nintendo and a range of third-party publishers and developers delivered some exceptional results. In this second retrospective on the Nintendo Switch era John Linneman and Oliver Mackenzie shift their gaze to the many and varied 'impossible ports' we saw on the system. This video collects"
YouTube Link 2024-08-29T14:10Z 1.5M followers, 478.4K engagements
"DF Retro: Xbox [---] Revisited - Every Launch Game Tested - Part [--] Digital Foundry is now fully independent - and it's YOUR support that makes videos like this possible. Join us at: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Recently we got hold of a launch Xbox [---] that had never been powered on before. First we unboxed it for your viewing pleasure and now we're putting it to good use. See the original "Blades" dashboard on the original launch firmware before we dive into the first part of our extensive look at EVERY launch game for Microsoft's greatest console. Visit the NEW Digital Foundry website:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-21T15:01Z 1.5M followers, 160.1K engagements
"Hogwarts Legacy - Switch [--] Review - The Big Face-Off vs Series S PS4 and Switch [--] One of the most debated Switch [--] titles based on its pre-launch assets Hogwarts Legacy clearly offers a gigantic level of across-the-board improvements compared to the compromised Switch [--] effort - but where does it sit when stacking it up against last-gen PS4 and current-gen Xbox Series S You have questions Oliver Mackenzie has answers. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to new videos early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-04T14:06Z 1.5M followers, 205.9K engagements
"Microsoft Flight Simulator [----] - PS5/PS5 Pro/Series X Tech Review - What Are the PS5 Pro Upgrades Go to https://expressvpn.com/FOUNDRY and find out how you can get four extra months thanks to our sponsor ExpressVPN Now in its in more advanced [----] release Microsoft Flight Simulator lands on PS5 and PS5 Pro with almost every feature in tact from the Xbox version. The ability to download city and airport data packs to a local SSD is seemingly not available at launch on PlayStation - but that doesn't stop this from being a stellar experience overall. It remains a 30fps experience even on PS5"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T18:57Z 1.5M followers, 177.4K engagements
"Inside The Witcher [--] Unreal Engine [--] Tech Demo: CD Projekt RED + Epic Deep Dive Interview Unreal Fest [----] kicked off in spectacular style with a stunning demonstration of The Witcher [--] content running in a new Unreal Engine [--] demo showcasing key advancements made for the technology - and all running on a standard PlayStation [--] with hardware RT at 60fps. Alex visited CD Projekt RED's studio in Warsaw for a deep dive interview with CDPR and Epic discussing the creation of the demo with some of the key people who made it. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the"
YouTube Link 2025-06-14T14:14Z 1.5M followers, 207.6K engagements
"Marvel's Spider-Man [--] - Digital Foundry Tech Review - The Next Big Leap For PS5 Marvel's Spider-Man [--] sees Insomniac deliver its most technologically advanced game yet increasing graphical density and realism ramping up ray tracing effects across the board and leveraging the speed of the PlayStation 5's solid-state storage in a way that Marvel's Spider-Man and Miles Morales never could. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to support the team more directly and to get access to everything we do via pristine quality downloads. like a 9.5GB 4K60"
YouTube Link 2023-10-16T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 632.6K engagements
"Silent Hill [--] Xbox Review - Big Cutbacks on Series S Series X is Fine Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx A year on from its initial release Xbox Series X and S users can now step into Silent Hill's foggy streets. Being so heavily built around Unreal Engine 5's Lumen technology the most fascinating subject here is Series S - where the cutbacks go further than you might expect. Series X A ringer for PS5 with a small performance win. and some screen-tearing. Visit the new Digital Foundry website:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-04T14:58Z 1.5M followers, 77.4K engagements
"Persona [--] Reload Switch 2's 60FPS Upgrade Tested + Frame Pacing Fixed Go to https://expressvpn.com/FOUNDRY and find out how you can get four extra months thanks to our sponsor ExpressVPN Patch [----] has arrived from Persona [--] Reload for Switch [--] and it's a big big improvement overall. A 60fps performance mode has now been added to the docked mode with only small dips from the target. Meanwhile our key gripe - poor inconsistent frame-pacing in both docked and handheld modes - has been addressed. The very poor input lag though Alas there's no change there. Visit the new Digital Foundry website:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T17:08Z 1.5M followers, 77.1K engagements
"Control - PS5/Pro/Series X Update [----] - PSSR Upscaling and RT at 60FPS Tested on PS5 Pro Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx A brand new patch [----] lands on all current-gen consoles with PS5 Pro in particular reaping the spoils with a new PSSR toggle and also increased 60fps performance while using its ray tracing 'graphics' mode. The advantages speak for themselves as Tom covers here but there are a few limitations to consider also. Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T14:43Z 1.5M followers, 197K engagements
"AMD Radeon RX [----] XT 16GB Review vs RTX [----] Ti vs. PlayStation [--] Pro A 16GB graphics card for $350 with performance that rivals the $430 RTX [----] Ti and beats RTX [----] On paper - and assuming MSRPs are real - the RX [----] XT has the performance and the value to pose just as many headaches for Nvidia as its prior RDNA [--] cards did for 70-class. While galactic gen-on-gen perf increases are a thing of the past the [----] XT is still impressive against the competition. Note: AMD did not provide the 8GB model for review. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes"
YouTube Link 2025-06-04T13:02Z 1.5M followers, 173.2K engagements
"Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PC - The FULL Ray Tracing Deep-Dive It wasn't too long ago that path-tracing in games was limited to just old retro titles. but these days the latest triple-A titles benefit from some transformative RT - and so it is with the Full RT upgrade for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Alex goes in depth on the upgrade how the visuals are transformed and enhanced how limitations in the standard game are overcome - and where extra work is required to solve a few remaining problems. Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items based on DF"
YouTube Link 2024-12-14T17:20Z 1.5M followers, 252.7K engagements
"The Last of Us Part [--] Remastered PS5 - DF Tech Review - A Worthy Upgrade Naughty Dog brings The Last of Us Part [--] over to PlayStation [--] with a native app extra modes graphics upgrades and a wealth of behind-the-scenes materials. But with the PS4 Pro version already upgraded for PS5 with a 60fps just how much of an upgrade are owners of the original game getting - and is the extra $10 asking price worth it Resident TLOU expert Oliver Mackenzie has all the answers. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to support the team more directly and to get"
YouTube Link 2024-01-16T15:33Z 1.5M followers, 565.2K engagements
"Red Dead Redemption PC - DF Tech Review - Scales Beyond PS5 Good Performance No Stutter We've been waiting many many years for Red Dead Redemption to get the PC port it deserves but launcher issues and minor bugs apart developer Double Eleven has delivered a very good version of the game for PC users with rich options impressive features and the ability to scale the game significantly beyond the PlayStation [--] version. Alex has the full tech review for you. Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items based on DF catchphrases Check out our store:"
YouTube Link 2024-11-07T15:10Z 1.5M followers, 212.1K engagements
"Digital Foundry Games of 2025: The John Linneman Collection Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx It's that time of year again which can only mean one thing - yes John Linneman returns with his personal selection of the best games of the [----]. [--] titles to enjoy here many of which you may never have heard of but all of which demand your attention. Visit the new Digital Foundry website: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T14:55Z 1.5M followers, 123.9K engagements
"AMD FSR Redstone Frame Generation Tested: Good Quality Bad Frame Pacing Thanks to CyberPowerPC for sponsoring this video. Check out the Christmas PC deals here: https://bit.ly/48ZL52t and go here for the Christmas Giveaway: https://bit.ly/4pZY4Hf Here's a 14-odd minute video that basically says "Hardware Unboxed got it right". In this follow-up coverage we take a look at the undoubted quality improvements of FSR Redstone ML frame generation over the legacy FSR [---] "analytical" version before looking at the reason we don't recommend using it: the delivery of frames is so uneven it can actually"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T15:01Z 1.5M followers, 77.7K engagements
"Digital Foundry's Best Game Graphics of [----] - PC/PS5/Xbox/Switch [--] - Another Amazing Year Thanks to CyberPowerPC for sponsoring this video. Check out the Christmas PC deals here: https://bit.ly/48ZL52t and go here for the Christmas Giveaway: https://bit.ly/4pZY4Hf Need we saw more As we draw to the end of another remarkable year in video games the Digital Foundry team sit down to pore over the technological showcases of the last [--] months in an attempt to answer the immortal question: What were the best game graphics of the year Visit the new Digital Foundry website:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-13T19:01Z 1.5M followers, 297.4K engagements
"Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] - DF Review - PS5/PS5 Pro/Xbox Series XS - An Exceptional Achievement Yes Sandfall Interactive's beautiful RPG really is as good as everyone says it is. Clair Obscur: Expedition [--] delivers a remarkable experience and does so with an accomplished use of Unreal Engine [--] and all of its cutting-edge features. Oliver delivers the verdict on each and every console version of the game and while there are some noticeable cutbacks on Series S the game looks and runs very well on every other system. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the"
YouTube Link 2025-04-30T14:01Z 1.5M followers, 314.6K engagements
"AMD Radeon RX [----] XT/ RX [----] Review vs RTX [----] Ti/ RTX [----] - Is RDNA [--] Truly Competitive After poor reviews for the RTX [----] AMD is back with RDNA [--] with RX [----] XT and RX [----] designed to take the fight to Nvidia at the mainstream level. Can the XT deliver better value than [----] Ti And with the [----] looking vulnerable surely the [----] is AMD's biggest opportunity to grab market share in years Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items based on DF catchphrases Check out our store: https://store.digitalfoundry.net Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video"
YouTube Link 2025-03-05T21:53Z 1.5M followers, 246.6K engagements
"Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy: Definitive Edition Improved - Is It Actually Definitive Now GTA Trilogy: Definitive Edition has received a wealth of changes and upgrades courtesy of developers old and new. Classic Lighting from the mobile versions is now available on consoles so we had to take another look at the game. Has performance improved What's the score with the myriad bugs What about the AI upscaled artwork Are we actually any closer to a properly 'definitive' edition Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items based on DF catchphrases Check out our store:"
YouTube Link 2024-12-04T17:17Z 1.5M followers, 303K engagements
"Halo Infinite on Consoles: Xbox Series X/S vs Xbox One S/X - Can Xbox One Run It Every Xbox console tested with [---] Industries' long-awaited Halo sequel. Open world gameplay defines Infinite on an engine that scales impressively to all consoles old and new. Xbox One gets the first billing in this analysis as we test original [----] hardware - where a dynamic 1080p and 30fps cap are respectably held if let down by uneven frame-pacing. How does Xbox One X Series S and X augment this experience Are frame-rates successfully locked at 60fps on more powerful consoles And what of loading times Tom"
YouTube Link 2021-12-08T17:39Z 1.5M followers, 363K engagements
"Oblivion Remastered Revisited: All Consoles Have Big Problems - PS5/PS5 Pro + Xbox Re-Tested A second round of console testing for the Oblivion Remaster reveals the extent of the game's performance issues. Hitches sub-60fps drops crashes and uneven frame-pacing on its 30fps quality mode blight every platform including PS5 Pro tested today. Also curious is the manner in which continuous play time affects performance on all console platforms. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to new videos early access to DF Direct Weekly and much"
YouTube Link 2025-05-10T14:14Z 1.5M followers, 247.9K engagements
"Resident Evil [--] Remake - PS5 vs Xbox Series X/S vs PS4/Pro - All Consoles Tested Resident Evil [--] Remake: we've tested the demo we've reviewed the game - and now we're returning to the good old fashioned platform comparisons. Which version runs best Which version exhibits the most impressive visuals What's up with controller response on the Xbox builds And how does the game stack up on the last-gen PS4 and PS4 Pro Oliver Mackenzie has all the answers with all capture from the day one experience. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access"
YouTube Link 2023-03-25T14:59Z 1.5M followers, 331K engagements
"Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception PS4 vs PS3 Graphics Comparison John concludes his series of analysis videos on Uncharted: the Nathan Drake Collection with a look at Drake's Deception the final game in the original trilogy and the title with the fewest enhancements compared to the PS3 version. Read our full Uncharted [--] article: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-uncharted-3-drakes-deception-nathan-drake-collection-ps4-face-off Subscribe for more console and PC tech analysis: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Uncharted (Video Game Series) Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (Award-Winning"
YouTube Link 2015-10-10T11:44Z 1.5M followers, 241.6K engagements
"DF Direct Special: PS5 Pro Deep Dive Reaction - Tomorrow's Tech Today PlayStation lead system architect Mark Cerny has just 'quote-unquote' dropped a big new deep dive into the technology of the PlayStation [--] Pro. Oliver Mackenzie had the chance to see the presentation several weeks ago and we have an interview on the channel - but the Digital Foundry team have much to talk about based on the presentation - and here they are to do just that. Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items based on DF catchphrases Check out our store: https://store.digitalfoundry.net Join the DF"
YouTube Link 2024-12-18T17:57Z 1.5M followers, 193.4K engagements
"Star Wars Jedi Survivor - DF Tech Review - PS5 vs Xbox Series X/S - Ambitious But Compromised Respawn goes hell for leather in delivering a Star Wars Jedi console game worthy of full current-gen status with stunning levels of ambition in terms of visual design fully embracing ray tracing lighting and embellishing the game with lavish detail. Performance and resolution suffers as a result meaning that the 30fps resolution mode gives more consistent results and better image quality. PS5 and Xbox Series X get the premium experience so where does that leave Series S Note: This review is based on"
YouTube Link 2023-05-01T14:47Z 1.5M followers, 333.2K engagements
"Intel Core Ultra [--] 285K Gaming Performance: There Are Serious Problems One thing's for sure - the CPU demands on today's games are extreme in many cases. The days of mainstream processors routinely delivering well over 60FPS on every title are over. We need more performance - but unfortunately we aren't getting it with the Intel Core Ultra [--] 285K. In fact in some cases it's slower than a 12900K. or worse. Will Judd provided the numbers here and delivered our web review but it's down to Rich to share the bad news in video form. The Digital Foundry at Eurogamer review has more benchmarks power"
YouTube Link 2024-10-25T13:53Z 1.5M followers, 109.9K engagements
"DF Direct Weekly #235: Microsoft Re-Confirms Next-Gen Xbox Red Dead [--] Remaster Heavily Rumoured Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx In this week's DF Direct Microsoft deny rumours that its next-gen console has been cancelled - but to what extent are its statements credible in the wake of the infamous "four games" messaging The existence of ports of Red Dead Redemption [--] for PS5 Xbox and Switch [--] are confirmed by the most reliable leaker in the business while John shares his impressions of Yooka-Replaylee. And to"
YouTube Link 2025-10-12T14:02Z 1.5M followers, 211.2K engagements
"DF Direct Weekly #225: Battlefield [--] Reveal Next-Gen Xbox Silicon Leaked Nintendo Direct Reaction A new gigantic Direct sees John Rich and Oliver mull over what might be next generation Xbox silicon bringing together consumer CPU and GPU parts into custom APUs that could genuinely shake up the PC market. The team react to the excellent-looking Battlefield [--] reveal while there's a mixed reception to the latest Nintendo Direct. Meanwhile John raves about a brand new Genesis/Mega Drive game from an industry legend while Oliver and Rich are staggered at the concept of AMD's huge Strix Halo APU"
YouTube Link 2025-08-04T14:56Z 1.5M followers, 146.5K engagements
"DF Retro: Shenmue [--] - A Masterpiece Revisited John revisits Shenmue [--] checking out what made it special how well it holds up today and the best way to play in the 21st century. Plus: all the Xbox vs Dreamcast graphics comparisons and performance tests you'll need. Subscribe so you don't miss a thing: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Shenmue Shenmue [--] Yu Suzuki AM2 Dreamcast vs Xbox Xbox vs Dreamcast graphics comparison visual comparison head to head head to head comparison retro retrospective frame-rate frame rate framerate fps performance 20fps 30fps slowdown image quality Demul emulation Shenmue"
YouTube Link 2016-11-27T09:02Z 1.5M followers, 274.7K engagements
"DF Retro EX: Doom [--] - Remaking an N64 Classic For PS4 Xbox One Switch + PC In a DF Retro exclusive John Linneman talks with Nightdive Studios about the process of bringing the classic totally original Nintendo [--] rendition of Doom over to the current-gen platforms. In this video you'll see what made the original release so fascinating while Nightdive staff tell all on how the game was reverse-engineered and delivered on current-gen platforms. Oh - and is this the first 1440p Xbox One S game Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon support the team"
YouTube Link 2020-04-05T13:00Z 1.5M followers, 226.7K engagements
"Xbox Series X: What's The Best SSD Option For Back Compat Xbox Games Do you really need to use the precious storage space of the Xbox Series X internal drive for running backwards compatible games Or will standard SSDs connected via USB still do a good job In this video Rich runs a range of Xbox One X titles on the internal drive and stacks them up against SATA NVMe and mechanical hard drive alternatives. The results are fascinating BTW Rich says here that a PCIe [---] NVMe is essential for PC gaming - he misspoke here: a good SATA drive is still great in the here and now The Sabrent SATA to"
YouTube Link 2020-10-09T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 432.6K engagements
"Wo Long Fallen Dynasty - DF Tech Review - PS5 vs Xbox Series X/S vs Last-Gen Consoles A comprehensive tech review of all every console to receive a Wo Long release. The PS5 and Xbox Series X versions get the premium treatment here: running at up to 1440p at [--] frames per second with boosted visuals. The same however cannot be said of the Series S which targets 60fps but with glaring cutbacks to its visuals - often putting its textures and effects in line with a last-gen experience. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro"
YouTube Link 2023-03-09T14:58Z 1.5M followers, 127.3K engagements
"Cyberpunk [----] Switch [--] DF Review: It Runs Well But The Phantom Liberty Struggles Among the most ambitious titles to appear on Switch [--] at its launch Cyberpunk [----] is a real litmus test for how open world games will run on Nintendo's system. We put its 30fps quality and 40fps performance modes through their paces - in docked and portable play - where there are mixed results depending on whether you play the core adventure or the taxing Phantom Liberty expansion. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to new videos early access to DF"
YouTube Link 2025-06-13T14:55Z 1.5M followers, 480.7K engagements
"DF Retro: The Need for Speed Revisited on 3DO/PC/PS1/Saturn Rewind to [----] and join John Linneman for an in-depth retrospective on the original Need for Speed from its beginnings on 3DO all the way through to the PC Saturn and PlayStation ports and special editions Subscribe for more DF Retro http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Digital Foundry Retro DF Retro Need for Speed The Need for Speed Road and Track Presents The Need for Speed 3DO Saturn PlayStation PS1 PSX PC MS-DOS DOS 3D racing driving performance fps frame-rate framerate frame rate graphics comparison visual comparison head to head"
YouTube Link 2017-02-19T09:00Z 1.5M followers, 269.1K engagements
"DF Retro: Donkey Kong Country + Killer Instinct - A 16-Bit CG Revolution DF Retro levels up with a full analysis of Donkey Kong Country and Killer Instinct along with behind-the-scenes stories on the making of these key games from the developers that worked on them. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry and more DF Retro: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Support the DF Patreon grab all of our videos in super-high quality and help us to get bigger and better: https://www.digitalfoundry.net DF Retro Digital Foundry Retro Rare Rareware Playtonic Digital Foundry Donkey Kong Country Killer Instinct making"
YouTube Link 2017-12-16T12:00Z 1.5M followers, 410.1K engagements
"DF Retro: Turok Dinosaur Hunter - How An N64 Classic Evolved The Console FPS DF Retro is back with a deep dive into one of the most technically impressive console games of its period - Turok Dinosaur Hunter's reputation may have diminished in the last [--] years but in some respects it challenged and even exceeded the mighty Quake. John takes us back in time along with a special mystery guest star. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry and DF Retro: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon support the team more directly and get pristine quality video downloads: https://www.digitalfoundry.net"
YouTube Link 2019-07-14T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 286.1K engagements
"DF Retro Extra: Sony PSP vs Nintendo DS at E3 [----] The Console War That Defined Mobile Gaming Nintendo DS vs Sony PSP - when these two handhelds debuted at E3 [----] it looked like the most one-sided console war ever but history would go on to tell a very different story. Join John and Rich for this look back over the reveal of two very different mobile devices each of which would help define the template of handheld gaming - right up until today. Many thanks to Incubus for making this video possible Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Like the work we do Please"
YouTube Link 2018-05-20T11:00Z 1.5M followers, 289.4K engagements
"Dead Space Remake - DF Tech Review - This Is What A Best-In-Class Remake Looks Like In the first of two pieces of Dead Space remake coverage from Digital Foundry John Linneman compares the [----] release on PS5 against the [----] original on PS3. There's plenty to praise in what feels like a best-in-class remake with Frostbite engine innovations and overhauled game design yet the launch version of the game is not without its flaws. 00:02 - Introduction 01:50 - Remaking Dead Space - what's new 05:48 - Level design comparison 08:08 - Visual enhancements 10:38 - How is the sound 12:33 - The lighting"
YouTube Link 2023-01-30T15:59Z 1.5M followers, 453.3K engagements
"4K SSX 3: A Retro Masterpiece Is Even Better on Xbox One and Xbox One X John dives back into one of the best snowboarding games ever made - SSX [--]. Thanks to the Xbox One backwards compatibility program it's now possible to experience this classic game on modern hardware. What kind of improvements can you expect and how did it push the hardware of its day Find out in the video Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon support the team and get pristine quality video downloads into the bargain like this one"
YouTube Link 2018-05-05T12:08Z 1.5M followers, 399.9K engagements
"Tech Focus: VRR Is Not A Magic Bullet - Why G-Sync/FreeSync Can't 'Fix' Performance Variable refresh rate - as seen in G-Sync FreeSync and console VRR - is one of the most transformative display technologies we've seen in gaming. Rather than limit a GPU's performance to the refresh rate of the screen your hardware takes control instead eliminating tearing and smoothing away variable frame-rates. except it's no magic bullet. VRR can only go so far - and it has no answer to egregious stuttering. Alex reveals all in a new Tech Focus. Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various items"
YouTube Link 2024-08-14T14:09Z 1.5M followers, 187.7K engagements
"DF Direct Weekly #228: Elden Ring/FF7R Switch [--] #StutterStruggle Fixed Valve Console Specs Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx With Rich unable to escape infection at #gamescom2025 it's down to John and Alex to share their impressions from the show with Oliver completing the panel. The team share their thoughts on the Switch [--] ports of Elden Ring and Final Fantasy [--] Remake in the wake of very negative and very positive reactions from the showfloor. Alex is optimistic about Microsoft's proposed fix for"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T15:12Z 1.5M followers, 130.8K engagements
"Metaphor ReFantazio - Fantasy Persona. But What About Performance - DF Tech Review This video is sponsored by MSI's range of next generation QD-OLED monitors. Learn more here: https://msi.gm/QD-OLEDs UK viewers can click here for a chance to win an MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Metaphor: ReFantazio Xbox/PC game code and exclusive tote bag: https://msi.gm/msi-x-metaphor-refantazio-giveaway Eagerly awaited by fans of Atlus' celebrated RPGs Metaphor ReFantazio is built on the Persona engine with Persona mechanics with a fantasy edge. In this extensive review Oliver Mackenzie focuses on"
YouTube Link 2024-10-08T18:24Z 1.5M followers, 206K engagements
"Image Quality Enhanced: DLSS [---] vs XeSS [---] vs FSR [--] - ML Upscaling Just Got Better With the arrival of DLSS [---] and XeSS [---] machine learning-based upscaling has improved once again with the gulf vs FSR [--] (aka FSR [--] spatial upscaling) widening still further. Alex takes a look at what XeSS [---] brings to the table along with Intel's revamped preset naming while examining the improvements that DLSS 3.7's new 'E' option offer vs existing offerings. We'll be looking at FSR [---] as and when the new update lands. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to"
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T14:41Z 1.5M followers, 215K engagements
"AMD FSR Redstone Ray Regeneration Tested vs DLSS Ray Reconstruction - Not Quite What We Expected Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx AMD's FSR Redstone is a suite of machine learning-based features designed for the future of PC graphics based heavily on AI features. Ray Regeneration is one of those things an ML-based denoiser that has made its debut in Call of Duty: Black Ops [--]. but only in zombies and multiplayer modes. Oh and the benchmark sequence. Alex has tested it and explains all to Rich. Does it compete"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T18:45Z 1.5M followers, 127.8K engagements
"FPS Boost Marathon: [--] Games Tested - Far Cry 5/Dying Light/Tomb Raider/Gears [--] + Many More Sit down take a load off and enjoy [--] minutes of discussion between Rich Leadbetter and Tom Morgan as they showcase their favourite titles from the recent [--] game drop of FPS Boosted experiences for Xbox Series X and Series S consoles. There's a ton to cover here so we've laid it all out for you on a game by game basis. 00:00 Introduction 02:37 Gears of War [--] 05:45 Anthem 08:23 Homefront: The Revolution 10:08 Yakuza [--] 12:10 Metro [----] Redux 14:10 Paladins 15:00 Shadow of the Tomb Raider 16:42 Tomb"
YouTube Link 2021-05-13T21:16Z 1.5M followers, 438.7K engagements
"Steam Deck vs Xbox Series S: Can Valve's Portable Match The Entry-Level Next-Gen Console If Xbox Series S represents the baseline for next generation console development can Valve's Steam Deck keep up running the same games at the same settings (or similar) albeit at reduced resolution That's the conceit behind this fascinating video from Oliver Mackenzie tackling a range of challenging games - as well as legacy titles. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx"
YouTube Link 2022-06-10T15:09Z 1.5M followers, 476.4K engagements
"DF Retro: PlayStation Classic Review - Great Games Poor Emulation This could - and should - have been a lot better. DF Retro Hardware returns with a deep dive analysis into the PlayStation Classic its games and the quality of its emulation stacked up against every way that matters when it comes to revisiting one of gaming history's most important consoles. Apologies for the mic echo A little tricky to get right in this environment. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry and more DF Retro: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Support the DF Patreon to make in-depth work like this possible - and get pristine"
YouTube Link 2018-12-02T12:54Z 1.5M followers, 502K engagements
"DF Direct Modern Games Look Amazing On CRT Monitors. Yes Better than LCD After buying a CRT monitor for his retro PC John started to play modern PC games on it. and things escalated from there culminating in Rich purchasing the classic Sony FW900 - which some say is the best CRT for gaming of all-time. The bottom line here is that modern games look stunning on CRT monitors and we're going to try our best to tell you - and show you - how in this DF Direct. If you're curious about the different lighting in this one. well owing to glare on a CRT screen we had to shoot it at night Subscribe for"
YouTube Link 2019-09-16T19:37Z 1.5M followers, 1.2M engagements
"DF Retro: Super Star Wars Trilogy on SNES - A Gaming Renaissance For A Classic Franchise Journey back with us to [----] and the release of Super Star Wars on Super NES - and the beginning of a renaissance in spin-off media from the classic trilogy. John Linneman and Audi Sorlie assess all three Super Star Wars trilogy titles their ports prototypes - and even the series' predecessor on the original NES. The DF Supporter Program needs you: join up for behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more - including pristine quality downloads of"
YouTube Link 2021-08-01T14:09Z 1.5M followers, 188.6K engagements
"DF Retro: Contra [--] - The Alien Wars Sublime 16-Bit Shooting DF Retro returns with a detailed look at one history's greatest shooters - Contra 3: The Alien Wars. John goes in-depth on how this classic SNES shooter works what makes it brilliant and how the astonishing Game Boy port compares. Then it's on to the controversial Game Boy Advance conversion including its bizarre method of borrowing content from Contra Hard Corps on Genesis/Mega Drive. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry and more DF Retro: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Support the DF Patreon help the team more directly to produce content"
YouTube Link 2019-02-10T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 148K engagements
"Xbox One X Review: The 4K Console You've Been Waiting For Does the Xbox One X deliver everything we were promised Is it the definitive 4K console Here's Rich with everything we know about final production hardware. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Support the Digital Foundry Patreon and download every video we product at source file quality: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Microsoft Xbox One X Xbox One Xbox Digital Foundry review analysis temperatures fan noise thermal noise backwards compatibility back compat thermals 12GB six teraflops 6TF Microsoft Xbox One X"
YouTube Link 2017-11-03T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 488K engagements
"Crysis [--] + Crysis [--] Remastered PC Deep Dive - Every Enhancement Detailed + Tested Alex Battaglia is your guide to all of the changes enhancements and refinements made to the PC version of Crysis [--] and Crysis [--] Remastered. Real-time global illumination ray tracing remastered textures improved effects - everything Crytek and Saber Interactive deliver a comprehensive modernised upgrade to a pair of excellent first-person shooters. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:01 Crysis [--] Remastered - New global Illumination 00:05:09 Crysis [--] Remastered - New ray traced reflections 00:08:36 Crysis [--] Remastered -"
YouTube Link 2021-10-16T13:56Z 1.5M followers, 257.1K engagements
"Forza Horizon 2: Xbox [---] vs Xbox One Comparison Subscribe for more console and PC tech analysis: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_centeradd_user=DigitalFoundry Read our full analysis: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2014-forza-horizon-2-face-off Forza Motorsport (Video Game Series) Xbox One (Video Game Platform) Xbox [---] (Video Game Platform) Forza Horizon [--] Video Game (Industry) Forza Motorsport (Video Game Series) Xbox One (Video Game Platform) Xbox [---] (Video Game Platform) Forza Horizon [--] Video Game (Industry)"
YouTube Link 2014-10-05T08:02Z 1.5M followers, 560.4K engagements
"STALKER [--] PS5/PS5 Pro Review + Patch [---] - PC/Xbox Series XS Dramatically Improved Thanks to MSI for sponsoring this content. Learn more about MSI's Black Friday discounts here: https://msi.gm/S86F5A69 A video that delivers excellent news on all counts. STALKER 2's console exclusivity period is over meaning that the game is now available for PlayStation [--] and PS5 Pro owners too. However there's much more to the story: patch [---] has arrived for all systems drastically increasing performance across the board. It's a transformative experience compared to prior updates and vastly improved over"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T20:19Z 1.5M followers, 158.6K engagements
"Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut - PS5 Upgrades Tested - The DF Tech Review John Linneman and Rich Leadbetter sit down to discuss the improvements made to Ghost of Tsushima as the title transitions from PS4/PS4 Pro/PS5 Back Compat to a native PlayStation [--] game. Just how much of an improvement is the PS5-centric code - and what about the updates to combat and controller mechanics Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital"
YouTube Link 2021-08-19T13:40Z 1.5M followers, 628.8K engagements
"The Outer Worlds [--] PC Review - Double Performance With Optimised Settings Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx The Outer Worlds [--] on PC isn't quite as solid technically as the Xbox versions of the game proving to be particularly heavy on console-equivalent CPUs in particular. Alex looks at the usual stuff: menu quality shader compilation/stutter issues GPU performance and - of course - optimised settings. Suffice to say that using max settings on this one is a gigantic waste of your GPU's resources. Go here to"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T12:54Z 1.5M followers, 132.1K engagements
"DF Retro: The Birth Of Unreal Engine On Console In this episode of DF Retro John tackles Unreal Tournament on consoles. As the very first set of console games powered by Unreal technology Unreal Tournament for PlayStation and Dreamcast mark the beginning of an era. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry - and DF Retro: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe unreal ue unreal engine graphics engine frame-rate frame rate ps2 playstation [--] dreamcast sega console ports retro retro gaming epic games epic megagames unreal ue unreal engine graphics engine frame-rate frame rate ps2 playstation [--] dreamcast sega console"
YouTube Link 2016-07-10T10:00Z 1.5M followers, 187.1K engagements
"Shadow of the Colossus PS4: The Greatest Console Remake Ever Call this one a labour of love - John takes a look at the exceptional Shadow of the Colossus remake for PlayStation [--] and PS4 Pro stacks it up against the original PS2 version and the PS3 remaster. All the graphics comparisons and performance tests you need - and a whole lot more. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Watch our DF Retro episode on the PS2 and PS3 versions: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=FAQjESB4WOk Shadow of the Colossus Shadow of the Colossus on PS4 Shadow of the Colossus PS4 Shadow of the"
YouTube Link 2018-01-29T14:04Z 1.5M followers, 495.3K engagements
"Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Switch Tech Review - A Dramatically Improved Game The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword isn't one of the most celebrated series entries - but its transition from Wii to Switch brings about a whole host of advantages (not just graphics related) that truly elevate the game dramatically improving on the experience. Here's John with the full lowdown. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:"
YouTube Link 2021-07-17T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 328.6K engagements
"PlayStation Portal - DF Tech Review - Decent Hardware But Does Remote Play Cut It Sony combines a tablet LCD display with actual DualSense hardware to create a unique remote player for detaching PlayStation [--] gameplay from your main display. In this review Rich assesses the rather cool hardware and gets to grips with Sony's Remote Play - what's the image quality like and how laggy is it And does this - or any other review - actually count when so much of the experience is reliant on the integrity quality and consistency of your WiFi connection Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:"
YouTube Link 2023-11-26T14:58Z 1.5M followers, 255.6K engagements
"Crysis [--] Remastered: PS5 Xbox Series X/S + PS4/Pro Xbox One/One X - Total Coverage It's the PC game we've benchmarked more than any other A game that built for the [----] cross-generation era that somehow never made its way to Xbox One and PlayStation [--]. All that changes now with the arrival of Crysis [--] Remastered. Join Rich and John for a detailed breakdown of an overlooked FPS shooter that looks phenomenal on consoles - all seven Remastered versions on PlayStation and Xbox analysed plus legacy look-backs at the PC Xbox [---] and PlayStation [--] renditions from [----]. Maximum Game Join the DF"
YouTube Link 2021-10-18T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 237.4K engagements
"DF Retro: Mortal Kombat - The Legend The Arcade Tech The Console Ports - [--] Versions Analysed Join John for a very special extended episode of DF Retro. Midway's classic Mortal Kombat is under the microscope with a look at its beginnings its meteoric success in the arcades and the inevitable ports to console systems - and beyond. The bezel used during the SF2 segment was created by Orionsangel and you can get it right here https://www.youtube.com/orionsangel The bezels created for Mortal Kombat were created by ArsInvictus and you can download them here."
YouTube Link 2020-02-02T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 431.1K engagements
"Hogwarts Legacy - DF Tech Review - PS5 vs Xbox Series X/S - [--] Mode Variations Tested Fully taking into account the latest patch the DF Hogwarts Legacy report accommodates testing from a gargantuan total of [--] different performance modes across three different consoles along with an overview and critique of Avalanche's technological achievements. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe"
YouTube Link 2023-02-19T20:39Z 1.5M followers, 448.1K engagements
"Digital Foundry's Best Game Graphics of [----] - PC Xbox PlayStation - Another Amazing Year Join Alex Battaglia and John Linneman for an extended discussion on the best game graphics of [----]. There've been some amazing visuals this year - remarkable achievements from the first year of the 'next-gen' consoles and all delivered in the Covid era no less. Please note: Flight Simulator would definitely have made the list but remember that it was first released in [----] - and we talked about it in depth in the Best Game Graphics of [----] Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the"
YouTube Link 2021-12-24T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 510.3K engagements
"Battlefield [--] PC - DF Review + Optimised Settings - +72% Perf Boost For Little Visual Loss Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Lauded for its phenomenal performance the truth is that Battlefield 6's ultra and overkill settings are exactly that - opening the door to some phenomenal performance boosts with barely noticeable visual differences via optimised settings. Alex takes you through his thoughts on the game how to improve performance how CPUs scale and much much more. Go here to check out DF merch"
YouTube Link 2025-10-18T14:06Z 1.5M followers, 164.9K engagements
"Grand Theft Auto [--] - PlayStation [--] vs Xbox Series X - Graphics/Performance/Features Tested We've already covered off how the new Grand Theft Auto [--] scales between PS4 PC and the latest upgrade on current-gen consoles - but how do the new versions directly compare to one another Tom goes deep assessing all three modes on both PS5 and Xbox Series X. Series S will follow in content coming next. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital"
YouTube Link 2022-03-20T13:57Z 1.5M followers, 523.7K engagements
"DF Retro: Deus Ex is A PC Classic - But What About PlayStation [--] This week on DF Retro John takes a look back one of the greatest PC games of all time - Deus Ex. Then we jump over and examine its port on PlayStation [--] - a port which should never have worked out but somehow manages to play very well. We finish it all up with some mod recommendations so be sure to stick around till the end. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Footage at 2:53 found on Boston2George's channel at https://www.youtube.com/watchv=t0_gaCEzy6o Digital Foundry Retro Deus Ex Deus Ex PC vs PS2"
YouTube Link 2016-08-28T08:25Z 1.5M followers, 275.9K engagements
"DF Retro: Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver - A Classic Revisited on PS1/PC/Dreamcast One of the greatest titles available on the original PlayStation Soul Reaver's 3D 'Metroidvania' gameplay pushed the system to its limits. John presents the history behind the game examines the core technology analyses performance and checks out the PC and Dreamcast ports. Many thanks to Ben Lincoln and 'Mama Robotnik' for their assistance in making this episode. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe The Legacy of Kain Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver PS1 PlayStation PSX Dreamcast DC PC GOG port"
YouTube Link 2017-07-16T11:32Z 1.5M followers, 382.9K engagements
"Mafia: The Old Country - DF Review - PS5/PS5 Pro/Xbox Series XS Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Mafia: The Old Country delivers some exceptionally impressive visuals on consoles but it's one of the few games we'd actually recommend running in the 30fps quality mode on PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X. Varying frame-rates and cut-back visuals impact the 60fps mode while unlocked performance VRR options add little to the experience. Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more"
YouTube Link 2025-08-19T15:42Z 1.5M followers, 101.9K engagements
"DF Retro EX: Shadow Man Remastered - Inside The Brand New Remaster + All Versions Compared Acclaim's Shadow Man was an impressive [----] tech showcase for N64 with decent PC and Dreamcast versions and a poor PlayStation port - but the game truly shines via its recent remaster thanks to Nightdive Studios. In this DF Retro EX John Linneman takes us through the game's origins what made it special and how the various ports compared. Then we go deep - really deep - into the creation of the remaster where modern rendering technique merge with the original game aesthetic to create something"
YouTube Link 2021-04-17T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 186.9K engagements
"The Original Xbox One Re-Tested: Can Microsoft's Weakest Console Keep Up With The Latest Games The Xbox One S replaced the original hulking Xbox One set-top box design back in [----] with improved silicon a slightly overclocked GPU and a far superior design - but where does that leave the original 'Durango' model console when playing the latest cross-gen games Oliver Mackenzie finds out. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital"
YouTube Link 2022-05-25T14:32Z 1.5M followers, 454.9K engagements
"DF Retro: Virtua Racing Switch vs Every Console Port vs Model [--] Arcade A very special DF Retro as John Linneman takes a look at the phenomenal new Switch version of Virtua Racing stacking it up against every console conversion and of course the arcade original. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry and DF Retro: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon support the team and work like this more directly and get pristine quality video downloads: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Digital Foundry DF Retro Digital Foundry Retro Virtua Racing Virtua Racing Switch Nintendo Switch Sega Ages M2 Model 1"
YouTube Link 2019-05-01T19:04Z 1.5M followers, 219.8K engagements
"Switch [--] vs Steam Deck OLED: Handheld/Docked Gaming Battery Life Display Comparison + More We've already compared Switch [--] to Steam Deck OLED viewed through the lens of Cyberpunk [----] but in this video Oliver goes much further: more games tested across handheld and docked modes - and a look at legacy software before we move on to hardware head-to-heads: battery life displays form factors controllers and the background operating system. We've got two very different systems here - despite the obvious similarities - so is it really possible to say whether one is "better" than the other Join the"
YouTube Link 2025-07-19T14:37Z 1.5M followers, 268.9K engagements
"AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution FSR Review: Big FPS Boosts But Image Quality Takes A Hit Best viewed on a 4K screen. Smart upscaling is becoming a seriously big deal for PC gaming - and having sampled DLSS from Nvidia it's now time to look at FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) from AMD. It's a very very different beast. Performance gains can be huge but the hit to image quality can be obvious. Alex Battaglia takes a look at a selection of games from the first batch. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct"
YouTube Link 2021-06-22T16:21Z 1.5M followers, 186.6K engagements
"AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution [---] - FSR [---] vs Native vs DLSS - The DF Tech Review It's no secret that we weren't hugely impressed with FSR [---] - but AMD has stepped up its game dramatically with its image reconstruction-based successor. Up there with the best software upscalers out there comparable to native resolution rendering and DLSS this is everything FSR [---] should have been. Alex Battaglia has this in-depth look at the first supported game: Arkane's wonderful Deathloop. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:50 What is FSR [---] 00:02:56 Measuring FSR 2.0's frame-time cost on Nvidia and AMD"
YouTube Link 2022-05-13T17:38Z 1.5M followers, 280.5K engagements
"Forza Horizon [--] PC: Can Graphics Scale Beyond Xbox Series X Optimised Settings + More How does Xbox Series X compare with PC at its best Join Alex Battaglia for the full breakdown on Forza Horizon [--] performance settings and more. Get your Series X equivalent PC settings for console quality and performance modes right here and find out what it takes to run the max console experience at 4K60. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital"
YouTube Link 2021-11-09T15:28Z 1.5M followers, 337.2K engagements
"Final Fantasy [--] Remake Intergrade Switch [--] Review: A PS5/PS4 Hybrid Boosted By DLSS Many thanks to FlexiSpot for sponsoring this video and upgrading John's workstation Use the links below and leave a note saying "Digital Foundry" at checkout and use the code ''YTE7P50'' to get EXTRA $50 off on the E7 Plus/E7 Pro/E7L standing desk. USA: https://bit.ly/49KGeBG CAN: https://bit.ly/3ZpAEQ5 We were impressed with Final Fantasy [--] Remake's debut alongside the Switch [--] last year and each successive showing - up to last month's playable demo - has left us even more excited for the final game. And here"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T11:01Z 1.5M followers, 202.8K engagements
"DF Retro: Doom - Every Console Port Tested and Analysed id softwares Doom played a key part in gamings transition from two to three dimensions and its legacy of technical innovation continues to this day. On this episode of DF Retro John explores its origins on the PC before comparing and contrasting this against every official console conversion. There's a lot of ground to cover so buckle up for the longest episode of DF Retro yet. Console footage captured using a combination of the Micomsoft Framemeister and the Open Source Scan Converter. All consoles were captured using RGB except 3DO and"
YouTube Link 2017-09-17T10:58Z 1.5M followers, 1M engagements
"The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - DF Tech Review - Is It Really 'Too Big for Switch'. It's finally here - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sees Nintendo at the very top of its game delivering a game that builds and expands upon the original Breath of the Wild in many different dimensions. but is the scale of the ambition really 'too big for Switch'. John Linneman has answers. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for"
YouTube Link 2023-05-11T12:01Z 1.5M followers, 703.1K engagements
"DF Direct Weekly #248: Forza Horizon [--] Fable FF7R Xbox Switch [--] Game Boosts Saturn Ray Tracing Many thanks to FlexiSpot for sponsoring this video and upgrading John's workstation Use the links below and leave a note saying "Digital Foundry" at checkout and use the code ''YTE7P50'' to get EXTRA $50 off on the E7 Plus/E7 Pro/E7L standing desk. USA: https://bit.ly/49KGeBG CAN: https://bit.ly/3ZpAEQ5 The best gaming showcase event returns - Xbox Developer_underscore_Direct has a proven track record of delivering excellent presentations of impressive games and the latest is no exception. Rich John"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T16:00Z 1.5M followers, 143.7K engagements
"Dark Souls [--] Lighting Engine Mod - Modernising And Enhancing An Overlooked Classic There's never been a better time to revisit Dark Souls [--]. The ambitious DS2 Lighting Engine mod on PC adds a suite of upgrades including volumetric fog world shadows and high grade ambient occlusion - plus Nvidia DLAA and AMD FSR support. Better still the Lighting Engine allows others in the modding scene to implement their own changes to the game - with impressive results that would fit our expectations of an official remaster. Tom goes in-depth on the upgrades compared to the original game. Want some"
YouTube Link 2024-08-11T13:55Z 1.5M followers, 283K engagements
"Switch [--] UE5 Lumen Ray Tracing Targeting 60FPS - Layers of Fear Review Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Bloober Team's Layers of Fear has reached Nintendo Switch [--] - and with it an interesting surprise. To the best of our knowledge it's the first Switch [--] title running on Unreal Engine [--] using the computationally taxing Lumen global illumination system the software-driven ray tracing solution developed by Epic. What's more the game is targeting [--] frames per second. Oliver and Alex compare notes - what new"
YouTube Link 2025-12-25T14:54Z 1.5M followers, 107.3K engagements
"Digital Foundry Games of 2025: The Oliver Mackenzie "Switch [--] Edition". Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx It's Oliver's turn to revisit his personal favourite games of [----] - and perhaps not surprisingly for a man with well over [---] games in his Switch [--] collection it's Nintendo's brand-new console hybrid that completely dominates the selection. The Nintendo magic is strong in this line-up augmented still further by the technical mastery of Shin'en Multimedia. Visit the new Digital Foundry website:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-03T15:27Z 1.5M followers, 64.5K engagements
"4K Forza Horizon 4: 1080p60 or 4K30 - You Decide Xbox One X Early Analysis Playground Games returns with Forza Horizon [--] - and Xbox One X is the lead platform. This time we get a mode for 4K visuals and a separate performance mode that locks to 60fps. Tom digs in with an interview featuring the developer's creative director. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubsribe For the full 4K source check out our Patreon at: https://www.digitalfoundry.net/2018-09-13-forza-horiz4k-forza-horizon-4-xbox-one-x-1080p60-or-4k30-you-decide Forza Horizon [--] Playground games Turn [--] Microsoft"
YouTube Link 2018-09-13T17:35Z 1.5M followers, 236K engagements
"Pokmon: Legends Z-A - Switch [--] Review - Great Concept Disappointing Tech Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Developer Game Freak builds on the battle mechanics laid in place in 2022's Pokmon Legends Arceus this time taking its new effort to an urban city setting. Switch [--] also receives a dedicated version of the game - albeit at a $10 extra expense - but are the visual upgrades and performance improvements worth the cost Tom runs through the highs and lows of what Switch [--] brings to the table this time. Visit the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T15:06Z 1.5M followers, 90.4K engagements
"Monster Hunter Wilds PC Title Update 4: Improved Performance Better 8GB GPU Support. But How Thanks to CyberPowerPC for sponsoring this video. Check out the Christmas PC deals here: https://bit.ly/48ZL52t Capcom has put its hand up and said that improvements need to be made to the PC version of Monster Hunter Wilds - and in Title Update [--] there's a genuinely better experience even for those with 8GB graphics cards. However as Alex discovers it's not exactly a free lunch. Visit the new Digital Foundry website: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Go here to check out DF merch"
YouTube Link 2025-12-20T14:59Z 1.5M followers, 114.9K engagements
"DF Retro EX: Gradius Origins Review - The Ultimate Collection + Brand-New Salamander [--] One of gaming's most celebrated side-scrolling franchises Gradius has a long and storied history celebrating in this - Gradius Origins - an incredible collection of series entries off-shoot franchises and much much more. Delivered by the masters at M2 Gradius Origins also includes something truly special - Salamander [--] is an entirely new game in the series. John delivers his verdict on the package. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to new"
YouTube Link 2025-08-03T15:00Z 1.5M followers, 79.4K engagements
"Skyrim - Switch [--] Review - PS5-Level Visuals Terrible Latency Thanks to CyberPowerPC for sponsoring this video. Check out the Christmas PC deals here: https://bit.ly/48ZL52t and go here for the Christmas Giveaway: https://bit.ly/4pZY4Hf UPDATE 19/12/25: A new patch improves input latency on Switch [--] by 94ms. More info here: https://www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2025/12/skyrim-on-switch-2-gets-input-lag-patch-but-its-problematic Starting with the upsides first Skyrim on Switch [--] looks superb in purely visual terms with its cranked-up settings and use of Nvidia's DLSS to resolve a 4K image using"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T16:56Z 1.5M followers, 120.5K engagements
"Digital Foundry's Best Gaming Hardware 2025: Switch [--] GPD Win [--] RTX [----] Ryzen 9950X3D + More Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx In the last DF Direct video of the year Rich Oliver and Alex join forces to discusses their experiences of the best gaming hardware of [----]. Handhelds dominate and while Switch 2's mega sales cannot be denied Rich makes the case for the crazy GPD Win [--] while Oliver opts for the SteamOS-based Lenovo Legion Go S. Beyond portables it's all about the Ryzen [--] 9950X3D RTX [----] the Blackwell"
YouTube Link 2026-01-01T14:55Z 1.5M followers, 130.2K engagements
"Ori And The Will of the Wisps Switch Analysis: Inside An 'Impossible' Port This is simply a stunning conversion to Switch. One of the most beautiful games on Xbox One retains almost all of its visual features on the Nintendo hybrid console - and does so while still targeting [--] frames per second. It's an astonishing technological achievement but how is it possible John talks with the developers and showcases the techniques and optimisations used to deliver the latest of Switch's miracle ports. Thanks to Omen for sponsoring our channel. Watch Omen Underground Presents Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1+2"
YouTube Link 2020-09-26T13:00Z 1.5M followers, 207.4K engagements
"DF Retro: Gran Turismo - A Driving Retrospective - Part 1: The PlayStation [--] Era Watch Part [--] here: https://youtu.be/Wo3BEvmaMIM Originally released in Japan in [----] Sony's Gran Turismo for PlayStation [--] revolutionised the driving game for console players. In this special DF Retro episode - split into two parts - John Linneman examines the series origins and its earliest incarnations across two PlayStation generations. In this first episode it's the beginnings of the game and its first two series entries that form the focus with the PlayStation [--] era coming up in the concluding part. t's our"
YouTube Link 2022-04-16T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 291.4K engagements
"Red Dead Redemption Remaster Review - Switch 2/PS5/Xbox Series XS/iPhone - So. What's New Thanks to CyberPowerPC for sponsoring this video. Check out the Christmas PC deals here: https://bit.ly/48ZL52t and go here for the Christmas Giveaway: https://bit.ly/4pZY4Hf Developer Rockstar finds further ways to improve the Red Dead Redemption console experience for Switch [--] PS5 and Xbox Series consoles in a brand new [----] release. Via this separate native app for each system we're getting much closer to PC's top settings - though even today cutbacks are still necessary in grass LODs and shadows on"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T20:50Z 1.5M followers, 189.5K engagements
"Resident Evil [--] Remake/ Resident Evil [--] Remake - PS5/ Xbox Series X/S - Current-Gen Patch Review Capcom has released 'next-gen' upgrade patches for Resident Evil 2/3 Remake and indeed Resident Evil [--]. Three modes are added - performance 120Hz and ray tracing - with all three current-gen consoles getting every upgrade. So how does each mode perform on each piece of hardware Oliver Mackenzie has the details. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for"
YouTube Link 2022-06-21T16:03Z 1.5M followers, 491.5K engagements
"Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection PS4 Hands-On Tech Analysis/Frame-Rate Test Yes we've been hands-on with the Nathan Drake Collection ahead of release and suffice to say that it's exceeding even our lofty expectations. John offers up a selection of technical impressions and performance analysis for each of the titles in the package. Read our full article: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-hands-on-with-uncharted-the-nathan-drake-collection Subscribe for more console and PC tech analysis: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection PlayStation 4"
YouTube Link 2015-09-27T07:58Z 1.5M followers, 149.3K engagements
"Final Fantasy [--] Remake Switch [--] Demo vs PlayStation [--] vs PlayStation [--] vs Xbox Thanks to CyberPowerPC for sponsoring this video. Check out the Christmas PC deals here: https://bit.ly/48ZL52t and go here for the Christmas Giveaway: https://bit.ly/4pZY4Hf Early trailers impressed by showing a Switch [--] port of Final Fantasy [--] Remake that stacked up nicely against the PS5 version - a 30fps version of PS5's performance mode. Now - with a playable demo in hand - we can get a better understanding of what this port brings to the table. And we've got a quick look at the Xbox demo too Visit the new"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T15:17Z 1.5M followers, 137.3K engagements
"Intel Panther Lake Benchmarked vs Strix Halo/Strix Point vs RTX 3050/RX [----] Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx At CES [----] Alex and Oliver grabbed a range of super-heavy benchmark tests from Intel's Lenovo-based Panther Lake reference laptop. and then sent them over to Rich for comparisons against a range of hardware. How well does Panther Lake stack up against AMD competitors Strix Point and Strix Halo Rather well actually to the point where we decided to stack up Intel's exciting new mobile silicon against"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T18:58Z 1.5M followers, 119.7K engagements
"Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - PS5/PS5 Pro - Digital Foundry Tech Review - 4K HDR Kojima Productions is one of the few development studios in the world with the talent and credibility to bring innovative gameplay concepts to the triple-A space working in combination with some of the finest technology available in the form of Guerrilla Games' Decima Engine. In this review John Linneman goes into depth on everything that makes Death Stranding [--] special from its cutting-edge engine features and its technical artistry through to its gameplay. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video"
YouTube Link 2025-06-23T12:02Z 1.5M followers, 558.3K engagements
"GRID Legends Switch [--] Review: An Excellent Arcade Racer Stacked With Graphics Options Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx We've always had a soft spot for GRID Legends whether we're playing on current-gen consoles mobile or now on Switch [--]. It's a striking-looking game that plays beautifully. So. how does the Switch [--] version stack up against the PS4 and Xbox Series S versions - and what's the score with six modes (plus adjustable options) across the docked and handheld configurations Go here to check out DF merch"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T15:26Z 1.5M followers, 87.1K engagements
"Switch [--] Free Upgrades For Switch [--] Games Tested: Link's Awakening Mario Odyssey Splatoon [--] +More Nintendo's first party games for the original Switch produced some of the finest gaming experiences of the last generation console era - but via a series of updates these titles are taken to the next level on Switch [--] with 4x to 5x resolution boosts improved frame-rates and more. And unlike the 'Switch [--] Editions' they're completely FREE. Oliver Mackenzie and John Linneman share their notes on the upgrades that caught their attention - and we think you'll be impressed. Join the DF Supporter"
YouTube Link 2025-06-28T14:45Z 1.5M followers, 400.7K engagements
"DF Retro: Sony PlayStation Revisited - Every Launch Game Tested - Part 1: Japan Watch Part [--] - The North American Launch: https://youtu.be/aQBDNLcLqLc Watch Part [--] - The European Launch: https://youtu.be/h1qchd3M-r8 It's DF Retro's BIGGEST episode yet - split into three parts running in consecutive weeks. John Linneman and Audi Sorlie revisit the launch of the Sony PlayStation from its origins in Japan to its eventual rollout across the globe - and in the process assess every single launch title in all three territories stacking them up against other versions on other systems. It's coverage"
YouTube Link 2021-06-27T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 274.8K engagements
"DF Retro: Soul Calibur - Beyond Arcade Perfect This week John takes a look at the seminal Dreamcast classic - Soul Calibur. With its roots in the arcade Soul Calibur stands as one of the very first games to greatly exceed the original release. After all back then console makers were all about touting "Arcade Perfect" when it came to home ports but it was difficult to achieve unless you were SNK. Soul Calibur for Dreamcast completely blew the doors off expectations and this video places the two side by side for a proper comparison. In addition we finish up with a look at Soul Calibur on Xbox"
YouTube Link 2017-05-28T11:04Z 1.5M followers, 158.3K engagements
"Forza Horizon [--] Xbox Series X/ Series S - A Good Upgrade. But There Are Issues Join Alex Battaglia for a detailed look at the 60fps upgrade for Forza Horizon [--] on Xbox Series X and Series S consoles stacked up against Xbox One X and (where appropriate) the PC original. Developer Panic Button has handed in a decent upgrade with lots of improvements - but there are issues including a couple of visual cutbacks that are concerning. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to support the team more directly and to get access to everything we do via pristine"
YouTube Link 2020-11-12T18:44Z 1.5M followers, 400.9K engagements
"Ninja Gaiden [--] - DF Review - Xbox Series XS PS5/PS5 Pro PC - Superb Action Great Performance Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Ninja Gaiden [--] sees Team Ninja co-develop with Platinum Games for a highly entertaining super-smooth action game. Barring a visually deficient Xbox Series S port this is an attractive technically sound project that works on all systems - but is most recommended on PC and PS5 Pro. Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-25T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 118.8K engagements
"DF Retro: Half-Life - The Shooter Redefined On PC PS2 And Dreamcast In this instalment of DF Retro John takes a look back at Half-Life one of the most influential shooters in history. What impact did it have on the industry how were the console ports and what's the best way to enjoy it today They're waiting for you in the test chamber. Certain imagery created using Prisma. Subscribe for more: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Half-Life half life halflife valve steam dreamcast dc ps2 playstation [--] frame-rate frame rate framerate black mesa source DF retro retro gaming comparison dc vs ps2 console"
YouTube Link 2016-07-17T08:02Z 1.5M followers, 293.8K engagements
"Steam Deck Review: Console Quality Handheld Gaming - Believe It We expected Steam Deck to deliver some good quality handheld gaming based on earlier press. What we didn't expect to see was console-quality gaming (or better). Think of it as a mini-PlayStation [--] but with access to the vast Steam library. Just how powerful is it What is actually going on with screen quality and battery life Rich tells all. Join the DF Patreon for some Steam Deck bonuses pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more:"
YouTube Link 2022-02-25T18:00Z 1.5M followers, 962.9K engagements
"DF Retro EX: Tokyo Xtreme Racer - The Return Of A Driving Classic Tokyo Xtreme Racer - also known as Shutok Battle - has a rich and varied history across multiple console generations and now in [----] it has returned on PC in early access form. It's a game that has a particular place in the heart of John Linneman who takes a look at the history of the franchise - and a project that gains additional perspective as it was produced while John spends a month in Tokyo itself. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to new videos early access"
YouTube Link 2025-06-01T14:10Z 1.5M followers, 119.9K engagements
"The Ultimate "Fine Wine" GPU RTX [----] Ti Revisited in [----] vs RTX [----] + More They call it "fine wine" - the idea that a PC component ages gracefully over time always capable of delivering good performance on the latest games. and perhaps the RTX [----] Ti is the best example of that General performance in line - or better than - the RTX [----] a decent amount of VRAM and support for the latest Nvidia DLSS technologies (frame generation apart). Just how good is the [----] Ti in [----] Rich investigates. Note: Gamers Nexus and De8auer measured the TU102 processor at circa 775mm2 - other reports have"
YouTube Link 2025-05-29T15:06Z 1.5M followers, 130.2K engagements
"DF Retro EX: Doom [----] To Doom The Dark Ages - Celebrating A Technological Icon Sponsored Video sponsored by Nvidia. In a special presentation Alex Battaglia takes a look at Doom past and present discussing the massive technological leap delivered by John Carmack back in [----] - and the vastly expensive technology required to get playable frame-rates - through to the extra scope and demands of Doom [--] and the incredible per-pixel lighting of Doom [--]. It's a series defined by technological innovation pushing PC hard - as exemplified by our final game in focus - Doom: The Dark Ages. #sponsored"
YouTube Link 2025-06-27T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 168K engagements
"DF Retro: Castlevania Symphony of the Night In-Depth Analysis This week on DF Retro John takes on Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. How did the game work on PlayStation and what went wrong with the Sega Saturn port We seek the answer to this question and more within. Subscribe for more: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Castlevania sotn symphony of the night metroidvania sega saturn sega saturn playstation ps1 sony playstation retro analysis gaming retro gaming psp xbox xbox [---] xbox live arcade DF retro frame-rate pixel art 2D graphics akumajou dracula dracula x nocture in the moonlight"
YouTube Link 2016-07-23T08:09Z 1.5M followers, 223.8K engagements
"DF Retro: Half-Life [--] - The Shooter Evolved In this episode of DF Retro John returns to the world of Half-Life for a look at its sequel - Half-Life [--]. We revisit Half-Life [--] across every major platform from its original PC release running on vintage hardware to the Japanese exclusive arcade game and of course the various console ports including the original Xbox version. We even take the time to check out a couple mods for good measure including the Cinematic Mod. So grab that crowbar and tune in for our biggest episode yet World of Longplay footage from Soldier of Fortune [--] at 2:28"
YouTube Link 2016-08-06T09:00Z 1.5M followers, 397.1K engagements
"Inside Intel - The Future Of PC Performance Panther Lake Multi-Frame Gen - Tom Petersen Interview Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx It's time for a big CES [----] interview Intel's Tom Petersen is a legendary figure in the PC hardware space having spent decades at Nvidia before moving onto Intel. Once again we're talking tech with TAP discussing Panther Lake frame generation multi frame generation the actual future of PC "performance" Intel's new anti-stutter strategy frame-pacing Linux and much much more. Go here"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T15:52Z 1.5M followers, 77.3K engagements
"DF Retro: Resident Evil [--] - Classic Survival Horror - Every Version Analysed Join John Linneman for a look back to the PlayStation classic Resident Evil [--] - including footage of the canned RE [---] running on OG PlayStation hardware plus detailed analysis of every single version. Oh - and look out for a special Platinum-level cameo Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to support work like this and to get access to a library of pristine quality video downloads: https://www.digitalfoundry.net DF Retro Digital Foundry Retro Resident Evil [--] retro gaming"
YouTube Link 2018-12-09T12:12Z 1.5M followers, 463.1K engagements
"DF Retro Marathon: Sony PlayStation/ PSOne - Every Launch Game Tested Bringing together three prior DF Retro episodes for a long-play marathon video spanning a massive two hours and [--] minutes John Linneman and Audi Sorlie revisit the launch of the Sony PlayStation from its origins in Japan to its eventual rollout across the globe - and in the process assess every single launch title in all three territories stacking them up against other versions on other systems. It's coverage without compromise. This is DF Retro. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF"
YouTube Link 2024-03-31T14:00Z 1.5M followers, 415.9K engagements
"Fallout [--] Next-Gen Upgrade Patched: Fixed on Xbox Improved on PS5 - But Issues Remain Fallout 4's 'next-gen' upgrade launched with a range of issues - not least that the quality mode didn't work on Xbox consoles. Bethesda Game Studios has fixed that issue but actually opened the door to a whole range of quality vs performance options - and added those options to PlayStation [--] as well. Tom Morgan re-reviews the upgrade with a comprehensive range of testing finding that the new options are welcome - but the intrusive hitching isn't and needs addressing. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry:"
YouTube Link 2024-05-14T18:06Z 1.5M followers, 233.9K engagements
"Nintendo Switch [--] - DF Hardware Review - A Satisfying Upgrade. But Display Issues Are Problematic It's here - the biggest and most comprehensive Digital Foundry hardware test we've ever done. Across two hours of #content Oliver Mackenzie John Linneman and Rich Leadbetter share their data tests opinions and impressions of the entire Switch [--] package ranging from hardware analysis display options power consumption and efficiency loading time and WiFi tests back-compat Game Share Game Chat and much much more. We love most of what we see - but key technologies like VRR and HDR disappoint in a"
YouTube Link 2025-06-21T16:13Z 1.5M followers, 474.1K engagements
"DF Direct Weekly #232: Dying Light: The Beast Intel/Nvidia Partnership Borderlands [--] Controversy Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx In the latest exciting episode of DF Direct Weekly Alex and Oliver share impressions on the PC and PS5 versions of Dying Light: The Beast in the wake of review code problems stopping us from delivering a full review. Meanwhile the shocking news of an Intel/Nvidia partnership demands attention from the team before Rich shares his experiences of testing the leaked FSR4 INT8 version on"
YouTube Link 2025-09-21T16:46Z 1.5M followers, 127.1K engagements
"Nioh [--] DF Review - PS5/PS5 Pro - Immense Fun But The Katana Engine Needs An Upgrade Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Team Ninja returns with another action game that's plenty of fun to play but once again exhibits a range of technical issues that take the shine off an otherwise enjoyable experience. Tom Morgan guides you through all the modes available on both PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles. Go here to check out DF merch https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T15:14Z 1.5M followers, 51.1K engagements
"Horizon Forbidden West - Digital Foundry Tech Review - A PS5 Graphics Masterclass Guerrilla Games' first true PlayStation [--] debut has finally arrived - and the visuals on display are simply phenomenal. Join John Linneman for a detailed look at the technology of Horizon Forbidden West - its rendering world detail and characters. and look out for our detailed PS5 vs PS4/Pro platform comparison due on launch day (spoilers: it's impressive on all systems). Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much"
YouTube Link 2022-02-14T14:04Z 1.5M followers, 985.5K engagements
"RTX Video HDR Modded For Games. And The Results Are Excellent Nvidia recently added driver-level RTX HDR support for video adding impressive HDR to any SDR video - but modders have discovered that it works for games too - and the results are impressive. There's support for more games than Microsoft's AutoHDR the HDR delivery is much improved and it even works on emulators too. Alex Battaglia has the full lowdown. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to support the team more directly and to get access to everything we do via pristine quality"
YouTube Link 2024-02-17T16:48Z 1.5M followers, 290.9K engagements
"DF Retro: Halo - The First Person Shooter Evolved On this episode of DF Retro John delves into Bungie's seminal Halo: Combat Evolved. Starting with a look back at the history of Bungie John takes a close look at Halo itself including the technology powering it and the smart design choices made during its production. We also take a look at real performance numbers in each of its single player and multiplayer modes. Then it's off to compare the original Xbox game against other released ports including those on PC Xbox [---] and Xbox One. Remember DF Patreon supporters can download extreme quality"
YouTube Link 2017-01-22T15:00Z 1.5M followers, 555.9K engagements
"DF Retro Super Show #004: Our Year In Retro [----] Digital Foundry is now fully independent - and it's YOUR support that makes shows like this possible. Join us at: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx The DF Retro Super Show returns once again with John Linneman joined by friends and colleagues Audi Sorlie Coury Carlson and Marc 'Try4ce' Duddleson. As the year draws to a close the panel look back at their favourite retro bits of the year covering old games they finally discovered along with new retro-themed releases. and much more Visit the NEW Digital Foundry website: https://www.digitalfoundry.net Go here"
YouTube Link 2025-12-28T15:01Z 1.5M followers, 56.1K engagements
"DF Retro: Rare's N64 Classics - GoldenEye and Perfect Dark This week on DF Retro John takes a look back are the classic Rare shooters for Nintendo [--] - GoldenEye [---] and Perfect Dark. These innovative classics helped shape an entire genre on consoles but do they stand the test of time We take a look at each game's accomplishments and performance in [----] in addition to removing Nintendo 64's default anti-aliasing for a sharper image. Vote on the next episode of DF Retro @dark1x on Twitter or let us known in the comments Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Cancelled"
YouTube Link 2016-08-14T09:00Z 1.5M followers, 394.1K engagements
"Nvidia GeForce RTX [----] Review: The Fastest Gaming GPU (A Lot Of) Money Can Buy The new Nvidia RTX [----] delivers the fastest gaming performance ever seen from a consumer GPU - but at an average [--] percent improvement over RTX [----] is that enough to meet expectations And meanwhile what about DLSS [--] Are frame generation fps boosts actually increased performance It's tricky - and the discussion has only just begun. Eurogamer web review with all of our numbers: https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2025-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5090-review Want some DF-branded tee-shirts mugs hoodies and various"
YouTube Link 2025-01-23T16:36Z 1.5M followers, 242.9K engagements
"Doom: The Dark Ages - DF Deep Dive Review - The id Tech [--] Engine Is Stunning Doom: The Dark Ages sees id Software evolve its in-house technology built specifically with current generation hardware in mind. In this special video John goes in-depth on the new engine delivering behind-the-scenes engine editor visualisations to illustrate the enhancements going into depth on each key innovation - from RTGI to RT reflections to physics enhancements mass enemy hordes animation and more. All gameplay footage captured on a Razer Blade [--] with AMD Strix Point CPU and Nvidia RTX [----] with the video"
YouTube Link 2025-05-13T18:08Z 1.5M followers, 250.9K engagements
"Gran Turismo [--] vs Forza Motorsport - The Duel - Digital Foundry Graphics Breakdown What happens when two of the most talented development studios in the world tackle the same subject matter - albeit with very different priorities Polyphony Digital and Turn [--] routinely deliver some of the technologically impressive racing games on consoles - and with the release of the PC/Xbox Series Forza Motorsport we can finally deliver our long awaited sequel to our GT Sport/FM7 head-to-head. This is Gran Turismo [--] vs Forza Motorsport - our most ambitious comparison video yet. Play NAME THAT GAME:"
YouTube Link 2023-12-13T16:26Z 1.5M followers, 588.5K engagements
"DF Retro Super Show #003: Why Should You Get Into Retro Gaming Digital Foundry is now fully independent - and it's YOUR support that makes shows like this possible. Join us at: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx The DF Retro Super Show is back with John Linneman joined by his "posse" - Audi Sorlie Marc 'Try4ce' Duddleson and Coury Carlson. The quartet deliver the latest retro gaming news before getting fully stuck into the main topic: why should you get into retro gaming The team discuss their "journeys" into the realm of old games and consoles share their favourites and much much more. Visit the NEW"
YouTube Link 2025-12-14T15:03Z 1.5M followers, 61.4K engagements
"DF Direct Weekly #237: Halo Campaign Evolved Reaction "Premium" Next-Gen Xbox New DF Retro Show Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx A gigantic new episode of DF Direct Weekly sees the team's reaction to the big Halo Campaign Evolved reveal - and some unfortunate Unreal Engine [--] issues already coming into view. Meanwhile what does Microsoft actually mean by its "very premium very high-end" next-gen comments and is the Xbox Ally X interface really the best way forward Meanwhile John and some familiar faces reveal"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T16:06Z 1.5M followers, 182.4K engagements
"DF Direct Weekly #238: MGS Delta Fixed Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines [--] AC Shadows Switch [--] Thanks to MSI for sponsoring this content. Learn more about MSI's Black Friday discounts here: https://msi.gm/S86F5A69 A new patch has "dropped" for Metal Gear Solid Delta and there are big performance and feature improvements in some areas but is the game actually fixed Meanwhile Oliver gets to grips with Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines [--] and comes away disappointed while John is highly impressed with Lumines Arise. The team try to work their way through a puzzling interview from Microsoft's"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T19:15Z 1.5M followers, 119.7K engagements
"Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves PS5 Tech Review: Graphics Upgrades + 30/60/120FPS Modes Tested in Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection Naughty Dog upgrades two of the most celebrated games of the PS4 era for a new generation. This PS5 release of Uncharted [--] and its expansion The Lost Legacy add a slew of visual improvements as well as offering 60FPS and 120FPS modes. John digs into the pros and cons of each - and how it stacks up to the PS4 release. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much"
YouTube Link 2022-01-26T15:00Z 1.5M followers, 760.6K engagements
"DF Direct Weekly #240: Steam Machine - Pricing Specs VRAM ARM Ambitions + More Digital Foundry is now fully independent Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Valve's reveal of the Steam Machine has proven phenomenally popular to the point where our coverage is by far and away the biggest DF video of the year. But there's more information emerging post-embargo we had to share plus plenty of discussion points to wade through. How much will it cost Does this really cause problems for Microsoft What is the actual make-up of the Zen [--] CPU And is a spec that's"
YouTube Link 2025-11-17T15:59Z 1.5M followers, 232.4K engagements
"DF Retro: Pitfall - The Mayan Adventure - A Truly Special 16-bit Platformer John Linneman returns with a brand new DF Retro this time concentrating on one of the most fascinating 16-bit platformers of its era. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry and more DF Retro: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon support work like this more directly and get access to pristine quality video downloads: https://www.digitalfoundry.net DF Retro Digital Foundry Retro Pitfall The Mayan Adventure Digital Foundry Pitfall The Mayan Adventure Retro Retro Gaming 16-bit Mega Drive Megadrive Genesis SNES Super"
YouTube Link 2018-11-25T13:00Z 1.5M followers, 130.7K engagements
"DF Direct Weekly #250: Steam Machine Delay Next-Gen Xbox SoC in [----] Nintendo Direct Reaction Thanks to Ludeo for sponsoring this video. Try Ludeo for free and try your best to beat each in-game challenge: - REDACTED Playable: https://play.ludeo.com/l/03de8b - Robocop Playable: https://play.ludeo.com/l/fbf5b0 - HITMAN Playable: https://play.ludeo.com/l/a91df6 [---] editions of DF Direct Weekly Many thanks to everyone for watching the show and supporting the team over the last five years Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/digitalfoundry In a slightly extended 250th episode Rich is joined by"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T15:58Z 1.5M followers, 126.3K engagements
"DF Retro EX - System Shock Remake - Digital Foundry Tech Review Nightdive Studios produces some of its most ambitious work yet as it finally delivers its long-awaited remake of the classic immersive sim System Shock. In this DF Retro EX episode John goes into depth on what made the original game such a classic how the remake modernises the game and how well it performs. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to support the team more directly and to get access to everything we do via pristine quality downloads: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Want some"
YouTube Link 2023-06-03T13:57Z 1.5M followers, 210.9K engagements
"Resident Evil 4: [----] Retro PC Time Capsule vs GameCube - A Horrific PC Port Revisited It's Resident Evil [--] weekend on Digital Foundry You've seen how good the remake is we've extolled the virtues of the brilliant GameCube original but what on Earth went wrong with the PC port back in the day And what's the deal with the contentious PS2 port Alex Battaglia and John Linneman have the story. Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads behind the scenes content early access to DF Retro early access to DF Direct Weekly and much much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more"
YouTube Link 2023-03-26T13:57Z 1.5M followers, 213.5K engagements
"DF Retro Super Show #006: [----] - Revisiting An Amazing Year For Gaming - Oblivion Zelda Gears+More Digital Foundry is now fully independent - and it's YOUR support that makes shows like this possible. Join us at: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx It's [--] years on from [----] - an absolutely pivotal year in gaming as the Xbox [---] and PlayStation [--] heralded the arrival of a new console generation with some amazing visuals where Nintendo Wii arrived to disrupt the HD gaming narrative and where the PS2 Xbox and GameCube continued to deliver some remarkable titles. In a gigantic new episode of the DF Retro"
YouTube Link 2026-01-25T15:02Z 1.5M followers, 63.5K engagements
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