Just a few days after Street Fighter 6 was announced for Nintendo’s next console, a detailed graphics comparison video emerged, pitting the Switch 2 against the PS4 and PS5 versions. This video gives us an optimistic glimpse into the capabilities of the Switch 2, indicating that it can produce remarkable graphics for a handheld system.
After the Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct event on April 2, Nintendo followed up with two Treehouse presentations over the next couple of days. These presentations primarily focused on showcasing several launch titles for their upcoming console, and among these was the Switch 2 port of the popular Capcom fighting game, Street Fighter 6.
YouTuber ElAnalistaDeBits went the extra mile by compiling footage from these showcases to stack it up against the PS4 and PS5 versions. This 15-minute deep dive suggests that in terms of visual quality, the Switch 2 edition of Street Fighter 6 lands somewhere between its counterparts from Sony.
One noticeable distinction between the Switch 2 and PS5 versions is the lighting complexity, with the PS5 offering slightly more intricate lighting effects. Textures appear crisper on the PS5 as well, although this difference only stands out when scrutinizing the pixels. Overall, Street Fighter 6 is shaping up to be an impressive demonstration of the Switch 2’s hardware capabilities. As expected from a modern handheld, it’s powerful, holding its own quite well. Capcom assures fans of a steady 60 frames per second gameplay on Nintendo’s new device, just like on other platforms. However, it remains to be seen if this includes the World Tour Mode, which was capped at 30fps on the PS4 but hit 60fps on the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The Switch 2’s Street Fighter 6 package isn’t just a straight port; it introduces some fresh features exclusive to the platform. Among these is Calorie Contest, a competitive mode that challenges two players to burn the highest number of calories. Additionally, there’s Gyro Battle mode, which leverages the Switch 2’s gyro controls to execute the game’s various combos, adding a fun twist to the traditional control schemes.
Street Fighter 6 is just one of the 20 titles confirmed for the Switch 2’s launch lineup. Joining it will be Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Hitman: World of Assassination, Mario Kart World, Deltarune, and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. Classic revamps like Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut, alongside Switch 2 editions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, promise a rich start for Nintendo’s new console. Set to release on June 5, the Switch 2’s initial U.S. pricing is slated at $449.99. However, new tariffs imposed on Japanese products might adjust this figure upwards.
