Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Upscaled with DLSS 4: A Glimpse into Nintendo Switch 2 Graphics?
Imagine playing a visually demanding game like Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Picture it running smooth and looking sharp. Envision this even with a surprisingly low base resolution. A new video circulating online demonstrates this possibility. It has many speculating on potential implications for the Nintendo Switch 2.
360p to 1080p Magic? The DLSS 4 Demo
A video from RandomGaminginHD showcases Marvel's Spider-Man 2. This game truly pushes visual fidelity limits. It runs on a PC with an NVIDIA RTX 4060. The game renders internally at a lowly 360p. Yes, 360p. NVIDIA's DLSS 4, Deep Learning Super Sampling 4, upscales the output to a crisp 1080p.
The results are noteworthy. While upscaled from an extremely low resolution, DLSS 4 renders an image both acceptable and strangely smooth. Performance is also impressive. The RTX 4060, not a high-end card today, achieves around 90 FPS with high settings. Even "Ultimate Ray Tracing" mode remains playable at 53 FPS.
What This Means for Nintendo Switch 2
This demonstration becomes highly interesting considering Nintendo Switch 2 rumors. Rumors suggest Switch 2 will support NVIDIA's DLSS technology. If Switch 2 leverages DLSS 4, even comparably to this Spider-Man 2 demo, it signifies a huge leap for the console.
Consider a visually pleasant 1080p output on the Switch 2 screen. Envision this from a far lower base resolution, while maintaining solid frame rates. Nintendo's next console could deliver significantly better visuals and smoother gameplay. Experiences previously deemed impossible on a handheld become potentially achievable.
Upscaling to a visually 'acceptable' 1080p for a portable console could be a complete game-changer. Questions arise regarding the specific DLSS model for Switch 2. The "Transformer model" rumored to power DLSS 4 is of particular interest. The key challenge is achieving this upscaling level without a significant performance impact on the power-constrained Switch 2 hardware.
Spider-Man 2 PC Launch Context
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 recently launched on PC. This brought its visual showcase to a new platform. While the port experienced initial hiccups, including crashing issues for some players, hotfixes quickly resolved these problems. This demonstrates continued support and optimization of PlayStation title ports onto PC.
The prospect of DLSS 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 is exciting. This Spider-Man 2 showcase hints at the future of handheld gaming. Expect even higher visual fidelity and performance. We await official details about Nintendo's next console and its graphical capabilities with great interest.
