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The video discusses the evolution of Persona 5 from a PS3 game to the enhanced Persona 5 Royal and its transition to newer platforms like the Nintendo Switch. It highlights the technical aspects and performance of the game on different consoles, noting visual differences, FPS targets, and image quality variations. Despite some issues on the Switch, such as lower resolution and visuals compared to other platforms, the game remains engaging with additional content. The speaker also explores the potential of high-quality portable gaming on the Steam Deck and emphasizes the visual quality discrepancies across various platforms for Persona 5 Royal.
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In this part of the video, it discusses Persona 5 being initially a PS3 game released on PS3 and PS4, and later an expanded version, Persona 5 Royal. The transition to non-PlayStation platforms like PS5 and Xbox Series X is explored, along with the much-requested Switch port. The PS3 heritage is evident in the visuals of the game, with low-poly environments and basic textures. Persona 5 Royal improved upon this with high-res assets, new artwork, depth of field, and enhanced lighting. The Nintendo Switch version is confirmed to be a full version without significant cutbacks, making it suitable for portable play despite still being based on older rendering tech.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the technical aspects and performance of the console release of Persona 5 Royal. Key points include a reduction in texture resolution across the board, a major cut in rendering resolution, and issues with aliasing and visual deficiencies, particularly in portable mode where the game renders at 540p resulting in a blurry and imprecise display. The game’s assets show visible downgrades compared to the PS4 version with baked shadows and environmental shadows appearing cruder on the Switch. Despite these technical limitations, the UI elements render at the console output resolution providing a cleaner look overall.
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In this segment of the video, the comparison between the visual quality of Persona 5 Royal on the switch and other platforms is discussed. The switch port of Persona 5 Royal is considered to be a less than ideal effort due to potential issues related to porting. The game targets a consistent 30 FPS on the switch, with no noticeable performance drops during gameplay. However, there were some initial animation issues that may have been resolved in a recent system update. The image quality on the switch version is noted to be substandard compared to other platforms. The visual features across different consoles are similar, with higher resolutions significantly improving image quality. Various consoles render Persona 5 Royal at different pixel counts, with exceptions noted on the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X missing out on a 4K UI.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the visual presentation and performance of Persona 5 Royal on different platforms. They mention the difference in image quality and resolution between Xbox One and Xbox One X, noting improved sharpness and clarity on the newer console. Performance targets 30fps on last-gen and 60fps on current-gen machines, with a consistent experience across all platforms. Moving to 60fps on current-gen consoles results in smoother animations and overall cleaner visuals. The speaker also touches on compatibility with the Steam Deck, highlighting its potential for high-quality portable gaming similar to current-gen consoles, achieving 60fps at 1080p with minimal performance issues.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses experiencing FPS drops in Persona 5 on the Steam Deck despite various attempts to fix it. They found that capping the frame rate at 30fps using the in-game limiter worked best. The speaker recommends playing Persona 5 on a Switch OLED rather than the Steam Deck due to the Switch OLED’s better display technology for this game’s bold color scheme and dark content. They also compare Persona 5 Royal to the original game, noting it as a highly engrossing title with about 15 hours of additional content and gameplay enhancements. The speaker concludes by mentioning that while Persona 5 is available on various modern platforms, the visual quality varies, with the Switch having some compromises compared to the PS4 release.