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The video compares the performance of Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5 and Xbox Series X, highlighting improvements in frame rates and visual quality following updates. Both consoles deliver a good-looking image on 4K TVs with minor variations in ground textures and water rendering. The Series X struggles with frame rate drops in busy areas, while the Series S version shows softer image output with more aliasing. Despite some performance dips and remaining issues, the Xbox Series ports are considered a qualified success, offering a playable RPG experience. Suggestions include using FSR 2 for higher resolutions and addressing saved game disappearance problems on Xbox versions.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on comparing the performance of Baldur’s Gate 3 on PS5 and Xbox Series X. The PS5 version has had several updates, with minor visual changes noted, such as improved Shadows and water clarity. The PS5 version generally maintains a 1440p image across all modes, with some ghosting and breakup in certain scenes. The Xbox Series X version is discussed in comparison to the PS5, mentioning variations in resolution between quality and performance modes. Frame rates have seen significant improvements in both versions, particularly in busy areas like town scenes.
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In this segment of the video, the performance of Baldur’s Gate 3 on the PS5 has improved significantly following the latest update. The game now runs at a more stable frame rate, hovering around 30 FPS in both performance and quality modes. Screen tearing has been reduced, and the game feels smoother overall. Visual differences between the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions are minor, with some variations in ground textures and water rendering, but both consoles deliver a reasonably good-looking image on a 4K TV. The performance and visual quality modes have similar settings across both consoles, with the Series X having slightly lower clarity in some instances.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the performance of Baldur’s Gate 3 on the Xbox Series X. The game runs at a straight 1440p in quality mode and 1080p in performance mode. The quality mode targets 30fps and generally maintains that during gameplay. However, in certain areas like the town of Balers Gate in act 3, both PS5 and Series X struggle with frame rate drops. The performance mode consistently hits 60fps but may occasionally experience minor frame drops. The Series X has some difficulty hitting frame time targets in town areas. Additionally, the Series S version of the game has lower shadow quality and simplified level of detail compared to the Series X version. Overall, the performance is somewhat stable with occasional minor performance dips, especially in town areas. There is also a cooperative mode running at a steady 30fps with 1440p resolution, providing a decent couch co-op experience.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the performance of Balder’s Gate 3 on Xbox consoles compared to PS5. The Series S version shows a softer image output with more aliasing and noticeable visual downgrades compared to Series X. The game runs at 30 FPS in Series S mode, with occasional struggles in demanding spots. Split Screen Co-op functionality is missing on Series S due to development difficulties and RAM limitations. The overall experience on Xbox consoles is similar to the PS5 release, with some visual differences and performance dips favoring PS5. The UI and controls feel a bit clunky compared to PC mouse and keyboard play. There are graphical mode similarities between PS5 and Series X, primarily differing in frame rate targets rather than visual features. Suggestions include using FSR 2 for higher resolutions and addressing saved game disappearance issues on Xbox versions.
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In this part of the video, it is mentioned that there is a problem related to the Xbox Cloud save system on Microsoft’s end, advising prospective players to wait for a definitive fix. Despite some remaining issues, Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox Series ports are considered a qualified success, with a playable and reasonably performant version of the RPG. Viewers are encouraged to like, subscribe, and check out the Patreon at digitalfoundry.net for exclusive content.