The summary of ‘Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox Series X|S vs PS5 Performance Review’

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The video discusses the final release of a game on Xbox, comparing its performance on Xbox Series X, Series S, and PlayStation 5. Differences in frame rates, quality modes, texture quality, and shadow quality are highlighted, with the Series S being most impacted. Act 3 performance is analyzed, with the PlayStation 5 showing improved performance and faster loading times. The PlayStation 5 is noted to have a performance advantage over Xbox consoles, with praise for the game's depth. The presenter hopes for a patch to align Series S performance with the PS5.

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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses the final release of a game on Xbox and compares its performance on Xbox Series X, Series S, and PlayStation 5. Due to memory constraints, the game had to make adjustments, with split-screen removed on Series S but retained on Series X and PS5. The Series S offers a single 30fps mode at 1080p using TAA, while Series X and PS5 provide quality mode at 1440p 30fps or a 60fps performance mode possibly using FSR 2. Texture quality is better on PS5, and there are differences in texture filtering and details between consoles. The Series S is impacted the most by cutbacks in shadow quality and filtering. The presenter hopes for a patch to align the Series S performance with PS5.

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In this part of the video, the focus is on the performance of the game, particularly in Act 3. The PlayStation 5 demonstrates improved performance, hovering around 50 FPS and averaging in the high 30s. The quality mode or enabling VRR is recommended to reduce tearing in this section. Both consoles and PC struggle in Act 3’s Boulders gate with FPS ranging between 30 and 50, experiencing tearing. The Series S maintains a stable 30 FPS even in Act 3, with occasional drops to sub-30 FPS in dense areas. The Series S lacks split-screen mode like PS5 and Series X, but delivers a clean and stable 30fps readout at 1440p resolution per player.

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In this segment of the video, the narrator discusses performance comparison between PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles in the game Baldur’s Gate 3. They mention that the PlayStation 5 has a slight advantage in performance over the Xbox. Loading times on the PlayStation 5 are significantly faster, indicating better optimization for the hardware. The narrator points out that players on Xbox had to wait for the game to be optimized for better performance. They conclude by praising the game’s depth and engagement, thanking Microsoft for allowing the team to remove split screen, making the game more accessible. The segment ends by mentioning upcoming content in 2024.

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