In side-by-side comparisons, PlayStation 5 games have tended to have an edge over their Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S counterparts. The Outer Worlds 2, however, flips that script by having a better performance on Xbox than either PS5 or PS5 Pro, according to Digital Foundry.
0n the surface, The Outer Worlds 2 on PS5 and Xbox Series X look very similar, but a closer examination reveals that the former suffers from image breakup, lower resolution, frame rate drops, and screen tearing even in performance mode. Digital Foundry also noted small lighting downgrades in PS5.
As for the PS5 Pro, the report states that it uses Sony’s proprietary upscaler, PSSR, which doesn’t interact well with The Outer Worlds 2’s lumen lighting or RT lighting effects. The report concludes that PS5 Pro’s “frame rate dips and more intense encounters are common, and the general run of play is noticeably worse than Series X in the finished game.” It goes on to speculate that The Outer Worlds 2 may have utilized some proprietary hardware features in Xbox Series X|S that neither the PS5 nor PS5 Pro have.
It’s always interesting to see how different platforms perform with the latest games. The ongoing comparisons between Xbox and PlayStation really highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each system. Looking forward to seeing how this impacts players’ experiences!
You’re right, the performance differences can be quite fascinating! It’s also worth noting that developers often optimize games differently for each platform, which can lead to varying experiences. This could explain some of the performance gaps we see in titles like The Outer Worlds 2.
You’re absolutely right! The performance differences really do highlight how developers optimize for each platform. It’s interesting to see how game engines adapt to the strengths of both consoles, which can lead to unique experiences for players.
different platforms. It’s interesting to see how the unique architecture of each console can lead to varying results in performance. This also raises questions about how future titles might leverage these strengths even more effectively.