DOOM Nintendo Switch vs PS4 Graphics Comparison

Announcement of Doom for Nintendo Switch was really surprising especialy it camealongside with a short glimpse of a gameplay. Let’s compare that footage to PS4 version of it. One can be told here. Switch is greatly handling this game.

[rivaldoo777]

LMAO
Wow what a fantastic 3rd party support.

[porkChop]

Huh? What do you mean?

[FATAL1TY]

DOOM (PS4): 1080p 60 FPS, Superb graphics ($250), cheaper and much Better... *Perfect price-perf ratio

DOOM (switch): 720p + old gen settings ($350)

[Bruh]

@FATAL

Yeah but I can play it on the go without the need for any remote streaming loll

Dumbass comparison, but hey its N4G

[FlameBaitGod]

"Dumbass comparison, but hey its N4G"

I think you should reevaluate calling something "dumbass" when you don't even know that N4G isn't the one writing these stories, people submit news articles from other sites.

[dantesparda]

"Dumbass comparison, but hey its N4G"

The dumbass comparison is the dumbass comment you just made . And with graphics quality that low, it doesnt even look better than if it was streamed from PS4 or X1. So, lol at you.

[Kingthrash360]

People say "Nintendo has no 3rd party"
Then Nintendo makes an effort to get major 3rd party games...now it's
"It looks ugly at a higher price".
This is the problem with the gaming community. Nintendo makes an effort to appease gamers and even grant the ability to play these games on the go. People still get negative. Mean while MS skip's a full year of bringing games, eliminate's exclusive's, delays 3 games, hasn't announced a new console exclusive AAA ip since sunset overdrive and quantum break at launch unless we include scalebound which was cancelled this year (recore is a AA game), it's new xbox X runs halo wars2 at 4k but at sub 30fps with screen tearing and drops as low as 21fps and it's 500 bucks...and nobody bats a eye.

[nveenio]

When I watch the Switch gameplay, I feel like I need to clean my glasses. But I don't require glasses. And then I frown for Switch.

[Army_of_Darkness]

For a handheld port, doom looks great!..... That's all I will say.

[DarXyde]

FATAL1TY,

It's about preference, really. Better graphics but stationary for PS4, worse graphics but portable for Switch. Just a matter of priorities. I don't know if Doom is the type of game you want to play on the go, but the option is there. Controls might be a fun fit too.

All things considered, Switch is clearly inferior in terms of visual fidelity, but it's not handling the game poorly either. Provided you enjoy Doom, I don't think either version is bad.

[BrettAwesome]

My god. Aren't you a bunch of cunts?! The only ones complaining are the ones who never plan on buying a switch anyway. Why do you have such a big fucking problem with Nintendo getting 3rd party support? Are you such a bunch of PUSSIES that you can't even handle the fact that Nintendo has become cool again? Fuck it! I'm gonna buy myself a switch <3 <3 <3

[nveenio]

@BrettAwesome, the N4G comments don't prohibit 3rd-party support for Switch. The companies know that internet comments do not a general survey make. They find some devs to give their platform a shot, and then they let the sales tell them if the platform is supported for that kind of game. Not the comments. The sales.

So buy a Switch and buy Doom if that's the game and platform you want. Then, if enough people do the same, you'll get more of what you want. That's how supply and demand work.

As for me, the Switch is overpriced hardware, and the software support is just not there, because fidelity is important to me.

[littlezizu]

It's 30 fps 720p compared to ps4 60 fps 1080p for ps4.
This is trailer footage let DF compare actual game footage then you will know the downgrade

[Neonridr]

has the resolution / framerate been confirmed? Or are you just doing what you do and pulling facts from where the sun don't shine?

[rulparra]

"It's 30 fps 720p compared to ps4 60 fps 1080p for ps4."
destiny 2 30fps 1080p compared to pc 60fps 4k native full graphics for pc. so what, everybody that likes destiny 2 is playing it on ps4 and xbox.

[Taz X14]

@rulparra
Ps4 $300 - Switch $300 - 60fps4k capable PC-???
Ps4-Xbox-Switch- Pickup and play- Very few software compatibility/optimization issues.
PC-Nowhere near as pickup and play/optimized
That's not really the best comparison to make...

[Str8Chaos74]

"PC-Nowhere near as pickup and play/optimized" that is total BS.

[Taz X14]

@St8Chaos74
I play mostly on PC and I can honestly say this is absolutely correct. From dealing with typical PC issues to dealing with issues on steam, PC is nowhere near as user-friendly as consoles and it's one of the main reasons console gaming exists. A simple example: How many steps does it take to turn on, login and start a game on PC? It's all easy stuff only taking a few seconds each, but at the end of the day, as gamers we can be incredibly lazy lol. Then you have the weird technical issues that pop up all the time. Case in point is Windows' recent game stuttering debacle on PC resulting from their most recent update. These random issues occur all the time on computers. Again, while it only takes a few minutes to correct, it all does deter from being pick up and play like consoles. That's the drawback from having a system that does everything including games.

As for optimization... again, how is what I said incorrect. Look at the big exclusives and tell me they don't look for the best optimizations to get the most out of the hardware. Uncharted 4 is an amazing game on many fronts, technically most of all. While it may not compare to games running on a beast of a PC, for what the ps4 hardware puts out, it's super damn impressive. And while Nvidia has their Nvidia experience optimizer, it doesn't work the best either. Then you also have games like the WB ones which are nearly unplayable and broken from being so incompatible with the vast array of PC hardware.

PC has a ton of advantages such as customization, power (if you're willing to drop some extra cash), a plethora of games, numerous control types, etc. However, ease of use and optimization are not these things at all.

[steveo123456]

I thought graphics don't matter anymore?

Or is the excuse to get some hate in too irriestable

[Bruh]

The PS4 isn't even 1080p, it runs at a dynamic resolution that scales from 900p to 1080p

[morganfell]

I have also heard there is no Snapmap, and Multiplayer is a separate download.

[morganfell]

"PC-Nowhere near as pickup and play/optimized "

In what world do you live? The only thing I do to my PC titles is crank up the settings then I play. Worst thing I deal with is picking a controller configuration for Big Screen when the game doesn't natively support controllers, and then it is just picking one from the numerous ones uploaded

[dantesparda]

@Bruh

Again, with the stupid sh't, get your facts right before opening up your mouth so you dont look so dumb. But watch the DF and NXGamer videos again and listen closely and watch as both of them say that the PS4 version of the game runs at 1080 most of the time whereas the X1 version of the actually runs closer to 900p most of the time. So yes they both run at a dynamic res. But the PS4 version sticks to 1080p most of time. Also, this Switch version looks like its actually running at a even lower res than 720p and the textures look low res as sh't.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

Less than 8 months ago, all of the naysayers were saying DOOM couldn't even RUN on Switch.
Now you're all pointing and laughing like hyenas because it's a port? After all the times you've drooled over ports yourselves?
Way to move the goal-posts. Anything to keep that hater narrative up and running.>_>;;

[MrFisher21]

The doom we played. Not this downgrade. That's a different topic

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

@Fisher
Aside from the map editor and a small downgrade to the graphics, which is honestly so small that it's inconsequential to anyone that isn't anal about graphics, it's the same damn game, and you're cherry-picking to try and make it seem like it's not.
So no, not a different topic. At all means AT ALL; you're all moving the goalposts again.

[thejigisup]

still kinda looks like crap. Any game can run on any system if its dumbed down enough

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

@Jig
No, not really.
It could look a LOT worse, and when the game is in motion and the action is coming hot and fast, you're not going to notice the differences that are there.
You're entitled to your opinion, but it does not objectively look horrible. At all.
Besides, if graphics are a huge deal to anyone here, then go play the PC version instead of heckling Switch owners here.
It would be more productive and entertaining for everyone involved, compared to this ridiculous downplaying session that everyone who doesn't own a Switch seems so adamant to carry to whatever they deem as completion.

[Prince_TFK]

We finally got to play games like Doom on the go, but the fanboys here proclaiming it has been downgraded. What did you expect? For the game to run at 4k at 120fps? Kindda unreasonable you think?

It is a great achievement that games like Doom and Wolfenstein 2 do run on the Switch, which itself is only a fraction of the power of the PS4. Its really annoy me that these fanboy always roam in Switch's article.

@thejigisup
I thought the Switch couldn't run AAA games? But now that it does, it is due to the game being downgraded? Lmao...the 180 on this site is just laughable.

[Garethvk]

Considering they have had to lower the graphics, frame rate and omit the map editor I think the first statement is factual. It could not run on the Switch as it was released. Like the Wii before it, many games have to be lowered with content omitted to run on it.

[DJStotty]

I think ID have done a great job getting DOOM and Wolfenstein on the switch.

It may not be as powerful as other consoles but its great to see nintendo getting 3rd party support again

[Imalwaysright]

thejigisup

Not true. Shadow of Mordor on the PS3/360 wasn't the same game that it was on the PS4/X1/PC but then again its the only true next gen game in the current generation.

Kun_ADR

"I thought the Switch couldn't run AAA games?"

Whoever said that doesn't know what a AAA game is.

[PurpHerbison]

wAy To MoVe ThE gOaL pOsTs!

[2pacalypsenow]

Quake 2 ran on the PS1, a 1997 game which at the time set the bar for graphics, ran on 1993/94 hardware. It's nothing new, it was also graphically downgraded.

It's noticeable on the Switch.

[Apex13]

They have done a good job. If this was on Vita it wouldn't be up to par and I bet you wouldn't make such a dumb comment. Dev's have done a brilliant job with the hardware if you ask me

[spicelicka]

Except the Vita is $100. An Xbox One can be bought for $200 (CAD), a PS4 can be bought for under $250.....while the Switch costs $400.

For that price you can get a laptop that can run better graphics and you get a computer free.

[BrettAwesome]

@spice
Wow, you're full of shit. The switch is 300$ and it's portable. And why the FUCK do you even care anyway? Did you buy a switch and ended up hating it? If not, you're just another cunt who can't handle people buying different shit than you

[Apex13]

@spicelika WTF is wrong with you as you missed the whole point and spilled a load of BS 😂😂😂

[wheresmymonkey]

Yeah hilarious isn't it. An ID tech 5 game running on a handheld and it looks pretty much the same just at a lower resolution.

yeah being able to play Doom (one of this gens best shooters) on the train to work! who would want to be able to do that?

[G3ng4r]

The train example again. Do you ride a lot of trains? Mobile seems to be interpreted as playable on a train instead of anywhere you could use your phone.

[fathertime4464]

The drop in res doesn't effect the fact that it's a great game and now it's portable!!
@fatality doesn't really matter that the PS4 is $50 cheaper especially when you conciser the switch is also portable! Your obviously missing the point, doom can run on a switch (downgraded but who cares it's now portable)

[Erik7357]

LMAO first we got comments from you about how it couldn't run on Switch now we get comments how it looks

Dude your getting to play this on a portable, where were you bitching about how bad the ps vita looked?

[michellelynn0976]

They are getting it and hey, at least this version will be bug free.

[Miss_Weeboo]

I guess you are one of the crowd that used to predict the Switch failure (The Switch is DOOMED!)... And I guess now you just have to be satisfy by mocking the graphical quality of a 3rd party game... in a portable console

[Pantz]

Glad I wasn't drinking milk when I clicked on this.

[Moonman]

Switch version will look better than this footage which was made for a quick trailer. Digital Foundry please. Nobody is expecting PS4 Pro resolution but it will not be compressed as this footage.

[littlezizu]

It's 30 fps 720p compared to ps4 60 fps 1080p for ps4.
This is trailer footage let DF compare actual game footage then you will know the downgrade

[Vegamyster]

It's not going to look as good as the PS4 version, but like both of you are saying it's taken from a compressed stream, DF/Candylands comparisons will be much better.

[michellelynn0976]

Do you have data to back up it is gonna run at 30fps?

[Bahamut]

It's fine, just like previous Nintendo consoles, I'll only play first party games on it. Everything else I'll play on my PC or PS4 Pro. No biggie.

[superchiller]

And that is the reason the Switch will fail.

-- Too many Nintendo fans will only buy Nintendo's own first party games, and skip 3rd party games
-- 3rd party support will dry up
-- Without solid 3rd party support, the Switch cannot succeed, just like the Wii U before it.

Most diehard Nintendo fans refuse to support 3rd party games on Nintendo platforms, then they complain about the lack of games on Nintendo systems. SMH.

[mcstorm]

@superchiller I agree and disagree.

I agree that 3rd party sales need to sell better on the switch but also disagree that Nintendo fans only buy 1st party games. The 3rd partys need to make great ports and when they do sell them at the right price.

Examples of the wiiu were fifa and cod bo2. They were dammed down versions of the ps3 and 360 games but then you had games like NFS that were the best looking of all consoles but it was released 6 months after the ps3 and 360 versions and at full price.

Yet Sonic all star racing looked the best and sold the best on the wiiu and I think it sold more than both ps3 and 360 combined.

Developers need to get the games right for Nintendo players to support them imo and doom looks like this but it needs to be a £30- game not any more.

[fleshzombie]

@superchiller

because they are inferior to the same titles on other platforms, there is no reason to buy Doom for switch at the same price you could buy it for PS4 or PC unless you are buying it for mobile gaming...

[GordonKnight]

In the past I did the same, but with the switch the portability and graphics being close to PS4 & X1. I'm now want to buy most of my games on Switch. Especially indies games. Also, games that I missed. Doom is a game I haven't played yet, but now that it's coming to Switch, it makes me remember the game. I think other third-party companies will learn from Bethesda. Bringing their games to the Nintendo switch will bring life back to stale selling game at a higher price.

[Erik7357]

Huh? I never saw the gameboy advance playing ps2 games unlike the Switch which is playing ps4 games but maybe i'm wrong here?

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

@shiller

Just stop.
You have no right nor reason to criticize Switch owners for not buying third parties on said system, when YOU haven't bought a game on a Nintendo system for the past three generations.
And FYI, indies have been making good profit on the Switch lately, and that's a form of third party support, so your statement is an outright lie to begin with.
My own personal list has over 70 games on it, the majority of them coming from indies and bigger third parties.
GTFOOH, hater.

[_-EDMIX-_]

@mc- that is not a misconception

factually the percentage of people who buy Nintendo platforms who only buy Nintendo games deeply outweighs other third party games in the Deep 90th percentile all you have to do is look at the top-selling Wii ,Wii U, 3DS games what have you.

That is not even something that's disputable what we're talking about is a fact....

At the end of the day how the games sell will determine if third party will continue support..

Nintendo Gamers actually buying third party games yes will 100% determine future support, its simple business.

I have a feeling the third-party support will dry up because we're barely seeing any real support by the major Publishers as it is. Not every publisher is going to be looking to make a game change engines spend more money removing features in then charge more money because of the distribution method of cartridges that just seems extremely unlikely.

Now consider they have about two years to even get that support before PlayStation 5 in the next Xbox are revealed based on the actual development Community you have to consider many are likely already working on their new Next Generation engines. Consider CD projekt Red and Ubisoft were making engines for their games as far back as 2010.

So desperately begging for PlayStation 4 and XONE games and only getting less than a handful isn't really that much of a victory, especially when those titles that are even coming are changing engines removing features etc so what's the point of hoping and praying for continued support in the next two years if it's similar to this you're looking at what? Three to four games? So what happens when PlayStation 5 in the next Xbox are announced?

They dug themselves into this hole.

[MADGameR]

With that weak hybrid console, it won't look any better trust me.

[AuraAbjure]

@thejigisup "Any game can run on any system." Yeaaaaahhhh no. At 30 fps? Hehe I don't think so.

[DivineAssault]

PS4 vs Switch graphics is a give in.. However nintendo can be smart about it and add local MP features.. They should add the original DOOM as an unlockable..

[Bahamut]

That's being released separately, actually.

[conanlifts]

Is the original doom not added? It was in the pc version in hidden areas to unlock.

[Garethvk]

Just really hard for me to get excited over older games and indie titles with graphics below the PS4 to say nothing of the PC and PS4 Pro.

[link2Dpast]

First world problems smh

[Neonridr]

yes, let's complain because there are more games to play on Switch..

[Prince_TFK]

He complains because he doesn't have have a Switch, so he doesn't care how many games it has.

[conanlifts]

Luckily they also announced Wolfenstein 2 as well then.

[CyberRekkr]

The Switch wins because you can take it with you! Day one buy for my Switch.

[Zeke68]

Wins ? I rather play Doom on my 65" 4K Samsung TV and if I take it with me ( PS Vita) it just ain't the same tbh.
Big AAA titles like this deserves to be played on a LARGE screen to really shine imho. And that goes for most games these days.

[Prince_TFK]

So you are saying the Switch can only be played it handheld mode, and not TV mode? Wow, I haven't realized it since I own the Switch half a year ago.

This maybe why I enjoy gaming on the Switch less. Because it could not be output to a large 65 inch tv.

[Zeke68]

No he /she / it said "The Switch wins because _you can take it with you!_ <---------

Your reading-understanding is lacking. I tried to stay on topic you troll.
Edit: I can also take ALL my games with me through my PS Vita and remoteplay. Creating a wifi-hotspot on my cellphone makes my connection 100% rocksolid and the graphics are really nice too. So I'm no stranger to remoplay on buses, in my car (while wife drives ofc) and so on. My point was that I like my games (and movies ) on a BIG screen with my 7.1 homecinema surroundsound to really immerse me in them :)

[DankSinatra]

Why is it when someone brings up the portability of the switch someone else flaunts around about a giant expensive tv that costs more than any console?

Why are you bringing up the Vita that can only stream things(which limits the portability and has worse quality, not to mention connection issues you face) or play games that aren't even relevant to what's being discussed?

And who says how they deserve to be played? If they soly deserved to be played on a giant expensive tv then the developers wouldn't even have ported this to the switch to begin with.

I don't even own a switch but I don't flaunt around about these things either.

[Nitrowolf2]

@kun_adr

There also the lack of 4k option on the switch, maybe possibly 1080p in tv mode like other titles....

[Outlawzz]

@zeke

Pretty underwhelming setup.

[Zeke68]

@StonieWylder
I wasn't the one that said "I win"... I just stated my opinion after OP stated his.
"And who says how they deserve to be played?"
Well I still think a larger and better screen does more justice for games as a medium, but that's problably just me ;)
@Outlawzz
Yeah I know ;)

[DankSinatra]

@zeke and where did anyone else say "I win"? They said "the switch wins" which is fallowed up by talking about the portability which is absolutely true, nothing else has portability to play doom like the switch has.

You simply took this and started flaunting around stuff that's irrelevant to the topic like you're flashing your ego around, I seriously don't get why people do this.

[Zeke68]

@StonieWylder
"@zeke and where did anyone else say "I win"? They said "the switch wins" which is fallowed up by talking about the portability which is absolutely true, nothing else has portability to play doom like the switch has.

You simply took this and started flaunting around stuff that's irrelevant to the topic like you're flashing your ego around, I seriously don't get why people do this."

You just love the word "flaunting" don't you ??!! :) I read AdroitRekkr 's comment and respect his/hers opinion and I followed that up with giving MY opinion. It's a forumthread right, so we can all express our thoughts right ??
Now YOU are the only one "flaunting" around in here with your thoughts about what I should think, or what you WANT me to think and write, but that's not how this works. You can troll yourself to death if you want to, but it will not change the fact that I think Doom on a Switch (portable mode) is a waste of this games true potential.

It seems you read all these posts before mine and projected them onto me, but sorry dude, but I just responded to one post, and it wasn't yours to begin with , so crawl back under your bridge troll, please buzz off...
And while you sit under your trollbridge, learn to read AND think what you just read before you come here swinging at others without any thought of what you just read. If your'e under 12 I apologize because you might think your thoughts are the only one that counts in the entire world, BUT if your'e older, grow up and learn that different people might have different views on the same topic. No right or wrong, just different opinions. It called being grown up ! :)
I ignore your'e trolling from now on, just some food for thought for you.

[DankSinatra]

@zeke where did I say how I want you to think and write? I'm simply pointing out how you basically flaunt (and yes I do love this word because it's true) about things that stroke your ego about, it's great you have an opinion but that doesn't mean sit there and show off(since you seem to not know the difference between showing off and offering an opinion and no this isn't me telling you how to post since I'm simply giving an example).

And why is it when someone spells the truth people like you immediately call them a troll? Is it because you were exposed and have nothing to actually offer in a conversation? Because the truth of how you actually post was told to you? Calling me a troll shows that you can't even keep a conversation decent without needing to call someone something.

age holds no ground in a conversation but if you really want to go there, if you can't have a conversation without needing to call someone something then you yourself "need to grow up"

[Zeke68]

Sounds from under bridge - *flaunt* *ego* *jealous 4ktv* *flaunt*
Me - *walks over bridge and ignores troll*
- END OF STORY -

:)

[DankSinatra]

Whatever helps you sleep at night.

And thanks for proving me right.

[Derceto]

Switch. Cranking another one out of the park. lol

[obidanshinobi]

I mis-read your comment as "cranking another one out in the park"
Make sure no kids see you as you'll be arrested and put on a list.

[Zeke68]

ROFL !! :)

[InKnight7s]

Its looks like ps4 vs ps3 version.

[Neonridr]

ps3 couldn't handle Doom..

[Zeke68]

Sure it could if you downgraded it like this Switch version ;)

[Neonridr]

@Zeke68 - and I am sure it would look even worse if you downgraded it to run on tablets..

[Zeke68]

@Neonridr
Don't use tablets so I wouldn't know :)
But I read this interview with Bethesda and the guy they interviewed told them that the new Doom used an entire new engine made to offload the system and when they tried with PS3 assetts it loaded up to 60-70 faster. So if they used this gameengine and new PS3 textures I'm pretty sure it would just be a small downgrade from the Switch version.

[_-EDMIX-_]

It would be able to handle them as you see it exactly today with all the features. Yes.

Just like switch could not handle Doom exactly how it was released, it must be significantly downgraded use a different engine remove features etc

So you are correct they could not handle doom and they would have to make a different version which would technically mean it's not actually Doom like how it was released it is a completely downgraded version ie not DOOM, Doom mobile Pocket Edition

[WeAreLegion]

Um... Many tablets are comparable to the Switch, as far as power goes. And many 2-in-1 PCs run circles around it. Those are tablets, btw. With detachable keyboards.

[C_Ali88]

@E_M

No, this is the full game without a freaking map editor and somehow its the "mobile Pocket edition" lol. Nonsense..

So Rise of the tomb raider Isn't the same game on ps4, Xbone, Ps4P or XboneX??

Because from what i can tell what you just spewed there is total hogwash, Ps4p doesn't have the particle effects nor graphical fidelity the XoneX has and so what then about the OG ps4?? Is that some tomb raider lite mobile edition??

Stop being such a blatant hypocrite... It's wearing thin.

Switch is getting the HOME CONSOLE games you swore it would never, so have fun moving goalposts...

[C_Ali88]

Or Xbox one X vs Og Ps4..... lol

Don't be like that, everybody can play how they want and an extra graphical flourish here or there or lack thereof doesn't make a game better or worse. If so then I'm unsure how VHS tapes, DVD's or even Tv's for that matter sell, seeing as they aren't as Big as a movie theatre screen, sound isn't as good etc.

Point is it's the same game with the same experience, Guardians of the Galaxy in 720P vs 1080p doesn't make it a different movie. The same as it being displayed on a movie screen vs tv doesn't make it any less of a movie...

[CyberRekkr]

PlayStation 3
GPU GPU: RSX “Reality Synthesizer” @ 500MHz, 400 GFLOPS floating point performance
Memory 256MB XDR Main RAM 256MB GDDR. That doesnt compare to the Nintendo Switch. 4gigs of ram 1 TFLOPs performance. You're dumb Inknight7s! Also your Ps4 doesn't compare to X1X. So if you care so much about visuals why not get a PC for it is king!

[C_Ali88]

230 Gflop performance on the ps3 btw.. not close to 400.

According to Nvidia, the RSX—the graphics processing unit (GPU)—is based on the NVIDIA G70 (previously known as NV47) architecture. The GPU is clocked at 500 MHz and makes use of 256 MB GDDR3 RAM clocked at 650 MHz with an effective transmission rate of 1.3 GHz.[4] The RSX has a floating-point performance of 230 GFLOPS

Switch has 400 Gflops docked. Potentially could hit 500 Gflop fp32. 1 Tflop half point precision or fp16

[bluefox755]

Oof, that's pretty rough. Usually you can't tell a difference with compressed youtube footage, but this is like night and day, even in the video. Surely it's 60fps since the graphics are gutted, right?

[Neonridr]

night and day? Are you serious? Some lower textures and less depth of field? That's not night and day. That's like going from medium to high on a PC.

[gbsrnctaln]

The screenshots are one thing, but its when Doom is in motion that it really shines. The visuals standing still are good, but its when you are whipping around at 60fps when they pop. One other very subtle aspect of the visuals were the details of the environment when zooming in, I would marvel at the attention to detail on simple things like a zoomed in machine lable. Both of these aspects will not be available on switch.

[link2Dpast]

Incredible game, easily one of the top games this gen. If there smart they would have the original doom style graphics for a multiplayer arena mode, that be sweet.

[TejasTV]

This website is filled with scum. And I'm talking about all you commenters. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

[obidanshinobi]

Thank Tejas :D
We love you too.

[Benjaminkno]

Lol
It's extremely dramatic
People can't just be happy for Nintendo fans.
It's got to get politicized.
It's like video game console choices are their own form of racism.

[ibrake4naps]

That's incredible this can play on a handheld! We live in exciting times

[GameHead85]

Wow, Doom has no business being on Switch.

[Prince_TFK]

Why not? Because the graphic doesn't cater to the graphic whore?

[GameHead85]

Isn't that how the gaming world is? I really wanna know.
Graphics example - Original Xbox to Xbox 360 to Xbox one to a 6 Tera-flop Xbox one X all built for what exactly...GRAPHICS!
I'm not even gonna go there with PS cause they built there consoles for exclusives, I mean yeah they do have a few games that look amazing, but they had to have gone through 4 consoles for a reason though. It couldn't be because they wanted more speed, no that can't be it. The look of them, I mean yeah the PS3 was an odd shape, but damn it, what is the word I'm looking for? Ah-HA! GRAPHICS!
Same with Nintendo and all its game systems.

More to the point, it saddens me to see my favorite remake to my favorite past time game be so downgraded like that. Its just unbelievable to me. And to play it on a hand held, wtf.

[TallonIV]

Why?

[C_Ali88]

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Really? Its been downgraded, stop crying.

[Benjaminkno]

Thanks for the link

[GameHead85]

LOL who's crying? Nice link though.

[ocelot07]

I will admit it. I didn't think we would see Doom or Wolfenstein 2 on the Switch. But hay look there it is. However, People need to be reasonable here. Of course it's not going to look as good as the PS4 version. The Switch simply is not as powerful as the PS4.

Ill be getting Doom on the switch once it's £10 or so (price of the PS4 version these days). Providing it's 60FPS in TV mode. However, I definitely won't be buying this for £30+ quid. When I can buy it on PC or PS4 right now for £10 or less and simply get the better version.

I hope Nintendo fans support both Doom and Wolfenstein on the switch even if you are doing what I am doing and waiting for it to be cheaper.

[Automatic79]

Glad to see the switch getting support. That is admirable that Bethesda is putting three great games on the switch. Folks, go out and support these games on switch, if you want to see more developers do the same. Going on forums and saying I will support is not enough, go out and purchase.

[Neonridr]

I will be picking up Doom and Wolfenstein on my Switch for sure.

[Benjaminkno]

You're right.
Fans can't bitch if they don't support it

These games have to do well or they will back out.

I suspect that the hate going on for Switch versions will only motivate Nintendo fans to support them.

[ChickeyCantor]

Why would you compare the nintendo direct feed?

Least they could do is ask ID a working demo.

[Neonridr]

I have a gaming PC with a 1080ti, so Doom looks completely different on my machine vs the next person. Does that mean that they still can't enjoy the game? Am I saying that the PS4 version looks like crap compared to my machine?? So many salty people on here upset that the Switch got a pretty high profile 3rd party title (even if it's a bit late). The fact that the Switch can even handle this game shows you that it ain't no slouch. Just let us Switch owners enjoy the fact that Bethesda seems to be going full ahead with Switch support. It has to start somewhere. Amazing that people complain that the Switch has no games, then as its library gets fleshed out they have to resort to complaining that the graphics are slightly lower than the competition.

[tee_bag242]

Tell me about it. All the PS4 folk pissing on it because it has downgraded graphics while at the same time getting their feelings hurt because PC rips theirs a new one

[Benjaminkno]

Sacrificing a small amount of textures and lighting in exchange for portability sounds like a good deal to me.

I don't understand the politics anymore. Graphics are still really good.
It's not enough that the games are coming.
The quality of graphics is EVERYTHING!!

[Dalailana]

Now do a on the road, train, bus comparison.

[senorfartcushion]

Hint:

The Switch is a lot less powerful than the Xone and Ps4

So this will be similar to when someone compares consoles to PC.

Or by another name: this is "hypocrisy."

It will look worse, that's just obvious, it will be as bad as comparing a game running on ps4/xone to that same game running on PC.

[Benjaminkno]

But you can't call out the double standard.
That's not fair.

Come on dude.. you need to hate the switch
It's just better politics

[tee_bag242]

Love them denial disagrees. Yum yum

[TallonIV]

The Switch video is a compressed youtube video of another compressed youtube video lol! I'll wait for DF comparison. Either way excited to play this again on Switch.

[Hedstrom]

Im okay with that. Atleast for my portable gaming, and when at home i play on my Ps4 :)

[ChunkyHD]

Let's all be honest, this looks pretty trash on a big screen. But on a 6.2 inch screen the differences will be less pronounced, pretty awesome you can play this on the go. If major more third parties support comes i'll probably pick a switch up. Triple A games on the go is amazing, even if when on the TV/Blown up it doesn't look the best.

[The_Sage]

That is a very noticeable difference. There is so much detail missing from the Switch version that it looks blurry.

[Sciurus_vulgaris]

The big question is what the framerate will be like on Switch. The PS4 and XB1ran Doom at 1080p dynamic with some dips into the 50s. I don't see the Switch running Doom at 60 FPS, since it has considerablely less CPU and GPU resources than its competitors. And you are right, the Switch has noticeably less detail, the lighting looks to be dailed-back aswell.

[The_Sage]

I did also notice some screen tearing on the PS4 version.

[R00bot]

We'll have to see with direct feed whether that blur is from the youtube compression (x2) or if the game actually looks like that.

[The_Sage]

I would think it would effect both images if it were caused by YouTube, but we'll see.

[R00bot]

The Switch footage is taken from the Nintendo Direct footage, so it's been compressed at least twice by youtube while the PS4 footage is direct feed compressed for youtube only once.

[PCGamefan]

Pretty impressive for Switch. I did not think the Switch could run Doom in any fashion.

[TheFirstClassic]

Looks pretty good and I am happy the switch is getting some current games. It might be fun to play mp with people on the go.

[mahmoods26]

You sure it's just not the video?

[Razzer]

I'm surprised this even exists. Maybe Switch is more capable than many have given it credit for.

[Dizzy11523]

The Switch version is the only one I'll bother playing. My PS4 has greater games to grace me with. However, DOOM on the bus is okay with me!

[FernDiggidy]

Not surprising with the underwhelming specs under the hood. Still, I can't wait to play this while on the shitter.

[R00bot]

What's not surprising? The differences are tiny, I'm honestly surprised it looks this good at all.

[LegoIsAwesome]

Hole shit? Doom with slighty downgrade perfomance no worries, and to top it all of, ON THE GO? Sign me in!

[Tsar4ever01]

Not bad for a handheld port, I'd expected to look allot worse than this. But personally I don't see the point of a DOOM 2016 port to the Switch, especially when it comes to the Snapmap Mods & Multiplayer. It's going to be notoriously gimped.

I'd much rather it been classic Ultimate Doom, Doom 2, Final Doom with mod support for "Brutal Doom" and "Project Brutality"

[Thomaticus]

I already own it on PS4, it's not worth a rebuy at this point.

[gangsta_red]

That is pretty cool, goes to show that anything is possible in the hands of a capable dev.

[chrisoadamson]

Switch version looks like 💩💩. Where are my glasses lol

[R00bot]

Probably the stream, we'll have to see it with direct feed.

[QUIMICOMORTAL]

I really shows! but getting those FPS on switch is still very surprising!

[Nacho_Z]

Looks alright, not as good but perfectly serviceable.

[corroios]

This isnt fair. I dont understand what some want? a machine with 0.5 gigaflops comparing with something with more then 3 times the power, with 8 times more bandwicht!!! This is very good for a portable device, but its light years away of the PS4.

Of course the rez is low, the textures are low, zero AA, its slower and so on. Every setting is low

[septemberindecember]

Did anyone else notice that the blood on the bed you were laying on was changed to a scuff texture for the Switch? I hope they aren't trying to remove blood for this version.

[KickSpinFilter]

Looks like it's the exact same game...
Except one has Vaseline all smeared over it, and frame rate could be questionable.
But hey it's portable...if ya are into that sort of thing.

[steveo123456]

maybe x1x and pc gamers think the same looking at the ps4 version?

If the game plays well on the switch then that's all that counts

[KickSpinFilter]

maybe x1x, PS4 Pro and pc gamers think the same looking at the ps4 and XB1s version?
Fixed it for ya.

[steveo123456]

@kickspin
aye, that's the one

seriously though its how it plays not how it looks especially on such a small screen. And cmon, squeezing that out of switchs hardware is no mean feat

[SR388]

Surly the expirience matters not the "graphix power"

[Ashunderfire86]

This looks really impressive on the Switch! Sure it doesn't look better than the Xbox One, PS4, or PC version, but it still looks good enough. Multiplayer(which is confirmed to be a download at launch) will look and play great on the Switch. This is the first Switch FPS test. Maybe we will see Call of Duty make a return on the Nintendo platform. Just imagine even more switches sold like hotcakes with a Switch Call of Duty bundle! We need a Switch Shooter exclusive. The indie games looks very innovative on the Switch right now. That is what the Switch is more about. Now we need a Mario green pipe theme gun for this game lol!

[LastCenturyRob]

Not bad for a hand-held! Not bad at all!

[cyclindk]

Disregarding price differences, if you look at Switch as a predominantly portable system, it isn't that bad.

[FITSniper]

Definitely a clear difference. That said, the Switch version does not look terrible. Impressive for mobile hardware.

[AuraAbjure]

The switch version will probably look better than the 900 x 640 xbox one version. The xbone's doom looked like doom 3 and made me go out and buy a gaming pc to play it properly.

[_LarZen_]

It's DOOM in your freaking pocket! Sure it takes a hit as it's on a tablet. But damn is it awesome.

[WeAreLegion]

The Switch is supposed to fit in your pocket? Someone should have told Nintendo's designers.

[nondescriptcitizen]

snes is better

[devilisdue]

lol why is there so many salty people on here just because switch is getting doom

[StraightedgeSES]

lol cause they wanted the Switch to fail

[C_Ali88]

SOOO MUCH SALT IN HERE!!!! lol Tastes wonderful!!

[Hardiman]

I'll stick with the PS4 version. Good option for those who haven't played it or don't own a PS4.

[michellelynn0976]

And hey, let's compare PS4 to PC. Oh wait? The Switch does a great job for being a hybrid and graphics are not everything. The video game community has too many people who think graphics are the end all, be all. No, it is not.

[milliniumstylz]

good for switch... haters gonna hate.

[SinisterKieran]

its to be expected but that portable mode is what excites me.
i don't know why but i don't care much about downgrades with switch.

[UKmilitia]

graphical difference is huge imo

[Supernintendo85]

Haters always jump on the hate train. Lol. This isn't trying to appeal to people who are power hungry, graphics-over-gameplayers. I've played Doom on my Xbox One. Loved it. So your telling me I get to play that game, single player OR online anywhere? Yea, how awful. It's going to appeal to those of us who still have a 3/2ds and play games for fun. People like us who still play our Vita and don't care that God of War or little big planet or Uncharted doesn't look as good as it's parent versions. People who bash it really don't find the point in it, and that's ok. It doesn't make sense to them. It makes sense to us. Does it make sense to pay thousands of dollars for an unopened original sealed copy of R.C Pro AM for the NES? No! I can emulate that shit for free. But to the collector it makes sense. Everyone's entitled to thier opinion which is why sites like N4G are ok with open comments and discussions, it's the way of the world, disagreeing! Lol I don't think it to be bad in any way shape or form to PORT any game to the Switch, for the sole purpose to be able to be given the choice to play home or on the go. Some people also don't have time to play every single release, no matter how dedicated the gamer. I missed out on L.A. Noire and Pokken Tournament. It APPEALS to me to pick these titles up given my liking towards the Switches portability. As a Hurricane Irma Victim, the Switch saw many fun nights with my kids playing Mario Kart 8 ( oh look at that, a port.....) Snipper Clippers and Little Inferno (oh look, another port....) Again, to each his own. But I'll be that person who will choose to pay whatever the price is for these "ports," dumb to you or not. That's my choice and I'll be happy regardless. ;)

[Warshade]

Impressive they could get it to look that good on the portable machine.
I wonder what it would look like on the vita.

[C_Ali88]

Now that would be a mean feat!

[ILostMyMind]

No problem for me. Enjoy, Switch users.

[PCgamer98]

That's really impressive for a handheld and here I tought this system would struggle again when it comes to games like this. Now I'm curious how would current gen open worlds like the new assasins creed fair with the switch?

[OffRoadKing]

Eww gross, Switch hurts to look at.

[blacktiger]

Anyone who actually compared for gaming is actually the one failed including who respond to it too

[phoenixwing]

It's a noticeable difference. However, I'm not sure it's a big enough difference for a nintendo owner to care too much.

[Gwiz]

DOOM on-the-go (y),do not expect it to run similar to the competition.

[Wotbot]

Tat least it can handle the game which says it the Switch could handle most 3rd party games and I bet it looks amazing in handheld mode

[Kosic]

It doesn't look that bad. And for a 7inch display it'll do well. Curious what to see will happen in year #2.

[Firebird360]

There's no way they drop this game to 30fps. It'll run 720p @60fps on switch both docked and undocked.

[SharnOfTheDEAD]

Sure it doesn't look as nice, but least I can now punch things in the face and blast stuff with a shotgun on a train journey. Graphics are one thing but that's not what makes Doom , it's the game play that makes Doom fun.

[bow2yoda]

i have not seen this question raised. this video seems to be 720p which is portable mode... do youi think docking it will increase performance and appearance??? Im just saying...