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Poor Hogwarts Legacy Performance Proves Switch 2 Is Needed, ASAP

The Nerd Stash: "The lead-up to the Switch successor console has been particularly aggravating for fans, though, as they continue to feel like a new console with updated specs is necessary in the face of the Switch’s poor performance with current-gen titles. There are very few cases of this being better exemplified than with the recent Switch port of Hogwarts Legacy."

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phoenixwing531d ago

It's not even poor performance the graphics just aren't as good as far as I know.

Vits531d ago

Performance is solid, it keeps the 30 fps for the majority of the experience, dipping a bit in cutscenes and during more intense combat. Visually speaking the game is also fine, it's definitely a more limited experience and some of the low textures remind me of the X360 games. But, again this is the Switch we are talking about and with this context, this version does quite have a "handheld charm". The only real loss that I would say comes with this version is in the immersion. Some points of the map like Hogsmeade and the stores are now behind a loading screen instead of seamlessly integrated into the world.

That said, the article's point is overall valid. Companies will struggle more and more to bring their multiples to the Switch. But on the other hand, Hogwarts Legacy proves that it is completely possible given enough time and care.

phoenixwing531d ago

I want a switch 2 as much as the next person but it's not hogwarts it's the lower year on year sales that should be telling Nintendo it's time by now imo

Profchaos530d ago

Exactly they have made some smart cuts and the game performs excellent with some drops but nothing horrible

dRanzer530d ago

Are you for real?

See DF video and then come back

Profchaos530d ago

But the sales numbers are actually quite healthy for the switch this year bringing total sales to 129.53 million.

ZycoFox531d ago

Next Switch will be like Series S, bare minimum graphics for demanding third party titles and locked 30fps.

Nintendo just needs plenty of first party games that look good & run well, with plenty of content.

Third party should be left unless the game can look decent and run well.

Lionsguard530d ago

Knowing Nintendo, the Switch 2 will be just as underpowered and you'll have to rebuy all your games.

blackblades530d ago

It proves those Nintendo people should have a 2nd console either Xbox or PS or steam deck for these 3rd party games. It'll solve that problem.

BanginTunes530d ago

Nintendo adopting Microsoft's strategy after their most successful system to date wouldn't be very smart

SonOfOsiris528d ago

Lol steam deck, a copy cat switch system

Chocoburger530d ago

We've known well before the release of Hogwarts Legacy that Nintendo has needed release a Switch 2. This is extremely old news.

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Hogwarts Legacy 2 Enemy Wish List

Hogwarts Legacy 2 could benefit from an expansion of the first game's enemy roster, and luckily, it has a large pool of creatures to draw from.

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Becuzisaid1d 11h ago

Couldn't go 2 sentences without bringing up JK Rowling's viewpoints (which are now acknowledged and supported by the UK Supreme Court). Time for all the "progressive" whiners to latch back on to reality.

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Takes 2nd on the UK Retail Charts Following PS5 Release

Hogwarts Legacy has remained in first place on the UK retail charts, according to GfK data for the week ending April 19, 2025.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, following the release of the PS5 version, came in second place.

Astro Bot dropped one spot to third place, while Monster Hunter Wilds remained in fourth place. Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate is up one spot to fifth place and EA Sports FC 25 is up six spots to sixth place.

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Knushwood Butt12d ago

Playstation owners buy games.

Strange seeing Hogwarts there as I downloaded it for my son from PS Plus a couple of days ago.

InUrFoxHole11d ago

Playstation owners buy games? That's a wild badge of honor my boy.

Bathyj11d ago

Not really. It's directly contributed to having the healthiest console and ecosystem. Not really debatable.

The alternative is a console platform holder whose least important customers are the ones who own their console. That's why it's Microsoft games studios now not Xbox in all but name.

Microsoft needs PlayStation, PC and Nintendo players now more than they need Xbox players. They're a dying breed.

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andy8511d ago

Not really. That's why Xbox is going under consoles wise. PS gamers purchase stuff that's why console and game sales are always high. Xbox gamers want games for 'free' on gamepass and to enter at the lowest price point (series s)

VenomUK11d ago

@InUrFoxHole said “Playstation owners buy games? That's a wild badge of honor my boy.”

This Tuesday after The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion was finally revealed I saw a tonne of conversation on X/Twitter of people gleefully mocking PS5 owners who said they were buying the game, as they were getting it for free with Game Pass. Yes, that’s great value for people with a Game Pass subscription - but do you still not see how it has impacted the Xbox hardware platform? It’s the reason Indiana Jones and Oblivion and Forza Horizon 5 aren’t exclusive anymore.

ravens5211d ago

InUrFoxHole, its wild that you think that's wild lmao. 🤯. You buy your food from the grocery store?? Ugggh. You should get Factor. Who pays for food anymore when you can pay a subscription to receive food for "free". Disgusting.

Sound stupid? It is.

InUrFoxHole11d ago (Edited 11d ago )

@Bathy
That's some cope there. You think the healthiest console is the one that doesn't even provide their gamers with their exclusive games? That crazy talk man. The healthiest is Nintendo and that's 💯 not even a debate. MS provides gamers with games. Sony provides you with MS games. Enjoy

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You have broke brain. Gamepass isn't free. It's a sub service. Jesus n4g knows how to pick'em

andy8511d ago

@InUrFoxHole notice I put free in ' ' these? Doesn't take a genius. Every game that comes out on Xbox you'll see this comment "is this coming to gamepass".

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VenomUK11d ago (Edited 11d ago )

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goken11d ago

2nd on the charts for a game such as Indy ain’t great.
Releasing half year after xbox version probably cooled off some demand.

This is a very good game, deserves the best chance to do well.

badz14911d ago

The real great performer here is Astrobot. keeping that rate of sales for a last year's game that is not GTAV, CoD and FIFA (now Hogwarts too). outselling MH Wilds and EA FC is kinda wild for Astrobot!

dveio11d ago (Edited 11d ago )

Hogwart's, Indiana, Astro Bot & Monster Hunter - that's a pretty nice top 4 once again.

I bet MachineGames are quite happy about the sales pouring in.

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Avalanche Talks Hogwarts Legacy and Bringing Wizardry to Nintendo Switch 2

Avalanche shares how Hogwarts Legacy runs on Nintendo Switch 2, with faster loading, visual upgrades, and system-specific enhancements.

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