Available for almost a minus now, the last Nintendo console is sifted through the experts of Digital Foundry, who make an verdict interesting.
Already a real card, the Nintendo Switch 2 improves absolutely everything with its predecessor. Including the speed of execution of games, thanks to a flash memory not only more generous (256 GB against 32 GB), but also much faster. To the point that the experts of Digital Foundry explain in their last video that we should favor games in digital format for the most optimal performance.
Internal storage of Switch 2 faster than cartridges
The Nintendo Switch 2 allows you to read video games in three different ways. The first is of course with the cartridges. Next come the new generation microSD express cards and the internal storage of the console. After advanced comparative tests, Digital Foundry makes its verdict: execution is faster on the microsd express and internal storage, and finally on cartridge.
Faster, and not in small proportions. Throw Mario Kart World From a cartridge has taken almost 10 seconds (24.90 seconds) than if it is installed on the SD card (15.92 seconds). In the same way, launching a race on the same game takes 6.57 seconds on internal storage, 8.03 seconds on microSD Express and 11.83 seconds on cartridge.
The very gourmet Cyberpunk 2077 Request 23.30 seconds on internal storage, against 29.30 seconds on cartridge. Once again, the performance of internal storage and a good microsd express are close, with 23.25 seconds.
Why buy a physical game remains advantageous
The progress made by Nintendo on the reading speed of its new console is remarkable and should work to encourage the purchase of dematerialized games on Switch 2. The fact remains that the physical format always has unbeatable advantages, especially for consumers.
Indeed, the price of physical games is often much lower than that practiced by Nintendo on its eshop. SWITCH 2 exclusivity Donkey Kong Bananzaexpected on July 16, is displayed at € 69.99 on the official Nintendo blind, against € 59.99 in the FNAC box, to which are added € 10 kitty for members.
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Add to that the possibility of reselling your games then to finance the purchase of your next crush, and we say that we may be ready to accept slightly higher loading times if it saves some money.
