Video: Sonic X Shadow Generations Graphics Comparison (Switch, Xbox 360, PS5)

I have it pre ordered. I got the deluxe because I did not see the fine print saying early release NOT available on switch and thought I would be able to play. I'm very disappointed with how games are treated today. We gamers pay and don't get the art we got before. I did not get to enjoy the original so I'm excited but still disappointed that I have to wait longer while everyone else enjoys. Avoiding spoilers entirely.

What was that ultra 4k 60fps switch thing they were using? some fancy cable or converter?

I was kinda sorta expecting 30 fps but that resolution actually kinda surprised me a little bit.

A fair trade. And the OG game was 30 FPS.
The cutscenes are still 30 FPS on all platforms, lol.

Is that the switch 2 version?

Jeff Gerstmann called this "a POS garbage game for idiots" and it made me laugh hysterically. It was so petulant, lol. You never here that take from an actual games journo type anymore.

Yeah, I think that's actually a pretty decent trade off for 1080p. Would have loved a performance mode option with 720p in handheld running at 60fps tho.

Not bad at all. Although it’s pretty shady they are only handing out PS5 review copies…

@N8tiveT3ch I have the same question.

I can't believe they are doing the "let's show the most pixelated footage possible to make the remaster looks better" with a Xbox 360 game XD

That’s a lot of Sonic just standing around, for a frame rate comparison.

Better than expected on Switch as I expected parity with the original version of the game.

What guts me is getting the PS4 version and discovering this runs at 30FPS, it’s… fine, but not really acceptable for a remaster running on a console a generation above the original.

I guess they really want to make current gen stand out with the differences 🙄

@N8tiveT3ch
It's this little device https://www.4kgamerpro.com/.

@8bit-Man yeah it's weird, since i got it digitally for Xbox and it looks and runs great on my Series S.

I might feel like trophy hunting, so I will get the PlayStation 5 version. And the framerate is smoother and the resolution is higher.

This game really put me in the mood to give Frontiers a try.

I'll probably get the PS4 version since I don't have a PS5.

"The original release was 720p on Xbox 360, and the PlayStation 5 release runs at a smooth 60FPS at 2160p."

It then should be mentioned for clarification that the original version is 2160p and 60FPS on Series X, as will be the new Xbox version.

I was a little concerned about the Switch version, but this does seem promising. 30 fps isn't ideal, but a fine compromise to have this portably. Think I'll almost certainly pick it up for Switch considering Generations is one of my favourite Sonic games, and probably in my top 20 or so games of all time.

Still, seems very odd for them to focus on graphics when Sonic is at a standstill. That almost never happens in this game - you'll be moving at blistering speeds to the point that minor graphical details will be unnoticeable. Overall performance is definitely king here.

I’ll buy PS5 version and “gotta go fast” in smooth 60 fps.

@Jhena frontiers is worth a try for someone who isnt like SUPER DUPER into sonic if you A: can get it on sale and B: can put aside pretty blatant flaws with the game lol

It's the Shadow portion of the game which I'm most worried about performance-wise. Until I see that, I can't properly judge things.

@epicgamner
Thanks for telling me. I would pay 60€ now. This is how much I am in the mood to give it a try.

Good enough for me, Switch version it is

@LikelySatan and for a good reason - even the most notorious specimens of the fanbloid sphere have been gradually realizing that calling something "a game for idiots" does little but give the game's enjoyers less motivation to dread the label of an idiot. It's almost 2025 AD, and ephemeral public respect is being steadily devalued as a price to pay for liking the factual fiction works you like. Even fandoms like bronies are no longer newsworthy.

On the other hand, some folks unironically building a career on views and clicks may well retain more concern about falling out with the society, so it makes sense that being deemed "an idiot" by a crowd one's never even met still qualifies as bad news in their value system.

@NeonPizza well, yeah, if you only play your Switch docked, finding enough time for a home console is hardly a shocker.😄

@LikelySatan

Good to see that the Switch version is running pretty decently, was a little worried after the console's port of Frontiers was a little funky (despite me still enjoying my time with it). Can't wait to pick this up Friday!

@nhSnork holy monocle Monday, it just made me laugh. Jeff Gerstmann is one of the good ones. He was just exasperated. Honestly I was just happy to hear someone actually speak with "no filter" and say what they want instead of jumping on the latest dev the incels are crucifying or something.

@OstianOwl That's on you. Like for real, lol.

@LikelySatan Eh, I know.

Will still be waiting for the reviews but this does sound (and look) very promising.

Oh wow, I can hardly notice a difference. Take out the side-by-sides and I couldn't tell you which is which. As long as performance is smooth, I'm going with the Switch version 100%.

Been playing the PS4 copy today and need to take back what I said earlier - It’s only Shadow Generations that’s runs at 30FPS (which makes sense), the Sonic Generations portion runs at a buttery Smooth 60FPS 🙂