… Instead, we focused our efforts on the best standard options, and we'll cover those first before looking at more exotic alternatives later. On PlayStation 5, just as on Xbox Series X, the default option for many players will be the 60fps performance mode. …
… Microsoft have historically used it - dating back to the Xbox 360 - while its presence on PlayStation ports is rarer. …
… However, we learned this week that developers at Codemasters were able to get a path-traced prototype version of F1 25 running on PS5 Pro, a monumental achievement given the level of performance available even on the fastest current-gen console. …
… Yes, the Switch 2 version also supports mesh shading. …
… We now come to acceptance competence to the point where disappointing ports - such as Kena: Bridge of Spirits - are definitely an exception. We're also seeing a lot of ports improve significantly from launch. …
… Their latest effort is the ROG Harpe 2 Ace, and it's a fantastic all-rounder that stands in stark opposition to the top esports-focused mice like the Razer Viper V4 and Logitech X2 Superstrike. …
… The hardware was always fascinating - focusing more on improved RT and ML performance than a raw rasterisation boost. …
… That somewhat ameliorates the advantages of RT-focused development workflows, as though development can be more rapid, time still needs to be spent on, for example, baked lighting for RT-incapable hardware. …
… In-game, the G512 X performs just fine, as you'd expect from a keyboard that supports an overkill 8000Hz polling rate, adjustable actuation points, competition-focused features like rapid trigger and SOCD. …