Advancing the Game: A Technical Review of Nintendo's Latest Console

Advancing the Game: A Technical Review of Nintendo's Latest Console

  • 10 Apr 2025
  • Ayten de Goede

The recent unveiling of Nintendo's new console has sparked a steady stream of updates and discussions, especially as previews of upcoming games continue to emerge from various sources.

A group of technical experts evaluated the console and focused solely on its performance aspects rather than its entertainment value. Their methodical approach involved detailed testing to see how it stacks up against a well-known previous generation console.

Speculation from last year suggested that the new system might match the performance of an earlier generation competitor or even its enhanced version. The experts conducted tests on several prominent titles to see if those rumors held true.

After assessing several major games, the technical team provided encouraging feedback. They observed that the visuals were at least equivalent to what was seen on the older console and, in many cases, displayed improvements. Enhancements such as contemporary lighting, higher resolution graphics, and smoother image edges were noted. They also highlighted that the display’s capability to support high refresh rates could contribute to a much-improved experience in multi-platform titles when assessed against the original iteration of the previous console.

For reference, the evaluation included these popular games:

  • A modern remake of a legendary role-playing title
  • An adventure set in a world of magic and mystery
  • An expansive fantasy action game with a challenging open world

Given these advancements, players who have yet to enjoy games from the previous generation might find that experiencing them on the new console offers clear benefits.