The one time I see a #Switch2 update and not immediately investigate it and they introduce Boost Mode.
Not like we haven’t been asking for it since the console released with all its handheld Switch1 blur <.<
I’ll thread this post after I had time to check some of the worst handheld mode games!
Harvestella - arguably I didn't expect too much as the game already uses upscaling to work in docked mode on the OG Switch and gets blurry and unplayable Handheld.
There's minor improvements in detail and sharpness but overall not too much of an improvement.
CrysisCore - looks good docked on OG Switch and gets blurry and ugly in handheld.
Can't argue with this one become crisp and less aliased with a noticeable improvement to resolution and brightness compared to playing without boost mode.
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist and the White Guardian - looks great docked on OG Switch but very pixelated and low-quality handheld.
Boost mode for this one doesn't do miracles, it just switches the game to it's full docked graphics and even asks you to confirm you're now using a SwitchPro controller (side effect of boost mode). Over-all I'm very happy with the upgrade.
And finally a JRPG series that's close to heart but really doesn't need Boost Mode in the first place:
Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
The game never had any issues utilising the Switch2's full handheld resolution but turning on boost mode does a few interesting tweaks to the UI - namely shrinking elements as it now realises it has 1080p resolution available.
Okay, finally was a joke.. I keep finding titles in my library I want to compare xD
Here is last years "this needs a Switch2 upgrade PLEASE" title - Atelier Yumia which was struggling a lot in handheld mode.
The comparison is like day and night even though both were taken using the "Quality" setting of Yumia. With boost mode on it's a lot closer to PS5 / xbox / PC graphics though still a bit limited which can't be helped.
P.S. if you have a game you're curious about boost mode feel free to ask - if I have it I'll make a comparison video
#Switch2 #BoostMode #Switch2BoostMode
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