Kingdom Hearts 3 got a demo on Nintendo Switch 2 after yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, and thanks to that, we’re able to see how this version holds up compared to the PlayStation 5 (via PS4 Pro backwards compatibility) and Steam Deck.
The Kingdom Hearts franchise will finally be appearing on Nintendo Switch 2 in the way fans have wanted. While prior games were put on Nintendo Switch, they were cloud versions, which required users to be online while playing.
Nintendo Switch 2 has the edge over Steam Deck in terms of performance. However, there are some aspects worth mentioning in relation to PS5.
First, it looks like Kingdom Hearts 3 has an unlocked frame rate on Nintendo Switch 2. On PS5, the game seems to be pretty much locked at 60 FPS. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is more in the 30 – 40 range.
Nintendo Switch 2 is largely comparable to PS5 in terms of graphical effects when docked. Worth noting though, there are some sacrifices on Nintendo’s console in handheld mode, such as with resolution and reflections.
View the full Kingdom Hearts 3 Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 vs. Steam Deck graphics comparison below.
Graphics Comparison
Kingdom Hearts 3 comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8 alongside all other prior games. Note that Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 Remix will also be available natively on Nintendo Switch. Additionally, Kingdom Hearts 4 will be on Nintendo Switch 2 when it’s ready.
We also have a similar comparison with Kingdom Hearts 4 here.
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