Video: Devil May Cry 5 Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS4 comparison, can hit 120 FPS on Nintendo's console
Capcom’s *Devil May Cry 5* pushes Nintendo Switch 2 to 120 FPS—exposing a docked performance gap critics are calling a 'fumble'
📍 Aftermath
The game launched digitally on June 23 at a limited-time discounted price, while reviews highlighted Capcom’s optimization efforts despite criticism of Nintendo’s hardware limitations. Coverage of the story has since quieted without further updates on its long-term impact.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The brief
Coverage highlights how the game leverages the Switch 2’s hardware to near-maximum capacity, though docked performance has drawn criticism for falling short of expectations. Tech outlets including *Wccftech*, *Siliconera*, and *Yahoo Tech* emphasize the port’s technical prowess, with *Nintendo World Report* and *ixbt.games* awarding high ratings.
Watch for deeper analysis on docked vs. handheld trade-offs as more titles port to Switch 2. Capcom’s track record with Switch ports may influence third-party developer confidence in the platform’s future.
Limited-time pricing (2,990 yen) could also drive short-term sales spikes.
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Sources (7)
- CAPCOM Pushes Switch 2 To Its Hardware Limits with Devil May Cry 5, But Exposes Nintendo’s Biggest Docked Fumble Wccftech · 47d ago
- Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Review Nintendo World Report · 47d ago
- The digital version of "Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition" for Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on June 23! It will be available at a special limited-time price of 2,990 yen (tax included). Saiga NAK · 47d ago
- Devil May Cry 5 for Switch 2 Receives High Ratings ixbt.games · 47d ago
- With Devil May Cry 5, Capcom shows once again that it's the master of Switch 2 ports right now Yahoo Tech · 47d ago
- Review: Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition Impresses on Switch 2 Siliconera · 47d ago
- Video: Devil May Cry 5 Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS4 comparison, can hit 120 FPS on Nintendo's console Nintendo Everything · 47d ago
Quick answers
Is *Devil May Cry 5* the first Switch 2 game to hit 120 FPS?
Coverage does not specify if it’s the first, but it’s the most prominent example of a Switch 2 title achieving 120 FPS in handheld mode.
Why is docked performance criticized?
Comparisons show docked FPS lags behind handheld performance, which *Wccftech* calls Nintendo’s ‘biggest docked fumble’—though exact benchmarks aren’t provided.
Will this affect other Switch 2 ports?
Capcom’s success may encourage developers to optimize for handheld priority, but docked performance remains an unresolved question for future titles.
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