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A small preview of the kind of quality we aim to deliver. See PS4 Pro take on PC's Titan X Pascal in this Rise of the Tomb Raider comparison…
Let's Play: Nioh on PS4 Pro at 4K - Live!
So how does Nioh actually look and play when using Movie Mode on the PS4 Pro. And precisely what does Nioh have in common with Quake? Find o…
Patreon Exclusive: Crash Bandicoot 3 PS4 Pro vs PS1 Comparison
More exclusive footage for Patreon supporters - our raw comparison clips for the Crash Bandicoot 3 comparison!…
Sonic Generations PC: 4K60 on a Budget!
Yes, 4K on a Budget is back... with something a little different. 2017's Sonic Forces was a bit of a disappointment, but just try playing 20…
Call of Duty Black Ops 4: PS4 vs PS4 Pro Beta Analysis - Treyarch's tech evolved?
Treyarch is back after a three year silence, showing off a handful of beautiful maps in this Black Ops 4 beta. Due later this year, the full…
Sniper Elite 4 Console Comparison Analysis
Join Tom as he dissects the console versions of Sniper Elite 4 - how fast do they run, what are the visual differences and what improvements…
Sea of Thieves: Xbox One vs PC First Look
An initial look at Sea of Thieves based on the recent beta, with a look at how the PC and Xbox One versions compare, observations on the tec…
What Does The Overwatch PS4 Pro Patch Actually Do?
Full analysis of PS4 Pro's upgrade vs PS4 and PC.…
[4K] Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 HD Remix - The Ultimate Version on PS4 Pro?
To mark the 15 years since its first release, we pit the original PS2 version of Kingdom Hearts (rendering at 512x384, and then upscaled to…
Dragon Quest 11: PS4/Pro - JPRG Meets Unreal Engine 4
Japanese developers are getting some great results from Unreal Engine 4. Dragon Quest 11 follows suit! It's available now in Japan and comin…
Dark Souls Remastered: Early PS4 Pro vs Xbox 360 Graphics Comparison + Frame-Rate test!
How much of an upgrade is it? From Software retools a classic for the modern generation, adding new effects, textures and a reworked lightin…
COD Black Ops 4: Behind The Scenes - Blackout, PC, Battle.Net + More
Join Digital Foundry for an extended special, where we interview staff from Treyarch and Beenox about the Call of Duty Black Ops 4. Learn ab…
Let's Play Titanfall 2 on PS4 Pro [4K Mode]
Developer Respawn makes its PS4 Pro debut with Titanfall 2 - adding higher resolution support over the standard PS4. We're informed a dynami…
Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection PS4 Pro Analysis
Tom and Rich sit down to check out all three games in the Ezio Collection on PS4 Pro, stacking them up quickly against the PS4 version. It's…
Let's Play Destiny 2 PC at 4K 60fps
John took a look at Destiny 2 PC, running maxed out at ultra settings at 4K resolution. How does it look, how smoothly does it play? Check o…
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Beta: PS4 Pro Graphics and Frame-Rate Tests!
DICE returns with another beautiful take on the Star Wars universe. PS4 Pro support starts with a push to a dynamic 1440p in Battlefront 2's…
Dying Light 2 4K60 at E3 2018!
A direct 4K, 60 frames per second feed of the Dying Light 2 reveal at Microsoft's E3 2018 presser!…
Paladins on Switch runs at 60fps! Complete Analysis + Xbox One X Graphics Comparison
One of the strongest Switch conversions we've seen so far, Paladins delivers 60fps in docked and portable modes - and with most visual featu…
Final Fantasy 15 Tech Analysis
John presents a detailed look at what's hot and what's not in Final Fantasy 15 - from a technical perspective, of course.…
Dolby Atmos for Headphones Tested on Plantronics Rig 400
The next generation of surround sound is coming to PC and Xbox One. Dolby Atmos adds a height component to surround, but how does it work on…
Let's Play The Last of Us Remastered on PS4 Pro at 4K
Tom and Dave sit down to discuss The Last of Us on PS4 Pro. Is it really native 4K in the 30fps mode? What resolution does it run at with th…
Kingdom Hearts 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue PS4/Pro vs 3DS Analysis
A complete comparison of Kingdom Hearts 2.8. This package includes a remaster of Dream Drop Distance, boosting the resolution from 240p on 3…
King of Fighters 14 PC vs PS4 Pro at 4K
Guess what? King of Fighters 14 is pretty light on PC graphics hardware - a GTX 970 is more than enough to get the job done? So how does an…
4K HDR! Shadow of the Colossus PS4 Remake!
Here's a look at Shadow of the Colossus running its 4K output mode (1440p native with impressive TAA) with HDR engaged.…
Red Dead Redemption 2: Gameplay Trailer #1
Hey everyone, fancy a 68mbps 4K video download of the latest Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay trailer? Here's the source asset in pristine qua…
Project Scorpio Supports FreeSync!
In actual fact, it's FreeSync 2 baked into Scorpio... Rich has the full details for you plus a video demo of what makes this technology so i…
Xbox One X Unboxing + Size Comparisons With PS4 Pro!
Yes! We've got our Xbox One X console and we've literally taken it out of the box - a process we have filmed for your viewing pleasure. Here…
For Honor: Console vs PC Analysis
Ubisoft's latest is really rather impressive - but 60fps really makes a difference. We compare the visual differences and run the game on GT…
Payday 2 Switch vs PS4/ Xbox One Comparison + Frame-Rate Test
Visual cutbacks vs PlayStation 4 are par for the course with Switch titles, but performance drops here are the real issue.…
Rise of the Tomb Raider: The Complete PS4 Pro Analysis
It's been a while coming, but here's John's complete tech analysis of the PS4 Pro version of Rise of the Tomb Raider. Just a shame that the…
Rez Infinite PC Port Analysed!
Tetsuya Mizuguchi's classic has finally arrived on PC, with brilliant VR support and excellent scalability across a range of gaming hardware…
4K HDR! Far Cry 5 PC at 60fps!
You've seen Far Cry on Xbox One X and Pro, but you've not seen it at 60 frames per second in full HDR! Rich takes the conn for the capture,…
Graphics comparisons and performance tests prove one thing: Arkane Austin's epic really is a PC game first and foremost and if you have the…
Let's Play Uncharted 4 on PS4 Pro [4K Mode]
So is it 4K or not? Tom and Rich sit down to play Uncharted 4 running on PlayStation 4 Pro, covering off all the important tech details for…
Shadow of Mordor PS4 Pro vs PS4 Analysis
Tom and Rich sit down to discuss the rather excellent improvements made to Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on PS4 Pro. 1080p quality and 4K r…
Days Gone PS4/ PS4 Pro E3 2017 Demo Analysis
An overview of the E3 demo. Unfortunately, assets here were limited, so you're not going to see much of an upgrade over the YouTube version…
Gran Turismo Sport is HDR's Killer App
Gran Turismo Sport is due imminently! We took a look at this week's demo and were impressed with the improvements over prior betas. Performa…
More direct feed capture straight from the media riser at the MS presser. This time, a pristine capture of the Kingdom Hearts 3 trailer! Loo…
Ghost of Tsushima E3 2018 Trailer
Looking forward to this one - here's the Ghosts of Tsushima E3 2018 trailer, presented in high bitrate 4K.…
Ark Survival Evolved Xbox One X Analysis
We've been unhappy with Ark Survival Evolved performance since early access until it went final. Given the most powerful console CPU and GPU…
Dead Rising 4 Xbox One Performance Analysis
Dave takes a look at Dead Rising 4 on Xbox One. Can it improve over DR3's lacklustre performance and image quality?…
Skyrim PS4 Pro vs PS4/PC Ultra Comparison/Analysis
How does Skyrim on PS4 Pro stack up against the maxed out PC experience, and indeed PlayStation 4? And can the 4K Pro really have some perfo…
Fallout 4: PS4 Pro Patch Analysis + Boost Mode Frame-Rate Tests
The time has come. Fallout 4 finally gets PS4 Pro support with a 1440p native resolution, enhanced draw distances and higher-grade lighting.…
4K On A Budget: GTX 970 vs Need For Speed!
John takes the reins for this episode of 4K on a Budget! Can the GTX 970 provide a great racing experience for 4K screens on Criterion's Nee…
4K HDR! Final Fantasy 15 Benchmark Footage
Square Enix has just released a gameplay loop for Final Fantasy 15 on PC, enabling users to benchmark their hardware. Here's a look at the g…
Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Pro First Look: Gameplay Trailer Analysis!
A trailer of many firsts: Red Dead Redemption 2 is presented at 4K in Rockstar's latest gameplay trailer - which also gives us a look at the…
Ghost Recon Wildlands Open Beta Analysis
Ghost Recon enters a massive open world - but can the current-gen consoles handle it? Dave tests out the open beta on PS4, Pro and Xbox One.…
WWE 2K18: The Worst Switch Conversion So Far?
This one may be worth avoiding. Nintendo's handheld moves at a slower rate next to the competing Xbox One version here, with lower quality a…
Is Deus Ex Mankind Divided Really Worse on PS4 Pro?
At worst, this game drops to 20fps on PS4 Pro - much slower than the base PS4 game. But how much of an issue is this across the entire game?…
8K Gaming With GTX 1080 Ti SLI!
Many thanks to Asus for letting us borrow two of their lovely new GTX 1080 Ti Strix cards. We put them to good use, testing Metal Gear Solid…
Lawbreakers PS4/Pro vs PC Graphics Comparison + Frame-Rate Test
The complete graphics showdown between all versions of Lawbreakers. We've had a lot of fun with this Unreal Engine 4 shooter, but the peckin…
God of War: The Complete Tech Analysis
John presents a Digital Foundry deep-dive into the phenomenal visual technology delivered by Sony Santa Monica in the new God of War.…
The Surge: The Complete Analysis
Deck 13 is back, with the Surge offering a huge improvement over its last game - Lords of the Fallen - and one of the best PS4 Pro implement…
Let's Play Modern Warfare Remastered on PS4 Pro [4K Mode]
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remaster gets a resolution boost to circa 2880x2160 on PS4 Pro. This works out as 125% lift in pixel output ove…
Watch Dogs 2 PC 4K vs PS4 Pro Comparison
What does it takes to run Watch Dogs 2 on PC at 4K with 60fps gameplay? And how does the PC version compare to the PS4 Pro version? Rich fir…
Patreon Exclusive: Metro Exodus 4K30 Trailer
The very best 4K version of this asset available. Enjoy.…
Shadow of War: PS4 Pro vs PS4/Xbox One Graphics Comparison + Frame-Rate Analysis
Monolith Productions is back with this sequel and weaves in better 4K support on PS4 Pro than the original. A '4K cinematics' add-on is avai…
Native 4K, pristine version of the Cyberpunk 2077 episode at the E3 2018 Microsoft press conference, captured from a 4K60 feed supplied by t…
16 minutes of b-roll action taken from the PC version, running at 4K60. We didn't capture this, the quality isn't quite at the right level b…
Ark Survival Evolved: Xbox One Revisited
Since we took a look at Ark Survival Evolved on PS4 and Pro yesterday, we thought we'd go back and see how things have improved on Xbox One.…
Redout: The Complete Console Analysis
Redout arrives on PS4/Pro and Xbox One. It's a superb futuristic racer on PC, but how does it compare on the consoles - and crucially, can t…
Battlefield 1 PS4 Pro vs PS4/PC Ultra Comparison and Analysis
Everything you need to know about the Battlefield 1 PS4 Pro upgrade. Extra resolution! Improved effects! Faster performance! But how does it…
For Honor: PS4 Pro vs PC 4K Graphics Comparison
PC brings the full-fat 4K experience at 60fps - but PS4 Pro holds up very well nevertheless. Dave picks apart the advantages of going all-ou…
Final Fantasy 15 PC: 1080p60 HDR Footage
Does exactly what it says on the tin... silky smooth, right?…
DF Videocast #16: Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Trailer Tech Discussion!
Join Rich, John and Alex for a videocast on the recently revealed Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay trailer. Just how advanced is this engine? How via…
DF Videocast #9: Project Scorpio vs PS4 Pro
After a massive week here at Digital Foundry, Rich and Tom sit down to discuss the huge Scorpio reveal and what it means for the current con…
Mass Effect Andromeda PS4/Xbox One First Look
Here's a first look at the beginning sections of Mass Effect Andromeda running on PS4 and Xbox One.…
mCable Gaming Edition Review - Hardware Anti-Aliasing via HDMI Cable?
Better picture quality is promised when using this HDMI cable, adding contextual anti-aliasing to anything passing through it - plus other i…
Hitman PS4 Pro vs PS4: Improved in Every Way
No ifs or buts about it - Hitman represents a solid improvement on PlayStation 4 Pro. 1440p resolution, better texture streaming and faster…
Lets Play Gran Turismo Sport Beta on PS4 Pro!
We gained access to the Gran Turismo Sport closed beta - and of course, we had to bring you footage of the PS4 Pro's 4K output. 1800p checke…
Hellblade PS4 vs Pro Graphics Comparison + Frame-Rate Test
Ninja Theory is back with a beautiful-looking game - and it's got a really interesting PS4 Pro implementation. Can a game that looks this go…
Demon's Souls: Why The Time Is Right For A PS4 Remake
What would it take to satisfy in a remaster or remake? Demon's Souls is cemented as a cult classic on PS3 - a precursor to the excellent Dar…
Microsoft's Xbox One X Benchmarks Revealed
Remember when we revealed the hardware specs for what was then called Project Scorpio? Well, developers had a similar briefing - but with a…
PlayStation 4 Pro Review: The First 4K Games Console?
Best watched at 1080p in full-screen mode. Rich and the team put the Pro's 4K credentials to the test. Can it handle ultra HD, or is it real…
The Best PS4 Pro 4K, HDR and 1080p Games
Rich and Tom sit down to discuss the very best 4K, HDR and 1080p games for PlayStation 4 Pro. Which titles do we recommend to new Pro owners…
Nex Machina PC GPU Performance Guide
Housemarque's Nex Machina is the team's first game for PC in 18 years - and it's super-optimised. Here's Tom's look at the game across a vas…
FREE DOWNLOAD: Gran Turismo Sport HDR Sampler
Thinking of supporting our Patreon? Worried about 4K HDR compatibility with your screen? This free download is for you to test out our video…
The Division 2: Xbox One X at E3 2018!
Yeah, this is looking hot! The Division 2 on Xbox One X, captured directly from Microsoft's uncompressed feed at the media briefing!…
Spider-Man PS4 Pro Early Analysis - Insomniac's New Tech Showcase
Insomniac draws on the Ratchet and Clank engine to push some incredible animations and post-effects in Spider-Man. Visually, the only conten…
BioShock 1/2 Xbox One Back-Compat Analysis
Just how much faster is Xbox One vs Xbox 360 using backwards compatibility? The BioShock trilogy offers up the option of an unlocked frame-r…
FIFA 17 PS4 Pro vs PS4 Graphics Comparison
Time to break out the dual system control joypad for a forensic comparison of the advantages FIFA 17 enjoys on PS4 Pro. Native 4K? Let's do…
FREE DOWNLOAD: Horizon Zero Dawn PS4 Pro 4K Showcase
Video sponsored by Sony Interactive Entertainment. See this remarkable game the way it was meant to be seen, artefact-free.…
The Zodiac Age gets a new port and it can run at 60fps! But what kind of hardware do you need to get the job done?…
Marvel's Spider-Man: The Complete Analysis
A bit of a monstrous download here, so we've had to be innovative in making it more manageable to grab. The HEVC encode is preferred as a si…
Mass Effect Andromeda: PC vs PS4/Xbox One Graphics Comparison + Frame-Rate Test
A full breakdown of PC's main advantages over console editions of Mass Effect Andromeda. Higher quality texture maps, superior effects, and…
Grand Theft Auto San Andreas: Xbox One Back-Compat vs PS4 Emulation - Which Is Best?
There are two very different ways to play Rockstar's classic San Andreas this generation - but which is best? PS4 offers an emulated PS2 ver…
Call of Duty Black Ops 3 PS4 Pro Analysis
We were impressed with Infinite Warfare, and Modern Warfare Remastered wasn't bad either - so how does Black Ops 3 stack up on PS4 Pro? The…
Outlast 2: PS4/Pro vs Xbox One Analysis
Looks like you get a technically sound game regardless of which console you own.…
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy - The Complete Analysis
Graphics comparisons, frame-rates tests, performance analysis. Yes, we cover off the numbers and the differences, but the real story here is…
4K HDR! Detroit: Become Human PS4 Pro Gameplay
Rich is currently putting together a 4K HDR video based on the Detroit: Become Human demo... so why not get some gameplay capture out there…
Shadow Warrior 2 Console vs PC Analysis
Flying Wild Hog know their tech - so while Shadow Warrior 2 is solid enough on console, we're disappointed by the lack of HDR support, and w…
Titan X Pascal: 4K 60fps - Top-Tier Games Tested
Native 4K60 video! Rise of the Tomb Raider, The Witcher 3, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, GTA 5, Mirror's Edge Catalyst, Crysis 3 and Star Wars B…
Diablo 3 PS4 Pro Analysis: Is There a 4K Upgrade?
Tom checks out the new Diablo 3 PS4 Pro patch. Can it deliver 4K resolution and are there any other goodies to enjoy?…
Patreon Exclusive: Shadow of War 4K Gameplay
Check out Microsoft's E3 briefing for Shadow of War, running at native 4K. Our super high quality download shows off the ultra HD presentati…
Assassin's Creed Origins PS4/PS4 Pro Analysis
Here's our first look at Assassin's Creed Origins on PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro.…
Gears of War E3 2018 Presentation
All three Gears titles here, with a full-on 4K60, high bitrate presentation, direct from the E3 media riser.…
Ghost of Tsushima PS4 Pro Early Analysis: Gameplay Demo Tech Breakdown!
Armed with a pristine 4K video output feed from PlayStation 4 Pro, Tom dives into the technical make-up of Sucker Punch's next-gen - the stu…
Battlefield 1 Patch 1.05 Improves Performance
Dave checks out Battlefield 1 on PS4 and Xbox One with the new 1.05 patch. Yes, it's smoother - quite a lot smoother, actually.…
Let's Play Call of Duty Infinite Warfare on PS4 Pro at 4K
Rich and Tom sit down to play some Call of Duty Infinite Warfare on PS4 Pro - at 4K, 60fps - naturally. But is it really a native 4K game? A…
Horizon Zero Dawn Time-Lapse: World in Motion
Horizon Zero Dawn is the full open world package - and that includes a fully featured time of day implementation. Which can mean only one th…
Soul Calibur 6 PC Early Build Analysis At 4K!
Armed with a GTX 1080 we set about playing one of the most anticipated upcoming fighting games at a full 4K. The results on Unreal Engine 4…
Nvidia Reflections: Star Wars Ray Tracing... With DLSS!
A pristine 4K, 24fps version of Nvidia's Star Wars ray tracing demo, running under DLSS on RTX 2080 Ti. It's stunning - and quite a small do…
Xbox One X: The 4K Console You've Been Waiting For?
Does the Xbox One X deliver everything we were promised? Is it the definitive 4K console? Here's Rich with everything we know about final pr…
Snake Pass: Complete Tech Analysis + Xbox One vs Switch/PS4/PC Comparison
John goes in-depth with Sumo Digital's charming physics-based platformer. Visuals are put into comparison between Xbox One, PC, Switch at la…
Assassin's Creed Syndicate PS4 Pro Analysis
Just what's going on with the Pro patch for Assassin's Creed Syndicate? Surely it should look better than this? Time to break out the dual s…
4K On A Budget: The Crysis Trilogy
Can it run Crysis? Can it run the entire Crysis Trilogy? In the first of a new series, we aim to prove that a mainstream GPU like the classi…
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy - Reveal Trailer vs Final Game
Remember the original Uncharted 4 reveal being simply too good to be true? Well, here's how The Lost Legacy compares, stacking up its debut…
4K HDR! Detroit: Become Human Demo Analysis
Quantic Dream's debut original title for PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro is almost here. A playable demo is out and it's intriguing - Rich takes a…
Why Ryzen is the Game-Changer for Next-Gen Consoles
Everything about the current-gen consoles represented a generational leap over PS3 and Xbox 360... except storage and more importantly, CPU.…
Tekken 7: The Complete Analysis
Everything you need to know about Tekken 7 and how the Unreal Engine is deployed across all versions!…
Let's Play Gears of War 4 PC at 4K 60fps
The Titan X Pascal is rolled out once more to run the latest PC game at ultra resolution at 60fps! This is Gears of War 4, with everything a…
Assassin's Creed Syndicate PS4 Pro Patch 1.51 Analysis
Patch 1.51 fixes AC Syndicate's horrible resolution problems on PS4 Pro, but some new issues are introduced.…
Spider-Man PS4 Pro E3 Gameplay Analysis
One of the most impressive titles at Sony's E3 press conference, Insomniac's Spider-Man finally gets a gameplay reveal. John and Dave discus…
Assassin's Creed Origins PC vs PS4 Pro 4K Analysis!
A 4K head-to-head - native ultra HD vs 'faux K' on PS4 Pro, plus the remainder of our comparison coverage with Xbox One vs base PS4 head-to-…
A super-high bit-rate, direct feed capture of the Metro Exodus trailer from E3 2018!…
Dying Light 2 First Look + Dev Interview
We had a chance to see Dying Light 2 at E3, and to discuss the game with Techland - this is our report.…
Sonic Mania Plus: The Best Sonic Game Ever Made!
The best just got better. Sonic Mania has received a physical release, bringing with it changes big and small. It's now the complete package…
Cuphead: Taking Retro to the Cutting Edge
Cuphead is a truly remarkable release, combining retro-style gameplay with unique vintage visuals. Here's the complete tech breakdown along…
Final Fantasy 15 PS4 Pro First Look
John's finally got his PlayStation 4 Pro. His first task? To check out the Japan-only Final Fantasy 15 demo.…
Horizon Zero Dawn Tech Analysis
John takes an extended look at the technical credentials of the remarkable Horizon Zero Dawn.…
Final Fantasy 15 PC Graphics Analysis vs Xbox One X
So, this is a difficult one to process - it's a 23 minute 4K video with intense detail. HEVC encoding copes, but h.264 is BIG. We'd recom…
Nvidia DLSS Analysis + Graphics Comparisons!
John, Rich and Alex convene to discuss Nvidia's new RTX-powered DLSS technology. How good is the performance and what about image quality? N…
Does Yooka-Laylee Really Have Performance Issues?
Full Xbox One, PS4 and PC graphics comparison and frame-rate testing. Everything you need to know about how well Playtonic's debut game runs…
How to Set-Up HDR for PS4 Pro/Xbox One S on Samsung 2016 Screens
We recommend the Samsung KS7000/ KS8000 as the best mid-range 4K TV with HDR support. The only problem is that set-up is not easy - it requi…
The Last Guardian: PS4 vs PS4 Pro Tech Analysis
Tom presents an in-depth comparison of The Last Guardian, running on PS4 and PS4 Pro, with visual comparisons and frame-rate tests. In short…
4K On A Budget: GTX 970 vs Batman Arkham Knight + More!
Can a mainstream GPU like GTX 970 run ALL of the Batman Arkham titles at 4K? Even the notoriously sub-optimal Arkham Knight? Yes... yes it c…
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy PS4 Pro 60fps HDR Gameplay!
Capture of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy taken from the PS4 Pro's 4K HDR output in slow-motion mode, then played back at 200% speed for 60fps a…
The Witcher 3: Does Patch 1.61 Downgrade PS4 Pro Playback?
CD Projekt Red's valiant support for The Witcher 3 continues, this time adding high-dynamic range to PlayStation 4 systems. There is a catch…
Watch Dogs 2 Xbox One/PS4/PS4 Pro Analysis
How well does Ubisoft's latest open-worlder work on Xbox One, PS4 and PS4 Pro? Graphics comparisons, performance analysis - we've got the wh…
Victor Vran: Locked 60fps on PS4, Pro and Xbox One
It's been out a while on PC, but this week, Victor Vran arrives on consoles. Here's the full lowdown on PS4 and Xbox One, plus the full stor…
Let's Play Forza Horizon 3 PC at 4K 60fps
4K, ultra settings - holy crap, Forza Horizon 3 is simply sensational on PC. Join Rich as he plays through the game's opening showcase secti…
Let's Play Gravity Rush 2 at 4K on PS4 Pro
So how does Gravity Rush 2 look running at native 4K on PS4 Pro? And is it actually native 4K at all? Here's where you find out as John and…
4K On A Budget: GTX 970 vs Forza Horizon 3/ Forza Motorsport 6 Apex
Regular viewers of this series will know that it's sometimes a struggle to get a great 4K experience from GTX 970, involving lots of testing…
Metal Gear Solid 5 PS4 Pro Patch Tested: What Does It Actually Do?
Tom and Rich sit down to discuss the new PlayStation 4 upgrade to Metal Gear Solid 5. It's a three year old game and this patch has come out…
The Division 2 PC: 12 Minutes of 4K60 Video
A bit of a monster download here - not quite sure why this footage doesn't compress so well, but if you've got the bandwidth, we've got the…
Anthem EA Play Gameplay Trailer
Here's the source file quality asset of the big 20-minute Anthem gameplay demo! It's 6.2GB of high bitrate action - but we've provided a hig…
Fortnite: iPhone X vs Xbox One X Comparison!
What happens when the biggest game in the world is compared running on the most powerful smartphone and Microsoft's six teraflop console bea…
Steep PS4/Pro/Xbox One Analysis
Here's a belated look at Ubisoft's winter sports game. We've compared and analysed all console versions and isolated the meagre PS4 Pro impr…
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Beta: PS4/Pro/Xbox One Analysis
Just like many of you, we've been playing the Star Wars Battlefront 2 beta over the last few days. We've already gone in-depth on PS4 Pro, b…
Watch Dogs 2 PS4 Pro First Look
It's 1800p, it's checkerboarding, and in stress points it runs slower than the same game running on the standard PS4 :/ Tom and Rich discuss…
God of War PS4 Pro 4K Preview!
Your first look at God of War running on PS4 Pro via its 4K checkerboarding output. It's Sony Santa Monica, it's God of War, so - yes - exp…
Batman Arkham Knight PC Revisited: Can We Hit 4K60?
Not without reason, Arkham Knight is known as one of the PC's most sub-optimal ports - but have we now reached the point where modern hardwa…
Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Xbox One Back-Compat Analysis
The Xbox 360 version always had the fastest performance vs PS3 and Wii U. On Xbox One, BLOPs 2 is even smoother.…
Xbox One Forward Compatibility? Ghost Recon at 60fps and More!
A 30fps Xbox 360 game running at 60fps on Xbox One X? Rich takes a look at Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, a game that seems to scale on ne…
The Last Guardian: 25 Minutes of 4K Gameplay
We've got a full Last Guardian analysis elsewhere on the channel, but this video gives you an extended look at how the title looks and plays…
WipEout Omega Collection - PS4 Pro's Ultimate 4K60 Showcase
Bundling WipEout HD, Fury and 2048 into one 4K60 package - complete with beautifully reworked visuals - this Omega Collection packs plenty i…
Call of Duty World War 2 Beta: PS4 Pro vs PS4 Analysis
The latest Call of Duty engine meets a classic World War 2 theme - nine years after the series last took to the trenches. The game shares a…
Dark Souls Remastered vs PC Original with Mods - Is It Worth The Upgrade?
The original PC release was a disappointment, but the remaster stands to put everything right. With Namco Bandai offering a discount for tho…
PS4 Pro vs Xbox One X Silicon Head-to-Head
We've seen the Xbox One X processor layout before, but PS4 Pro is something new. And guess what? The two have much in common. Rich explains…
Fortnite: Switch vs Xbox One X Graphics Comparison - How does Nintendo's handheld hold up?
The biggest game of the year lands on Nintendo Switch. Fortnite runs at 30fps in both docked and portable modes - but how do the visuals mat…
Dishonored 2 PS4/PS4 Pro/Xbox One/PC Comparison and Analysis
Dave stacks up three console versions of Dishonored 2 - plus the highly underwhelming PC build, which still can't hold 1080p60 on a Titan X…
Dirt 4: PS4/Pro/Xbox One/PC - The Complete Analysis
Dirt 4 aims to combine the super-realism of Dirt Rally with the older arcade-style thrills of other series entries. Here's your complete loo…
Mantis Burn Racing PS4 Pro 4K Analysis
Can PS4 Pro really handle native 4K at 60fps? Well, it all depends on the game. VooFoo Studios' Mantis Burn Racing is the first game to tota…
DF Videocast #8: Every PS4 Pro 4K 60fps Game Tested!
Dave and Tom convene to test out every single PS4 Pro game *reported* to run at native 4K at 60fps. Do they actually deliver? It's been a lo…
Patreon Exclusive: Sea of Thieves E3 4K Gameplay Demo
A pristine, high bitrate version of Microsoft's E3 gameplay demo.…
4K HDR! Horizon: The Frozen Wilds Tech Analysis
Presented in full 4K and HDR for those with compatible displays, here's John's complete tech analysis of the beautiful Frozen Wilds DLC for…
Gears 5 Engine Upgrades: Trailer Analysis
Join Alex for an in-depth look at the Gears 5 reveal and the new tech available to The Coalition!…
Anthem E3 2018 Trailer Analysis!
Alex dives deeply into the recently revealed 20-minute gameplay demo for Anthem and presents this technical report!…
Resident Evil 7 PC/PS4/Pro/Xbox One Analysis
Dave dives into four different versions of Resident Evil 7. It's consoles vs PC, with all the visual comparison points and frame-rate metric…
The Evil Within 2: Xbox One and PC Analysis
Here's the full breakdown on the Xbox One and PC versions - not quite as impressive as their PS4 counterpart.…
Let's Play Ratchet and Clank on PS4 Pro at 4K
It looks amazing at 4K, it supports HDR, and it holds its frame-rate. Ratchet and Clank is one of the best PS4 Pro games you can get right n…
Resogun PS4 Pro 4K Patch Analysis
Arguably the best PS4 launch title gets a Pro patch - it runs at native 4K and it matches performance of the 1080p original point for point.…
Final Fantasy 12 Zodiac Age: The Complete Analysis
Everything you need to know about Final Fantasy 12's new remaster. We've got comparisons between PS2, PS4 and PS4 Pro - and yes, we emulated…
God of War PS4 Pro Extended: Patreon Exclusive
A bonus treat for our Patreon supporters. Sony provided a huge 107GB ProRes file of God of War goodness. Much of it was used in our recent e…
Batman Arkham Knight PC Revisited: RTX 2080 Ti Performance Analaysis
A bonus video showing horrifically underutilised our gaming PC with RTX 2080 Ti and i7 8700K is when running Arkham Knight - but we need thi…
Lego City Undercover: Switch vs PS4/Xbox One
The full Lego City Undercover comparison and frame-rate test - you'll be surprised by how the Switch manages to punch above its weight on th…
Shenmue 1+2 HD Remaster: The Ultimate Version - PS4 Pro/Xbox One X/PC and Dreamcast Tested!
In the build-up to Shenmue 3 we have a superb rendition of Yu Suzuki's original double bill, now remastered at 1920x1080 on all consoles. Jo…
Farming Simulator 2017 PS4 Pro Analysis!
OK, so this is something different but you know what? We actually had a really good time with this one, and the PS4 Pro support is really ni…
WipEout Omega Collection: PS4/Pro/PS3/Vita - Graphics Comparison + Frame-Rate Test
This Omega Collection remaster goes head-to-head with the original versions on PS3 and Vita! Tom gives an overview of the stark differences;…
4K On A Budget: GTX 970/1060 vs Destiny 2
Bungie and Vicarious Visions have handed in a great PC conversion here, but can our mainstream GPU champions run the game at native 4K? The…
Detroit: Become Human - The Complete Tech Analysis
Quantic Dream has delivered its best game yet with Detroit: Become Human. John dissects the title's technology, realising that this game is…
Final Fantasy 15 Xbox One Performance Test
John takes a look at Final Fantasy 15 on Xbox One. How does it match up to the existing PS4 and PS4 Pro versions?…
Elite Dangerous: PS4/PS4 Pro/Xbox One/PC Graphics Comparison + Frame-Rate test
It's the largest sandbox you can imagine. Running on the team's Cobra engine, Elite Dangerous simulates a galaxy's worth of exploration, tra…
Let's Play Battlefield 1 PC at 4K 60fps
Equipped with a Titan X Pascal and i7 processor, we target the premium Battlefield One experience. That's ultra settings, a crisp 4K resolut…
For Honor Beta: PS4 vs PS4 Pro Analysis
For Honor's Beta produces great results on both PS4 and PS4 Pro. Here's a look at graphical differences and performance.…
Crash Bandicoot NSane Trilogy - the Complete Analysis
Everything - and we mean *everything* - you need to know about the Crash Bandicoot PS4 remaster. PS4 vs Pro, PS1 comparisons. It's a DF Retr…
Star Ocean 4: Full PC Settings In A Console Game?
What if a console game gave users the complete range of quality presets available to PC users? Well, that's exactly what developer Tri-Ace d…
Death Stranding Early Analysis - Horizon's Technology Evolved?
The Decima engine - of Horizon Zero Dawn fame - returns in Hideo Kojima's latest creation. It's an entirely new direction for the technology…
Grand Theft Auto 4: Xbox One Back-Compat Tested
When is faster frame-rate not necessarily better for the gameplay experience? Find out here in this performance analysis of GTA4 on Xbox One…
Uncharted 4 on PS4 Pro: How Much Of An Upgrade Is It?
John takes a look at Uncharted 4 on PS4 Pro. It's still the most technologically advanced game on the PlayStation 4 - but can the same be sa…
No Man's Sky PS4 Pro Path Finder Update Analysis
In addition to all the Pathfinder content additions, how does PS4 Pro's patch improve over base performance? Well, how does 1080p60 and an 1…
Destiny 2 PS4 vs PS4 Pro Beta First Look
Our first look at the PS4 beta with everything you need to know about Pro's 4K support, graphics comparisons, frame-rate tests - the works.…
Far Cry 5 PS4/Pro Tech Analysis!
Here's a look at the new enhancements made for the Dunia Engine in Far Cry 5, along with a first look at PS4 and PS4 Pro graphics comparison…
Red Dead Redemption 2: Gameplay Trailer #2
You want the 'full fat', high bandwidth experience with the latest RDR2 asset? We've got you covered.…
If Xbox One X is $500, How Much Will Next-Gen Cost?
The pace of technological advancement is slowing down. Xbox One X is the fastest console possible in 2017 but how much of a leap is it compa…
Red Dead Redemption 2 Trailer #3: New RAGE Engine Tech Upgrades Analysis!
Our third peak of perhaps this year's most anticipated game is also the longest. Tom dissects two minutes of new, pristine-quality footage s…
Prey First Look: PS4 vs Xbox One
Here's a first look at Prey, based on the demo giving you access to the first hour of the game.…
Battlefield 5 Beta: PS4 vs Xbox One - Can Base Consoles Handle DICE's Most Ambitious Game Yet?
The generation kicked off with Battlefield 4 - and now five years later, we have the numbered follow-up. The base PS4 and Xbox One have trav…
Knack PS4 Pro vs PS4 Live Graphics Comparison!
John and Rich sit down to carry out a bit of a first - a completely live PS4 Pro vs PS4 graphics comparison. Three consoles, one controller,…
Star Wars Battlefront 2 PC: 1440p Ultra Settings Showcase
Here's an initial look at the fully maxed Star Wars Battlefront 2 running on PC. We've got both 1440p and 4K video here, so let's dig in!…
Knack 2 vs PS4 Pro: It's A Pleasant Surprise!
We may not have been looking for a sequel to Knack but spend some time with it and you may find that it's a pleasant, fun package - and the…
We were at the Microsoft E3 2018 briefing grabbing pristine quality capture direct from the media riser. Here's the beautiful Halo Infinite…