Hogwarts Legacy Switch 2 Preview: A Huge Leap Over Switch 1, But What About Series S And PS4?

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Published on May 22, 2025 2:00:17 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVMAYEb-3rI

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Hogwarts Legacy (2023)

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From something of a current-gen console showcase, scaling down gracefully to last-gen hardware, Hogwarts Legacy is a fascinating game - all of which makes the upcoming Switch 2 version a fascinating proposition. So how much of an improvement is it over Switch 1 - and where does it sit in comparison to Xbox Series S and PlayStation 4? Oliver and Rich sit down for a chat.

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00:00 Overview
01:02 Series S Comparison
05:27 PS4 Comparison
10:03 Switch 1 Comparison
13:12 Image Quality: 1440p and DLSS?
19:25 Loading Times and World Segmentation
22:52 Analysis and Conclusion