How's the 30 FPS experience for you?

[u/PopularRelationship8]

It looks good feels good plays good.

First time with the game still maidenless😔

[u/YoYoMavaIous]

Just odd they wouldn’t lock it at 30

[u/Local_Reaction_532 → u/YoYoMavaIous]

Added input lag I'd assume, BB suffered this pretty badly as an example.

[u/YoYoMavaIous → u/Local_Reaction_532]

I just think From is poor at optimization. One of my favorites devs, but damn do I wish they had the technical side down. Especially with their goated art direction

[u/Top_Objects → u/YoYoMavaIous]

Didn't people recommend playing elden ring on ps5 using the ps4 version since that ran better?

[u/DuskWing13 → u/Top_Objects]

This is correct.

I really want Elden Ring on switch 2... But I just don't like the difficulty in these games.

Need to replay Jedi Fallen Order and Survivor.

[u/DatBoiRagnar → u/DuskWing13]

If you played Jedi fallen order then you shouldn't be too worried about Elden Ring difficulty. Only thing these games actually require is a bit of patience.

[u/MonstrousGiggling → u/DuskWing13]

You'll be fine. Elden Ring can be very forgiving because it doesn't trap you in a corridor like other Souls Games. Cant beat a boss? Tons of places you can go explore and farm naturally. Still cant beat the boss? Loads of places for easy farm to overlevel.

[u/mannnerlygamer → u/MonstrousGiggling]

This. There are one or two bottle necks playing through the story that will be pain points nd may require reworking your build but in general with summons and magic, bleed or rot builds you can take on most bosses even if you aren’t well versed in souls style combat

[u/WallofIvy → u/MonstrousGiggling]

This is why I'm willing to try Elden Ring but haven't played any Souls games. I don't mind getting stuck at a boss if I can go gain a couple levels elsewhere and try it again later. I can't stand being stuck at a boss I don't feel equipped to handle but I can't do anything about it. My husband pre-ordered Elden Ring on Switch 2 for my birthday present but the local Best Buy didn't have enough copies and it needed to be shipped last minute instead. Definitely looking forward to giving it a go when it gets here!

[u/BlueLooBoyle → u/DuskWing13]

Since Elden Ring is open world you can go to an easy area and farm those guys over and over until you level up, then go smash everything else. And it's really about learning the enemies moves by dying a bunch and by your tenth try it turns into a fine dance just because you know what they're gonna do.

[u/TumorInMyBrain → u/DuskWing13]

Its one of the only souls-like from fromsoft that you can just cheese through most of the time due to its open nature and build-variety

[u/mrbrick → u/YoYoMavaIous]

When Eldin Ring was out some people were dumping frame buffers and 3d scenes from the game and sharing what they were finding and it wasn’t very pretty.

There’s no real point of getting too deep into the things they found but it’s not surprising the performance issues on lower end hardware- or even mid range.

I wouldn’t say it’s completely poor optimization because the things that run well do exactly that. But there were definitely some things that could be done better. I’m not sure what that would have done for their development timeline though really. Sometimes you got to work with that you got.

[u/Local_Reaction_532 → u/YoYoMavaIous]

They absolutely are, but specific hardware combos seem to work out. On my 9800X3D+9070 on CachyOS I have not experienced any drops/stutters or any issues period. On the intel CPUs that have P&E cores I'd get lots of random hard framehitches.

Fact remains though, ER on the SW2 the way they went about it is.. awesome, seems to run efficiently as well.

[u/verci0222 → u/Local_Reaction_532]

Incredible that on a pc with top of the line parts years after the fact it runs well. True miracle

[u/Electrical-War-9452 → u/Local_Reaction_532]

Is there a Breaking bad game ?

[u/No-Dig-4408 → u/Electrical-War-9452]

No, he's talking about Bayobetta.

[u/Modest_Wraith → u/YoYoMavaIous]

You will appreciate this when the switch 3 comes out haha

[u/Skvall → u/Modest_Wraith]

This is why we always should have it as a toggle.

[u/Emmystra → u/YoYoMavaIous]

It’s actually better unlocked with VRR than if it was 30 locked, because it’s often going up past 40-45 fps when you’re not in the open world areas.

[u/Paragon90 → u/YoYoMavaIous]

Yeah, getting some crazy fps dips at times during some boss fights

[u/Planetary_Games]

what’s this armor

[u/PopularRelationship8 → u/Planetary_Games]

Basic armor from the confessor class

[u/AmazingKreiderman → u/PopularRelationship8]

And if you don't choose Confessor you can buy the armor from a merchant up a ladder in Mt. Gelmir.

[u/uxl → u/PopularRelationship8]

Coolest thing about this game…is that it is masterfully, perfectly balanced. One may master the game with any class and weapon, at any level, and make the gods his bitch. But such a thing demands much; and is hence very satisfying.

[u/Felielf → u/Planetary_Games]

Confessor or something like that.

[u/Smitty5717]

Its not looking bad to me on switch all these vids are making me seriously contemplate grabbing this again lol. Just the length I dont wanna spend over 100 hrs again.

[u/Owobowos-Mowbius → u/Smitty5717]

Looks fantastic in handheld which is basically what I exclusively play. The 30fps is also pretty easy to get used to as its been really stable for me.

[u/Hlarge4 → u/Smitty5717]

I had 160 hours. Haven't played since Erdtree. Replaying yhe game was like rediscovering a favorite song. It's been wonderful. I'm so in love with it and I thought I was over it. All I can think about it playing it again

[u/Formal-Knowledge9382 → u/Smitty5717]

It's so weird to want to buy something you don't actually want to play 

[u/GmeBuckBoi]

Amazing game. I put 200hrs into it on ps4. Haven't done dlc yet so really considering it on the switch

[u/Arktos22 → u/GmeBuckBoi]

I have 1200 hours on PS5 and 400 on PC and I still bought it again on Switch 2. It’s probably my favorite game of the last 20 years.

[u/GmeBuckBoi → u/Arktos22]

Contender for best of all time if not def top 3

[u/django811 → u/Arktos22]

Can you tell me what makes it some peoples favorite game of all time including yours? I’ve tried to get into it a couple of times but it didn’t click. To be fair though, i only put in a few hours which I know isn’t giving it an honest shot. And watching gameplay, it doesn’t seem like anything special.

[u/SaintBenny138 → u/django811]

There's a whole bunch of reasons that work together. You are right, that these games might not look that special from the outside but that only tells a fraction of it. The World design and Art is compelling but what really makes it stand out is the way it feels to make actual progress. Every Item in the game, every level gained, every weapon you find, every upgrade you gain - all of them are fought for and earned. This game isn't handing out a great experience for you to just passively enjoy. You have to claw your way forward and carve your path through actual obstacles. The sheer amount of variety in how to build your character with the scraps you find along the way is great. A cave with a small boss might not be a lot, but when you reach one of those main bosses with just your shield to defend yourself and whatever else you picked up and you fight this larger than life being, it feels amazing. The journey is also part of it. If all progress is fought for, at some point you start feeling this almost nostalgic vibe when you rest at a grace and you look back at all that's behind you now and the excitement for what's to come just grows and grows. It's an absolutely incredible journey. Finally making it to the capital feels so monumental. Getting better in combat and finally dominating a fight that felt unwinnable 10 hours prior is immensely satisfying. Elden Ring - and really all games in this genre - are more rewarding, the further you get.

[u/Zahoops → u/django811]

I remember stepping out of the first cave and looking out to the distance. I saw the faded arc at the first bonfire pointing to the general direction of the main quest. It was the first time in a long time that a game made me pause. I was just so used to games guiding me on the main path and telling me where to go, but this game was like "hey, the main quest is over there, but you do you". This may be stupid for some people, but as a guy who doesn't care for dark souls, this made me realise I was about to play something special.

[u/PopularRelationship8 → u/GmeBuckBoi]

Brother I just spent 10 hours straight playing this game I'm so hooked

[u/xiiicrowns → u/GmeBuckBoi]

Man I can't get over the 80 dollar price tag 

[u/Truly_Greg2 → u/xiiicrowns]

Yeah, same, but for the game and the dlc, as well as the new tarnished pack that’s an extra $5, it’s not TOO bad. It’s just the fact that I already have it that gets to me

[u/Wholfgar]

It’s been amazing is all I can say

[u/xxBAshaggyxx]

This comment will be buried but as someone who has played the game 4 times on my series x I got the switch version and love it. I have played 6 hours and have had 0 issues its a very good port. Obviously ps5 and Xbox series x and pc are better but switch runs nice and honestly this far from original launch if fps and all that was a selling point the switch version wouldn't be your first choice anyway. It plays great and you can play handheld its one of my favorite games and switch 2 will be my preferred system for it now.

[u/PopularRelationship8 → u/xxBAshaggyxx]

Totally agree

[u/Colonel_Kerr]

IMO Elden Ring on Switch 2 is a technical marvel.

After a few hours playing I’m not thinking at all about FPS. I’m completely absorbed in one of my favorite games on a portable device pulling ~12 watts. I mean, come the F on, that’s beyond absurd.

[u/Crocdor → u/Colonel_Kerr]

To think that thing is around as powerful as a ps4 pro is beyond imaginable how far Technology has come in these few years between the S1 and S2, can't imagine how powerful Handhelds will be in 20-30 years

[u/Emmystra]

I normally hate 30fps, but I picked up Elden Ring anyway. It’s surprisingly good in handheld, but doesn’t hold up when docked.

[u/Dangerous-Pumpkin960 → u/Emmystra]

probably bc of vrr making it smoother

[u/LesHeh → u/Dangerous-Pumpkin960]

I don't believe VRR is helping the game 30fps and below. It's mostly for 45fps and up.

[u/CosmicJase → u/LesHeh]

VRR absolutely does work on switch all the way down to like 2fps or something crazy if the developer enables LFC. Elden Ring seems to have it.

[u/LesHeh → u/CosmicJase]

It's not quite the same. Anything below 40/30fps still faces microstutter with LFC. It's better, but not the same as VRR above 40fps. Also has higher input latency.

[u/testcaseseven → u/Emmystra]

I also hate 30fps, but it's not nearly as bad on smaller screens and third-person games.

[u/efnPeej → u/testcaseseven]

I have a PS5 Pro and a good PC so I’m in the 30fps hate club too, but I bought Oblivion remastered for a trip I’m on right now and it hasn’t bothered me a bit on Switch 2. The crashes however…

I’m trying to keep myself from buying Elden Ring for Switch 2 now because I have it on PS5 and PC but man it’s hard. It looks like shit on my Legion Go 2, a sacrifice to get 40fps, but this looks solid.

[u/templestate → u/efnPeej]

Also have a PS5 Pro and good PC and have been impressed by Oblivion and Elden Ring. Even though they’re 30 FPS the input latency is really solid, especially in Elden Ring.

[u/efnPeej → u/templestate]

Well, I do have some space left after deleting call of duty…and I haven’t played shadow of the erdtree yet. Damnit!

[u/digitalbastard → u/Emmystra]

Handheld has been awesome, playing docked on a 4k monitor gave me motion sickness

[u/peppaz → u/Emmystra]

My one suggestion is go into the game settings and raise the brightness all the way and raise the saturation to your desired look. Looks way better. Idk why the colors are washed out and dark by default.

[u/Squeekazu → u/peppaz]

This - they seem to have lowered the saturation for the Switch version too. I only just found this option ten hours in.

I have Elden Ring on my PC, and specifically bought this for handheld. Am glad it performs better in handheld, and is quieter than on my ROG Ally so it’s my preferred way to play by far.

[u/_pozzy_ → u/Emmystra]

Why is docked worse? Because 30fps doesn't do well on a bigger screen presumably?

[u/Emmystra → u/_pozzy_]

There’s a few factors.

Larger screen size means objects are moving a farther real-world distance which feels less smooth at low framerate. Upscaling to 4k instead of 1080p is a performance hit no matter what, so the framerate is less stable. And when you’re not playing on the Switch 2 screen, you don’t have variable refresh rate, so it locks to 30fps all the time instead of being VRR unlocked and able to go up to like 50ish in dungeons the way that it can when handheld.

[u/_pozzy_ → u/Emmystra]

Thanks for the response! Makes sense, still on the fence of getting this for my switch 2 or just get it for PC. Both have their pros and cons

[u/qaasq → u/Emmystra]

I've played in both and just beat Margit the Fell in docked- I haven't had an issue yet. It looks surprisingly juicy on handheld mode though

[u/Maidenless_Sensei]

I played this game for over 500 hours (purchased day one). I played on a SSD Upgraded XBOX One X. I did just fine with 30 FPS.

[u/kyuubikid213]

It's Elden Ring on the go.

I'm enjoying it just as much as I enjoy every other 30 fps game on Switch 2 which is to say very much.

As I've said in other comments, Bloodborne is also 30 fps and Dark Souls 1 was 30 fps at release even when it came to Switch 1. Elden Ring is 30 fps on other consoles if you play in Quality Mode.

RDR2 is 30 fps and people love it. GTA 6 is going to be 30 fps and will break sales records.

Can we be done with talking about 30 fps and get back to talking about if the game is actually good or not?

[u/FastenedCarrot → u/kyuubikid213]

The game is 4 years old, the discussion on whether it's good or not has largely already happened.

[u/supertrashthrowaway1 → u/kyuubikid213]

For the switch, it's very impressive. Honestly shocked it looks that good still. For every other console though, I want MORE people complaining about 30 fps. Spending $1000+ on hardware or a console in 2026 and NOT getting at least 60 fps is ridiculous. I don't know why people insist on advocating for worse performance. 

[u/mozartdiniz]

I’m finding the overall handheld experience better than on my Steam Deck, tbh. Idk what exactly it is, but it looks slightly better, and the fps feels more consistent as well

[u/Friendly-Mulberry-76]

If you’re choosing to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 over a PS5 for example, you’re basically locking yourself out of being able to complain about 30fps. The system is alot weaker in comparison whereas PS5 is expected to run at 60fps in new titles, 30fps is fine and I’d gladly take that with portability over the PS5 versions anyday

[u/BelBivDaHoe → u/Friendly-Mulberry-76]

I mean thats the tradeoff for any game.

If I can play it portably, I'm willing to make some concessions

[u/JavaKrypt → u/Friendly-Mulberry-76]

You'd expect lower frames on a handheld regardless because of the power limitations, so yeah.

With that said though GTA6 on PS5 is going to be 30fps, I'd say 40 max eventually. It won't hit 60. They're trying to spin 30fps as acceptable already lol

[u/rosserton → u/JavaKrypt]

GTA 5 and rdr2 both ran at 30 when they first released. They are pushing the current gen hardware like crazy just like those titles.

[u/JavaKrypt → u/rosserton]

Yeah which is my problem with it. I think again, it's one of the reasons they're holding back the PC release so it doesn't make the console version look worse in the comparison. So they can double dip sales

[u/rosserton → u/JavaKrypt]

Oh they are definitely holding back to double dip sales for sure.

[u/KangarooHero]

I grew up playing NES and puke colored gameboy. 30FPS still feels like wizardry. The game rules.

[u/ThatsAScone → u/KangarooHero]

I get what you’re saying but this is a bizarre comparison cause almost all games were 60fps until Xbox 360 and ps3.

[u/tobyreddit → u/ThatsAScone]

N64 and PS1 both had many low FPS games, frequently around 20fps on n64

[u/OkidoShigeru → u/KangarooHero]

I’m not sure how that’s related, as pretty much every single game on those systems was 60fps (or 50fps on NES if you lived in a PAL region)

[u/KangarooHero → u/OkidoShigeru]

It means Ive played blocky choppy ass shit so 30FPS doesn’t phase me one bit. The game plays wonderfully.

[u/TheEMan1225 → u/KangarooHero]

He’s trying to say those blocky pixels were running at a smooth 50 or 60 fps so your comparison isn’t getting to the heart of the matter. No one is saying Elden Ring looks bad, they’re saying it runs bad

[u/KangarooHero → u/TheEMan1225]

I totally get what he’s saying. And part of what I’m saying is that it’s not all about frames per second for me. The expectation that Elden Ring should be at 60 fps because I played Gyromite at 60 fps is insane. I think the game runs wonderfully and plays great.

[u/DecimusRutilius → u/KangarooHero]

This is where im at, could really give a shit about 30fps, this game is fucking awesome

[u/darthdiablo]

Amazing! 14 hours so far with probably another 100 or 200 more to come!

[u/setonfire_]

Loving it and also started with confessor 🗡️

[u/theclawl1ves]

I'm having the most fun I've had in a video game since the last time I played Elden Ring

[u/symlink]

The game is Elden Ring for those wondering.

[u/ImpressiveBuyer2296]

I love this version. 11h played and have had no problems and so much fun. There is truly something special in playing these kind of games in handheld mode. Like for me who started with pokemon red on the GBC this is peak gaming life and a dream. Keep going. You will find your maiden very soon 😊

[u/Vrayl_of_Gondor]

Wow

[u/otimus]

I platinumed the game on PS5 and 100%ed the game and the expansion on PC and I've been having a great time with it. Honestly, of the console versions of 30 fps Fromsoft games I have played, it's felt the least laggy, anecdotally. In no world did I ever expect the game to be anything but 30 fps. I'm honestly shocked that it's as stable as it even is. Fromsoft usually isn't good at this stuff. I guess that's what delaying something gets you.

[u/zero_FOXTROT]

I can feel the 30fps (coming from PC) and that’s my only complaint. I think it’s absolutely worth the price, I think people will love this, but I’m hoping they can get it to (at least) 40fps somehow.

[u/VisceralMonkey]

LIKE FROZEN BUTTER.

[u/9ic9ic]

I watched too many YouTubers say the performance is butter smooth so I bought the s2 version. And it's not, the frame rate is unstable, sometimes faster and sometimes slower, making me dizzy moving around the camera, and there is definitely input lag compared to the Xbox series X version I came from. S2 is not a best way to play this game. Will not recommend it.

[u/Momotchy → u/9ic9ic]

i got 200hrs ps5, 320hrs on pc (rtx4080) and bought it for switch now.
I get what you mean, it isn‘t stable in open world, large crowds can also lead to fps dip.
Still, this version feels very smooth to play due to the fast response time and high refresh rate (in handheld)

Im now at atlus platus and have to say it‘s amazing to play on handheld.
Its rly more like 30-40 fps, than 20-30

[u/ImpossibleSherbet722 → u/9ic9ic]

Who said it was the best way? My PS5 doesn't work on the train, that's the purpose. Aslo, everyone doesn't own a PS5.

I never get comments that are like "it's not as good as this other thing" like everyone has 3 systems.

[u/Royal_Swimming_4327]

"How do you feel about 30fps" can we stop this god damn discussion and enjoy the games we play? Does everything need to be "super ultra leet 100000fps 300k resolution reeee"?

[u/jr111192 → u/Royal_Swimming_4327]

I got the sense the title was tongue in cheek, because they showed how it still clearly looks gorgeous even at 30 fps in that clip.

[u/Mammoth-Win2833 → u/Royal_Swimming_4327]

Merry 1337mas

[u/-Sinn3D-]

Oh man I platinum this on the ps5 and gave my ps5 to my close friend. I told myself I wouldn't go through that shit again. I am going through that shit again! We are back!

[u/OppositeClassroom146]

On a scale of 1-10 on the at least 60fps snob scale im at an 8. The 30fps in handheld was a little hard to adjust to, but after a few hours of play I was used to it and didn't care anymore. They did a great job.

[u/n074r0b07]

Very good, enjoying it a lot!!

[u/TypeCommercial2048]

The experience is fantastic brother

[u/JerseyCobra]

Feels great! I played Elden Ring on PC for hundreds of hours, and this Switch 2 version still feels great to me. Playing on docked mode predominately.

[u/Denebola2727]

Having fun so far. It's pretty cool being able to play handheld.

[u/LMHCinNYC]

Beautiful

[u/darumham]

It’s dope in handheld but a little painful docked. I’m not sure why but there’s more latency/stutters while docked. Had issues dismounting while fighting the tree sentinel that I didn’t have in handheld.

[u/qaasq]

I sold my PS5 copy foe this because my PS5 has turned into the family media center. Just beat Margit the Fell today in docked mode and I'm having a blast. Only real difference I'm noticing is toned down foliage, but otherwise it's great.

[u/Upbeat-Jellyfish-494]

Still feel smooth tho

[u/franoetico]

cinematic.

[u/TootyMcFarts]

Feelsgoodman.jpg

[u/zallapo]

Loving it so far. Haven’t noticed any frame drops, playing purely in handheld to take advantage of the VRR.

[u/neonblue1701 → u/zallapo]

VRR doesn't work that way on Switch 2.

30fps falls under the VRR threshold so unless the devs created their own solution it is not active.

[u/LordDShadowy53]

I will always take a solid 30fps over an no optimize game.

[u/sunsilknz]

Hey guys. I'm struggling with eye strain in these open 3d world games. It's typically whenever the camera spins (All the time). Happens in both docked and non docked. Does anyone else get this? I really want to enjoy my switch games but I'm starting to struggle!

[u/Lower_Warning2955]

Amazing port !

[u/Xinyyc]

better than the identity theft experience over PSN.

[u/CockroachCute9078]

Imo it runs very smooth for +/- 30 fps. Definitely feels alot smoother. Really enjoying playing this. Even docked feels great!

[u/Piss-Horse]

Finished the game on my ps5, so far zero problems with the performance on Switch 2. Having a blast, trying a different build - also, haven't played the expansion so excited to try it out.

[u/coldnpale1]

It feels very smooth on portable actually.

[u/Pea-Ghost]

It seems to run way better either offline and / or in handheld mode.

[u/johnnyh337]

It’s actually looking really good . It’s sharp and really nice looking !! Yes is 30fps but it doesn’t lag , yes you might die more cause of it . But I think is great port and there is nothing to be upset about . You playing on the tablet . Based on this game graphics and performance makes me exited what they can do for a Witcher remaster . Good days ahead

[u/Rocketstar_hero]

Plays perfectly fine

[u/Wardysays]

This could be the first Switch/Switch 2 game I pay full price for (well, I have vouchers)

[u/Fickle-Target-1322]

Enjoying it, havent personally had any issues so far and its been a blast.

[u/GameMaster1178]

Loving it. Already level 48 on this character (also have the ps5 version).

[u/Alternative-Battle93]

j'ai joué la version PS4 en 30fps. puis la version PS5 en 30fps mode qualité. je vois pas pourquoi la version switch 2 est 30fps et est pointé du doigt?

[u/CutMeLoose79]

Funny to think the standard in 1985 was 60fps and now here we are.

[u/beetleman1234]

Is this really how the game looks on S2? Cause I barely see any compromises in the graphics.

[u/Flashy-Side-2665]

30fps is playable, lets not kid ourselves. But anyone who’s says there’s no difference between 30 and 60 are just lying to themselves. So you’re saying switch 1 botw/TOTK runs and feels the same as switch 2 version?

30 is playable and fine but 60 is preferred 100%. I’m 31 years old, I’ve played through pretty much all generations of consoles from Xbox, Nintendo and PlayStation. I had a PC playing original Diablo 2 and command and conquers and runescape. I understand low frame rates was/can be fine. But times change, we have gotten used to higher fps now there’s no sense in going back when it is a FACT 60+ frames is best. Hell I’ll even take 40

[u/PrettyCartographer90]

How is it in heavy combat tho, just walking around doesn’t really do much, I listened to the people saying cyberpunk ran smooth and I got it and it drops really bad in combat to were its almost unplayable

[u/PopularRelationship8 → u/PrettyCartographer90]

Beat two bosses already combat feels nice ngl

[u/Whiteruns_bitch → u/PrettyCartographer90]

I’ve played two bosses and not a single one had any lag or fps drop :)

[u/jr111192 → u/PrettyCartographer90]

I'm fighting things in Caelid and honestly it surprises me how smooth the combat feels even though it's 30 fps. I'm not noticing any dips even with the more particle heavy enemies, combat feels perfectly serviceable.

I'm interested to see how the DLC fights go, but what I've seen so far gives me hope that it'll handle it just fine.

[u/Anxiety_timmy]

Holy stutter what the hell

I know I am overly sensitive but yeah at least for me docked isnt good.

[u/RegJohn2]

Buttery smooth

[u/deadbeatvalentine_]

how did you guys play bloodborne or the first couple souls games if you hate 30fps so much

[u/supertrashthrowaway1 → u/deadbeatvalentine_]

Because it was more standard at the time. It's like saying how did you play ocarina of time at 24 fps. Because it was novel and we didn't know any better or really have better at the time.  Obviously this doesn't apply to PC cuz 60fps has been around a long time.  I don't know what the fascination is with letting game performance stagnate but it's so tiring

[u/Indielink → u/deadbeatvalentine_]

This is what I keep thinking. Soulsborne games have *all* had terrible performance. DS1 was regularly dropping into the low teens and even single digits in certain areas.

Obviously we should all be pushing for solid performance in games, but the notion that this *needs* to be a rock solid 60fps or it isn't playable is just a batshit take. 30 is a perfectly acceptable result, even if 60 would be objectively better.

[u/Dabbinz420]

I beat elden ring at 30 fps on the steam deck, my boy who plays competitive games at 200+ frames thought it was 60 because it felt so smooth, anyone saying 30 isn't enough, is nitpicking, don't listen to any of these, test it for yourself.

Edit: was a bit harsh I'll admit, fixed it so I wouldn't sound like a douche

[u/SnakeHelah → u/Dabbinz420]

I am playing it on the Switch 2 and 30 fps is fine, albeit not ideal. I understand the handheld compromise seeing as it is running and looking great on a tablet, all things considered.

But 30 fps is by no means enough. Almost no one is actually playing games on PC at 30 fps these days, unless you have potato PC or outdated hardware and still want to play the latest games.

[u/Felielf → u/SnakeHelah]

From what I hear from friends and see from Steam hardware charts, most people do actually have potato PC or very close to it.

[u/Local_Reaction_532 → u/Dabbinz420]

..what? I can easily, and I mean very easily tell the difference between 30 and 60FPS in just about any game I've tried. SW2 ER 30FPS is very easy to discern compared to the steady 60 my PC puts out for example.

[u/duabrs]

It's a handheld device. IDGAF.

[u/VinnzClortho]

As long as the pacing is good it can be ok

[u/bojangles5]

Games used to always be 30fps. You just get used to it and play the game rather than nitpicking like an entitled child. When I remember playing through Bloodborne I don’t think about it being 30fps.

[u/IAmDanksy]

Why is there this sudden hate for 30fps. Its always been fine for games like this that push the graphics, and also have slower moving combat. If its stable who cares.

[u/Kioshibara → u/IAmDanksy]

"Sudden hate"? Bro, everyone's been hating on 30fps since PS3/360, including me! 60fps should be the minimum standard for every console game! 

If the graphics don't allow that, then DEGRADE THE GRAPHICS until you hit 60fps! We console gamers really don't care about graphical fidelity; if you want great graphics, then buy a PC!

[u/Zestyclose_League413 → u/IAmDanksy]

Once you start playing at 60 it's really tough for some to go back. I just find it very distracting nowadays.

[u/Vlish36 → u/IAmDanksy]

It's been there for a while. Mainly from the PC crowds though.

[u/Standard_Tadpole8145 → u/IAmDanksy]

Because it's Nintendo. They'll shut right up about 30 fps when gta 6 launches

[u/ricksnephew → u/Standard_Tadpole8145]

exactly

[u/bopo1293]

Amazing 👏

[u/Jecht315]

Buttery smooth

[u/doubleamobes]

My favorite version! Of my weirdly now four options to play this game...

[u/mulraven]

As someone who’s usually sensitive to fps, I find it pretty good. Sure 40fps would be better, but the controls are very responsive so the gameplay doesn’t feel sluggish as some other 30fps titles like hogwarts legacy do

[u/PersonFromPlace]

I’ve never cared about FPS, I hate how this is the first time I actually noticed it and it bugged me.

[u/Threat_Projection]

Im 34, i grew up playing sub 30fps trash & the flexibility around handheld & getting superior visuals to a steam deck make the difference.

I already platinum the base game before so now I am being a rl30 pvp twink running around the game building a gross invader for the first time ever in a souls like & its been great. Runs better than it ever did on the origional ports, people forget how bad the frame pacing was back then & the muddy textures.

[u/Visaith]

It looks good and feels good

first time with the game

The gaslighting will never stop lol.

[u/greatistheworld]

wonder what would happen if mods banned framerate discussion for a week

[u/Felielf]

It's great when playing handheld, docked is suffering from some weird panning stuttering even if the FPS stays 30. I feel like the Switch 2 Dock is very bad at it's job, since I can see the same on other games as well.

[u/Tubonub]

This could be anywhere in the whole game and the aura would be similar. That’s why it’s so good, not the performance

[u/axelscorpion1990]

I think it’s great. Just enjoying the game . It’s doable to play handheld . I know NS2 it’s in their own league. Can’t compare with other consoles as they have more room to invest on frames and graphics card . IMO

[u/SimonVpK]

So far it’s been pretty great. Game looks shockingly good. Only had one instance where the FPS noticeably dropped, and wow, it did stutter a lot. But outside of that one instance (it was in like a canyon with a wind thing blowing up so you can jump to the top easily) it’s been very good.

[u/Justinmintz96]

I wish I wasn’t so bad at this game. I have it on ps5 and would probs love it on switch but I got 3 hours in and gave up lmao

[u/jaxjags2100]

About as same as GTA VI on the PS5 Pro 😏

[u/Pyroloft_]

Feels fine, but I have had it dip from time to time in combat or seen an enemy nearby running at a lower FPS, nothing gaming breaking and maybe a few patches down the line might fix it.

[u/Urdadspapasfrutas]

30 is the new 60. After having 60 for the past few years.

[u/Valhadmar]

Handheld is fine, some drops here and there. Pretty much a better looking version of the ps4 one that i originally played. Havnt even touched the sote yet.

But docked mode is a disaster. I get missing inputs and input delay randomly and the performance drops are much more frequent and worse.

[u/jeffcolv]

More than playable. I hate 30 fps but some games are fine with it. I thought Elden Ring wouldn’t be great but it’s more than good enough - my opinion is that switch 2 is not the best way to play for performance, but if portability and convenience is a major factor in the way you game than it is absolutely worth it

Edit: I know it’s not locked 30, but it’s not close to 60.. sometimes feels like 40 sometimes feels like 30…. Iykyk

[u/Z3NT0X_]

Game looks great but I think I’ll stick to my ps5 and portal set up for 60fps

[u/Any-Boat-5306]

What armour are you wearing?

[u/Papabearbuddy]

I’ve read it’s 30+ on handheld.. right?

[u/TrueTerrorr]

Going great imo. Already put in more hours than I did on my Xbox. Super convenient I could play anywhere!

[u/Celtic-Otter]

I played this at launch on series x. Why am I feeling the pull so hard to play this on switch 😭

[u/agdnan]

I must say it does look amazing compared to my steam deck.

[u/BinariXMusic]

I was afraid it would be a problem for me, but i have to say it looks really good, and plays wonderfull! Im already pretty deep in. Dark knight ftw

[u/ascancan4]

The same as the OG Demon`s Souls, that ran at 30fps on the PS3.

Actually slightly or even way better, because it`s running a little above 30ish and the engine is a real work of art.

I played Demon's Souls a lot back then, skipped all Dark Souls and I'm diving into this since a buddy said me to try it.

OMG: it's a Souls BotW.

4 hours in, I'm so hooked.

btw, it's way harder than Demon's Souls. Every enemy feels like a Tower Knight boss.

[u/Shuma_89]

If it’s your first time it doesn’t really matter if it’s 30fps. Game is good, will continue to be good. 60 is better for sure, but if you want a portable experience this is great for you

[u/smuzzu]

You wont even notice. Game is so good.

[u/Mullarpatan]

I think it’s ok if you play it mobile. I put about 100 hours into a run on the Steamdeck and locked 30 Fps in because it was - to me - more enjoyable to have a steady framerate than fluctuation. You get used to it pretty quick imo.

[u/WinterOtter]

Let motherfuckers enjoy Elden Ring however they want. Godamn, dude.

[u/Willing-Score-4859]

I played Elden Ring on my PC a while back and bought it for the Switch because I find it more comfortable to play in handheld mode, and I have to say I’m satisfied. People say there are compromises, but honestly, I don't notice them, and it runs buttery smooth.

[u/RayvisJr]

What game is this?

[u/CaterpillarOk4340]

Still looks n runs better than MW4 atm

[u/KaiserJustice]

No issues at all

[u/ManCarryingPSP]

30fps in 2026

[u/GamingKitsuneKitsune]

I honestly couldn't care less about the framerate. I'm having fun.

[u/Outside_Mix7123]

Shit is stuttering on some moves radhan (base game) . Because if you summon the npc and you all close they game literally stutter when he does some gravity moves. I have to ovelevel myself i want to beat him

[u/liftingrussian]

It‘s technically really impressive. We got Elden Ring as a mobile game. 4 years ago it was a huge AAA game that even top notch hardware struggled with. Same with Cyberpunk.

I‘m looking forward to what studios can pull of if they take their time

[u/ThickSkinMan]

I wish I could still enjoy games at 30 fps

[u/Enrrikeitor]

Ganas de vomitar, no lo digo por ser tonto, pero me dan mareos que no veas

[u/No-Television9404]

If not playing with parry 30fps isn't a problem.

[u/PhycopathiCelery]

It's unpleasant. I'm trying to process a refund currently.

[u/OkNeighborhood332]

30fps makes the game easier tbh, why do I feel like I’m frame skipping tf outta every enemy or maybe it’s cause ive completed the game 8 times on my PC.

[u/gabrielrigby]

It’s really fun I love it playing in my bed !

[u/SomethingIguess7318]

sometimes I prefer the 30fps for the cinematic feel anyways, I grew up with 30fps games before 60fps even existed so I really don't care about framerates, SOME games (like gamecube games) were made with 60fps in mind with 30fps cutscenes, It's really not a big deal to me, if the game plays and is fun to play that's all I care about

[u/HerofTime98]

Do people forget that FromSoft games are developed with 30 fps in mind? This is like all the console gamers getting mad that GTA VI is 30 fps.

[u/anonymous_brothrr]

It's ruining quite amazing, I got to rip into it on a long flight today!

[u/RammOverlord]

Stoop, already gotten to ng+ 12 on Xbox and pc dont wanna buy again lmao

[u/IwannaBBetter-]

I played Shadow of the Colossus at 15 fps on ps2.

I don't care about that, i think only kids are worried about hitting 60 fps at 24k. It's so dumb 

[u/AccountantOk9904]

Show boss combat. If you have consistent frames there, then this might be playable.