Nintendo winning in performance? How the Switch 2 beats the Xbox Series S with Street Fighter 6
Thanks to DLSS and smart optimization, Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2 delivers better image quality and more consistent performance than Xbox Series S.
In a surprising twist for 2025, Street Fighter 6 is making headlines not just for its competitive depth, but for how well it runs on Nintendo’s newest hardware. According to a detailed analysis by Digital Foundry, the Switch 2 version of Street Fighter 6 actually outperforms the Xbox Series S in both image quality and frame rate consistency.
A 60 FPS fighter, on a hybrid console
Capcom’s RE Engine debut on Switch 2 is a technical success. In docked mode, Street Fighter 6 runs at a native 960x540 resolution, which is then upscaled to 1080p using Nvidia’s DLSS. Despite the low base resolution, DLSS reconstruction delivers a surprisingly clean and stable image, often sharper than the Xbox Series S version, which renders at native 1080p but uses Capcom’s less effective in-house upscaler.
The result? Better anti-aliasing, reduced flicker, and more stable detail on Switch 2, especially in fast motion and distant backgrounds. Even texture quality on characters like Zangief and Chun-Li holds up well, with fewer artifacts and cleaner outlines.
Consistent performance where it matters
In competitive modes like Fighting Ground, the Switch 2 version maintains a locked 60 frames per second, matching the gold standard for fighting games. Xbox Series S also targets 60 FPS, but suffers from occasional dips and visual noise, particularly in World Tour and Battle Hub modes.
While Switch 2 does make some visual trade-offs, like reduced reflections and simplified shadows, it retains all gameplay modes, supports cross-play with other platforms, and is even tournament legal for the 2025 Capcom Pro Tour.
Why it matters
This isn’t just a win for Capcom, it’s a statement about the technical potential of the Switch 2. With DLSS and a custom Nvidia chipset, Nintendo’s hybrid console is proving it can punch above its weight, even against dedicated home consoles like the Xbox Series S.
As more third-party games arrive on Switch 2, this performance benchmark could reshape how developers approach multi-platform releases, and how players view Nintendo’s role in the current-gen landscape.
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