Crash Team Racing comparison XB1/PS4/Switch. Both X and Pro 1440p and Switch 720p/480p

[Railgun]

Pro/X: 1440p
XB1/PS4: 1080p
Switch Docked: 720p
Switch Handheld: 480p

Really disappointed to see Switch not get a dynamic resolution and extremely disappointed that X has parity with Pro at 1440p. Hurts as well that ambient occlusion is very low resolution with lots of shimmering. Hope to see a 4K patch on X in the future.

 

[KainXVIII]

You forgot main disappointment - only 30 fps.

 

[Deleted member 18161]

Considering the hardware gulf, it looks great on Switch. Good port!

 

[JCW]

I'm pretty sure the Switch version is the same as NST (runs on the same engine so it makes sense). I also vaguely remember DF I think? saying NST ran at a higher horizontal resolution but I'm not 100% sure.

 

[Tora]

You forgot main disappointment - only 30 fps.

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Plays absolutely fine at 30, don't overreact.

The original was designed for 30 and this looks and runs great on all platforms, loading issues aside on Switch.

 

[RidiculousMirror]

I'm assuming PC will have to wait a year, like with Spyro, which is nonsense. Didn't realize we were back in the late 2000s/early 2010s with "ports" taking years to come over.

 

[NotLiquid]

I can't stand the fur render in the PS4/XBO versions. Crash just doesn't look right to me, and I don't know if it's why he seems to have a more pronounced neon orange tint to him. Actually kind of happy I went with the Switch version, the art design is enough to make the resolution drop kind of less of a big issue.

 

[KainXVIII]

I'm assuming PC will have to wait a year, like with Spyro, which is nonsense. Didn't realize we were back in the late 2000s/early 2010s with "ports" taking years to come over.

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I think its worth waiting for 60 fps experience (and 4k, if your rig can handle it)

 

[JimNastics]

Genuinely stunned at the Switch here, that's some top tier work from the devs.

 

[Odesu]

Yeah, that's pretty rough. To be constrained to 30FPS on X and not even get 4K is a bummer.

 

[Lelouch0612]

Performance is very stable on the Switch. Looks good too.

 

[RidiculousMirror]

I think its worth waiting for 60 fps experience (and 4k, if your rig can handle it)

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Definitely -- I waited for Crash and have waited for Spyro. But it's a bummer in an era where 98% of stuff goes live on all platforms at once :)

 

[Deleted member 10737]

switch port is really well done, good job devs

 

[Elfotografoalocado]

I don't get the complaints about the lack of dynamic resolution on Switch. 720p/480p is decent resolution, and given there's no framerate drops there will be headroom in most frames, which will save a lot of battery life.

Overall it's a very decent port, it looks basically the same as the other versions, simply with lower res.

 

[Ferrs]

I find it kinda weird how almost everyone gets crazy when a racer releases at only 30 fps yet it's fine for CTR even on X/Pro.

 

[Metalmurphy]

480p30? Yikes!!?

That is insanely low

 

[Knight in Shining Armani]

I was gonna say 1440p isn't too bad...but it's 30fps? Jeez.

 

[asd202]

I don't get the complaints about the lack of dynamic resolution on Switch. 720p/480p is decent resolution, and given there's no framerate drops there will be headroom in most frames, which will save a lot of battery life.

Overall it's a very decent port, it looks basically the same as the other versions, simply with lower res.

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There are framerate drops on Switch not frequent but there are there in the video.

 

[Alex840]

I find it kinda weird how almost everyone gets crazy when a racer releases at only 30 fps yet it's fine for CTR even on X/Pro.

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Especially when Mario Kart 8 runs at 1080/60 on Switch and looks fantastic.

 

[Fortinbras]

I'm super disappointed in the lazy X version but I'm not surprised after the half-assed Spyro trilogy. Seems like Activision doesn't pay these developers to optimize their games for Xbox.

 

[Deleted member 14663]

It plays really well on Switch, 30 FPS does not seem to bother me. Maybe I would change my mind if I played the other versions.

 

[Rabalder.]

1440p & 30fps on One X? Sheesh.

 

[LiftGammaGain]

It plays really well on Switch, 30 FPS does not seem to bother me. Maybe I would change my mind if I played the other versions.

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Other console versions are also 30fps

 

[Deleted member 44371]

whats up with the furr looks sooo weird

 

[NekoNeko]

half assed all round. can't believe they didn't get flack for this, this isn't a niche title.

 

[Rolodzeo]

Seems like a really solid Switch port, nice job.

 

[Papercuts]

1440p, 30fps, and straight up terrible load times on the X. Woo.

 

[PeakPointMatrix]

This is the best looking kart racer ever made.

 

[PeakPointMatrix]

I find it kinda weird how almost everyone gets crazy when a racer releases at only 30 fps yet it's fine for CTR even on X/Pro.

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I also find it just as weird how so many militant 60fps kart fans still went on to shit on Team Sonic Racing for not being an All Stars title instead, despite prioritizing framerate. Funny how fickle gamers are.

 

[Killer]

Is this coming to PC?

 

[TheUnforgiven]

I also find it just as weird how so many militant 60fps kart fans still went on to shit on Team Sonic Racing for not being an All Stars title instead. Funny how fickle gamers are.

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What is the relation between a racing game being better at 60 fps and Team Sonic Racing not being the kind of racer they want?

You seem disturbed friend.

 

[lunanto]

480 at this point should be unacceptable.

 

[Linus815]

so the X version is only 1440p and also 30 fps?

I wasn't gonna buy it because of 30 fps anyway, but 1440p is just another slap in the face.

 

[Lelouch0612]

480 at this point should be unacceptable.

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I have the game and it isn't. Game plays great in handheld.

 

[bytesized]

Oof, I thought switch would be are least 540p portable, 480p is going to be very blurry four sure

 

[DonMigs85]

Hmm, I was expecting at least 1800p on the X, or maybe a 60fps mode

 

[MZZ]

I can easily distinguish 30 from 60 fps but this game is really smooth despite being 30. It's also fast. I felt slow playing other games after playing CTR for a couple of days.

 

[Pokemon Master Tim]

I really hope they implement an option for Pro and X owners to sacrifice a higher resolution in exchange for 60fps.

 

[PeakPointMatrix]

What is the relation between a racing game being better at 60 fps and Team Sonic Racing not being the kind of racer they want?

You seem disturbed friend.

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Disturbed that people would pass on an extremely fun kart racer for totally superficial reasons despite "framerate being king"? Yes, very!

 

[Pokemon Master Tim]

Not that playing it at 30fps is bothering me, mind you. It would just be nicer.

 

[KartuneDX]

inb4 the hot takes on the inferior Switch version
(The game looks really really good handheld tbh)

 

[Deleted member 10737]

480 at this point should be unacceptable.

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crash trilogy is also 480p, right? i had a blast playing that for ~50 hours. while native res is ideal, 480p looks good on the switch screen as well if it's done right.

 

[jimboton]

I also find it just as weird how so many militant 60fps kart fans still went on to shit on Team Sonic Racing for not being an All Stars title instead, despite prioritizing framerate. Funny how fickle gamers are.

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Fickle? What does one thing have to do with the other?

I don't think it looks *that* good tbh. Tracks are so small it's borderline claustrophobic and no amount of window dressing will disguise that fact. Particularly if said window dressing comes at a hefty 30 fps price.

Still want to play it tho.

 

[Champion]

Let's see if Era keeps that same energy when it comes to the frame rate for this game.

 

[ghostcrew]

I also find it just as weird how so many militant 60fps kart fans still went on to shit on Team Sonic Racing for not being an All Stars title instead, despite prioritizing framerate. Funny how fickle gamers are.

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Disturbed that people would pass on an extremely fun kart racer for totally superficial reasons despite "framerate being king"? Yes, very!

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Just a reminder that this is a tech thread and the entire point of it is for people to discuss the graphics/performance.

 

[RM8]

In handheld mode it looks horrible compared to the other two kart racers, to be honest.

 

[lunanto]

I have the game and it isn't. Game plays great in handheld.

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I know framerate is stable but I think resolution is too low even for a 720p screen.

crash trilogy is also 480p, right? i had a blast playing that for ~50 hours. while native res is ideal, 480p looks good on the switch screen as well if it's done right.

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I played N Sane Trilogy too and I thought the game looked very very blurry. Id have preferred 480p without antialiasing in that game.

 

[Certinfy]

Yeah, I ain't getting this on the Switch.

 

[lunanto]

Yeah, I ain't getting this on the Switch.

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Same. I will buy it on PS4.

 

[Terryfromyokosuka]

I find it kinda weird how almost everyone gets crazy when a racer releases at only 30 fps yet it's fine for CTR even on X/Pro.

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It shouldn't be fine. It's an absolute joke.