So, Hogwarts Legacy finally landed on last-gen consoles earlier this month, and an initial look at the Xbox One version showed some surprisingly positive results for this port overall.
However, since launch last Friday the team at Digital Foundry has taken a deeper look at the last-gen versions, showcasing how all consoles stack up against each other. The analysis up above shows how the Xbox One S, Xbox One X, PS4 and PS4 Pro versions all compare, while also showing a head-to-head between Xbox One S and Xbox Series S.
In general, we still reckon the old-gen versions hold up pretty well. Just like that first look video, load times are one of the biggest issues here, but the rest of the game seems pretty solid considering how old these systems all are.
There are some notable drawbacks though - particularly in texture quality and resolution. Having said that, the Xbox One X pixel count is noticeably higher than all other last-gen versions - even PS4 Pro!
If you're interested in playing the last-gen version of Hogwarts Legacy on one of these consoles, we definitely recommend giving the comparison a look before deciding which system to go for!
What do you make of DF's findings here? Let us know which system you're playing on down below.
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It is a truly amazing feat to have got it running on a base Xbox One, and actually makes me think they may achieve it even on a Switch which I'd have assumed would have been witchcraft...
Can’t wait to see the Switch Version comparison.
720p/30 with frequent drops on Xbone, lol. Will be interesting to see how they squeeze it down even more on Switch.
I'll be impressed if they can get it running at 540p undocked/720p docked on Switch at a decent framerate.
If Hogwarts Legacy can run on a Switch & Xbox One well with modifications then the Series S should be ok in the long run.
I find it humorous that Digital Foundry has a Hogwarts Legacy face off, but Eurogamer still refuses to publish anything Hogwarts Legacy related. A gaming site completely avoiding the best selling game of 2023. Too funny.
@lacerz I am guessing it because no one is brave enough to publish anything on the game. If you check, both of Digital Foundry videos is handled, not by the usual people who would handle big releases like this, but Rich and Oliver
@lacerz the sad thing is it’s not just Eurogamer ignoring Hogwarts Legacy - neither Play or Edge magazines reviewed it either!
@lacerz The difference is that Digital Foundry only focus on the tech side of Games and therefore isn't really discussing the 'game' or any of the 'controversies' that may surround it. All they are concerning themselves with are the 'technical' side as they do with all games.
Even If you are 'boycotting', its still an interesting game from a technical perspective and worthy of DF analysis.
@lacerz it’s hilarious people still claim there is a boycott. It’s the uneducated not understanding a complex issue. Which is a shame. Coz many of them need educating.
Either way it’s a good game and been an interesting spectator sport watching the faux anger at the game.
@lacerz Eurogamer like many of the gaming news sites are part of large conglomerates (Like gamernetwork/reedpop) so can afford to pick and chose where they make their ad money and where they take the moral high horse which is disappointing at best.
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