Replace (): Following final week’s Persona 3 Reload replace on Change 2, Digital Foundry investigated.
Patch 1.03 fixes the sport’s 30 fps output with even 33.3 ms updates, eliminating 16 ms and 50 ms spikes to supply constant and well-framed output. This challenge affected each docked and handheld modes, and we’re blissful to say each have been absolutely fastened.
…I used to be additionally annoyed by the dearth of a 60fps “efficiency” mode within the launch model. This implies it falls in need of the secure 60fps body charge supplied by different variations… Atlus has addressed this grievance with a brand new non-compulsory 60fps toggle, however sadly that is solely out there in docked mode. In our restricted testing, this mode sometimes drops to the higher finish of the 50fps vary, however in any other case it is really locked to a 60fps body charge. Nevertheless, this comes at some constancy price. Whereas the low-resolution shadow maps in all probability will not be noticeable in commonplace play, the obvious removing of ambient occlusion on this mode is extra dramatic.
…Whether or not in moveable or docked mode, whether or not you are working at 30fps or 60fps, the Change 2’s P3R nonetheless renders at 1080p decision.
My closing grievance about P3R on the Change 2 is enter lag. This has solely been barely improved within the recreation’s newest patch…the patched Change 2 model nonetheless suffers from round 180ms of enter lag in its personal 30fps mode, whether or not docked or undocked. This was examined utilizing a Wi-fi Professional Controller with a show with 12ms enter lag. The one saving grace for the patched model is diminished enter lag within the new 60fps efficiency mode. In the identical check setting, enter lag drops to round 120-140ms. Nevertheless, this comes with noticeable picture degradation and is simply out there in docked mode.
You’ll be able to see the complete overview within the video above, and be taught extra within the story on Digital Foundry’s web site.