Digital Foundry Direct Weekly DF Direct Weekly #244: The Game Awards Reaction, First PS3 Emu on PS5, FSR Redstone First Look!
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Dec 15, 2025 The team dives into their standout moments from The Game Awards, highlighting the trend of cinematic trailers. They discuss a groundbreaking PS3 emulator available on the PS5 and unpack unexpected performance issues with Skyrim on the Switch 2. AMD's FSR Redstone draws scrutiny for its mixed results in frame generation. Plus, there's a lively debate on whether Star Wars Outlaws feels more tailored for the Switch 2 compared to Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Insights, controversies, and fun revelations abound!
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Cloudberry Release Shows Limits Of Early PS3 Emulation
- Cloudberry Kingdom is an easy PS3 emulation candidate and RPCS3 had it playable years ago, so this release doesn't prove broader PS3 emulation viability.
- Oliver emphasizes SPU-heavy titles like Metal Gear Solid 4 remain the true challenge.
Switched-Up Skyrim Marred By Severe Input Lag
- Skyrim Anniversary on Switch 2 adds upgraded assets and effects but suffers from severe input lag and odd LOD/water issues that undermine playability.
- Oliver measured ~220ms input response in worst cases, making the port feel unresponsive despite visual improvements.
Measure Frame Gen With High‑Resolution Tools
- Test frame generation with high temporal-resolution tools, not just average FPS, to catch runt frames and pacing spikes.
- Rich and Alex urge vendors to prioritize consistent frame pacing over pure frame-rate averages.