DF Direct Q+A: Can Switch 2 Handle 60FPS Call of Duty? Custom PC vs Steam Machine, Nvidia RTX Spark
From Digital Foundry Direct Weekly by Digital Foundry
June 5, 2026 · 50 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the capabilities of the Switch 2 for running Call of Duty at 60fps, Nvidia's new RTX Spark processor, and the value of custom PCs compared to Steam Machines.
With the welcome announcement of Call of Duty coming to Switch 2, the question is... can the hardware handle the series' signature 60fps? Meanwhile, what does Nvidia aim to achieve with its new RTX Spark processor? In the wake of the shock Steam Deck price rises, could a self-built PC potentially offer superior value? What's the fate of Xbox Series S in the Helix era? All this and more in the new DF Direct Q+A show. 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Supporter Q1: Do you think Modern Warfare 4 will be good on Switch 2? 09:38 Supporter Q2: Is the Nvidia N1X an expensive, niche chip? 24:25 Supporter Q3: Is a custom PC a better deal than Steam Machine? 31:00 Supporter Q4: Are review embargoes becoming more strict? 37:50 Supporter Q5: Will Microsoft ditch Series S when Project Helix arrives? 42:07 Supporter Q6: Are high hardware prices a boon for game optimization? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Topics covered
- Call of Duty on Switch 2
- Nvidia RTX Spark
- Custom PC vs Steam Machine
- Xbox Series S
- Game optimization
- Hardware performance
Keywords
- Switch 2
- Call of Duty
- Nvidia RTX Spark
- Steam Deck
- custom PC
- Steam Machine
- Xbox Series S
- Project Helix
- game optimization
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Microsoft, Xbox Series S
Products: Switch 2, Call of Duty, Nvidia RTX Spark, Steam Deck, custom PC, Steam Machine
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