The game is great on PS5, but the ports need work.

Sadly, there’s no good news here - the game is a disastrous state as of launch.

The overall message that the PC version of the game isn’t recommended at this time.

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Although not as severe as PC, Xbox Series consoles have problems too.

You do get RT shadows, but all reflections are handled exclusively in screen space.

If you’re hungry for ray tracing, however, PlayStation 5 has the edge as of launch day.

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It is noticeably blurrier as a result but it’s not just image quality that suffers.

It’s still a nice-looking game but it definitely lacks the fidelity of the more powerful machines.

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When we get to performance though, things get interesting.

There are also some additional hiccups associated with checkpoints and certain events that detract slightly from the overall fluidity.

As a result, I recommend sticking with performance mode if you’re playing on Xbox Series X.

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So how about Series S?

The rumble triggers get heavy use in this game, and it feels satisfying in its own right.

All versions offer the same excellent surround sound presentation as well.

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It’s not a disaster like the PC version but it feels like it needs some additional work.

ps5 vs xsx the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xsx the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xsx the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xsx the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xsx the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xsx the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xsx the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xsx the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xsx the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer

ps5 vs xss the callisto protocol zoomer