Samuel Miller
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The recent $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft has sparked anticipation among fans about whether the "Call of Duty" series will make its way to Nintendo platforms. Last December, Microsoft pledged to bring this popular game franchise to Nintendo consoles within the next 10 years after the completion of the deal. However, concerns arise regarding whether Nintendo Switch's hardware capabilities can support the demanding requirements of the game.
During the court battle between the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Microsoft, the Xbox team shed some light on the performance of "Call of Duty" on Nintendo Switch. According to court records provided by Derek Strickland, the FTC inquired about the graphical performance of the game on both Switch and Xbox. Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft's gaming division and the president of Xbox, responded by stating that the ported version of "Call of Duty" on Switch will strive to achieve "the same or better quality as other games on that platform." When asked if the Switch version would look identical to the Series X version, Spencer admitted that while the game would perform exceptionally well on Switch, it would have visual differences compared to the Xbox version.
Furthermore, Matt Booty, the head of Xbox Game Studios, confirmed that "Call of Duty" could run on Switch as long as the development team appropriately adjusts the graphics, assets, and frame rate.
It's important to note that the performance of the Switch itself is lower compared to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Therefore, when bringing multi-platform games to the Switch, compromises are often necessary in terms of graphics and frame rate. On another note, Microsoft aims to complete the acquisition of Activision Blizzard on July 18th. However, if they lose the hearing, the company would be forced into a "three-year administrative nightmare," as stated by their chief lawyer, Beth Wilkinson. The outcome of the hearing will essentially "determine whether the deal can proceed."
While "Call of Duty" on Nintendo Switch may experience graphical compromises compared to its Xbox counterpart, Xbox executives are committed to delivering a quality experience that matches or surpasses other games on the platform. As the acquisition unfolds, gamers eagerly await the outcome, hoping for a successful integration of the beloved franchise onto the Nintendo Switch.
Please note that the court battle and the acquisition process are still ongoing, and further developments may impact the final outcome.
During the court battle between the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Microsoft, the Xbox team shed some light on the performance of "Call of Duty" on Nintendo Switch. According to court records provided by Derek Strickland, the FTC inquired about the graphical performance of the game on both Switch and Xbox. Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft's gaming division and the president of Xbox, responded by stating that the ported version of "Call of Duty" on Switch will strive to achieve "the same or better quality as other games on that platform." When asked if the Switch version would look identical to the Series X version, Spencer admitted that while the game would perform exceptionally well on Switch, it would have visual differences compared to the Xbox version.
Furthermore, Matt Booty, the head of Xbox Game Studios, confirmed that "Call of Duty" could run on Switch as long as the development team appropriately adjusts the graphics, assets, and frame rate.
It's important to note that the performance of the Switch itself is lower compared to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Therefore, when bringing multi-platform games to the Switch, compromises are often necessary in terms of graphics and frame rate. On another note, Microsoft aims to complete the acquisition of Activision Blizzard on July 18th. However, if they lose the hearing, the company would be forced into a "three-year administrative nightmare," as stated by their chief lawyer, Beth Wilkinson. The outcome of the hearing will essentially "determine whether the deal can proceed."
While "Call of Duty" on Nintendo Switch may experience graphical compromises compared to its Xbox counterpart, Xbox executives are committed to delivering a quality experience that matches or surpasses other games on the platform. As the acquisition unfolds, gamers eagerly await the outcome, hoping for a successful integration of the beloved franchise onto the Nintendo Switch.
Please note that the court battle and the acquisition process are still ongoing, and further developments may impact the final outcome.
