Grid Autosport: Switch's Best Racing Sim? - Full Tech Breakdown!

Switch gets a deluxe version of the last-gen release, Grid Autosport - which works out handsomely for optimisation on a mobile chipset. HD Rumble and gyro controls are the tip of the iceberg here; we have multiple modes for playback too focusing on graphics and performance. Tom breaks down how each works, and the reasons why this may be Switch's very best racing sim so far.
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[@outsideredge]

The community asked. Digital Foundry provided. Props to DF

[@afistfulofpimples1745]

I disagree. More could have been done to optimise the viewer experience, like a less homosexual sounding voice.

[@FazedInferno]

@@afistfulofpimples1745 eat shit

[@fawesum]

@@afistfulofpimples1745 Hope you grow up some day, kid.

[@afistfulofpimples1745]

@@FazedInferno Go outside and play, insect brain. It's not my fault he sounds like he favours men too much.

[@joeylalonde3458]

@@afistfulofpimples1745 you can come out of the closet, it's fine. no judgement here. no hostility required :)

[@denismajor]

Performance mode also has 2D crowd models (it's 3D in graphics mode)

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Yup. Worse lighting too

[@UkrainianGeek]

Денис привет!

[@Saikou7896]

О привет

[@dannymirjanovic8453]

It also removes drivers from CPU cars. It's kinda crazy all the changes it makes

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@dannymirjanovic8453 PS3 version retained everything tho.

[@V3ntilator]

Switch needed a racer like this. Big older games is still relevant, because they are now on a handheld.

[@guidorussoheck2100]

V3ntilator i would love a remaster of most wanted on Switch:p

[@julianx2rl]

I want Tackmania so bad!

[@pizza619]

Can you get a physical verson of this game

[@GraveUypo]

this is better than nothing but quite honestly it's one of the weakest in the series, and this series is already one of the weakest among the major ones for last gen. so... better than nothing. but not much more than that. plus i hate that joycons don't have an analog trigger. you can work with digital inputs, but it makes it... so arcady. it doesn't feel remotely like driving anymore. skills don't transfer from other racers.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@julianx2rl imagine if F1 2014 also on Nintendo Switch.

[@DannyScottyEnty]

Fantastic technical review, Tom. I've been playing for a few hours and I've found my preferred way to play is handheld mode, with the Graphics settings (plus the HD car pack). Hitting the maximum resolution afforded by handheld mode with all of the visual bells and whistles looks supremely impressive on the screen, and I personally prefer a locked (or close to it) framerate, as opposed to a more variable one. As someone who missed out on Autosport last gen, I'm thoroughly enjoying my time on Switch. Great video as always.

[@W2DYY73]

Hi, is there a way of turning off the automatic braking please?

[@mathias4514]

@@W2DYY73 yes in the settings

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@W2DYY73 2023 GRID AUTOSPORT imo still miles above Legends.

[@MoonSarito]

This is one of the most amazing ports for Switch, devs even bothered to add native support to Game Cube control because it has an analog trigger.

[@Nendonintendo]

For real? That's actually crazy. I love it.

[@viczvapo]

Nice, will probably get it bc of that

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Nendonintendo Coco Hayashi loves Grid Autosport both on PS3 and Switch.

[@Ryuujin1078]

I really, really want to get this to show support to the developers as they did a phenomenal job with this version. I want a physical copy, hopefully it’ll come.

[@fnsonicrick]

Yes I too am waiting for a physical copy.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@fnsonicrick 2023, hopefully you'll get one, Rick Rotary.

[@fnsonicrick]

@@purwantiallan5089 never did, and they didn't get my money. Moved on

[@Ray__E]

This actually looks amazing on the Switch

[@mukuroikusaba7347]

@@pandasdreamlygon no shit its better than ps3 cmon dude

[@artoriasoftheabyss1575]

@@mukuroikusaba7347 You would be surprised how many idiots convince themselves otherwise

[@VariantAEC]

@@mukuroikusaba7347 Barely better than PS3 and running using Vulkan. I can run this better on the S8... I actually have!

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Completely untrue. None of the phone versions look as good as this. They have lower graphical settings even on ultra

[@cero9391]

@@VariantAEC Indeed, a 800 usd phone will outperform a 300 usd game tablet.... like a 1000 usd pc would outperform a 400 usd consolr

[@shadowhound0]

Did you test the Gamecube controls? Spawnwave showed that Grid can recognize the triggers as analog to adjust speed!

[@zgoaty9235]

Not only that, but the game even switches control schemes to the Gamecube controller layout, which I think is, however small a thing it might be, very huge.

[@zybch]

Really? Thats my biggest gripe about the switch, and if I can bypass the stupid digital 'triggers' and use a GC controller that'd be fantastic.

[@Koss42]

8bitdo Pro+ wireless controller works just as well. Or use the MagicNS USB Bluetooth adapter to use controllers from Xbox one s, PlayStation, etc

[@Sch8lboy]

@@Koss42 Do you have actual experience with this? If I'm not mistaken, the SN30 Pro+ is recognized as a Pro Controller, so you can't actually take advantage of the triggers even if they have them, as the game won't recognize it as a GameCube controller. I've looked into this a bit and it is largely the only reason why I haven't picked up one of those controllers and use a DualShock 4 with the right joystick for gas/brake like OG Gran Turismo.

[@mopayne6040]

@@zybch Maybe Nintendo should make new joy-cons and add a d-pad along with analog triggers and better thumb sticks and call them Pro-cons instead.

[@Micromacer]

I see. A last-gen based port but there's new contents being added. I'm totally fine with it, especially if it runs smooth and looks great. There's a large amount of last-gen games which have gorgeous graphics, I believe those will fit the Switch pretty well. btw I'm really curious bout how much battery life could be extended under that saving mode

[@Simpyphus]

There are a bunch of notable 7th gen games that would be great on Switch. They would also fill AAA voids on the platform. The problem is the end results are mixed in performance. In theory every 7th gen port should be much better.

[@heisenbergwhite00]

But it doesn't run smooth, 30fps is a joke for racing games

[@sydam9116]

@@heisenbergwhite00 30fps can be considered a joke on ps4 and xbox one but on switch, a solid 30fps is pretty good

[@ThePandafriend]

@@heisenbergwhite00 It's a console. 30 fps is quite common on consoles. Even in racing games.

[@nighttimestalker]

More proof they need more last gen games. It's in the middle of 7th and 8th gen in terms of power. So last gen games will got a decent boost. Even if it's just better performance and a res boost. I'd love to have fallout 3, New Vegas, Oblivion, GTA 5/4 (preferably 4), mass effect trilogy. All with the ability to play on the go

[@krono5el]

2014 grid race driver is still fun af today, hold ups perfectly

[@romanbellic810]

This takes me back to the glorious DTM Touring Cars on PSP.

[@terencecaron2922]

Tom, you're really my favorite of the DF team, you're really thorough and never judgemental on the studios, always analyzing from a neutral perspective what goes right or wrong, and explaining as much the technical side, and the "how it feels" side of games. Great analysis again, thank you.

[@zybch]

Hes just judgemental about the platforms. Or rather, about the ONE platform, that isn't from a japanese corporation. Did you stop to wonder why he did the comparison with a PS3 instead of the 360? Surely not to make the switch version look as good as possible compared to the previous release of this game which on 360 looked way better than the ps3 port, right. Right...

[@terencecaron2922]

@@zybch this gotta be a pure nightmare in your head dude.

[@self-lightening]

Note: As Spawn Wave pointed out, this game allows you to use analog throttle and braking-not just by mapping them to the right analog stick, but even by using a Gamecube controller! It actually recognizes it as a Gamecube controller, with fully functional analog triggers!

[@EspHack]

this game ran well on my 2013 amd hp laptop, codemasters really excel at optimized & polished games, dirt 2-3 ran so beautifully on even the crappiest hardware

[@borisdg]

6:44 Watch top left. LMAO

[@asb6493]

😆😂🤣

[@WH250398]

*Harry Potter music intensifies*

[@dantefitts]

lol XDDDD

[@theTOOLshed1]

How did you even spot that!? That's awesome! Nice eyes

[@cergam_misteri]

You have good eyes😂

[@LogainAblar]

Thanks for covering this. I've been loving the game since it debuted on Switch. A note though, Grid is better to play when using a controller with analog triggers. It makes it far easier to gauge breaking and acceleration under tight circumstances. Playing Grid with the Joy Con or a Pro controller is doable but not ideal. Even a Gamecube controller is a better choice because it supports analog triggers.

[@comdrive3865]

play the game with medium difficulty, works a charm.

[@charliegaudino]

Is it me or are the guys at DF continually impressed by what the switch can do. It's a wonderful sign.

[@atomickid]

6:44 am I the only one who sees two guys floating above ground at the left ?

[@arbr3]

Just got a Switch Lite and I picked up this game as well. Coming from playing Gran Turismo Sport on the PS4 I was still very impressed with the game overall. Feels very refined, I noticed Codemasters as one of the publishers. Just off the top of my head I know they also publish the DIRT Rally series of games, goes to show how legit this game is. All it needs is the option to adjust joycon sensitivity and it would be even better. That and online multiplayer would cement it as the #1 racing game on Switch, if it isn’t already.

[@VariantAEC]

Odd that you decided not to compare against the mobile version (right now only available on iOS with Android release still pending).

[@PolaroidMemory]

I'm going to pick this one up at some point, looks great. Also isn't there a control scheme for the GameCube controller to make use of analogue triggers?

[@mcfly2858]

Works perfect with the Analog Triggers

[@brandogg]

Looks absolutely amazing

[@TheMegaNattoMan]

Would've been nice to see how an overclock would work with the performance mode.

[@plagiarize]

Great analysis Tom! I've been holding off on this, but I think I've been convinced to pick it up now. I've heard it even supports the analog triggers on the gamecube pad, which shows a real dedication to optimizing for the platform.

[@martinramirez21]

Racing and fighting games can generally be relied on high-fidelity visuals because they focus GPU and RAM resources on a few choice elements.

[@chrisbillingham9164]

Love to see how well this game runs and that it even exists for Switch. Will be buying for sure.

[@DauntlessDamian]

Are there Time Trials? I wonder how the frame rate holds up when you're the only one on the course.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

There are. From what I can tell it's totally locked. Also even during qualifying and practice it's locked. It's only when there's a lot of cars does it drop noticeably

[@Grumpy-Bollocks]

There are time trials. I play in performance mode/handheld only, and yes there are less drops in TT, but they still happen, more on some tracks, less on others. HTH.

[@kevinbuchanan67]

Even with the cut backs, performance mode looks a lot better than graphics mode

[@nickmotsarsky4382]

Looks, no. Plays, yes.

[@tmcprod]

Man sometimes I feel like this comment section is full of people who just got their expensive pc and really need to let other people know that this is unplayable because they play in 4K@120HZ. c'mon guys were talking about a portable device that draws just a few watts of power. Ports like these are usually damn impressive, and let everyone play the game plus you can easily take it with you.

[@ApotheosisDivine69]

Another great review Tom. Your reviews are always the best, great in depth details and commentary, go Tom.

[@antapeti4339]

Codemasters, Switch and driving simulation in the same sentence? Hmmm...

[@anasevi9456]

he compared it to the PS3 version as opposed to the 360 [PS3 port was a byword for visual/performance downgrade during that generation]... which comes off as a little disingenuous.. a little trying to prop up the Switch version to look artificially better. Otherwise it looks good, might get it. 60fps isnt as critical for simcades to me... even if i do not like 30fps and the game looks too rough on switch performance mode.

[@rschauby]

Great video, thanks! Loving GRID on Switch in handheld.

[@marcimousie]

Thank you for going back and doing this one.

[@RyanWoo]

I love playing this game so far.

[@mihir2480]

Grid autosport has also been released on mobile phones, and there is no compromise on graphics compared to the switch

[@nickmotsarsky4382]

Especially when you edit the game files and crank up the resolution and visuals.

[@kalebv1161]

When are you guys doing a video on the outer worlds

[@romanbellic810]

Call Of Juarez Gunslinger is also coming to Switch, another previous gen classic.

[@nighttimestalker]

It needs bound in blood then also. A great game

[@heisenbergwhite00]

Nintendo switch is full of Old ass ports... not a suprise.

[@rhysjones8506]

@@heisenbergwhite00 switch is close to overtaking X1... Not a surprise 😂

[@heisenbergwhite00]

@@rhysjones8506 is that a you got?... the switch is over taking a failed console?... that's nothing to brag about buddy

[@TonyJenn]

@@heisenbergwhite00 all these consoles have old ass ports though... Why single out just the switch?

[@Refreshment01]

Good Video! Suggestion: Would be great to include overclock analysis in every Switch video.

[@mopayne6040]

Hands down the best port ever made period! I hope you guys do a review on WRC 8 when it's release to compare.

[@SomeJohndoe]

how is playing with digital triggers? im not a fan of using the analogue stick for brake and accelerate.

[@MetalJody1990]

Pretty damn impressive for a portable version of the game. I hope to see adaptive sync in the next Switch. That would make performance mode smoother and more enjoyable. Great job, devs & DF.

[@helpmelivebros737]

That's actually a really good idea, it would probably save battery life too.

[@Spacecab]

Congrats to the devs on a wonderfully executed port!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. 2023, this still fresh like milk.

[@ianmitchell5979]

This is one of the best ports for the Switch. Looks amazing, loads of ways to tweak your gameplay and controls, plenty of options to adjust your visual experience, loads of content with plenty of fleshed out and well executed features to really make the most of the experience. THIS is a good game!

[@JoshValdez1996]

Props to DF for doing a video on this game. I know it probably wasn’t on their radar until everyone kept commenting saying to do it lol. It’s interesting to see it hardly hits 60fps in performance mode because when I’ve played it it felt like a smooth 60fps. Maybe my eyes suck and I just didn’t know it until now.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

It hits 60 when you practice and qualify just not racing. Plus during the racing I'm sure you were focused on other things

[@griffgames9538]

A mobile-style Battery Saver option really makes sense now in the era of Switch Lite.

[@GreenShark4]

I'm so glad they included a performance mode. Racing games are one of the only genres where I need the framerate as close to 60fps as possible for me to be able to play it. That being said, I rarely noticed drops unless there were a lot of people crashing on screen. Maybe I'm just not sensitive to them unless it dips into the 40s?

[@heisenbergwhite00]

The framedrops are terrible, coming from forza this is just god awful

[@pulseofme4949]

fighting games? online shooters?

[@unitedfools3493]

I much prefer a locked FPS rather than frame times all over the shop. It's disappointing that there's no locked 60FPS. If they limited cars or other things to achieve it it would have been a better game.

[@rhysjones8506]

@@heisenbergwhite00 imagine comparing Forza to this... Plus what's the fps of Forza on base Xbox...

[@heisenbergwhite00]

@@rhysjones8506 forza runs at 60fps on the base xbox sir.

[@craigkingdon4424]

Are there actually any other sim esque racers on switch?

[@aghayejalebian7364]

No.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

No but even if there was, this is great. It's better than Forza by far. Better gameplay than most realistic racing games. GT is still the king tho!! And assetto corsa!

[@Pohnzo]

Hugo Stiglitz this isn’t even close to Forza... it’s really good but not better than forza. I like buying and collecting cars. And upgrading cars I like. If that had this it would be on that same level.

[@JackFrost-1856]

V Rally 4

[@aghayejalebian7364]

Gear Club Unlimited is an arcade racer, TT Isle of Man is a motorcycle racer, and V-Rally 4 is a specialty racing game. Grid Autosport is the only general racing sim for switch in the same vein of Gran Turismo or Forza Motorsport.

[@chrisdodson8118]

First off, yes - the Pro Controller should definitely have been designed with analogue triggers. Frankly, I was surprised to find it wasn't. Perhaps a new model will be. Anyway, I've only had GRID AS for a couple of days - and hadn't played any other titles - but it's a very solid racer. Superb effort by Feral. Anyone on the fence regarding whether to buy it or not...just hit the button - you will not be disappointed. Investigate the custom difficulty mode for maximum enjoyment, however. :)

[@Daniel-yz3zf]

Can you do a video analysis of every game ever made? Yours, a typical DF fan

[@1chiTheKiller]

I wanted a sim racer for Switch and this genuinely is the best the system has to offer. They've updated it several times so it now also has GameCube controller support so you can have full analog acceleration control. I think they might be helped a bit on the performance as well. Not 100% if it's better as I don't have the framerate measuring tools DF uses. I'm also pretty sure they added multiplayer, although I'm not completely sure since I never play online multiplayer anyway. If you're looking for the best sim racer on Switch, I'd start here. Oh, it's also on Android, with the graphics and performance modes too, so you can have a great legit sim racer that's just as good as Real Racing 3, but without the microtransactions.

[@Pillokun]

Racing Sim? DF, come on... :P

[@dandrawsit4915]

compared to Gear Club I'd say it's a lot more like a sim, but V-Rally could also count I guess

[@Clydesdale87]

The definition of a simulation is not that it has to be realistic in every attribute.

[@fnsonicrick]

Yes so what if it doesnt simulate pits or fuel consumption as long as the car controls realistically it's a sim in my eyes

[@battyflaps5410]

For me yes this game would be great in handheld only mode but i have a bigger screen and a pc i would just buy it on the pc.. same with all the ports for me apart from star link (i like the star fox addition to it) and A hat in time which i would love to own on both systems. If your travelling more then it makes sense to

[@mcfly2858]

grid look's really fantastic on my tv, but you have to download the hd graphics pack. it really looks like the pc version with max settings.

[@Kcalien]

Ive been waiting for u to make this video for awhile. thanks i love this game

[@da835t]

I have been waiting for this FOREVER

[@nknicolas]

And now Grid after Dragon Quest XI !! You're the BEST !!

[@tdotran]

I have this on my wishlist. Waiting to catch up on my other games but I’m excited to play this.

[@weightlifting_socialist]

Digital Foundry, I and many other people hope you do a performance review video on "The Outer Worlds". Im very good with electronics and PCs so I dont need help or anything like that, just enjoy your analysis on games with different hardware.

[@uwu-jv2jn]

lmao cope

[@LNSLateNightSaturday]

The WiiU also tended to better with 360/PS3 ports than X1/PS4 ports. Nintendo seems to have a habit of releasing hardware in the proverbial no-man's land between current and last gen.

[@gridvid]

Awesome. This will be my first racing game on switch after Mario Kart :)

[@nickmotsarsky4382]

Get Fast Racing Neo. It's pretty great.

[@ghost085]

It's time to try this game on the overclocked Switch.

[@zorromagico4534]

runs better, but not a big deal

[@SiGeTVee]

You guys missed out on the fact that this game is compatible with the GameCube adapter for analog pedal controls, but appart from that, great review!

[@Clydesdale87]

Digitaly foundry is always about graphics, not controls.

[@SalveMonesvol]

Just a reminder: Ridge Racer 7, a release game for the ps3, ran @1920*1080, solid, with no dynamic res. That was 13 years ago.

[@nickmotsarsky4382]

Yeah, but Ridge Racer 7 looks like shit. It was like an upscaled ps2 game with low-poly cars and tracks and the physics were VERY simple.

[@rockingamer100]

With the updates the game received it seems to run closer to 60 now on performance mode

[@Jackruby22]

Great performance breakdown. Been waiting to pick this up... just a shame it wasn’t released with all the multiplayer modes, it would’ve been an instant buy.

[@HaiTran-fi1uc]

@digital Foundry: Can you do an analysis on The Outer Worlds?

[@Owlero]

They are currently working on it.

[@HaiTran-fi1uc]

@@Owlero nice

[@ABlackPatriot]

Hai Tran That game is really good man.

[@demantim]

Great video, performance mode really helps to give more information about what's happening. I prefer it over the bells and whistles of quality mode - whenever I try that one I go back to performance within a minute and am relieved at the extra FPS =) . Maybe a dynamic resolution scaler could give the extra push to 60FPS.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Nope. It's a cpu bottleneck. Res drop won't help

[@demantim]

@@HugoStiglitz88 Ah right, thanks! Too bad.

[@tunsafun9345]

Its cool being able to choose which mode of performance you would like to play and it would be really cool if alot of other switch games had it as well.

[@purwantiallan5089]

2023, hopefully we may see F1 2014 on Switch.

[@isned2000]

Wow, that's a last gen title? It looks really good, I didn't realize it was a last generation game until it was pointed out in the video, that is some seriously impressive art direction and tech art. Honestly I am pretty fine with multiplayer being patched in later, better to have added later than in a rushed, compromised state at launch. (or not at all!)

[@HugoStiglitz88]

That's because it has most of the effects from the pc version

[@sloppynyuszi]

How does this compare to the iOS version?

[@Lattrodon]

I'm probably gonna buy this eventually. And I'm gonna get Grid eventually probably once they're on a decent sale

[@pizza619]

Did you get grid autosports 1 year latter?

[@Lattrodon]

@@pizza619 nah I sold my switch. I hate Nintendo

[@pizza619]

@@Lattrodon why do you hate nintendo?

[@pizza619]

@@Lattrodon also you can get grid autosports on steam or Android and ios

[@PokemonJura]

Who are these people on the left and what are they doing? 6:44

[@SaigonBrit]

Any news about Alien isolation on Switch?

[@ActionJaxonH]

They said they’re hard at work and will announce release date when they’re ready.

[@SaigonBrit]

@@ActionJaxonH Thanks for that. I did get a reply from them to that effect and I really hope they are on track. Little worried because absolutely nothing shown of the game, nothing on e-shop, no updates. When studios go completely silent like this it often means delay. With Grid Autosport Feral talked about it enthusiastically and repeatedly ahead of its release.

[@GraveUypo]

my switch gets a locked 60fps on performance mode. switch made overclocking great again.

[@meierthomas]

What's physical steering wheel can I use on a game like this? Just can't see myself playing something this real on a std Switch controller

[@SupSaiyan]

One problem.... drifting races with no triggers is frustrating af...

[@anasevi9456]

shhhh, it's a switch port which means its magically wonderful despite that and we are supposed to oo and ahh. No dissent or you go into the Nintendo fanclub gulag! Don't mention the price either!.

[@alexanderjurjens]

Thanks guys :)

[@jarjarbinks8954]

compare the switch version with the ios version plsss

[@takemetoyonk]

My eyes might be decieving me or that's legible font size!!

[@ActionJaxonH]

I think I prefer top form ports of 7th gen titles in 1080p and steady framerate over low grade, severely downgraded ports of current gen titles in 720p dynamic with unstable frame rates. THAT SAID. I still value current gen ports of the really good games, like Witcher 3 and DOOM, because playing them portably is so awesome it’s worth the tradeoff.

[@nigelo92]

Wish switch actually had analogue triggers though.

[@princemehta1443]

nigelo92 I think pro controller is but I hope someone launch a 3rd party joy con like that

[@weaverquest]

@@princemehta1443 The official Pro controller also has digital triggers.

[@ThatGamingGuyfromthe70s]

Lack of analogue triggers is a huge omission for me. The switch is a mobile gaming platform so hooking up gamecube controllers is not a practical option.

[@Katzelle3]

@@ThatGamingGuyfromthe70s Just use the Z-values of each Joy-Con's accelerometer for a solid state analog solution. The next best thing would be hall-effect sensors.

[@BBIAJ]

"...the best it Ken look..." I'm still waiting to meet this Ken fella Tom, he pops up in a lot of your videos! Maybe he drives better than you? 😉

[@7James77]

How are the tuning options for this game? I've never played the original. By this question, I mean, what options are able to be tuned with sliders? Such as Camber, LSD, Roll Bars, etc This right here is the main selling point as tuning a car to drive proper is what I enjoy more than the racing aspect, because once it's tuned good you'll dominate no matter what.

[@chrisdodson8118]

'once it's tuned good you'll dominate no matter what.' Simply not true, I'm afraid.

[@7James77]

@@chrisdodson8118 Sure it is. 😂

[@vladimirtomin8223]

Lack of analog trigger on Pro controller really bothered me with all assistance off. Takes time to adjust to keep RWD car spin in control. But on a plus side it feels like overall car physics in this game actually is better comparing to 2019 PS4 game. All and all it’s pretty great port, especially if you have Gamecube controller and adapter. Analog throttle using sticks never clicked for me unfortunately.

[@strictlynineties]

weird so sensitivity on the Gamecube controller works but not on the Pro controller?

[@nickmotsarsky4382]

Game was never released on Android..

[@Clydesdale87]

the android version is still in development. There was a closed beta in summer and the release is maybe end of the year.

[@nickmotsarsky4382]

Hah, it got released right after you commented that and it's better than the Switch version.

[@luuketaylor]

Hold up, wasn't this supposed to come to Android like 2 years ago? Still no word last I checked...

[@tmcprod]

The (closed) beta was this summer (game was already in a great state), is expected to release near the end of the year.

[@kazuhiramiller2121]

Ikr, I bought my phone thinking about playing Grid, I have my phone since 2017

[@luuketaylor]

@@tmcprod Nice heads up. Were you in the beta? No idea why I couldn't find any info about the potential release date though...

[@bednar23]

Been really enjoying this game. Looking forward to online

[@therealjimmietran]

Finally ... I Have Been Waiting For This.

[@ThibautMahringer]

Can't wait for a physical release, it would be a day one buy for me.

[@puppytosser]

Has it been confirmed?? I really want it too, I been dying to play a good racing sim, I’m tired of all these new games adding micro transactions.

[@ThibautMahringer]

@@puppytosser Nope it's not confirmed, but it would be a great fit for a physical release.

[@fawesum]

Was hoping to see the difference between using the optional texure packs or not.

[@memoryman3586]

The iPhone 8 version is a locked 60fps in performance mode

[@pipikakachu]

True

[@pipikakachu]

Tiredofdumbfuks I do with a controller

[@nickmotsarsky4382]

@Tiredofdumbfuks Tons of people do.

[@sakitoshi]

@Tiredofdumbfuks the point is that the switch is shit if a phone can do a better job at what it was designed to do.

[@IainsTheName]

Tiredofdumbfuks Are you actually dense? This is the *same* game running on the Switch, and a phone runs it better. You can even use a bloody controller so it’s just like gaming on a switch (look up Gamevice). Christ.

[@BMoney8600]

I just brought this game today and I love it!

[@pizza619]

Do you still play it 1 month later?

[@Bajso84]

Cant wait for the online update. I hope it isnt cancelled.

[@darcrequiem]

I like who it supports the analog triggers on the Gamecube controller. Dusted off the Wavebird, wasn't disappointed.

[@2007excalibur2007]

I would probably suggest to Codemasters to have a second performance mode where dynamic resolution scaling is used but won't go below 1600x900, which would probably help the game stay closer to 60 FPS. :p

[@tmcprod]

won't help portable shows that it's a cpu bottleneck not gpu. So lowering the resolution won't help

[@karmansandhu6875]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS.

[@tony_mac24]

We should have more racing sims on Switch, but, there's one problem. The Switch is meant for family use, not for hardcore gaming.

[@MajorasThoughts]

Great video, guys. When are we getting the Modern Warfare full game tech analysis?

[@DaveSimonH]

Seemed like the performance modes, both docked and portable, had 60fps almost in their grasp. Possibly a drop to the XB1 favourite, 900p would have been enough to even out performance (and maybe 640p portable)?

[@nickmotsarsky4382]

Did you not pay attention to the video? He straight up said it's a cpu bottleneck. A resolution drop would do nothing. The Switch cpu is very weak.

[@PanRysownikRysuje]

Shame they didn't go for the Fire Emblem Warriors Performance Mode - 720p docked, but at 60 fps. Maybe even go for a below 720p portable in Performance Mode too, so it can go for locked 60 fps?

[@r.o.6180]

This does not look like a 1080p video sometimes.

[@tmcprod]

KZbin video compression, this is what happens when you get fast moving detailed video. The bit rate just can't keep up