The Graphics Of Xenoblade Chronicles X Are Blowing Me Away... | Comparison & Analysis

[@cassiodvieira]

The way XCX runs on the Wii U is one of the greatest feats in gaming history.

[@shatteredsentient5321]

GameFreak is always taking L's, and I'm not talking about our blue friend 😂

[@SCAMDEMIC2023]

Monolith were smart when they designed this game it takes around 20 hours to get a Skel which is brilliant.

[@Noexistente]

20 if you go straight and your good at playing... I remember maybe more than 30 xD

[@SCAMDEMIC2023]

@Noexistente that could be more accurate. It's been a while 😂

[@brandonleemoss]

Took me close to 40 hours😂

[@MicrowavedTurtle]

@@SCAMDEMIC2023 how long in total to complete I never played xenoblade X but I have heard so much good things about the game that it got me hyped. I have played xenoblade chronicles 1-2, torna, and have 3 lined up and really enjoyed them

[@Subremedy]

@@SCAMDEMIC2023 I recommend taking as long as long as you can before getting the skell. Getting the Skell will spoil you and you might not want to go back to foot xD

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

The jump mechanics in this game made exploring so fun. Especially with no fall damage. I remember the beginning of the game telling you that you could jump off a cliff and I was shocked because I thought that meant death, lol. (Great foreshadowing btw)

[@comradestannis]

See that mountain? You can go to it!

[@mrpyrostorm3165]

Lins face change is very welcome. Its a huge improvement. But Elma, man I am very attached to the art style used to bring her to life and its going to take a while before ill welcome the new style. That said the new face for Elma does look great, its just not what im used to or expected.

[@brandonleemoss]

Same here in my head that hardcore look on her face now she looks more girly... It literally contradiction shears 🫣

[@TheGamingTeam101Tgt101]

This makes me so exicted for switch 2. The fact that switch can make something look this good.. imagine games on switch 2

[@long8150]

I spent most of my time in X on the toilet. Pretty much single screen. So I wouldn't worry about how single screen is going to work.

[@netweed09]

Wait, _what??_ U carried the Wii U with you to the loo? 😁😅

[@jonmccown2323]

Most people I know with a switch is a Lite. Seriously. Most teenagers and casuals own only a switch lite. So detail will not matter to them. Just saying.

[@Allosaurus87]

Isn't the graphics... IT'S THIS PLANET. It's something about this planet...

[@BlaizeTheDragon]

That end line from Elma still hits hard. Mira is such a weird planet and I love it. I'd love for the extra story or even a sequel to delve deeper into what this planet actually is because it sure as hell ain't normal.

[@rayminishi689]

This game has to be, NEEDS to be cross gen. It pushed the WiiU to its limit

[@ChickenNuggetCancer]

X on Wii U ran at a dynamic resolution of 720p that could drop down to as low as 619p. They could be using their upscaling techniques they used in 3 to hit a higher resolution. Or due to engine improvements and a bit of extra oomph in the Switch’s hardware, they’re running it at a native 1080p. Doesn’t really matter to me how they reached that resolution as it’s still an improvement nonetheless lol.

[@BlaizeTheDragon]

Yeah, improved character models aside the resolution is already loads better which to me was the biggest problem with X and especially the original xenoblade chronicles. Seriously sometimes it was hard to even see what was going on with how blurry everything and everyone looked. While X wasn't as bad in the resolution department, it was still a shame to see the environment suffer so much. If nothing else, I'm not fussed about any frame rate boosts for the "switch 2" and just want cleaner resolution for games like xenoblade.

[@voicemxil]

It's not using checkerboarding from 3.

[@mtaro8658]

yes, in the Wii U version, all the characters had such doll faces with their overly large eyes and snub noses, all the facial features were too childish. but I think with the redesign of the characters in the DE of the first game and with the character design of the third game, Monolith has found its style and it's nice that this is also used in the DE of X.

[@furosukki1301]

Nah, the original XC had the best art direction. A shame the original character designer left monolith

[@rebeccahannah117]

I’m so excited to get into this game!!!! Looks so good and I can’t wait to explore the open world!

[@charlestrudel8308]

i will probably play it myself, im curious if i will like it. (i will certainly like it more than a friend of mine, but thats because that friend prefer linear stories, and i have heard X is more about the exploration element, finding stuff about the planet etc.)

[@Miguel-jq6ol]

I’m not a fan of Elma’s new face, I agree the og faces were bad but it’s mainly that the designs were poorly translated to the more realistic style of x and needed to be stylized more which is what they’ve gone for but they used a completely different character designer. It drastically changes how elma feels as a character her face proportions, skin tone and eye shape and colour are way off like their priority was to make her more cute where as to me she always had a more strong, mature leader type vibe. Xc2 was a big style jump but she somehow still felt like the same character so idk why they couldnt manage here

[@jedinavs319]

Yeah, OG Elma was hotter

[@theprophet2444]

Less aliasing could also point to a higher resolution over all, at least a higher internal resolution. Meaning even if the WiiU Version ran at a 720p output, the internal resolution could have been lower. Would be neat if Digital Foundry would pick this one up starting pixel peeping but I guess they'll wait for the full release for that.

[@voicemxil]

They didn't pixel count the original correctly lol, it was never native 720p

[@The100percentRealWaluigi]

Can't wait to finally play all of the Xenoblade games!

[@Jonny312.]

have you played any yet? i just started the first one and im loving it so far

[@The100percentRealWaluigi]

@Jonny312. Yes I've played through 1 and 2, currently on 3. I want to get the dlc for 2

[@jonmccown2323]

Ive been playing Xenoblade X for years. The Gamepad made it possible to look at expansive map and the items. I've been noticing the price come down recently for Wii U version. But I only paid 50 and it's still mint.. The switch version will be played by many on a switch lite. Small screen. No details better than Wii U.

[@nightshades7620]

the Switch isn't just a little bit more powerful. The difference is significantly better. It has double the Ram, Tegra X1 is a much more modern and capable processor.

[@netweed09]

It's not powerful at all, lets not kid Ourselves lol. It was Great for where Nintendo were , and proof that Concept/design is King. But it's not anywhere near capable enough. Yes, XCX looks nice and the feat is good but it's a 10 year old game.

[@gundamzerostrike]

"There aren't really any other large open world experiences like this on Nintendo" Zelda: "U gotta a death wish bruh"

[@brucekent3131]

My guess is it will all be free because of how long it took to launch... As a thank you for waiting.

[@corey2232]

"ZeenbladechroniclesX" You say it so fast that it sounds like one word (and without the "O")! 😉

[@alex_is_shook]

Let someone borrow mine and never got it back 😔 I still have my original Wii U though. Having this game was great at the time. I had no Xbox or ps4 so we were starving for something like this.. big open world, more mature tone. I would play for hours and hours at a time.

[@xenoblade6965]

Maybe just maybe they release XCX on Switch to get us ready for XCX 2 on Switch 2.

[@tucoroto]

Elma looks great in all versions (X, 2, XDE), but OG X is my fav (y). With that said, the touches in this DE version are very welcome.

[@nishquikpops]

I love how this game has aged very well! Can't wait to jump back in to Mira in March 😎

[@ih8theleft]

Still have my Wii U, still have this, and a few great games. I like using the Wii U controller with these games better than I'll like it in switch I think.

[@Mr.Foxhat]

I remember people comparing the graphics in X with those found in FF15. It's seriously impressive for what Monolith Soft achieved.

[@mistressminerva3382]

12:00 "XCX on Wii U looks pretty sharp in comparison to Xenoblade games on the Switch" Afaik , Switch Xenoblade games run docked in 720p and in handheld mode in 540p. XCX on Wii U did run in 720p but im unsure what resolution it ran with on the Handheld when you activated Display swap mode. So yes the trailer shows a slight resolution bump , improved body and head meshes , improved cat mesh and texture and significantly cranked up some Distant LOD. I hope they get rid of those pesky pop ins accross the entire game. And increase the distance for the huge creatures by a lot.

[@CheloWiiU]

You're very spot on, Andres, as always. Thank you

[@PaulGaleNetwork]

Great analysis.

[@starfox5647]

09:06 It has been some time since I last played it, but somehow I completely forgot this character. I wonder what else I have forgotten. Anyway, I'm looking forward to once again discover Mira.

[@gerardoexber]

The best of it all is that more people will be able to play this great game, finally.

[@brucekent3131]

All four games are going to be enhanced... The question is will it be for free or not...

[@Suphomeygword1]

I'm looking forward to your next livestream

[@goldmemberpb]

I don't know about that visual blowing me away on Switch. it looks pretty much the same with cleaner textures and making the artstyle more in line with the main series. Switch can do so much to visually upgrade the game. I imagine the game is still running at 720p with maybe the same upscaler XC3 used to up it to 900p or something. Hopefully, Switch 2 will make it run at 60 fps with maybe 4k upscaling.

[@Leonargy]

Im extremely hyped for this

[@Pikaboy12]

def gonna be much faster load times. and games will be backwards comp so they might have an update for switch 2. like ps5 pro enanched games.

[@mastrblastrr]

Elma now resembles a High Elf from Sunset Isles.

[@chalybee8689]

I feel like they're gonna wait for XBCX:D and Metroid prime 4 release for everyone to buy them before announcing the "switch 2" and its potential ports, to people want to buy it a second time. That would be a very nintendo thing to do.

[@thevoidmagician6653]

I’ll never understand a gamer’s obsession with trees. Like, just go outside if you wanna see some good trees Nah but seriously great video dude

[@nancyswift8090]

I'm excited to give this game a second try now that it will be on Switch! I originally tried playing it after playing XC2, but I really just wanted to play it on Switch, not Wii U.

[@netweed09]

I think the big *M* to tide Us across the new generation gap to the Successor is not going to be Mario this time. It's clearly Monolith , with this absolutely astounding statement of intent on the Switch 1.

[@lucafiorentini3396]

Monolith is an incredible company That I wish could work for playstation and xbox. Imagine the full capabilities of ACTUALLY decent hardware

[@PaulDoyle-jq2ck]

cant nintendo owns them which is a good thing

[@LordSpleach]

Either there is going to be a Super Switch version or it will have code to unlock enhancements on the new system.

[@Seacle14]

Nobody asks the most important question: Will the cars have collision this time?

[@JazMystic1]

Awesome. I cannot wait to

[@GamingsMostAmazingSoundtracks]

Sorry, I was hating earlier, but just imagine what these developers could do with modern hardware on the switch 2.

[@dextrip25]

Dolls?! Is that what the game refers them as?

[@AndresRestart]

As a matter of fact, the official Japanese website refers to the Skells as “dolls”.

[@dextrip25]

@AndresRestart maybe due to localization

[@sanmoon3543]

@@dextrip25that’s right. Skells were called Dolls in the original Japanese release, and you can still hear them called that in the lyrics of the main battle theme. The name was changed to be something more easily copyrighted if they ever made model kits.

[@nicobane]

i kinda like the older faces and colors. i feel the same for the og xb

[@evermillcreek]

I think I'm gonna hold out for potential improvements on Switch 2, plus I should have my ADHD meds by then which I will no doubt need for such a huge open world 😅

[@jackconey5948]

Finally the switch is home to all the xenoblade games. What a time to be a xenoblade fan 😁

[@diegobautista19]

I haven't played any of the games but i want to start. Which should I play first?

[@AndresRestart]

Xenoblade 1 is probably the best way to start.

[@kira516]

Xenoblade 1 or this, X is the most disconnected in terms of the story well, the original is but the XDE story is basically the same with new end game content

[@Beanzer80]

these graphics don't make sense for the current switch, go play x3, you don't get this clarity, this makes me very suspicious its a cross gen title, i'm certainly hoping.

[@ChickenNuggetCancer]

These graphics for Switch sure do make a lot of sense lol. Xenoblade Chronicles X was a technical marvel for Wii U, running at a pretty stable 30FPS at a dynamic 720p that dropped to as low as 619p. It has the highest internal resolution for a Xenoblade Chronicles game and that was the Wii U version.

[@olivierf2938]

I'm not sure why but something felt very odd to me with the part of the trailer where the monsters with the luminescent blue wings fly around in the trailer. I had a harder time reading the scene.

[@AndresRestart]

I think there were frame drops

[@tucoroto]

X on the Wii U never ceases to amaze.

[@chalybee8689]

There's still nothing that compares, for me, to the experience XBCX gave me on wii U. It's always been my condender for the best XBC game even to this day, having spent 300h+ on all of them. After XBCX, XBC2 was such a disappointment, even the battle system was retrograded after X, in 2 and 3.

[@7starblade]

even if it just comes out for switch 1 switch 2 i heard is supposed to be backwards compatible with switch 1 .

[@solonepeon5805]

There is no Switch 2 ver coming of this game.

[@lindenstromberg6859]

Sure, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3 may improve on a technical level on paper. But in practice, I find Xenoblade Chronicles X on Wii U is far more beautiful than either of the newer games. I think my main issue is they decided to go crazy with the saturation levels on most of the character models making them look like they lack detail on their faces, like noses and lips. So XC2/3 like higher resolution N64 graphics. So, while they are technically superior on paper, in practice they look behind even some PS2 era games like Final Fantasy X, or even earlier Monolithsoft games like Xenosaga Episode 1 and 3. There's something much more "3D" and "tangible" (for lack of better terms) with the older games, especially Xenoblade Chronicles X on Wii U.

[@AlexanderOnFire]

Switch is not only "marginally" more powerful than WiiU.

[@comradestannis]

Also, yeah, never played this game. I really want to. You, err, kinda sold me on it, talking about the original at the beginning there. 😅😅

[@jonmccown2323]

I believe it's call Cross . Not X. In Japan a stand alone X Denotes Cross. Debate it y'all . Have a nice day. Love ya.

[@edaramise5674]

forget the graphics! only change i wanna see is a way to change the music as the player so chooses!

[@lindenstromberg6859]

Lin's face looks better. But Elma's face and the default character look worse (dude looks like he has fetal alcohol or Down's syndrome). Elma looks like a Xenosaga Episode 2 character, now. So, I wouldn't say that the faces all look better, but some do. The clothing looks better on the , mostly because the Wii U version, the clothing looks like it was almost Wii-era textures. Just as long as they don't do the colour oversaturation crap that they did in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 or 3, I think we''re good.

[@Linktotq]

Wouldn’t it be open air!

[@SCAMDEMIC2023]

Great game.

[@brandonleemoss]

I just wish this could have been on the switch 2😭 It would have been nice to see a true graphical upgrade Hopefully we get Xenoblade X2 that's all I want at this point 🙏 I wish we got 60 frames per second though

[@netweed09]

I mean, yes - *but* it's a great sign as clearly they would have just saved that supposed re-Master for the Successor. But, here We are staring at the 0.5 Teraflops tablet - and this _Up-resed_ game on it. It's clear Monolith aren't simply about to go away in Fact , Legacy has all the fleeting and mysterious build up that XCX did. It's all there for them to take now!

[@bes5164]

Im disappointed how this def edition turns out to be...

[@Rocketfuel345]

Not really a big difference from wii u so wouldn’t call it mind blowing

[@AndresRestart]

My point is that the game is already mind blowing to me. Hence the beginning of the video.

[@Elegies22]

We're looking at what's clearly old dev footage of the world. Much like how xenoblade 2 was shown and how it was changed substantially between each trailer, I can GUARANTEE you that X will look much better at launch, and in newer trailers

[@MrMonklad]

*See's Motion Blur effects* "What is this anomaly?!"

[@kira516]

@@MrMonklad every xenoblade on switch is like that

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

@@kira516 I don't think the original had that though

[@kira516]

​@@thelegacyofgaming2928 it does surprisingly

[@leafstormblaze9449]

The wii u is far stronger than both ps3 and 360 and less powerful than switch by a couple of miles

[@CloudStrifeZX]

the game is a massive fetch quest , so boring and the graphics? they are outdated as hell, its shit compared to elden ring, wukong, , wo long and any other game of this generecion, hell even Dynasty warriors 9 looks better and that game looks like old crap

[@kira516]

This shit is from 2015 ON the fucking wii u which had shit graphics anyway but this game manage to be 3x bigger maps than the witcher 3 and 1080p resolution stable frame drop with only 1 loading screen in 1 single area once again, ON THE WII U

[@JoiningIrons3306]

First

[@ItApproaches]

Also we are getting the CENSORED version with this definitive edition...which sucks.

[@ChickenNuggetCancer]

With all these comments you’ve made, you’re either trolling or you’re really butthurt.

[@Elegies22]

Yeah, i bet you'd like to see 13 year olds with uncensored clothing. Touch grass 🤦‍♂️

[@earlyriser03]

🤡 🤡 🤡

[@yggdrasil7942]

@@ItApproaches Do you really want a bikini costume for Lin, who I might add is 13?? Stick to the Japanese Wii U version if that's your thang.

[@ItApproaches]

@@yggdrasil7942 I was referring to the bust slider for our own created character actually.....

[@ItApproaches]

Nintendo is NOT going to do cross gen games. I am tired of people saying that this game and that game will have two version. NO THE WILL NOT. Nintendo doesn't like doing cross gen.

[@Elegies22]

@ItApproaches they literally did Breath of the Wild, WHICH WAS CROSS GEN. Between WiiU and Switch. Get your facts straight. Hell, even Twilight Princess was cross gen for GameCube and Wii.

[@ChickenNuggetCancer]

For a game like this that comes out the year that Nintendo releases their next gen console, it’d be silly if they didn’t make a Switch 2 enhanced port/update.

[@tucoroto]

All I know is that we cannot state an opinion as fact so firmly. Monolift said they will never put X on the switch and here it is. People said Skyward Sword will never leave the Wii, here it is. People emphatically denied that the Switch was a hybrid when the leaks came out, well we know how it turned out. Let us expereince things as they come. Time will give prove you right, or wrong (y).

[@ItApproaches]

@@Elegies22 Sigh....stupid humans....I wish we had the guillotine still...people like you who have no damn understanding need to lose your heads....I said Nintendo DOESN'T LIKE DOING CROSS GEN. They have done it TWICE in their ENTIRE HISTORY. I have broken this down so many times, but no matter how many times I do another brain dead freak of brain rot pops up.... I know BOTW/TP were done, however there were VERY SPECIFIC REASONS FOR THAT. And NONE of those reasons are around right now. Both times the original system FAILED, Switch did NOT, Zelda is a big system seller and they didn't want to waste all their dev time on a failure so they gave the games a second chance on the next system. TP got cross gen cause the Wii had a totally different controller aka motion controls, and as most of the world is right handed they had to swap the sword to Link's right hand in the Wii version and mirror the entire game world. That's why it got a cross gen version, it literally couldn't just be ported or be backwards compatible. Where as with BOTW, again Wii U FAILED where Switch has NOT, Switch was NOT backwards compatible with Wii U since they went to cartridges. Meaning a cross gen version had to once again be done. LASTLY both times the games ran the same on both systems. They weren't "improved" versions on the second system outside of BOTW loading a bit faster on Switch. No sit down kid and don't talk to someone who's far smarter the you out of arrogance again.

[@ItApproaches]

​@@Elegies22 Sigh....dull humans....I wish we had the guillotine still...people like you who have no damn understanding need to lose your heads....I said Nintendo DOESN'T LIKE DOING CROSS GEN. They have done it TWICE in their ENTIRE HISTORY. I have broken this down so many times, but no matter how many times I do another brain dead freak of brain rot pops up.... I know BOTW/TP were done, however there were VERY SPECIFIC REASONS FOR THAT. And NONE of those reasons are around right now. Both times the original system FAILED, Switch did NOT, Zelda is a big system seller and they didn't want to waste all their dev time on a failure so they gave the games a second chance on the next system. TP got cross gen cause the Wii had a totally different controller aka motion controls, and as most of the world is right handed they had to swap the sword to Link's right hand in the Wii version and mirror the entire game world. That's why it got a cross gen version, it literally couldn't just be ported or be backwards compatible. Where as with BOTW, again Wii U FAILED where Switch has NOT, Switch was NOT backwards compatible with Wii U since they went to cartridges. Meaning a cross gen version had to once again be done. LASTLY both times the games ran the same on both systems. They weren't "improved" versions on the second system outside of BOTW loading a bit faster on Switch. No sit down kid and don't talk to someone who's far smarter the you out of arrogance again.

[@ItApproaches]

Making Elma's hair from the front simply be static is a poor choice. It makes no sense, clipping has never really bothered me, unless it's like a weapon on your back going through a cape or something.

[@Elegies22]

Are you going to bitch about everything? Just don't even buy the game then if little changes are going to trigger you

[@earlyriser03]

Please detox from the internet.

[@ItApproaches]

@@earlyriser03 Your statement has no logical connection to my statement. Please remove your vile ego projection.

[@earlyriser03]

@@ItApproaches I’ve given you advice because it’s clear you’re having issues.

[@ItApproaches]

@@earlyriser03 There is no "me" I don't exist. There is no "issue" there is pointing out logical errors in a calm fashion. Humans really are so hopelessly lost these days that you have to defend ERRORS cause that's your norm. Lastly don't give advice, NOBODY is qualified to give advice on ANYTHING, EVER. That's ego.

[@ItApproaches]

Disagree, changing Elma's face looks worse. Her original face looking the way it did, made sense for the (spoiler reason) of who she really is. Changing her face to look more normal ruins that.

[@TimBukTwo]

@@ItApproaches Although I agree with you a counter argument could be that we as our character didn’t notice *spoiler* and looking more “real” would help that plot point.

[@ItApproaches]

@@TimBukTwo Eh, I guess. But I just fine it unneeded to change up stuff like this.

[@earlyriser03]

@@ItApproaches and preference is the reason you don’t like it, not because of any subtextual plot point you’ve hallucinated. Many of the characters’ facial proportions looked odd in the OG. Will you claim they were spoiler too? Ridiculous…

[@ItApproaches]

@@earlyriser03 I didn't claim it was a spoiler...I was saying my own point without spoiling.......my goodness learn to comprehend.

[@earlyriser03]

@@ItApproaches take your own advice. The spoiler about Elma is real. Your head canon reason her face looking the way it does in the OG playing into her spoiler is invalid. Her new face model falls in line with her original drawn key art. You can stop now.

[@ItApproaches]

I get tired of people saying Switch is stronger then Wii U, that's not true, the handheld side holds the Switch back The Wii U didn't struggle running games, it was a dedicated home console and had numerous games at 1080p 60fps. There was nothing problematic like Pokemon Scarlet/Violet on Wii U. I also booted up my Wii U, I was blasted by nostalgia with the Wara Wara plaza music and was like man...that was so charming...I looked at my Switch and was like what's wrong with you Switch? You're so bland and boring. As the KZbinr Rule of Two brought up, there are some problems with the XCX Definitive Edition, it's not really a definitive edition....the lighting is....worse, or atmosphere perhaps? The game was built around the Gamepad, and without the Gamepad the Switch version is going to lose major parts of it.

[@Elegies22]

You're spouting nonsense. How about you do some research on hardware and get back to me. But the chips in the switch are stronger than the wiiu, plus it has more RAM. The Wiiu maxed games out at 720p, while the switch maxes games out at 1080p. You're delusional

[@Elegies22]

Scarlet and Violet weren't on wiiu. You're rage bait to a T

[@pugetsoundwaves]

Switch is objectively more powerful than Wii U. Not by a lot but it absolutely is.

[@ItApproaches]

@@Elegies22 You can't be that low IQ.....I didn't say Scarlet and Violet were on Wii U...I was giving an example of one of the worst running games on Switch where Wii U had none. I could also bring in Bayo 2 on Wii U ran FAR better then Bayo 3 on Switch. Don't be a dumb MFer.

[@ItApproaches]

@@pugetsoundwaves In order for that statement to be true, that points to ONE conclusion....the devs on Switch intentionally chose to release worse running games that are not optimized then when they released games on Wii U.

[@paolorobledo2438]

play it on cemu 4k@60fps, it can go even higher, why is there so many pretenders

[@OmegaMetroid93]

@paolorobledo2438 Cemu is great, however it has some graphically glitches and also can't access online features. There are good reasons why you may want to play on actual hardware. Especially since the new version adds story and other things.