Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Xbox Series S surpasses Switch 2 texture quality with less RAM

The Series S version maintains the full visual quality and outshines Nintendo's hybrid console.

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The arrival of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Xbox has left a clear conclusion on the table. Xbox Series S offers superior texture quality compared to Switch 2, despite having less available RAM. A result that reinforces the good technical work of the port and once again highlights the value of Microsoft’s hardware design.

The technical analysis reveals that both Xbox Series X and Series S present very solid versions, but it’s the more modest console in the family that has generated more debate. The reason is clear: Series S uses the same high-quality assets as Series X and PS5, while Switch 2 frequently resorts to lower-resolution textures, resulting in a more uneven image.

Xbox Series S maintains complete next-gen assets

One of the historical problems with the game was the disparity in texture quality, especially visible in the original PS4 version. With Intergrade, Square Enix significantly improved this aspect, but Switch 2 mixes assets of different qualities, alternating between elements closer to PS4 and others closer to PS5.

• In contrast, Xbox Series S loads the complete package of textures, just like Series X, despite having around 8 GB of RAM for games, compared to Switch 2’s approximately 9 GB. Everything points to the difference not being in the total memory, but in the data streaming system, SSD usage, and CPU, where Series S maintains an architecture very close to that of Series X.

Technically, Series S offers performance mode at 1080p and 60 FPS, and quality mode at 1440p and 30 FPS, with very consistent stability. The shadows and draw distance clearly surpass the PS4 version, while loading times are fast and don’t penalize the experience.

On the other hand, Xbox Series X is on par with PS5, with 1512p at 60 FPS or native 4K at 30 FPS, with no noticeable differences between platforms. The final result makes it clear that Xbox players receive a complete, well-optimized, and visually polished port, even on Series S, something that not all versions can claim.