Console ports to PC are currently utilizing top-tier hardware, aligning with the suggested specifications.
Console ports to PC are currently utilizing top-tier hardware, aligning with the suggested specifications.
Every time you play a console game ported to PC, the hardware needs are quite modest—often a mid-range GPU from four years ago can run it smoothly (ff13/ god eater / tales of xx, etc.).
This series really catches me off guard regarding its low resource demands.
Yakuza Kiwami, Ryū ga Gotoku 2, and Ryū ga Gotoku 3 all show this trend.
From Steam:
Recommended:
OS: Windows 10 (64-Bit Required)
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700, 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700, 3.7 GHz
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or Radeon RX Vega 56, 8GB
Additional Notes: Pre-set Graphics Setting: High, Target FPS: 60FPS @1080p
With a Ryzen 1700 and GTX 1070? That’s impressive!
I truly can’t ignore the power of console gaming anymore...
I don't think Yakuza Kiwami is that tough, it's just way beyond what's needed for 1080p60 at high settings. Plus, things keep changing—hardware updates and demand shifts. Call of Duty: Black Ops suggests using a Core 2 Duo E6600 and an 8600GT (or similar AMD options) to play smoothly, but for better comfort with everything running, you should aim for a much stronger setup, especially at 720p60. In short, the game specs seem a bit confusing.
lol ok tell me that when Bloodborne runs above 24 fps
but really, PC requirements are usually just way off the mark, I doubt that's anywhere near the minimum required for a good experience. Just looking up a video for the game, it's not particularly graphically impressive or anything.
it was quite challenging, handled 0 and 1 with gtx970, failed to maintain 1080p at 60fps, only about 40-45fps...
note: cpu is r7 1700, clocked at 3.8ghz
The CPU plays a role too. I'm sure the game is tough on your processor as well.
I played FF7 on my PC back then, and the specs were quite demanding at that time.
They are the suggested standards, but ofcourse they’d suggest using a mid-to-high GPU just to be safe.
Also, 1070 is now considered outdated; if I were the developer, I’d recommend 2060 instead.
If you want a clearer idea, look at the minimum requirements.
This is one perspective and the data supports it clearly.
It might also stem from inadequate optimization for PC, with developers opting for safer configurations.
We also understand that game developers can reduce game settings for consoles, allowing more room for a PC version to succeed. This has happened before, but typically only activated through mods on PC, which prevents consoles from appearing so weak.
Consoles will always have their role, yet they remain far from offering a complete alternative to the full PC gaming experience.