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PS5 Just Got A PS5 Pro-Like AI Upgrade, But Don’t Expect It Everywhere Yet
Sony has introduced Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), an AI upscaling technology for the base PlayStation 5 console, aiming to improve game visuals and performance. Initially, only Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei will support QSSR via a patch, with Sony planning to offer it to all developers soon.
Sony Finally Brings AI Upscaling To Base PS5
Sony has introduced AI upscaling technology, known as QSSR, to the base PlayStation 5 console. This feature was previously exclusive to the PlayStation 5 Pro due to its more powerful GPU, but has now been adapted for the standard model.
Roll up roll up, can you spot which of these images are using DLSS 5?
This article explores the capabilities of DLSS 5 NeuralScreen, a free application that applies DLSS 5 to an entire desktop. The author tests the technology by applying it to images from the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer at various intensity levels and pass counts, challenging readers to identify which images have been processed.
Want to try fudging Nvidia DLSS 5 on games, but don't know how? This Steam tool does the hard work for you
Team Cherry has announced that Hollow Knight: Silksong has been delayed again, with no new release window provided. This news has disappointed fans who have been eagerly awaiting the sequel for years. Despite the delay, anticipation for the game itself remains high.
DLSS 5 Is Stunning, But It Could Change Games in Ways We Don’t Expect
This analysis tests NVIDIA's DLSS 5 technology across several PC games, including Cyberpunk 2077, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Batman: Arkham Knight, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. While DLSS 5 enhances lighting and details in many cases, it sometimes interferes with original art styles or struggles with performance on older titles and lower-spec systems, leading to mixed results and concerns about artistic vision preservation.
You can now apply DLSS 5 to your entire desktop with a free app and it even works with RTX 30-series cards
A free application called DLSS NeuralScreen allows users to apply Nvidia's DLSS Neural Rendering technology to their entire desktop, including videos and images, and even works with GeForce RTX 30-series cards. While it offers customization options, it does not support HDR, fullscreen games, is limited to 1440p resolution, and adds significant latency, making it unsuitable for competitive gaming. The author expresses a personal dislike for the DLSS NR look and generative AI's impact on the games industry.
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 adds subtle details to NBA 2K27, but demands a lot more power
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 technology, while adding subtle visual details to NBA 2K27, significantly increases the game's power demands. The article suggests that the performance cost may outweigh the visual benefits for the launch title.
"This is super, super heavy" - Experts test Nvidia's divisive graphics-altering DLSS 5 tech and find it really does tank your game's frame-rate
Experts at Digital Foundry have tested Nvidia's new DLSS 5 technology, finding that it significantly impacts game frame rates, with performance drops of 40-60% observed in NBA 2K7. While the technology aims to improve graphics through AI, its implementation is described as "super, super heavy," leading to concerns about its efficiency despite some positive feedback on subtle lighting enhancements.
Me: You can now run DLSS 5 on AMD GPUs. My RX 9070 XT: Please stop, it hurts us
A new homebrew application allows AMD GPU owners to run Nvidia's DLSS 5 Neural Rendering technology, but with significant performance drawbacks. While impressive that it functions at all, the feature causes an 85% performance drop on AMD's RX 9070 XT in Cyberpunk 2077, rendering it unplayable. This is attributed to AMD's RDNA 4 architecture lacking dedicated silicon for the required matrix calculations, suggesting a hard hardware limit for this generation.
Nvidia confirms its DLSS 5 AI filter won't just be limited to RTX 50 GPUs
Nvidia has confirmed that its new DLSS 5 AI rendering technology, which debuted with NBA 2K27, will be expanded to support GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs. While initially demanding significant performance even on high-end cards, the company aims to enhance graphics by adding lighting and material effects without compromising artistic vision, though concerns about 'AI slop' have emerged.
Hands-on with DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27: Here's what works and what doesn't work about Nvidia's new AI upscaler
This hands-on analysis of Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology in NBA 2K27 reveals mixed results. While DLSS 5 enhances photorealism in environments and character models, it significantly impacts performance when frame generation is not used. Issues with lip-syncing in dialogue scenes also detract from the experience, leading to a critical view of its current implementation.
No Man's Sky fan adds Nvidia's DLSS 5 to the game, Hello Games programmer worries the AI filter could ruin its…
A fan has implemented Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology into No Man's Sky, resulting in a visually altered experience that has garnered significant attention. However, Hello Games programmer Martin Griffiths expressed concerns that the AI filter might detract from the game's unique art style, suggesting it's an art direction choice rather than a purely technical one.
DLSS 5 can be jammed into almost any game now, so I've been playing FM26 with neural rendered little computer…
This article explores the unofficial implementation of Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology into various PC games, including Football Manager 2026 and Control, using community-developed mods like RenoDX and ShortFuse. While DLSS 5 can enhance visual fidelity, it significantly impacts performance, causing frame rates to drop by 50-60%. The guide details how to install and use these mods, noting that they offer more control over the AI filtering than official implementations, potentially overriding developer artistic intent.
Nvidia DLSS 5 Launches on September 3, Debuts in NBA 2K27
NVIDIA announced that DLSS 5 will launch on September 3rd, debuting in NBA 2K27 to enhance photorealism and performance. The technology aims to overcome hardware limitations using generative AI, promising high frame rates for players with compatible hardware. NBA 2K27 is set to release on September 4th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Nvidia is trying to push DLSS 5 again but this time only one game is using it
Nvidia is relaunching its controversial AI upscaling technology, DLSS 5, with support only in NBA 2K27. The technology was previously criticized for making games look worse and has been shown to decrease performance by up to 60% on supported hardware. Despite Nvidia's claims of photorealism, early examples and modded applications have yielded poor results across various game art styles.
Nvidia DLSS 5 is launching on September 3: Here's everything I learned about it from a private Gamescom demo
Nvidia's DLSS 5, launching September 3rd, utilizes a generative AI layer for "true photorealism" rather than traditional upscaling, a controversial approach that has drawn criticism for potentially standardizing game art styles. While Nvidia offers developer tools to control the AI's impact, gamers will have limited options, and the technology is primarily targeted at photorealistic titles like NBA 2K27.
DLSS 5’s Leak Has Led To Horrific Results, But Our Demo Showed A Different Reality
Recent leaks of Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology have shown horrific results, with character models appearing unrecognizable. However, a demo revealed that DLSS 5 is intended for photorealistic situations and offers developers significant customization options, including masks and intensity adjustments, to preserve artistic intent. The technology is opt-in and the first game to feature it will be NBA 2K27.
NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 makes GTA 5 look more realistic than GTA 6, turning AI-slop into a graphics feature
Content creator SwurvGaming demonstrated NVIDIA's DLSS 5 technology on Grand Theft Auto V, making the game appear highly realistic. While impressive, the AI technology can sometimes produce artifacts, referred to as "AI slop," when dealing with older game assets. NVIDIA's DLSS 5, set for a fall 2026 release, will officially support titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Starfield, Hogwarts Legacy, and Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Leaked DLSS 5 Mod Shows Just How Much Nvidia’s AI Filter Can Mess With Your Games
A leaked version of Nvidia's upcoming DLSS 5 AI upscaling technology has been integrated into various PC games by modders, revealing significant visual alterations and performance impacts. While DLSS 5 can enhance facial details and some environmental textures, it often results in unnatural appearances and a substantial decrease in frame rates, particularly on older titles like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Nvidia has stated that developers will have control over the implementation, but early tests suggest potential drawbacks to the AI-driven post-processing.
Early leak of NVIDIA's DLSS 5 has an uncanny valley problem
An early, pre-release version of NVIDIA's DLSS 5 technology has been leaked and implemented into games, but early results are reportedly unspectacular. Users are experiencing an 'uncanny valley' problem with the AI upscaling technology.