# DF Direct Q+A: Can Switch 2 Handle 60FPS Call of Duty? Custom PC vs Steam Machine, Nvidia RTX Spark

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Podcast: [Digital Foundry Direct Weekly](https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-foundry-direct-weekly-5614590)
Published: 2026-06-05T15:00:00+00:00
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With the welcome announcement of Call of Duty coming to Switch 2, the question is... can the hardware handle the series' signature 60fps? Meanwhile, what does Nvidia aim to achieve with its new RTX Spark processor? In the wake of the shock Steam Deck price rises, could a self-built PC potentially offer superior value? What's the fate of Xbox Series S in the Helix era? All this and more in the new DF Direct Q+A show. 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Supporter Q1: Do you think Modern Warfare 4 will be good on Switch 2? 09:38 Supporter Q2: Is the Nvidia N1X an expensive, niche chip? 24:25 Supporter Q3: Is a custom PC a better deal than Steam Machine? 31:00 Supporter Q4: Are review embargoes becoming more strict? 37:50 Supporter Q5: Will Microsoft ditch Series S when Project Helix arrives? 42:07 Supporter Q6: Are high hardware prices a boon for game optimization? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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