# DLSS 5 Tested: NBA 2K27 Image Quality + Benchmarks, Mods And More

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Podcast: [Digital Foundry Direct Weekly](https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-foundry-direct-weekly-5614590)
Published: 2026-09-06T17:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Six months after its reveal, DLSS 5 has launched with NBA 2K27 and its utilisation is a world apart from the first clips, not to mention the vast array of modded footage we've seen since its leak last week. Rich, John and Oliver compare notes on the difference it makes, the huge performance cost, what is achievable with mods and more. Join the DF Supporter Program for ad free video downloads and a private ad free RSS feed. https://patreon.com/digitalfoundry 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:27 What is DLSS 5? 0:15:36 DLSS 5 visuals in NBA 2K27 0:25:07 DLSS 5 performance in NBA 2K27 0:42:17 Mods: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth 0:50:03 Mods: Forza Horizon 6, Monster Hunter Rise, Starfield 1:00:14 Concluding thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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