# Is DLSS 5 Worth the Hype? Hands-On Impressions with NBA 2K27!

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Podcast: [Gamertag Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gamertag-radio-390708)
Published: 2026-09-07T21:23:24+00:00
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## Resource

NVIDIA GeForce DLSS 5 is officially here, and NBA 2K27 is the first title to take advantage of it! Following early leaks and initial controversy surrounding how the tech works, I had the chance to get hands-on experience both at Gamescom and at home on my RTX 5090 rig. In this segment, sponsored by NVIDIA GeForce, I break down how developer Visual Concepts actually implemented DLSS 5 into NBA 2K27 using 3D guided neural rendering. Learn how targeted, asset-specific application transforms player details, arena lighting, and crowd realism—plus my real-world performance benchmarks at 4K Ultra settings! Key Highlights: Addressing the Controversy: How DLSS 5 works when properly implemented per asset by developers rather than as a blanket filter. Visual Improvements: Enhanced lighting, material detail, player models, and crowd realism in NBA 2K27. PC Performance: Hands-on impressions playing at 4K resolution, ultra settings, and ray tracing on an RTX 5090 running at 160–180 FPS. NVIDIA Suite: Combining 3D guided neural rendering, multi-frame generation, and Reflex low latency for smooth gameplay. Check out actual 4K gameplay on the YouTube channel to see DLSS 5 in action!

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