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Super Mario Odyssey file size

Nintendo tends to keep its games relatively small. With Super Mario Odyssey, the trend continues.

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lptmg3175d ago

what kinda sorcery is that

Sgt_Slaughter3175d ago

Nintendo is pretty much the master of compression without hurting the game in any way.

naruga3175d ago

master of compression or master of cheapness..? ...5.7 gb? what can it fit there ? the intro only

yomfweeee3175d ago

Master of cartoon graphics that require no disk space.

Vegamyster3175d ago

yomfweeee

That's not how file size works.

To give an example the Xbox version of Titanfall was 20gb while the PC version was around 50gb and it was due to the devs not compressing the audio, there was essentially 35 gb's of uncompressed audio on the PC.

Odyssey isn't technical show case but it would have been much larger if Nintendo didn't compress it, which they are good at doing.

Prince_TFK3174d ago

@yomfweeee

So why does Knack 2 take 30+ gb on the PS4?

CyberSentinel3174d ago (Edited 3174d ago )

@Kun_ADR
Q: "So why does Knack 2 take 30+ gb on the PS4?

A: because Sony will use quality CGI graphics with full voice dialogue during cutscenes, while Nintendo will just use in game engine models and text.

Prince_TFK3174d ago (Edited 3174d ago )

Ohh so that is why games like Fallout 4 has 24gb file size, while games like Persona 5 has 22gb file size, because they don't have "quality CGI graphics with full voice dialogue during cutscenes".

SuperSonic913174d ago

This game looks like an Xbox 360 game that can fit in a DVD. So no wonder.

Ra3v3r3174d ago

With the reduced amount of voice acting in most Nintendo titles, I'm not surprised they can keep the file sizes so small. By not needing to include multiple languages (except for text) they can keep them trim.

Glad I saw this cos I was actually wondering how much space it would fill. Definitely going digital with Mario Odyssey.

yomfweeee3174d ago

Bullcrap don't tell me the graphics don't affect file sizes. I didn't say that was the whole story, but it is a big part.

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Xx_Pistol_xX3174d ago

Nintendo games aren't intensive.

Concertoine3174d ago (Edited 3174d ago )

They arent intensive? They certainly push their own hardware harder than any other developer. The only other cartoony open world game off the top of my head is Lego City Undercover which takes up 17.1 GBs.

Idk where people get this idea that less realistic graphics necessarily take less effort. It's clear that a lot of effort goes into making Nintendo quality games in any art style.

It took Retro just as long to make Metroid Prime 3 as it took them to make Donkey Kong, and theres a quote that a level of DKCR took 3 times the texture work and thought process as a single room in Prime 3.

CyberSentinel3174d ago

@Kun_ADR

There are many factors why games are larger then others. Compression is one factor, another is higher resolutions require more detailed texture mapping, more polygons, etc. Since Nintendos games don't do anything above 720p natively, (as far as I'm aware of) their games will tend to be smaller then Xbox or PS4 and certainly PC games.

Segata3174d ago

3D world and Splatoon was 1.8GB. Zelda LTTP could fit on an NES cart. Nintendo is maybe the best there is at compression.

oasdada3174d ago (Edited 3174d ago )

Borderlands 2 was also below 5 gb.. file size depends on the assets and textures of the game.. looking at it u can clearly see its not a graphical master piece so not surprised.

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franwex3175d ago

Thank you!
Also, holy cow, this thing could fit in a DVD!!!

nitus103174d ago

A double density DVD (9.4GB) yes but not a single density DVD.

Rather a pointless comparison since the Switch only has 32GB internal storage (26GB usable) and can take only MicroSD cards. Yes DVD's are cheaper than MicroSD cards but are limited to 9.4GB while MicroSD cards can currently store up to 400GB although these are expensive. A major advantage of MicroSD cards is the fact that they are smaller than DVD's and much more robust.

Big_Game_Hunters3175d ago

Not having 5.1 Audio is definitely a factor, but regardless extremely impressive.

MrFisher213175d ago

An open world game without 5.1? Smh

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Gemmol3174d ago

It don't support 7.1 but it do support 5.1

SR3883175d ago

This is huge, and visually stunning... And it fits into nearly 6gb, so why do other games and consoles have like 50-100gb+? Lol

MrFisher213175d ago

Really? I mean look at this game. No dialogues also helps. You can seriously look at this game then BF1 and ask that question with a straight face? The game looks fun. But c'mon now.

GameBoyColor3174d ago

it's still compression. They choose not to on the other consoles and it eats up a ton of space.

Concertoine3174d ago

Lego city Undercover is 17.1 GB on Wii U.

They compress their games well, end of story.

Segata3174d ago

Devs don't compress or optimize much anymore.

InTheZoneAC3174d ago

that is such a lie. Maybe on pc, but on consoles games are compressed A LOT, especially on ps4.

Prince_TFK3173d ago (Edited 3173d ago )

@InTheZone

So THAT explains why Knack 2 is 32 GB, or why Uncharted 4 is 48 GB. Those games must be at least 100 GB for the compression to be that super duper tiny.

Miss_Weeboo3175d ago

AND An unmeasurable amount of awesomenimity 5.7 GB can produce

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Another first-party Nintendo Switch games sale has gone live

Another new first-party Nintendo Switch game sale is happening, including Super Mario Odyssey, Donkey Kong, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, and more.

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1nsomniac90d ago (Edited 90d ago )

..It's America again. Articles a waste of time for the rest of the world.

Rebel_Scum89d ago

Whilst true let’s not forget this is a Nintendo “sale.” Not much of a bargain worldwide anyways lol

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8 years later, why Super Mario Odyssey is still a fantastic 3D platformer

NE: "More than eight years later, we take a look at Super Mario Odyssey and see how it holds up now that it's on Nintendo Switch 2."

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LiViNgLeGaCY206d ago

Fantastic game. By far my favorite 3D Mario.

repsahj205d ago

I bought the switch 1 Mario odyssey bundle when it came out. Good thing Nintendo didn't charge for the switch 2 upgrade.

Soy205d ago

Most pure fun I had with any Mario game since Super Mario World.

gold_drake205d ago

odyssey is their best mario game do date. o ly a few come close to it

gold_drake205d ago

odyssey is their best mario game do date. only a few come close to it

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Super Mario Odyssey vs. Donkey Kong Bananza - comparing the games, deciding which is better

NE: "Our Super Mario Odyssey vs. Donkey Kong Bananza analysis goes over various points in both games to decide which one comes out on top."

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z2g262d ago

Bit like comparing a truck to a car.

8bitAssassin261d ago

Donkey Kong is an average game. Mario Kart is now neutered and watered down. I'm hoping Metroid is at least above average.

Neonridr261d ago

Donkey Kong had so much more than they showed in the direct. Not to spoil anything but considering people were assuming there'd be like 4 or 5 "worlds" in total, many were shocked to find out just how far the game keeps going.

I'm having a blast with the game myself, but to each their own. MK is a solid entry in the series, is it the best? Debatable. But it's not like it's a bad game at all.

8bitAssassin261d ago

I feel your assessment. The destruction & playability in DK is phenomenal. MK has a ton to unluch and some dope tracks. It's something about both that didn't punch in areas where it needed the most.

Shiro173260d ago

Mario odyssey definitely beats DKB but it's not to say DKB is a bad game at all.

gold_drake205d ago

i wouldnt compare these games at all.

but, having played both, Odyssey is the better game.