MGS Delta console Graphics Mode: Quality VS Performance

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is out now, and it has two graphics modes to choose between, depending on your console of choice. This is an important choice to make, because the frame rate in MGS Delta fluctuates quite heavily depending on what platform you’re playing on, and what graphics mode you’re set to. Regardless, you will need a VRR display for the best experience.

In this guide we’re breaking down the Graphics Mode preset – Quality VS Performance – for each console, and which setting is best for you.

Best PS5 and PS5 Pro Graphics Mode – MGS Delta

On base PS5, you can select between Performance and Quality mode in the Graphics settings, and these modes target 60 fps and 30 fps, respectively. Both modes suffer from frame rate fluctuations, and if you want to play in Performance mode, a VRR display is recommended. Even then, the Quality mode’s 30 fps target can fluctuate quite heavily while not being anywhere near 4K.

On PS5 Pro you won’t actually have a Graphics Mode toggle, instead, the game will always target 60 fps while upscaling to 4K with PSSR. The results are surprisingly sharp and look great in still shots, but the frame rate can once again heavily fluctuate all over the place depending on the mission and what’s happening on screen. Sadly, there’s nothing you can do to solve the PS5 Pro’s performance woes. A stable 40fps mode as an option would’ve been nice to see, but sadly there’s nothing of the sort.

We still recommend the Performance mode on the base PS5, especially if you are using a VRR display, but if the large fluctuations bother you, try the Quality mode.

Best Xbox Series X and S Graphics Mode – MGS Delta

Xbox Series consoles have a similar turnout to PS5, though Xbox Series X owners will have a wider VRR window in addition to low frame rate compensation while in Performance mode — assuming you’re using a VRR display that outputs at 120Hz.

Xbox Series S, meanwhile, is stuck with a single performance profile that targets 30 fps, and isn’t as smooth as you might be hoping.

Regardless, we once again recommend the Performance mode on Xbox Series X, particularly if you are using a VRR-capable 120hz display. This should solve most instability issues that might otherwise have you opting for the 30 fps Quality mode.