Platform comparison

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: which platform plays it best?

What changes between PC, PS5, Xbox: resolution, FPS per mode, what each official store publishes and the FPS we measured on PC.

  • 3platforms compared
  • 24,04 €cheapest key, on PC
  • 1video comparisons

Quick verdict

The best version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the PC one, and on console the reference is PS5 Pro.

Best graphics experience PC free resolution and settings up to 4K, 120 fps and DLSS 3.7
Best console experience PS5 Pro dynamic 2160p at 60 fps with PSSR, usually 1224p
Cheapest key PC 24.04 € against 34.19 € on Xbox and 59.99 € on PS5
Best mode on PS5 Pro The PSSR mode merges the 60 fps of performance with the 2160p of graphics

On console

On console the split is clear. On PS5 you pick between dynamic 2160p at 30 FPS, usually 1800p, or dynamic 1440p at 60, which mostly means 1152p. PS5 Pro adds a third mode that merges the two: dynamic 2160p at 60 FPS with PSSR, usually 1224p, and a slightly steadier frame rate.

Why PC wins

The PC version removes that dilemma: free resolution and settings up to 4K, 120 FPS, upscaling with TAAU, DLSS 3.7 and FSR 4.1, and frame generation with DLSS MFG. There is no ray tracing on any platform.

Xbox, Switch 2 and price

For Xbox, the official catalogue declares 60 FPS, 4K, HDR, VRR and spatial audio, but there is no video analysis of that version, so we are not printing resolution figures nobody measured. On price, the cheapest key is on PC at 24.04 €, against 34.19 € on Xbox and 59.99 € on PS5.

No technical data has been published for the Switch 2 version: no resolution, no frame rate, no modes.

Updated 6 Nov 2024

Price on each platform

The best live offer for each version, every price with its format.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PS5 and PS5 Pro: graphics comparison

  • Graphics mode runs at dynamic 2160p and 30 FPS, sitting at 1800p most of the time.
  • Performance mode drops to dynamic 1440p to hold 60 FPS, and usually lands at 1152p.
  • PS5 Pro adds a third mode that merges both: dynamic 2160p at 60 FPS with PSSR, usually at 1224p.
  • The internal resolution of that PS5 Pro mode swings between roughly 1440p and 1080p.
  • The frame rate on PS5 Pro is slightly steadier than on PS5 in performance mode.
  • The original graphics and performance modes are still there on PS5 Pro.

Full platform comparison

Resolution, modes and FPS come from the video analyses above. The rest is published by each platform's official store and by the game's technical sheet on PC. Where nobody publishes the figure we put a dash, not a guess.

Feature PC PS5 Xbox
Graphics modes Free settingsGraphics and performance · PS5 Pro adds a third
Resolution in graphics mode Unlocked, up to 4KDynamic 2160p, usually 1800p
Resolution in performance mode Dynamic 1440p, usually 1152p
PS5 Pro exclusive mode Dynamic 2160p at 60 FPS with PSSR, usually 1224p
Frame rate Unlocked30 in graphics · 60 in performance60
Frame rate stability PS5 Pro slightly steadier than PS5 in performance
HDR YesYes
VRR Yes
Ray tracing NoNo
4K YesYes
120 FPS YesNo
Upscaling TAAU, DLSS 3.7 and FSR 4.1PSSR in the PS5 Pro mode
Frame generation DLSS MFG
Ultrawide Partial
Adjustable field of view Partial
Anisotropic filtering Always on
Vsync Yes
Spatial audio Yes
Optimised for the current generation Yes
Cloud saves YesYes

Xbox is the Series X column unless Series S is stated. Resolution, modes, FPS, VRR and download size come from the videos; HDR, ray tracing and PC features from the technical sheet and the official Xbox catalogue.

Frequently asked questions about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Which platform does Final Fantasy VII Rebirth look best on?

On PC, the only version with free resolution and settings, 120 FPS and a choice of upscalers. On console the best image is PS5 Pro, with its dynamic 2160p at 60 FPS using PSSR.

What graphics modes does it have on PS5?

Two: graphics, at dynamic 2160p and 30 FPS, usually sitting at 1800p, and performance, at dynamic 1440p and 60 FPS, which in practice means 1152p.

What does PS5 Pro add?

A third mode that merges resolution and smoothness: dynamic 2160p at 60 FPS with PSSR, usually 1224p, with an internal resolution swinging between 1440p and 1080p. The frame rate is also slightly steadier than on PS5. Both original modes remain available.

What frame rate does it run at on Xbox?

The official Xbox catalogue declares 60 FPS, 4K, HDR and VRR. There is no video analysis of that version, so we have no measured resolutions or settings comparison.

Does it have ray tracing?

No. PCGamingWiki marks it as unsupported on PC, and the Xbox catalogue does not declare it either.

Which upscalers does the PC version support?

TAAU, DLSS 3.7 and FSR 4.1, with frame generation through DLSS MFG. On console, PSSR upscaling only appears in the PS5 Pro exclusive mode.

Does the PC version reach 120 FPS?

Yes, PCGamingWiki flags 120 FPS and 4K support. Ultrawide and adjustable field of view are there too, but only partially: they need tweaks outside the in-game menu.

What about the Switch 2 version?

It exists and we list it, but no technical data has been published: no resolution, no frame rate, no modes. That is why its column is empty and it stays out of the comparison.

Which one is cheapest?

The cheapest key is on PC, at 24.04 €. On Xbox it goes up to 34.19 € and on PS5 to 59.99 €. Watch out for account offers, cheaper because they are not a purchase in your name: 14 € on PC, 28.99 € on Xbox and 15.77 € on PS5.