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It is no secret that the Nintendo Switch is not as powerful of a console when compared to the likes of the PS4 Pro or the Xbox One X, both which support 4K gaming. We’re sure this is something many gamers were probably thinking when Fortnite was officially announced for the Switch.

For those wondering how the game handles on the Switch, YouTube channel VG Tech put the game to the test in a frame rate test. According to the test, it seems that Fortnite on the Switch manages to maintain a somewhat steady 30 frames per second. There was an instance in which it dipped to 25 frames per second, but otherwise it is still very much playable. Unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be any way to make it so that the game runs at 60 frames per second.

We’re not sure if that was by design to ensure a consistent experience, or if the Switch is simply not capable. As for resolution, it was found that when the console is docked, it will be around 900p, but that will drop to 720p in handheld mode. This to be expected as many games tend to drop in terms of resolution when played in handheld mode. However given the size of the screen, we’re not sure if it will be too noticeable anyway.

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If you’ve tried selling your old smartphone on a refurbishment website, chances are you ended up with a dozen browser tabs comparing prices. French startup Back Market is taking advantage of this fragmented industry to create a marketplace and aggregate all refurbishers on a single online platform.

The startup just raised $48 million (€41 million). Groupe Arnault, Eurazeo, Aglaé Ventures and Daphni participated in today’s funding round.

Back in May, the company told me that it was working with over 270 factories. Back Market has generated over $110 million in gross merchandise volume over the past three years. The service is now live in France, Germany, Spain, Belgium and Italy. The company just expanded to the U.S.

“Before, refurbishment was just a thing for tech savvy people and tech bloggers,” co-founder and chief creative officer Vianney Vaute told me. “With Back Market, it becomes a mainstream alternative.”

Working with multiple factories is also a competitive advantage when it comes to pricing, fail rate and quality assurance. Back Market has an overview on the industry and can choose to work with some partners and leave underperforming ones behind. The startup needs to build a brand that consumers can trust.

While smartphones and laptops are the most prominent products on the homepage, Back Market also accepts game consoles, TVs, headphones, coffee machines and more. Back Market also sells Apple products refurbished by Apple itself.

Now that smartphones have become a mature market, many customers aren’t looking for new and shiny devices. Some customers can be perfectly happy with a phone that was released last year or two years ago. It represents an opportunity for Back Market and the refurbishment industry as a whole.