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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly · July 31 · 53 min

DF Direct Q+A: Too Expensive? No Exclusives? Is Next-Gen Just For Enthusiasts?

The hardware situation grows more bleak by the week, so where does this leave next generation consoles? If they're too expensive, will developers target them over current-gen hardware? Is enhanced RT and path tracing enough to make people upgrade? Will there be actual next-gen exclusives? Would it make more sense to buy a higher-end PC now? All this and more is discussed in the latest show. 00:00 Introduction 00:57 Supporter Q1: Why should people want next-gen consoles? 19:09 Supporter Q2: Will people hold on to PS5 and Series X to play their disc games? 28:59 Supporter Q3: Should we just buy expensive PCs now, in lieu of next-gen consoles? 40:29 Supporter Q4: Does Xbox BC on PC threaten Steam? 46:57 Supporter Q5: Will we see future Xbox ports for Switch 2? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The hardware situation grows more bleak by the week, so where does this leave next generation consoles? If they're too expensive, will developers target them over current-gen hardware? Is enhanced RT and path tracing enough to make people upgrade? Will there be actual next-gen exclusives? Would it make more sense to buy a higher-end PC now? All this and more is discussed in the latest show.


00:00 Introduction

00:57 Supporter Q1: Why should people want next-gen consoles?

19:09 Supporter Q2: Will people hold on to PS5 and Series X to play their disc games?

28:59 Supporter Q3: Should we just buy expensive PCs now, in lieu of next-gen consoles?

40:29 Supporter Q4: Does Xbox BC on PC threaten Steam?

46:57 Supporter Q5: Will we see future Xbox ports for Switch 2?

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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