Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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The fallout from the Xbox Reset continues as more questions are raised: does Xbox's recent pivots change the plan for Project Helix? Will it still allow other PC stores to run on it? Will it have a disc drive? Meanwhile, other questions are asked: will cancelling PlayStation Plus make Sony rethink its physical media cancellation? What about the "code in the box" GTA 6? And is Nintendo the last platform holder that not to lay-off its developers and antagonise its audience?
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00:00 Introduction
00:56 Sponsored by Alienware
02:28 Supporter Q1: If Microsoft makes so much money as a platform holder, why will Project Helix let you play Steam games?
16:03 Supporter Q2: Could Project Helix have an optional disc drive?
21:08 Supporter Q3: Could players sway Sony’s mind on PS5 discs by cancelling PlayStation Plus?
27:31 Supporter Q4: What’s the worst thing Nintendo has ever done?
35:42 Supporter Q5: Should we buy GTA 6 in physical form to prove a point to Sony and Take-Two?
38:39 Supporter Q6: What PS3 game should get the Black Flag Resynced treatment?
Thanks to Alienware for sponsoring DF Direct. To learn more about the Alienware AREA-51 Gaming Desktop, check out: aw.gg/digitalfoundry
The fallout from the Xbox Reset continues as more questions are raised: does Xbox's recent pivots change the plan for Project Helix? Will it still allow other PC stores to run on it? Will it have a disc drive? Meanwhile, other questions are asked: will cancelling PlayStation Plus make Sony rethink its physical media cancellation? What about the "code in the box" GTA 6? And is Nintendo the last platform holder that not to lay-off its developers and antagonise its audience?
Examine the DF Website: digitalfoundry.net
Go here to check out DF merch! store.digitalfoundry.net
Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: bit.ly/DFSubscribe
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Sponsored by Alienware
02:28 Supporter Q1: If Microsoft makes so much money as a platform holder, why will Project Helix let you play Steam games?
16:03 Supporter Q2: Could Project Helix have an optional disc drive?
21:08 Supporter Q3: Could players sway Sony’s mind on PS5 discs by cancelling PlayStation Plus?
27:31 Supporter Q4: What’s the worst thing Nintendo has ever done?
35:42 Supporter Q5: Should we buy GTA 6 in physical form to prove a point to Sony and Take-Two?
38:39 Supporter Q6: What PS3 game should get the Black Flag Resynced treatment?
