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In the latest edition of the DF Direct Q+A show, we tackle the question of whether Switch 2 and the upcoming Sony handheld should spawn cheaper "micro-console" variants. We ponder the reasons behind the delay of the Switch 2 port of 007 First Light. Why do Xbox games have screen-tearing where Sony versions do not? And a big one - is console gaming and gaming in general stagnating?
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00:00 Introduction
00:44 Supporter Q1: Should Nintendo release a home console-only version of Switch 2? And should Sony package their PS6 handheld as a home console?
10:16 Supporter Q2: Given recent handheld price spikes, what’s a realistic price for a PS6 handheld?
16:36 Supporter Q3: Is the 007 First Light delay for Switch 2 a good thing?
22:06 Supporter Q4: Why do Xbox games often tear when their PS5 counterparts are perfectly v-synced?
28:50 Supporter Q5: Have console stagnation and game engine homogeneity made gaming boring?
38:51 Supporter Q6: Should PC settings options be less granular?
45:58 Supporter Q7: Should console game devs introduce settings that don’t do anything to placate users?
Digital Foundry is now fully independent! Join the DF Supporter Program and support the team: bit.ly/3jEGjvx
In the latest edition of the DF Direct Q+A show, we tackle the question of whether Switch 2 and the upcoming Sony handheld should spawn cheaper "micro-console" variants. We ponder the reasons behind the delay of the Switch 2 port of 007 First Light. Why do Xbox games have screen-tearing where Sony versions do not? And a big one - is console gaming and gaming in general stagnating?
Examine the DF Website: digitalfoundry.net
Go here to check out DF merch! store.digitalfoundry.net
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00:00 Introduction
00:44 Supporter Q1: Should Nintendo release a home console-only version of Switch 2? And should Sony package their PS6 handheld as a home console?
10:16 Supporter Q2: Given recent handheld price spikes, what’s a realistic price for a PS6 handheld?
16:36 Supporter Q3: Is the 007 First Light delay for Switch 2 a good thing?
22:06 Supporter Q4: Why do Xbox games often tear when their PS5 counterparts are perfectly v-synced?
28:50 Supporter Q5: Have console stagnation and game engine homogeneity made gaming boring?
38:51 Supporter Q6: Should PC settings options be less granular?
45:58 Supporter Q7: Should console game devs introduce settings that don’t do anything to placate users?
