DF Direct Q+A: The Big "$1000 Next-Gen Console" Debate + Is GTA 6 Over-Hyped?
About this episode
The episode discusses the potential for a $1000 next-gen console, ways to save on gaming hardware, and the hype surrounding GTA 6.
In the wake of Steam Machine pricing and sharp Xbox MSRP increases, are we looking at the prospect of a $1000 next-gen console? John, Rich and Oliver discuss. Meanwhile, in the current climate, how can you save money on gaming hardware? Is GTA 6 in danger of being the most over-hyped game ever? And if time travel were available, how could the current Xbox crisis have been averted? 00:00 Introduction 00:51 News 1: How does the gaming industry survive recent hardware price bumps? 24:54 News 2: What’s your advice for saving money on gaming hardware? 33:44 News 3: How is John feeling after the GTA 6 code-in-a-box fiasco? 42:11 News 4: Is GTA 6 the most overhyped game ever? 46:57 News 5: If you could time travel, how would you fix Xbox? 55:28 News 6: What’s the future of the Steam Machine? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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