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

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Podcast: [Digital Foundry Direct Weekly](https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-foundry-direct-weekly-5614590)
Published: 2026-07-31T15:00:00+00:00
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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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