# DF Direct Weekly #275: This Is The Most Performant Console Generation Since 16-Bit 2D

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Podcast: [Digital Foundry Direct Weekly](https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-foundry-direct-weekly-5614590)
Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:00+00:00
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The news has been pretty grim for the last few months, so why not concentrate on the positives? PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X have delivered the best performing videogame generation since the 16-bit 2D era with more support for 60fps gaming than any other 3D-focused console. How did this happen and what are the drawbacks? Meanwhile, if those same consoles are effectively pint-sized PCs using PC components, why is there the sense that PC gaming is far less performant than it should be? John, Rich and Oliver discuss this, with a cameo from Tom talking Splatoon Raiders and OG Xbox "back compat" improvements. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:41 News 1: This is the most performant console generation in 30 years... but what about PC? 0:32:23 News 2: Have we gone too easy on Halo: Campaign Evolved? 0:47:00 News 3: Will Xbox Helix cut out Steam? 0:59:05 News 4: Splatoon Raiders tested! 1:14:40 News 5: Improvements for Xbox BC on PC! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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