# 591: Is this the end of PlayStation?

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Podcast: [Throwdown Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/throwdown-show-1059824)
Published: 2026-07-06T05:11:03+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8924308
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Duration seconds: 6672

## Resource

Tonight’s questions: - Will the PS6 launch in 2028? - Will rising console prices cause a crash in the game industry? - Will gaming console tech stagnate? - Could Sony bring back 3rd-party digital keys? - Should we trust buying anything digital from Sony? - Will the PS6 be Sony's final console? - Will we see a resurgence of the retro scene? - Will emulation be the best way for game preservation? - Has buying games at retail become irrelevant? - Is Nintendo now the most consumer-friendly company? - Can a future console maker win by guaranteeing ownership? - Did Rockstar know Sony would stop producing discs? - What are Brett’s thoughts on GTA 6? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow X: https://x.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

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