by Digital Foundry & Geek Media
When it comes to video games and the hardware and tech we play them on, the team at Digital Foundry are unparalleled experts. Each week, DF Direct breaks down the latest breakthroughs in video game visuals, sound, and performance happening on PlayStation, Xbox, the most powerful PC setups, and more. If you’re a geek for graphics, GPUs, or just video games in general, DF Direct will help you get the most out of your gaming setup. DF Direct is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.
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April 20, 2025
Join Rich, Oliver and Alex for discussion on the latest leaks surrounding the all-but-confirmed PlayStation handheld and the mystery of docked VRR support suddenly going missing from Switch 2 PR. There's exciting news from CD Projekt RED, confirming DLSS support for Cyberpunk 2077 on the new Nintendo hybrid, while Alex shares his thoughts on some of the GDC 2025 presentations that have started to emerge. Oh yes, and that ad/trailer video post explained - put simply, we tried something new and we got it very wrong. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:39 News 1: Next-gen portable PlayStation allegedly detailed 0:20:16 News 2: Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 uses DLSS! 0:31:30 News 3: Switch 2 docked VRR support in question 0:39:18 News 4: Alex explains Nvidia’s GDC 2025 presentations 0:56:50 News 5: Star Wars Outlaws looks questionable on Switch 2 1:04:49 News 6: Mario Kart World Direct impressions! 1:11:11 Supporter Q1: What would a potential Switch Pro have looked like? 1:15:57 Supporter Q2: What is the Switch 2’s true GPU performance, absent “flopflation”? 1:23:23 Supporter Q3: Should Indiana Jones use more ray tracing features on PS5 Pro? 1:27:51 Supporter Q4: What could the NPU in the Z2 Extreme do for gaming? 1:31:54 Supporter Q5: Could the PlayStation Portal connect to the upcoming PlayStation handheld? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 14, 2025
Rich returns from the Nintendo Switch 2 live event in London with hands-on impressions - and footage - of Cyberpunk 2077, while Alex shares his impressions of the Metal Eden demo on PC. Oliver weighs in with his thoughts on the Asus teaser for its upcoming Xbox handheld collaboration, while there's general bemusement at Microsoft's AI 'version' of the classic Quake 2. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:11 News 1: Cyberpunk 2077 tested on Switch 2! 0:16:54 News 2: Metal Eden PC demo has issues 0:31:04 News 3: Asus teases Xbox PC handheld 0:37:59 News 4: RTX 5060 Ti prices allegedly leak 0:51:46 News 5: Microsoft launches Muse AI Quake 2 experience 1:04:53 News 6: Switch 2 portable mode simulated! 1:20:42 Supporter Q1: What will future Nvidia and AMD handhelds look like? 1:27:37 Supporter Q2: What will PhysX development look like after being made open source? 1:32:00 Supporter Q3: Why doesn’t Switch 2 support 4K120? 1:36:16 Supporter Q4: Should Nintendo unlock higher Switch 1 clocks? 1:40:43 Supporter Q5: Will Switch 2 run Switch 1 games in their docked configurations in portable mode? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 7, 2025
Following on from our DF Direct Special on Switch 2, it's Rich, Oliver and Alex at the mics this week for the latest Direct, talking more about the new Nintendo hybrid, breaking down specs, how much more capable the new machine is vs Switch 1 and Steam Deck, and lots, lots more on how the games are running based on the available media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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