Digital Foundry Direct Weekly

DF Direct Q+A: Should Nintendo Make A Switch 2 Home Console? Is Console Gaming Stagnating?

Mittwoch, 15. April 2026 · 52 min

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In the latest edition of the DF Direct Q+A show, we tackle the question of whether Switch 2 and the upcoming Sony handheld should spawn cheaper "micro-console" variants. We ponder the reasons behind the delay of the Switch 2 port of 007 First Light. Why do Xbox games have screen-tearing where Sony versions do not? And a big one - is console gaming and gaming in general stagnating?
Introduction Supporter Q1: Should Nintendo release a home console-only version of Switch 2? And should Sony package their PS6 handheld as a home console? Supporter Q2: Given recent handheld price spikes, what’s a realistic price for a PS6 handheld? Supporter Q3: Is the 007 First Light delay for Switch 2 a good thing? Supporter Q4: Why do Xbox games often tear when their PS5 counterparts are perfectly v-synced? Supporter Q5: Have console stagnation and game engine homogeneity made gaming boring? Supporter Q6: Should PC settings options be less granular? Supporter Q7: Should console game devs introduce settings that don’t do anything to placate users?

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