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DF Direct Q+A: Do We Actually Need Next-Gen Graphics? Can Switch 2 Last 6-7 Years? Switch 2 OLED?

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Another packed Direct Q+A show sees Oliver, Rich and Alex getting to grips with high-end graphics: are they actually worth it and are technological advances worth pushing? Meanwhile, can Switch 2 last for the 6-7 years Nintendo wants it to - or will next-gen consoles make it obsolete for multi-platform titles? All this and more in the new Direct Q+A Show.


00:00 Introduction

00:53 Supporter Q1: Is the high end PC experience really worth it? Should we stop pushing top-tier visuals in general?

11:07 Supporter Q2: Will we have to wait years for a SWOLED 2? What should we make of Nintendo’s reported increase in R&D spend?

19:44 Supporter Q3: Can Switch 2 handle another 6 or 7 years of cross-gen software?

24:46 Supporter Q4: Given inflation, isn’t it true that gaming hardware today is relatively cheap?

31:02 Supporter Q5: Could Microsoft ship a version of Windows for Xbox Series?

35:36 Supporter Q6: Will Project Helix hardware prove tempting for AI users?

39:09 Supporter Q7: Is PC emulation on Android ready for prime time?

44:04 Supporter Q8: What would you do in 2026 with an old 10-series PC?

49:17 Supporter Q9: How much does Oliver cut out of DF Direct every week?


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