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Next-Gen Console Watch

Next-Gen Console Watch

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Summary
 Since the early days of gaming, players have debated which console reigns supreme and how to build the ultimate high-performance gaming PC. Each week, Next Gen Console Watch breaks down the biggest advancements in video game hardware—covering PlayStation, Xbox, and PC upgrades—all in under 20 minutes. From console power comparisons to must-have gaming PC upgrades, we help you decide where to invest your time and money. If you're wondering which platform delivers the best experience for the next big game, Next Gen Console Watch is the podcast for you. Next Gen Console Watch is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information. Politics & Government Science Fiction
Episodes
  • GTA 6 Is 30fps, but We Still Have Questions - Next-Gen Console Watch

    GTA 6 Is 30fps, but We Still Have Questions - Next-Gen Console Watch
    Nov 13 2026
    Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week, Daemon, Ryan, and Nick take a look at Rockstar's somewhat surprising announcement that GTA 6 will be targeting 30 frames per second on all consoles—including the PS5 Pro. Many gamers, especially those who shelled out the extra bucks for the premium console, were more than a little annoyed that there won't be a 60fps or even 40fps performance mode on the Pro model. Considering the limitations of the Xbox Series X and the PS5 family, is this still acceptable in 2026? Should Rockstar have cut more corners to get 60 frames on the PS5 Pro? Plus we have some choice words from former Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada about the Xbox Series S, and is Nintendo back in the graphics race following the success of the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake? And of course, we have las week's poll results and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com, Spotify, and Discord. Watch or listen on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLraFbwCoisJCr4MBUmSxlp4TXuItuh9bZ&si=SlYpu0XZLeqULwD9 Join us on Discord https://discord.gg/JbERjv2dV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • PS5 vs. Xbox vs. Switch 2: Who Had the Best 2026 Exclusives? - Next-Gen Console Watch

    PS5 vs. Xbox vs. Switch 2: Who Had the Best 2026 Exclusives? - Next-Gen Console Watch
    Nov 6 2026
    Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon, Ryan, and Nick take a look back at the year's console exclusives. All three major consoles had a steady drip of games you could only play on their respective platforms, but which one had the best lineup? Was it Sony with titles like Phantom Blade Zero, Marvel's Wolverine, and Saros? Xbox with games like Gears of War: E-Day, Forza Horizon 6, and Replaced? Or maybe Nintendo with hits like Pokémon Pokopia, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and The Ocarina of Time remake? Plus we have last episode's poll results and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com, Spotify, and Discord. Listen or watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLraFbwCoisJCr4MBUmSxlp4TXuItuh9bZ&si=GX_bjevrSNdHv2X6 Hang out with us on Discord https://discord.gg/5gz9kJc7Y Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Start Saving Now: Next-Gen Starts in 2028 - Next-Gen Console Watch

    Start Saving Now: Next-Gen Starts in 2028 - Next-Gen Console Watch
    Oct 23 2026
    Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon, Ryan, and Nick Limon discuss the recent report that Xbox is looking to launch their next-gen Project Helix console in 2028, and for major premium price tag. Current speculation prices Project Helix at anywhere from $1,200 to $1,800, and Microsoft has already teased it will be a very premium piece of hardware. But at that price, could it really compete with gaming PC's that cost around the same? And what does that mean for PlayStation? Internet leaks and rumors also suggest the PS6 will carry a hefty price, with nearly $700 for just the RAM and SSD storage. Plus we have last week's poll and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com, Spotify, and Discord. Join us on Discord https://discord.gg/5gz9kJc7Y Listen or watch on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLraFbwCoisJCr4MBUmSxlp4TXuItuh9bZ&si=75cEq2g8gpJ-jF1z Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
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