DF Direct Q+A: Too Expensive? More Cross-Gen? Is Next-Gen Just For Enthusiasts?

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Thanks to Alienware for sponsoring DF Direct. To learn more about the Alienware AREA-51 Gaming Desktop, check out: http://aw.gg/digitalfoundry The hardware situation grows more bleak by the week, so where does this leave next generation consoles? If they're too expensive, will developers target them over current-gen hardware? Is enhanced RT and path tracing enough to make people upgrade? Will there be actual next-gen exclusives? Would it make more sense to buy a higher-end PC now? All this and more is discussed in the latest show. Examine the DF Website: https://digitalfoundry.net Go here to check out DF merch! https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Sponsored by Alienware 02:18 Supporter Q1: Why should people want next-gen consoles? 20:30 Supporter Q2: Will people hold on to PS5 and Series X to play their disc games? 30:20 Supporter Q3: Should we just buy expensive PCs now, in lieu of next-gen consol

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