Episode description

Episode 5: It's a news episode! With the recent next-gen Xbox console leaks, we discuss future AMD CPU and GPU tech, how an Nvidia console would impact the market, and whether upscaling is being relied on too heavily for next-gen game experiences. We also chat about Ray Reconstruction, Asus' new $3200 GPU, Dough being dodgy and more.

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro

1:38 - Xbox 2028 CPU Design Leaks

9:43 - Xbox 2028 GPU Design Leaks

12:54 - Xbox Wants Next-Gen Features, Can AMD Deliver?

17:52 - What About an Nvidia Console?

25:40 - New Consoles Might Rely Too Heavily on Upscaling

34:14 - DLSS is Different at Different GPU Tiers

40:35 - Steve Tested a $3200 GPU

49:43 - Asus Schools Steve on How to Pronounce Asus

52:53 - DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction Thoughts

1:07:29 - Dough Screws Their Monitor Customers

1:13:42 - Updates From Our Boring Lives

NEWS LINKS

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/19/23880138/microsoft-xbox-2028-hybrid-cloud-games-platform

https://www.theverge.com/23872874/dough-eve-spectrum-monitor-refunds-v-tablet-follow-up

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