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  Console Shock Podcast 166: The Death of Discs & Steam Machine Pricing Revealed! 11.07.2026 1ó 7p

  🎮 Is the Steam Machine worth its £879 starting price, or are DIY SteamOS PCs the better option? 💻 Why SteamOS could kick-start a new generation of affordable "console PCs" from manufacturers like Asus and Lenovo. 🛠️ Can building your own SteamOS-powered gaming box deliver better performance and value than Valve's official hardware? 🔄 The hidden advantages of PC gaming, from cheaper games and free online play to backwards compatibility and upgradeability. 💿 Sony's decision to phase out physical PlayStation games—and what it means for collectors, ownership, and game preservation. 📦 Are code-in-a-box releases the future, and does physical media still have a place in modern gaming? 🔮 How Project Helix, SteamOS, and rising console prices could reshape the future of PlayStation, Xbox, and PC gaming. 🎯 Why Nintendo may be the last traditional console maker standing as PlayStation and Xbox move closer to becoming PC-like platforms. ⚽ Plus, a quick chat about the FIFA World Cup, fan culture, and why football supporters can sometimes set the perfect example.
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  Console Shock Podcast 165: The Future of Consoles 02.07.2026 1ó 1p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! Join us as we take a road trip through gaming’s past and future. From Ridge Racer nostalgia and portable racing classics to soaring hardware prices and the possibility of £1,000 consoles, Trev and Stu examine the challenges and opportunities facing the gaming industry. Why modern racing games can feel more like open-world RPGs, and whether the genre has lost sight of pure arcade fun. A look back at Ridge Racer 7, the cancelled Ridge Racer 8 for Switch, and why Namco should bring the series back. Hidden gems on PSP – Sega Rally, Gran Turismo, and the surprisingly strong library of portable racing games. Rising console prices and the impact of chip shortages, AI demand, manufacturing costs, and why hardware isn’t getting cheaper. Predictions for PS6, the next Xbox, and whether £1,000 consoles could become the norm.  The peak of console gaming? – Looking back at the PS2, Wii, Xbox 360 and PS4 eras to see if console sales have already hit their high-water mark. How devices like the Switch, Steam Deck and future PlayStation handhelds could reshape the market. The rise of console PCs – Could SteamOS systems and PC-based gaming devices become the budget-friendly alternative to traditional consoles? Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about different episodes of the Star Trek franchise! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Title Theme – Pinball Dreams (1992) – Commodore Amiga – Composer(s): Olof Gustafsson
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  Console Shock Podcast 164: Steam Deck Price Hike 04.06.2026 1ó 2p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! Gaming hardware used to get cheaper as it aged, but those days seem to be over. This week, Trev and Stu discuss Valve’s surprise Steam Deck price hike, debate whether gaming is becoming more expensive, and explore how changing buying habits could shape the future of consoles and PC gaming. Valve shocks gamers with major Steam Deck OLED price increases. Does the Steam Deck still offer good value, or have rivals overtaken it? Comparing the Steam Deck against the Lenovo Legion Go S and ROG Ally. Why modern consoles and handhelds are getting more expensive instead of cheaper. A look back at the PS2, Nintendo 64 and the era of dramatic hardware price cuts. Is gaming really more expensive today, or are we getting more value from longer-lasting hardware? Budget PCs, second-hand components and why more players may be moving away from traditional consoles. Predictions for the Steam Machine, PS6 and the future cost of gaming hardware. Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about different episodes of the Star Trek franchise! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Title Theme – Pinball Dreams (1992) – Commodore Amiga – Composer(s): Olof Gustafsson
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  Console Shock Podcast 163: Questions and Answers 13.05.2026 1ó 14p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! This week we switch things up with a listener Q&A-style episode, tackling a range of topics like the ever-blurring line between PCs and consoles, and debating whether devices like Steam Deck, SteamOS, and Microsoft’s rumoured “Project Helix” represent the future of gaming. Along the way, we revisit the biggest console generation leaps of all time — from the jump to 3D on the PS1 and N64, to the HD revolution of the Xbox 360 era — before diving deep into modern graphics tech like DLSS, FSR, and frame generation. In this episode: PC vs console convergence – Why SteamOS has pushed Microsoft and others toward more console-like PC gaming experiences Project Helix speculation – Will Microsoft’s future Xbox hardware behave more like a console, a PC, or something in between? The old days of PC gaming – Remembering when installing a PC game could feel like a technical qualification Biggest console generation leap – Why the jump from 16-bit systems to PS1, Saturn, and N64 still feels unmatched Mario 64 & open worlds – How Nintendo’s 3D platformer changed the way games were designed forever Metal Gear Solid & cinematic gaming – The moment games started to feel like interactive movies The HD gaming revolution – Why the Xbox 360 and PS3 era transformed online gaming and visual clarity DLSS, FSR & upscaling explained – Breaking down how modern games fake higher resolutions for better performance Frame generation debate – Smooth visuals vs controller responsiveness, and where the tech works best Steam Deck & emulator experiments – Using modern PC features to breathe new life into retro and PS3-era games Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about different episodes of the Star Trek franchise! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Title Theme – Pinball Dreams (1992) – Commodore Amiga – Composer(s): Olof Gustafsson
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  Console Shock Podcast 162: Xbox 360 collecting with EternalLee HD 24.04.2026 1ó 14p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! It’s another trip to the world of Xbox, as we’re joined by special guest Lee from the EternalLee HD YouTube channel—a prolific Xbox 360 collector who knows the system inside out. Together, we dive into CEX chaos, physical media quirks, and the golden era of the 360, from reprinted covers to rare oddities. It’s a proper enthusiast’s look at what made the generation so special—and so challenging to collect for! In this episode: CEX cover drama – Why “cover reprinted” games just don’t cut it for collectors (and shouldn’t cost the same) The CEX lottery – Ordering multiple copies, building one perfect version, and returning the rest—chaotic, but once very real Postage problems – How CEX’s store-to-store fulfilment model leads to inconsistent shipping costs and customer confusion Death of the manual – The slow fade from full booklets to flimsy inserts… to nothing at all by the end of the 360 generation Building the ultimate 360 database – A community-built database documenting every detail of Xbox 360 physical releases, from barcodes to inlays All-time greats – Fallout: New Vegas takes centre stage, alongside heavy hitters like Modern Warfare 2 and Red Dead Redemption Hidden gems & variety – From Blur and Split/Second to Enslaved, celebrating the sheer range of the 360 library Weird & wonderful moments – Rare titles like Handball 16, industry stories, and even a surreal Lips performance tale to round things off Check out Lee’s YouTube channel here:‪@EternalLeeHD‬ Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about different episodes of the Star Trek franchise! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo
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  Console Shock Podcast 161: Marchintosh 2026 10.04.2026 1ó 8p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! Not quite March—but close enough… so it’s Marchintosh time! Or maybe Appril? Either way, Trev and Stu return to the annual YouTube tradition of diving into Apple tech. This year, we’re spotlighting the machine that redefined portable computing for decades to come: the iconic Titanium PowerBook G4—the blueprint for modern laptops. Apologies for the audio issues in this episode—there’s some glitchiness on Trev’s side from the original recording. In this episode: DLSS 5 & AI visuals – Is NVIDIA heading toward a future of AI-generated, “yassified” game assets? Mac portable evolution – The journey of Apple laptops leading up to 2001 Design legacy – How the Titanium G4 stacks up against modern laptops Ahead of its time – Why it was such a leap in both performance and industrial design First impressions – Trev’s memories of encountering the Titanium G4 in early-2000s UK, when Macs were still a rarity Design contrast – The sleek, pro titanium look vs the playful “jellybean” iMac era Best of both worlds – Why it’s still a perfect machine for classic Mac OS and early Mac OS X software Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo
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  Console Shock Podcast 160: Steam Machine vs Xbox ‘Project Helix’ 18.03.2026 1ó 2p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! At GDC 2026, Microsoft gave us our first taste of Project Helix, the next-generation Xbox. It looks set to be an extremely powerful, PC-like console — but what does that actually mean in the living room? Will we be staring at a Windows desktop with a controller in hand on the sofa? Trev and Stu speculate… Stu is blown away to discover there are actually three games in the Wave Race series! Grand Theft Auto IV is getting incredible mods, and Stu gives them a try. Project Helix: Can Microsoft finally unite Xbox and PC gaming? Helix can play PC games — but what does that really mean? Can you install Steam on it? Could Microsoft lock Helix down, with Game Pass as the only route to PC titles? Will Helix be a better Steam Machine than the Steam Machine? Our thoughts on Sony (allegedly) stepping back from the PC market. Is a PS6 worth buying just for exclusives when Helix could offer so much variety? Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about everything Star Trek! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo
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  Console Shock Podcast 159: What we’ve been playing 27.02.2026 1ó 4p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! On this week’s shockcast it’s all about rediscovering classics, fan-made passion projects, and the chaos of retro tech. We dive into free arena shooters, questionable dial-up online experiences, modern throwbacks to 90s racers, and surprisingly great movie-to-game adaptations. There’s plenty of CRT-era nostalgia, exciting preservation breakthroughs, and one painful battle with outdated PC gaming services thrown in for good measure. Rayman Reborn? Trev discovers Rayman Redemption, the fan-made remake of the PS1 classic — but is it actually better than the official 30th Anniversary effort? Arena Shooter Resurrection – The legendary Unreal Tournament 2004 is now free, and Stu wastes no time jumping back into the frag-fest. Does it still slap? Dial-Up Dreamcast – Online console gaming on a 33k modem… revolutionary at the time, but was it secretly a laggy nightmare? Sideways in the 90s – Old School Rally powerslides onto the scene as a modern tribute to the golden era of rally games. Pure nostalgia or style over substance? Busting Still Feels Good – Revisiting Ghostbusters: The Video Game and its remaster — one of the greatest movie-to-game adaptations ever? Chunky Scanline Memories – Those thick black CRT lines from the 90s… did we all see them, or is nostalgia playing tricks on us? N64 Recomp Revolution – Trev explores the magic of N64 decompilation projects, including Banjo-Kazooie and Mario Kart 64 — preservation at its finest. Legacy of GFWL – Stu goes toe-to-toe with Games for Windows Live to resurrect the original PC port of Gears of War. Victory or technical heartbreak? Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo
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  Console Shock Podcast 158: Steam Deck 2 Wishlist 12.02.2026 1ó 5p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! PC gaming handhelds have evolved fast since Valve shook things up by revealing the Steam Deck in 2021—but what should a true second-generation Valve handheld look like? Trev and Stu break down what would actually make a Steam Deck 2 a meaningful upgrade, drawing on features from newer PC handhelds and asking which ones Valve should steal, refine, or ignore entirely. In this episode: We kick things off with EA FC 26 somehow running on a 12-year-old laptop Valve nailed the original form factor—but is it time for a higher-resolution display? Modern handhelds are pushing higher TDPs for extra performance—should Valve move beyond the 15-watt limit? A more modular design, including easily user-replaceable SSDs, for better long-term upgrades Is a 5× performance jump over the original Steam Deck the bare minimum expectation? Bigger batteries for longer, truly untethered gaming sessions Hall-effect joysticks to finally put stick drift in the bin A next-gen dock with Switch-style performance boosts when docked If that’s still not enough power… is it time for external GPU support? Whether you’re all-in on Valve’s handheld future or just curious where PC portables are heading next, this one’s for you. Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo
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  Console Shock Podcast 157: End of year and 2026 catch-up! 17.01.2026 1ó 11p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! We’re back for 2026! After a festive break, the crew return to kick off the new year with a big look back at 2025 and an even bigger look ahead to what gaming has in store for us next. From bargain-bin hauls to future tech, predictions, and surprises — it’s our first deep dive into gaming in 2026. We unpack our Steam Winter Sale pick-ups Our favourite games of 2025 Trev puts Lossless Scaling on the Steam Deck through its paces What’s coming in 2026? Are next-gen consoles about to be revealed? Will the Steam Machine price make us cheer… or choke? Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo
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  Console Shock Podcast 156: Xbox 360 20th Anniversary 14.12.2025 1ó 9p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! A little late to the party, but Trev and Stu finally celebrate the 20th birthday of the greatest Xbox of all time—the Xbox 360! Released in November 2005, the 360 pioneered a host of features that would become industry-standard: built-in online play, DLC, achievements, robust multimedia support, wireless controllers, a full digital marketplace, and much more. In this episode: How Xbox 360 changed the industry: From achievements to digital distribution, the features that set the template for modern consoles. Speculation on the upcoming Steam Machine’s potential high price Stu’s thoughts on Metroid Prime 4 Reacting to the early reveals of Xbox 360 hardware and launch-window games Why the Xbox 360 wireless controller was (and still is) legendary The Red Ring of Death — and how Xbox survived one of gaming’s biggest hardware crises Did the Kinect spark the decline of the Xbox brand? Surprisingly solid backward compatibility with the OG Xbox How digital downloads revived short, 2D-style games via Xbox Live Arcade Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo
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  Console Shock Podcast 155: Valve Steam Machine 14.11.2025 1ó 3p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! Valve drops a surprise wave of new hardware announcements, leaving a completely unprepared Trev and Stu to unravel the chaos and excitement rippling through the SteamOS/PC gaming world! GTA VI delayed again — but is that actually good news? Stu experiments with Bazzite on an Intel NUC PC. The Valve SteamCast (Steam Machine) is finally revealed! Steam Machine vs. Current-Gen Consoles — how do the specs stack up? Can the Steam Machine finally deliver true sofa-friendly PC gaming? A sequel to the Steam Controller appears! — but will it be practical? Valve announces a new VR headset — can it take on the Meta Quest? What will all this new Valve hardware cost? Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo
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  Console Shock Podcast 154: PlayStation “Project Canis” Handheld 25.10.2025 1ó 9p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! This Week on the Podcast: As a self-confessed handheld gaming fan, Trev is seriously excited about the rumoured PlayStation 6 handheld, codenamed “Canis”. Will it really deliver a full-fat next-gen PS6 experience in portable form — or will there be too many compromises to make you ditch your Steam Deck or ROG Ally? Xbox Game Pass Price Hike — We unpack the latest changes, what they mean for subscribers, and whether the value still holds up. BREAKING NEWS! — Retro Games Ltd announce the full-size A1200, a dream come true for Amiga fans everywhere. PS6 Handheld Deep Dive: Will it truly play all PS6 games, or will it top out at PS4/PS5 level content? How will PS5 compatibility work — every title, or only ‘handheld-patched’ releases? Could upcoming FSR and frame-generation tech make it the first no-compromise handheld? What sort of price tag might we see for Sony’s next portable? And how could disc-based PS6 games be supported on a handheld system? Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo
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  Console Shock Podcast Ep153 First 100 Days of the Switch 2 30.09.2025 1ó 2p

  Trevor and Stuart talk about the first 100 days of Nintendo Switch 2
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  Console Shock Podcast 152: Steam Console Rumours 13.09.2025 1ó 4p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! With the recent Valve leaks, Trev and Stu dive deep into what a potential “Steam Station” could look like in 2025. Can Valve really deliver a device that beats the PS5 on performance and price? Or should they roll out a whole lineup of consoles to cover every type of gamer? Here’s hoping Gabe’s got something big up his sleeve… This episode includes: Stu takes on Gears of War Remastered on PC! Wrestling with Games for Windows Live relics on modern setups. Hot takes on The Last of Us Part I for PS5. Why picking Easy Mode is absolutely fine (and often the smarter choice). The Valve “Fremont” specs leak — what could a Steam Deck Pro / Steam Station mean for gamers? Triple-A gaming on today’s Steam Deck, and why a beefed-up Valve console could be the ultimate option. Does a Valve console need to exceed PS5 performance to stand out in 2025? How a streamlined, TV-only, screenless incarnation of the current Steam Deck could be the perfect entry-level machine. Why Valve should release a suite of consoles to cover every price–performance tier. Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo
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  Console Shock Podcast 151: Sega Mega Drive Buyers Guide 19.08.2025 1ó 14p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! The Mega Drive is a legendary console we’ve revisited in many ways throughout the history of the show—but what’s it actually like to buy one and start a collection today? Are the games easy to track down, is there a best controller to seek out, and should you even bother with the Mega CD or 32X? Trev and Stu are here to guide you on your Sega journey! In this episode: Stu tries out Sega Rally Anniversary Edition on PC Which model Mega Drive should you go for? The obscure hardware variants like the Nomad and Multi-Mega Why 50Hz vs 60Hz matters The controllers you should hunt down What’s the deal with light guns on the Mega Drive? Flash carts – play ROM files on real hardware Mega CD & 32X – worthwhile add-ons or pointless indulgences? Game collecting – where to buy and what’s a fair price Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo
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  Console Shock Podcast 150: Paul Monaghan is back! Video Game Magazines 01.08.2025 1ó 30p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! We’ve hit a milestone — episode 150! And to celebrate, we’re welcoming back retro magazine collecting (and now magazine writing) legend Paul Monaghan for his long-awaited return! What’s he been up to over the last few years? How did he become a contributor to two of the UK’s top retro mags? And yes… what does he think of 90s boy band Let Loose? Strap in for a nostalgic deep dive into magazines, music, and memories from the golden era of gaming and pop culture. In This Episode: Paul’s latest work with Amiga Addict and Pixel Addict Thoughts on Perifractic’s purchase of Commodore A look back at the vibrant UK comic scene of the 80s & 90s Remember when Sky TV cost a fortune in the 90s? Reflecting on premium 90s gaming mags like Maximum The high price of PC gaming in the mid-90s Beyond gaming mags: Star Trek, NME, and more cultural touchstones GamesMaster – the mag that outlived the TV show by decades! Our personal favourite gaming mags of all time Bonus nostalgia: the long-forgotten UK computing mag PC Plus! Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo
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  Console Shock Podcast 149: The Future of Xbox 14.07.2025 1ó 2p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! It’s been a turbulent few weeks for Xbox. From announcing major job cuts to dropping hints about Windows playing a bigger role in the platform’s future, the brand finds itself at its most uncertain crossroads yet. What lies ahead for Xbox? Trev and Stu dive into the speculation… Topics covered: A look back at Microsoft’s early years in gaming Xbox’s historic struggles against its biggest rivals Could a 3DO-style open hardware approach for Windows-based Xbox consoles actually work? Does SteamOS offer a blueprint for how Windows could handle console gaming? How console-like could a future Windows experience truly be? Would a Windows Xbox play nicely with third-party stores like Steam? Could it deliver a hassle-free, plug-and-play experience for console gamers? Pricing pressures — can Microsoft keep a PC-based Xbox in line with traditional console pricing? If a Windows Xbox can run everything a PC can… should Sony be worried? Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo
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  Console Shock Podcast 148: Switch and Xbox ROG Ally 21.06.2025 1ó 3p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! Stu’s got his hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 and gives us his honest review — no over-the-top YouTube theatrics here! Plus, the long-rumoured Microsoft x ASUS collaboration is finally official: meet the Xbox ROG Ally, a new handheld console. But will this be the Steam Deck killer, or is the real story the custom gaming-optimised Windows OS it runs? Here’s what we’re covering: How does the Switch 2 launch compare to the original Switch? First impressions of Mario Kart World Did the Switch 2 really need groundbreaking innovation? How do Switch 1 games perform on the Switch 2? External controller support: Switch 2 vs Steam Deck Where the Steam Deck still outperforms Windows-based handhelds The most exciting part of the Xbox Ally: a gaming-optimised Windows OS How will the new custom Xbox Windows handle launchers, UI quirks, and game libraries? Is Xbox Ally’s branding confusing? Does the average gamer think it’s a portable Xbox console, not a Windows handheld? Gaming-optimised Windows vs SteamOS performance speculation Will Xbox Windows support all generations of Xbox titles? Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes
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  Console Shock Podcast 147: PlayStation 5 in 2025 28.05.2025 1ó 1p

  Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! Trev’s finally done it — he’s bought a PS5! The big question is: why now? Is a PS5 still worth it in 2025? Can it coexist peacefully with a Steam Deck, or is a showdown inevitable? We dive into all that and more in this week’s episode. Also in the mix: Stu shares his thoughts on Deliver At All Costs for PC. First impressions of the PS5 — what stands out, what falls short, and what surprised. Trev gets hands-on with PS5 YouTube streaming. First impressions of Space Marine 2 — and a nostalgic look back at the original. Can the Steam Deck keep up with today’s heavy-hitting games? Would the Steam Deck make a good PS Portal alternative? PS Plus Premium vs Xbox Game Pass — which service comes out on top? And is the Xbox still worth it now that its exclusives are creeping onto PS5? Hit play and join the conversation. Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo