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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 49 MIN

DF Direct Q+A: The Big "Xbox Reset" Memo Debate - What Happens Next?

from Digital Foundry Direct Weekly

Our audience has questions, we've got answers - but first, the team gets to grips with the contents of Asha Sharma and Matt Booty's Xbox Reset memo. Beyond that, is Xbox console exclusivity the best route forward? Should Valve update Steam Machine specs? Will God of War Laufey get a massive PS6 enhancement? It's a big show and there's still more to discuss beyond that.00:00 Introduction01:00 What should we make of Asha Sharma’s “XBOX Reset?”21:40 Supporter Q1: Will exclusives be enough to save Xbox?27:47 Supporter Q2: Should Valve scrap Steam Machine for something more powerful?33:44 Supporter Q3: Could God of War Laufey feature RTGI on PS6?37:44 Supporter Q4: Are mainstream CPUs good enough for modern games?44:18 Supporter Q5: Has the Series S secretly saved Switch 2? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Our audience has questions, we've got answers - but first, the team gets to grips with the contents of Asha Sharma and Matt Booty's Xbox Reset memo. Beyond that, is Xbox console exclusivity the best route forward? Should Valve update Steam Machine specs? Will God of War Laufey get a massive PS6 enhancement? It's a big show and there's still more to discuss beyond that.00:00 Introduction01:00 What should we make of Asha Sharma’s “XBOX Reset?”21:40 Supporter Q1: Will exclusives be enough to save Xbox?27:47 Supporter Q2: Should Valve scrap Steam Machine for something more powerful?33:44 Supporter Q3: Could God of War Laufey feature RTGI on PS6?37:44 Supporter Q4: Are mainstream CPUs good enough for modern games?44:18 Supporter Q5: Has the Series S secretly saved Switch 2? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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