Digital Foundry Direct Weekly DF Direct Weekly #226: Are PS6 Spec Leaks Accurate? Is Sony Going Multi-Plat? Apex Legends Switch 2!
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Aug 11, 2025 Exciting spec leaks hint at PlayStation 6's advanced tech, sparking discussions about its performance and potential features. A deep dive into Apex Legends on the upcoming Switch 2 showcases impressive graphical upgrades. The evolving relationship between Sony and Microsoft suggests a future where multi-platform support reigns over traditional competition. Meanwhile, the sequel to Ashes of the Singularity promises to reshape real-time strategy gaming. The hosts also share their journey to independence, celebrating audience support and exploring new creative ventures.
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Handheld CPU Versus GPU Tradeoffs
- Leaks suggest Sony's handheld may use fewer CPU cores to hit a tight 15W target.
- That CPU/GPU trade-off could complicate direct ports of PS5 games to the handheld.
Switch 2 Shows Big Visual Step-Up
- Apex on Switch 2 runs a clean 1080p60 with DLSS-like upscaling and higher-quality assets.
- The port shows Switch 2 can rival Series S in 60Hz presentation for that title.
AMD's DGF Can Complement RTX Mega
- AMD's Dense Geometry Format compresses geometry to cut BVH build times and reduce bandwidth.
- Alex argues DGF can complement NVIDIA's RTX Mega Geometry rather than replace it.