Best Podcast Episodes About PlayStation 5
Everything podcasters are saying about PlayStation 5 — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Mar 30, 2026 – 11 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About PlayStation 5
“… have an impact on future consoles, too, with a recent report from Bloomberg saying that Sony is considering delaying the release of its next-gen PlayStation to 2028 or 2029, end quote.”
“… and some new games. Nintendo also raised the price of its original Switch from $299 to $339 after President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs. Next month, the Kinect-like Nex Playground will get a $50 price hike as well. The rising cost of RAM may also have an impact on future consoles, too, with a recent report from Bloomberg saying that Sony is considering delaying the release of its next-gen PlayStation to 2028 or 2029, end quote.”
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Sony's recent price increase for the PlayStation is driven by global economic pressures, marking a significant change in the gaming landscape. This isn't an isolated case; Microsoft and Nintendo have also raised prices for their consoles due to similar factors. With rising costs and potential delays for future consoles, gamers need to brace for more changes ahead.
“Why doesn't it feel like that to have a PlayStation and to play PlayStation games? And the answer to that, I think there's a lot of answers to that. It's never really quite felt the same as having a Nintendo and playing Nintendo games on it. But I do think I understand why they would want that, because it seems like Nintendo is doing something that is actually working. Yeah. I mean, also, Sony was doing that six years ago before they started on this experiment to release games on PC. Right. And …”
“Why doesn't it feel like that to have a PlayStation and to play PlayStation games? And the answer to that, I think there's a lot of answers to that. It's never really quite felt the same as having a Nintendo and playing Nintendo games on it. But I do think I understand why they would want that, because it seems like Nintendo is doing something that is actually working. Yeah. I mean, also, Sony was doing that six years ago before they started on this experiment to release games on PC. Right. And they've never quite managed Nintendo's level of just that nice, tight integration and that feeling of content. continuity. It is interesting to think about Nintendo as the sustainability model, though. I mean, we're just imagining this because we don't know if that's actually true. But and I don't know the figures on this, Jason, I'm not sure if …”
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Nintendo's strategy focuses on sustainable growth through exclusive games, unlike competitors chasing infinite expansion. With the Nintendo Switch selling 155 million units, the company thrives on a model that prioritizes long-term engagement over short-term profits. This approach highlights a stark contrast to the free-to-play and service game trends dominating the industry.
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This player is leading the American League in slugging after an impressive opening weekend, hitting three homers despite a challenging pitching team. With four walks and four strikeouts, his performance raises questions about his potential as he approaches free agency. Can he maintain this momentum and prove he's more than just an average player?
“Which, again, I'm squinting at the system dialogue. It says, use an upgraded PSSR PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution model to improve image quality in some supported games. Turn this off if you experience unexpected behavior during gameplay. That's the line. It's always been, turn this off if you experience unexpected behavior. because they did the same thing with when the PS5 Pro came out, or sorry, PS4 Pro came out. Yeah, I remember this. It ran at higher clocks than the base PS4, and they would let you turn that on for unsupported …”
“Which, again, I'm squinting at the system dialogue. It says, use an upgraded PSSR PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution model to improve image quality in some supported games. Turn this off if you experience unexpected behavior during gameplay. That's the line. It's always been, turn this off if you experience unexpected behavior. because they did the same thing with when the PS5 Pro came out, or sorry, PS4 Pro came out. Yeah, I remember this. It ran at higher clocks than the base PS4, and they would let you turn that on for unsupported games that hadn't been patched to support it with the exact same disclaimer. Just, hey, turn this off if it causes problems. You can do the same thing on a PS5 with HDR. You can try to force HDR on in games that don't support it. Like, I've... It seems like a bad idea, Brad. Maybe. I mean, it definitely goes against the console ethos of like …”
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The next generation of consoles promises significant improvements in AI upscaling and ray tracing, but current systems still feel underutilized. As gamers debate the necessity of new hardware, the potential for enhanced graphics and performance looms large. This raises the question: will the industry fully embrace these advancements, or will cross-gen development hold back innovation?
“… my God. I mean, yeah. I mean, you must have gone to every Maxim party. Oh, my God. Maxim party, every Maxim party, every, every time there was a new PlayStation, I was there because I wanted to get to do this. Um, yeah. Oh my God. The Maxim party. Yep. Um, yeah. All the things. I mean, look, I, I, yeah. In, in the late nineties, early two thousands, LA, you know, and I was, you know, I had, I kind of made a group of friends out there who were, you know, we all wanted to go out and hang and party and I partied. Um, one member, well, Eddie, Eddie was part of my crew. Um, but the rest were kind of not …”
“So funny. Oh, my God. I mean, yeah. I mean, you must have gone to every Maxim party. Oh, my God. Maxim party, every Maxim party, every, every time there was a new PlayStation, I was there because I wanted to get to do this. Um, yeah. Oh my God. The Maxim party. Yep. Um, yeah. All the things. I mean, look, I, I, yeah. In, in the late nineties, early two thousands, LA, you know, and I was, you know, I had, I kind of made a group of friends out there who were, you know, we all wanted to go out and hang and party and I partied. Um, one member, well, Eddie, Eddie was part of my crew. Um, but the rest were kind of not actors. One was like my, uh, my downstairs neighbor at the first apartment I lived in in LA who ended up, we became roommates ourselves and he was just like our bud and became friends with Eddie too. So like me, Eddie, this guy, and then another guy who I met on a blind date. I'm going to tell you the story because it does have a payoff. Met this guy …”
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Jason Biggs shares how his role in 'American Pie' not only launched his career but also led him to lifelong friendships. After filming, he met his best friend through a blind date, who later became family when he married Biggs' wife's sister. This connection highlights the unexpected, lasting impact of the film on his personal life.
“Sources say Sony no longer plans to release its big single-player PlayStation 5 games on PC, a major strategy shift that suggests it is returning to console exclusivity. Quoting Bloomberg, Online games such as Marathon and Marvel Tokon will still be released across multiple platforms, but single-player titles such as last year's samurai hit Ghost of Yotai and the upcoming action game Saros will remain exclusive to PlayStation 5, said the people who asked not to be identified because they weren't authorized to talk publicly …”
“Sources say Sony no longer plans to release its big single-player PlayStation 5 games on PC, a major strategy shift that suggests it is returning to console exclusivity. Quoting Bloomberg, Online games such as Marathon and Marvel Tokon will still be released across multiple platforms, but single-player titles such as last year's samurai hit Ghost of Yotai and the upcoming action game Saros will remain exclusive to PlayStation 5, said the people who asked not to be identified because they weren't authorized to talk publicly about the company's strategy. There are likely a few reasons behind this shift. One is that several recent PlayStation games have not sold well on PC. A faction within PlayStation has also expressed concern that releasing their games on PC risks damaging the console's brand and will hurt sales of the PlayStation 5 and its successors, according to …”
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Sony is shifting back to console exclusivity for its major single-player PlayStation 5 games, abandoning its previous strategy of releasing titles on PC. This decision follows disappointing sales of recent PC releases and concerns about brand integrity. As a result, upcoming titles like 'Saros' and 'Ghost of Yotai' will remain exclusive to PlayStation, while online games will still be multi-platform.
“… have that the exact story everybody else has of like you know I grew up and I had a Super Nintendo and I was obsessed with that And then I got a PlayStation and I was obsessed with that And you know by the time I was maybe like 11 or 12 I was like I want to make games This is what I want to do So I think I just, for the big game, it's really just me trying to channel the feelings that I got playing like Final Fantasy X into a project and wanting other people to feel that. And so because it's such a conventional shaped thing that i'm making it's done when it's finished you know when i can get to the …”
“… like game jam game. Like I remember you, you placed really well at a, at a Ludum Dare a while ago. And then you're also have these really long running, running things. Yeah I mean I am such a like a boring case of a gamer because like I literally just have that the exact story everybody else has of like you know I grew up and I had a Super Nintendo and I was obsessed with that And then I got a PlayStation and I was obsessed with that And you know by the time I was maybe like 11 or 12 I was like I want to make games This is what I want to do So I think I just, for the big game, it's really just me trying to channel the feelings that I got playing like Final Fantasy X into a project and wanting other people to feel that. And so because it's such a conventional shaped thing that i'm making it's done when it's finished you know when i can get to the credits and you can you know it's got 20 hours content and side content and blah blah um for the smaller games that i feel like comes a lot more from a more like i studied design at university so the idea of like hacking stuff together and prototyping and wanting to explore a concept um that get that itch gets scratched by the smaller projects and …”
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Creating games is often a balancing act between passion and practicality. Game developer Adam shares how his love for titles like Final Fantasy X inspires his projects, while also navigating the challenges of turning creative concepts into marketable products. He emphasizes the joy of game jams for quick expression versus the weight of long-term projects that demand justification for the time invested.
“… stuff on PC. You think they can close that door is that they could start to say? Okay, never mind. I do sushima three is only gonna be on PlayStation. I do Wow Hmm. Yeah called shot and I mean even if they don't I mean we're seeing like Wolverine is coming in September They just announced it's coming September 15th. That's not gonna be on PC. That's gonna be on PlayStation 5 only You think that'll never come to PC? Um, I Wouldn't be surprised if it never came to PC but even if it does like again, it's it's just like you have a very strong idea of what that is and you need a PlayStation to …”
“But I think the sense I'm getting is that they're backing away from putting their exclusive Console stuff like traditional single-player stuff on PC. You think they can close that door is that they could start to say? Okay, never mind. I do sushima three is only gonna be on PlayStation. I do Wow Hmm. Yeah called shot and I mean even if they don't I mean we're seeing like Wolverine is coming in September They just announced it's coming September 15th. That's not gonna be on PC. That's gonna be on PlayStation 5 only You think that'll never come to PC? Um, I Wouldn't be surprised if it never came to PC but even if it does like again, it's it's just like you have a very strong idea of what that is and you need a PlayStation to play it at least for the Like indefinite future and so there is a strong brand behind it. Yes Kirk to your point It's possible that like the console ecosystem disappears as we know it and everything becomes multi-platform But even then I think if PlayStation continues on this course of just like making the games that they do They still have a …”
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Xbox may be stepping back from exclusive single-player games on PC, raising questions about its brand identity. As PlayStation continues to release big titles exclusively for its console, Xbox's unclear marketing strategy leaves fans confused about what it truly represents. This shift could signal a return to a more traditional console-focused approach for gaming giants.
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The Sony PlayStation 6 is facing significant delays due to ongoing challenges in the memory market. As semiconductor production struggles, especially with TSMC's new fab plans, the gaming industry could see a ripple effect that impacts release schedules and availability. This situation highlights the interconnectedness of tech manufacturing and consumer electronics.
“… we want to keep hanging out? I think I've told this story, but I remember, I think I got my first console when I was maybe like 11 or 12. I got a PlayStation. But before that, I loved video games, wasn't able to have them. For my birthday one year, I rented from Blockbuster a sega genesis for the weekend yeah and just carried it around in a suitcase like i had to go somewhere we had to go to like a family event or something and i just i showed up to their house and i was like where's your basement like i i have work to do yeah it was an awesome move for a birthday you rent the latest console i …”
“… a video game console console. because I feel like that will be the end of our relationship. Yeah. Yeah, it'll be, hey, so long, sport. Yeah, you think that's why our parents were like, I don't want to get you a Super Nintendo? Oh, definitely. Because we want to keep hanging out? I think I've told this story, but I remember, I think I got my first console when I was maybe like 11 or 12. I got a PlayStation. But before that, I loved video games, wasn't able to have them. For my birthday one year, I rented from Blockbuster a sega genesis for the weekend yeah and just carried it around in a suitcase like i had to go somewhere we had to go to like a family event or something and i just i showed up to their house and i was like where's your basement like i i have work to do yeah it was an awesome move for a birthday you rent the latest console i remember my buddy rented nintendo 64 one time it was like we're just gonna hang out all weekend didn't sleep the entire because you have a limited like rented on a friday had to get back on a sunday i'm not going to sleep i'm just playing and this was uh you guys probably have no idea what we're talking about right now just the idea of renting a console …”
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Renting a video game console from Blockbuster was a rite of passage for many kids in the '90s. One guest recalls how he carried a Sega Genesis in a suitcase to a family event, prioritizing gaming over socializing. This nostalgic experience highlights the unique excitement of picking a game and the effort it took to enjoy entertainment before streaming became the norm.
“… thing to the human psyche. You wanna feel valuable that you're doing something. And if you just had all the things you want, meaning you got your PlayStation, you got your bucket of Takis, you got your Prime and your phone and your, well, then what would you do with your life? Would we all become the fat people in WALL-E, the movie WALL-E? A lot of us probably would. But the thing is, in some sense, you can't fight City Hall. Like technology's coming one way or another, right? that like the VHS came one day, and then DVD came one day, and then digital video came one day, and all these things, they …”
“… up so fast that we'll be able to produce more stuff than people need. So in some sense, that will be deflation. Like you'll just have stuff because we won't have to work so hard for it. Now, the problem is that work in some sense is a very critical thing to the human psyche. You wanna feel valuable that you're doing something. And if you just had all the things you want, meaning you got your PlayStation, you got your bucket of Takis, you got your Prime and your phone and your, well, then what would you do with your life? Would we all become the fat people in WALL-E, the movie WALL-E? A lot of us probably would. But the thing is, in some sense, you can't fight City Hall. Like technology's coming one way or another, right? that like the VHS came one day, and then DVD came one day, and then digital video came one day, and all these things, they come. And the question is, how do you figure out how to incorporate some of it into your life so that your life is still good? And I think that that's gonna be the great challenge. I don't know that any of us are gonna do it properly”
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AI is advancing so rapidly that it could soon produce more goods than people need, leading to potential deflation. However, this raises an existential question: if we have everything we want, what will we do with our lives? The challenge lies in finding a balance between enjoying technological advancements and maintaining our sense of purpose.
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