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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