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Next-Gen Console Watch

IGN & Geek Media
Nintendo Switch 2
Xbox
Playstation
Nintendo
Xbox Series X
Playstation 6
PS5
Playstation 5
Mario Kart World
Grand Theft Auto 6
Game Pass
PS5 Pro
Steam Deck
Microsoft
Game Awards
Sony
Switch 2
IGN
NVIDIA
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Since the early days of gaming, players have debated which console reigns supreme and how to build the ultimate high-performance gaming PC. Each week, Next Gen Console Watch breaks down the biggest advancements in video game hardware—covering PlayStation, Xbox, and PC upgrades—all in under 20 minutes. From console power comparisons to must-have gaming PC upgrades, we help you decide where to inves... more

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week we discuss the leaked memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma regarding Game Pass' price. She agrees that Game Pass has become too expensive and Xbox must find some way to make it a real value for players. But... more

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Ryan is joined by IGN's Community Lead, Jada Griffin, and the host of Nintendo Voice Chat, Logan Plant. The crew looks ahead to the rest of 2026 to see if there are any more surprises left from the bi... more

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon, Max, and Ryan peer into the future of gaming, only to see the same consoles we're playing today being used possibly years from now. With all models of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox having receiv... more

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Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Ryan and Max are joined by Logan Plant, host of IGN's Nintendo Voice Chat podcast to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2's Year 1, and what we're expecting for Year 2. The Switch 2 has become not only Ni... more

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Recent Guests

Logan Plant
Host of Nintendo Voice Chat
Nintendo
Episode: Switch 2's First Year Was Strong, But Where's Nintendo's Mascots? - Next-Gen Console Watch
Max Govel
Host of Podcast Beyond
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Episode: Did Nintendo Just Lose Its Chance to Beat the PS2? - Next-Gen Console Watch
Ryan McCaffrey
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Episode: Comparing the ACTUAL Exclusives of PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2 - Next Gen Console Watch
Michael Higham
Reviewed the PS5 Pro for IGN
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Episode: PS5 Pro: Powerful But Unessential - Next-Gen Console Watch

Hosts

Ryan McCaffrey
Host of Podcast Unlocked; Xbox-focused host on IGN network
Max Scoville
Host of Podcast Beyond; PlayStation-focused media
Damon Hadfield
Host of Next Gen Console Watch, IGN/Geek Media Network affiliations across iterations
Daemon Hadfield
Host of NextGen Console Watch; Geek Media Podcast Network / IGN Entertainment Brand

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • So. Many. Ads.

    And LOUD ones too! I love the content and all of the IGN hosts and guests, but it genuinely becoming hard to listen anymore. I keep wishing it won’t get worse, and then it does.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AS12000
    United States4 months ago
  • Great

    If you like this you would like game scoop same host just with other guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ashmont farmer
    Canada8 months ago
  • I’d be lost without this

    Great show, without this I wouldn’t know about the ROG Xbox Ally X, which proves just how lost I’d be in gaming hardware news 😅

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hunterdoezstuff
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Sound issues and ads…

    The sound is an issue. I have to turn my volume up 80% to be able to hear anything, then get blasted with ads, which seem to be at a much higher volume.

    There are so many ads. I enjoy the conversations, but the sudden switch from low volume to unbearably loud ads is jarring.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Craig_Awesome
    United Statesa year ago
  • 50% Ads

    I’m genuinely curious how they concluded that a 20-minute podcast, with half the runtime dedicated to ads, was a worthwhile format.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BigGoudaLTC
    United Statesa year ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate concise, hardware-forward discussions and candid takes.
Ads and sponsor reads are noted; sound levels and ad quantity are common feedback themes.
Guest contributions and panel dynamics are a strong draw for listeners.

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#42
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#18
Canada/Leisure/Games
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#23
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#94
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#147
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#16
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PlayStation Having Second Thoughts About Sharing Its Games - Next-Gen Console Watch
Q: What do you think is driving Sony to pull back from PC releases?
I think it's mainly about cost management and competitive strategy: porting existing games is cheaper than building new ones, and keeping people on PS5 might be the goal to safeguard hardware sales.
Why Xbox Can’t Give Up on Hardware - Next-Gen Console Watch
Q: Do you think Sony will be concerned if Xbox's next hardware is friendly to PC players?
Max indicates that it could be a concern, especially if Xbox's hardware is noted for its versatility and access to various platforms.
Why Xbox Can’t Give Up on Hardware - Next-Gen Console Watch
Q: What do you think needs to happen for Xbox to regain consumer excitement about their new hardware?
Ryan suggests that they might need to convince consumers with a set-top console that connects to multiple storefronts, indicating a shift away from traditional console battles.
No GTA, No Problem: Fall 2025 Is Secretly Stacked - Next-Gen Console Watch
Q: Which game are you most looking forward to?
I'm most looking forward to Ninja Gaiden 4, but I think a lot of the other games will be really good, too.
No GTA, No Problem: Fall 2025 Is Secretly Stacked - Next-Gen Console Watch
Q: What was your sort of feeling about Ghost of Yōtei?
I think it's going to be a great game, especially if it refines what the first game did.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Next-Gen Console Watch

What is Next-Gen Console Watch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Industry-focused hardware discussions covering PlayStation, Xbox, and PC upgrades, with weekly panels on next-gen consoles, launch windows, pricing strategy, and cross-platform dynamics. Episodes frequently cover Switch and Nintendo strategies, Xbox leadership moves, first-party and third-party game pacing, and how evolving hardware impacts game development and consumer choices. Noteworthy is the panel format, frequent sponsor integrations, and guest contributions from notable hardware and game journalists, which together create a sharp, opinionated survey of the console/PC landscape in under 20 minutes.

The show is likely to appeal to tech- and hardware-forward listeners—gamers who want practical takeaways on where to invest time and mone... more

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