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Episode 135 - Is This Our Last Console Generation? - Pixel Parents Podcast

Episode 135 - Is This Our Last Console Generation? - Pixel Parents Podcast

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Do PlayStation and Xbox really need another console generation?Project Helix has reportedly been projected to cost between $1,200 and $1,800 without a subsidy. Separate claims suggest memory and storage for the PS6 could cost more than $680 before you even consider the rest of the machine.Neither figure is an announced retail price. But if the consoles we already own have barely reached their limits, why should players spend considerably more money to begin another generation?This week, we discuss whether this could be the last console generation many of us buy at launch.Could our backlogs protect us from the rising cost of gaming? Are subscriptions and creator memberships adding another tax to the hobby? What happens when children want consoles of their own? And does Nintendo now have an open goal with families?Before that, Scott gives Silver Pines his final score and explains why it could become one of 2026’s biggest sleeper hits.We also discuss Star Wars Galactic Racer, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4, Onimusha, Castlevania Belmont’s Curse, Final Fantasy Resonance and the value of casual gaming.Plus, we react to the closure of BioWare, remind everyone to play GoldenEye 007 for Pixel Picks Replay and hear a listener’s case about choice paralysis in Gamer Court.Would you still buy another console at launch? Tell us your absolute price limit in the comments.Join our free Discord communityhttps://discord.gg/XpwXctfYeEReview codes for Silver Pines were provided by Team17.#Gaming #PlayStation6 #XboxIn this episode:Star Wars Galactic RacerSilver PinesCall of Duty Modern Warfare 4Main Topic: Is this the Last Gen of Consoles?Pixel Picks ReplayGamer Court Subscribe for weekly gaming discussions from two adult gamer parents.https://www.youtube.com/@PixelParentsPodcastGET BONUS SHOWS AND MORE BY JOINING OUR ALWAYS FREE PATREON (www.patreon.com/pixelparents)Music licensed through Soundstripe.Code BMB591ST2JKNHXWE—CHAPTERS00:00 Is this our last console generation?01:04 Frozen cars and birthday catchup04:47 Liam’s good news06:56 Housekeeping and Discord08:37 Silver Pines final verdict13:46 Star Wars Galactic Racer17:17 Scott’s Game Pass sampler18:54 Restarting Control Resonant19:49 Castlevania Belmont’s Curse20:46 Final Fantasy Resonance22:15 Fire Emblem23:59 Onimusha and Modern Warfare 433:00 BioWare closes37:31 Do we need another generation?39:58 Project Helix and PS6 costs42:48 GTA VI as the technical test47:34 Is this our last console?49:27 A two tier gaming future54:55 We do not need next gen59:57 Preparing for the gaming winter01:05:37 The cost of following games01:16:57 The family multiplier01:21:54 Nintendo’s opportunity01:25:27 Raising retro gamers01:27:49 How Pixel Parents should respond01:33:46 GoldenEye Pixel Picks Replay01:36:09 Gamer Court01:39:41 Thanks for listening—Write to us: pixelparentspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on BlueSky: @pixelparents.bsky.socialMusic & production by Sean Murray – barehandsdesigns.comNew episodes every Friday.🎧 Listen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2JE8TeviD5XXuiqVYxj63Q?_reload_cause=banner-auto-reload🍎 Listen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pixel-parents-video-game-podcast/id1740836394💬 Join our FREE Discordhttps://discord.gg/yjV2wSAZw💖 Join the FREE Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/pixelparents🦋 Follow us on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/pixelparents.bsky.social📺 Subscribe on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@PixelParentsPodcast/S✉️ Email the showpixelparentspodcast@gmail.com
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