Retro and modern gaming chat with Trev and Stu
Console Shock, Retro and Modern Gaming Chat.
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Retro and modern gaming chat with Trev and Stu
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Recent Episodes
July 11, 2026
Console Shock Podcast 166: The Death of Discs & Steam Machine Pricing Revealed!
🎮 Is the Steam Machine worth its £879 starting price, or are DIY SteamOS PCs the better option? 💻 Why SteamOS could kick-start a new generation of affordable "console PCs" from manufacturers like Asus and Lenovo. 🛠️ Can building your own SteamOS-powered gaming box deliver better performance and value than Valve's official hardware? 🔄 The hidden advantages of PC gaming, from cheaper games and free online play to backwards compatibility and upgradeability. 💿 Sony's decision to phase out physical PlayStation games—and what it means for collectors, ownership, and game preservation. 📦 Are code-in-a-box releases the future, and does physical media still have a place in modern gaming? 🔮 How Project Helix, SteamOS, and rising console prices could reshape the future of PlayStation, Xbox, and PC gaming. 🎯 Why Nintendo may be the last traditional console maker standing as PlayStation and Xbox move closer to becoming PC-like platforms. ⚽ Plus, a quick chat about the FIFA World Cup, fan culture, and why football supporters can sometimes set the perfect example.
July 2, 2026
Console Shock Podcast 165: The Future of Consoles
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3ce.png" alt="🏎" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Why modern racing games can feel more like open-world RPGs, and whether the genre has lost sight of pure arcade fun. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f697.png" alt="🚗" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> A look back at Ridge Racer 7, the cancelled Ridge Racer 8 for Switch, and why Namco should bring the series back. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3ae.png" alt="🎮" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Hidden gems on PSP – Sega Rally, Gran Turismo, and the surprisingly strong library of portable racing games. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4c8.png" alt="📈" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Rising console prices and the impact of chip shortages, AI demand, manufacturing costs, and why hardware isn’t getting cheaper. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4b7.png" alt="💷" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Predictions for PS6, the next Xbox, and whether £1,000 consoles could become the norm. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4ca.png" alt="📊" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> 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. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4f1.png" alt="📱" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> How devices like the Switch, Steam Deck and future PlayStation handhelds could reshape the market. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f5a5.png" alt="🖥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> 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! : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnJLVmhwR3JkY09DeW92bGdnWHRnSm9CLUNxZ3xBQ3Jtc0trUjZ6c3ZZV283NWZhU0RweTRabUU1cXJBMFpLQ0YwcWFGWGRMUXluNHAzRW45WUJHNUFwUTFCMzJEWG9URlU0T2tNTlhLRHhJNG80TXoxd0x5RU1yRkFVSEc0RnhEd3Zub2JRQmd0djN3bTB4dkE0NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Flongrangesensors.com%2Fepisodes&v=xKyEldpNmIU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://longrangesensors.com/episodes</a> Intro/Outro Music – Title Theme – Pinball Dreams (1992) – Commodore Amiga – Composer(s): Olof Gustafsson</p>
June 4, 2026
Console Shock Podcast 164: Steam Deck Price Hike
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! Gaming hardware used to get cheaper as it aged, but those days seem to be over. This week, Trev and Stu discuss Valve’s surprise Steam Deck price hike, debate whether gaming is becoming more expensive, and explore how changing buying habits could shape the future of consoles and PC gaming. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Valve shocks gamers with major Steam Deck OLED price increases. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f3ae.png" alt="🎮" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Does the Steam Deck still offer good value, or have rivals overtaken it?</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"> <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4bb.png" alt="💻" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Comparing the Steam Deck against the Lenovo Legion Go S and ROG Ally. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4c8.png" alt="📈" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Why modern consoles and handhelds are getting more expensive instead of cheaper. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f579.png" alt="🕹" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> A look back at the PS2, Nintendo 64 and the era of dramatic hardware price cuts. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4b7.png" alt="💷" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Is gaming really more expensive today, or are we getting more value from longer-lasting hardware? </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2699.png" alt="⚙" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Budget PCs, second-hand components and why more players may be moving away from traditional consoles. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f680.png" alt="🚀" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Predictions for the Steam Machine, PS6 and the future cost of gaming hardware. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about different episodes of the Star Trek franchise! : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbldLQ1BpcElPc2JmOENseDZOQ0lBZUl0cEo4UXxBQ3Jtc0tucU9YSW1Fc0xLQ3B2MGRQbm9BdVBVY1ZnWFM1cEszQWFSQ3RJcVVfZnNkLW9ZMzNRaDctZkl0T1Buel94LVR1WTdqeFJMOGNaZUstaDcwOWVqeDJYRXU1VmhQT2JvQnE5OWt3M0Z2cEEwM25vdXJySQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flongrangesensors.com%2Fepisodes&v=jh_rbkWt3I0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://longrangesensors.com/episodes</a> Intro/Outro Music – Title Theme – Pinball Dreams (1992) – Commodore Amiga – Composer(s): Olof Gustafsson</p>
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