Episode 5: It's a news episode! With the recent next-gen Xbox console leaks, we discuss future AMD CPU and GPU tech, how an Nvidia console would impact the market, and whether upscaling is being relied on too heavily for next-gen game experiences. We also chat about Ray Reconstruction, Asus' new $3200 GPU, Dough being dodgy and more. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - Xbox 2028 CPU Design Leaks 9:43 - Xbox 2028 GPU Design Leaks 12:54 - Xbox Wants Next-Gen Features, Can AMD Deliver? 17:52 - What About an Nvidia Console? 25:40 - New Consoles Might Rely Too Heavily on Upscaling 34:14 - DLSS is Different at Different GPU Tiers 40:35 - Steve Tested a $3200 GPU 49:43 - Asus Schools Steve on How to Pronounce Asus 52:53 - DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction Thoughts 1:07:29 - Dough Screws Their Monitor Customers 1:13:42 - Updates From Our Boring Lives NEWS LINKS https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/19/23880138/microsoft-xbox-2028-hybrid-cloud-games-platform https://www.theverge.com/23872874/dough-eve-spectrum-monitor-refunds-v-tablet-follow-up SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Audio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcast Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfw SUPPORT US DIRECTLY Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxed Floatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxed LINKS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.