Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! Valve drops a surprise wave of new hardware announcements, leaving a completely unprepared Trev and Stu to unravel the chaos and excitement rippling through the SteamOS/PC gaming world!

GTA VI delayed again — but is that actually good news?

Stu experiments with Bazzite on an Intel NUC PC.

The Valve SteamCast (Steam Machine) is finally revealed!

Steam Machine vs. Current-Gen Consoles — how do the specs stack up?

Can the Steam Machine finally deliver true sofa-friendly PC gaming?

A sequel to the Steam Controller appears! — but will it be practical?

Valve announces a new VR headset — can it take on the Meta Quest?

What will all this new Valve hardware cost? Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo

Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! This Week on the Podcast: As a self-confessed handheld gaming fan, Trev is seriously excited about the rumoured PlayStation 6 handheld, codenamed “Canis”. Will it really deliver a full-fat next-gen PS6 experience in portable form — or will there be too many compromises to make you ditch your Steam Deck or ROG Ally?

Xbox Game Pass Price Hike — We unpack the latest changes, what they mean for subscribers, and whether the value still holds up.

BREAKING NEWS! — Retro Games Ltd announce the full-size A1200, a dream come true for Amiga fans everywhere.

PS6 Handheld Deep Dive:

Will it truly play all PS6 games, or will it top out at PS4/PS5 level content?

How will PS5 compatibility work — every title, or only ‘handheld-patched’ releases?

Could upcoming FSR and frame-generation tech make it the first no-compromise handheld?

What sort of price tag might we see for Sony’s next portable?

And how could disc-based PS6 games be supported on a handheld system? Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo

Trevor and Stuart talk about the first 100 days of Nintendo Switch 2

Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! With the recent Valve leaks, Trev and Stu dive deep into what a potential “Steam Station” could look like in 2025. Can Valve really deliver a device that beats the PS5 on performance and price? Or should they roll out a whole lineup of consoles to cover every type of gamer? Here’s hoping Gabe’s got something big up his sleeve…

This episode includes:

Stu takes on Gears of War Remastered on PC!

Wrestling with Games for Windows Live relics on modern setups.

Hot takes on The Last of Us Part I for PS5.

Why picking Easy Mode is absolutely fine (and often the smarter choice).

The Valve “Fremont” specs leak — what could a Steam Deck Pro / Steam Station mean for gamers?

Triple-A gaming on today’s Steam Deck, and why a beefed-up Valve console could be the ultimate option.

Does a Valve console need to exceed PS5 performance to stand out in 2025?

How a streamlined, TV-only, screenless incarnation of the current Steam Deck could be the perfect entry-level machine.

Why Valve should release a suite of consoles to cover every price–performance tier. Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo

Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! The Mega Drive is a legendary console we’ve revisited in many ways throughout the history of the show—but what’s it actually like to buy one and start a collection today? Are the games easy to track down, is there a best controller to seek out, and should you even bother with the Mega CD or 32X? Trev and Stu are here to guide you on your Sega journey!

In this episode:

Stu tries out Sega Rally Anniversary Edition on PC

Which model Mega Drive should you go for?

The obscure hardware variants like the Nomad and Multi-Mega

Why 50Hz vs 60Hz matters

The controllers you should hunt down

What’s the deal with light guns on the Mega Drive?

Flash carts – play ROM files on real hardware

Mega CD & 32X – worthwhile add-ons or pointless indulgences?

Game collecting – where to buy and what’s a fair price Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo

Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! We’ve hit a milestone — episode 150! And to celebrate, we’re welcoming back retro magazine collecting (and now magazine writing) legend Paul Monaghan for his long-awaited return! What’s he been up to over the last few years? How did he become a contributor to two of the UK’s top retro mags? And yes… what does he think of 90s boy band Let Loose? Strap in for a nostalgic deep dive into magazines, music, and memories from the golden era of gaming and pop culture.

In This Episode:

Paul’s latest work with Amiga Addict and Pixel Addict

Thoughts on Perifractic’s purchase of Commodore

A look back at the vibrant UK comic scene of the 80s & 90s

Remember when Sky TV cost a fortune in the 90s?

Reflecting on premium 90s gaming mags like Maximum

The high price of PC gaming in the mid-90s

Beyond gaming mags: Star Trek, NME, and more cultural touchstones

GamesMaster – the mag that outlived the TV show by decades!

Our personal favourite gaming mags of all time

Bonus nostalgia: the long-forgotten UK computing mag PC Plus! Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo

Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! It’s been a turbulent few weeks for Xbox. From announcing major job cuts to dropping hints about Windows playing a bigger role in the platform’s future, the brand finds itself at its most uncertain crossroads yet. What lies ahead for Xbox? Trev and Stu dive into the speculation… Topics covered:

A look back at Microsoft’s early years in gaming

Xbox’s historic struggles against its biggest rivals

Could a 3DO-style open hardware approach for Windows-based Xbox consoles actually work?

Does SteamOS offer a blueprint for how Windows could handle console gaming? How console-like could a future Windows experience truly be?

Would a Windows Xbox play nicely with third-party stores like Steam?

Could it deliver a hassle-free, plug-and-play experience for console gamers? Pricing pressures — can Microsoft keep a PC-based Xbox in line with traditional console pricing?

If a Windows Xbox can run everything a PC can… should Sony be worried? Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo

Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! Stu’s got his hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 and gives us his honest review — no over-the-top YouTube theatrics here! Plus, the long-rumoured Microsoft x ASUS collaboration is finally official: meet the Xbox ROG Ally, a new handheld console. But will this be the Steam Deck killer, or is the real story the custom gaming-optimised Windows OS it runs? Here’s what we’re covering:

How does the Switch 2 launch compare to the original Switch?

First impressions of Mario Kart World

Did the Switch 2 really need groundbreaking innovation?

How do Switch 1 games perform on the Switch 2?

External controller support: Switch 2 vs Steam Deck

Where the Steam Deck still outperforms Windows-based handhelds

The most exciting part of the Xbox Ally: a gaming-optimised Windows OS

How will the new custom Xbox Windows handle launchers, UI quirks, and game libraries?

Is Xbox Ally’s branding confusing? Does the average gamer think it’s a portable Xbox console, not a Windows handheld?

Gaming-optimised Windows vs SteamOS performance speculation

Will Xbox Windows support all generations of Xbox titles? Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes

Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! Trev’s finally done it — he’s bought a PS5! The big question is: why now? Is a PS5 still worth it in 2025? Can it coexist peacefully with a Steam Deck, or is a showdown inevitable? We dive into all that and more in this week’s episode.

Also in the mix: Stu shares his thoughts on Deliver At All Costs for PC.

First impressions of the PS5 — what stands out, what falls short, and what surprised.

Trev gets hands-on with PS5 YouTube streaming. First impressions of Space Marine 2 — and a nostalgic look back at the original.

Can the Steam Deck keep up with today’s heavy-hitting games?

Would the Steam Deck make a good PS Portal alternative?

PS Plus Premium vs Xbox Game Pass — which service comes out on top?

And is the Xbox still worth it now that its exclusives are creeping onto PS5? Hit play and join the conversation. Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo

Retro and current gen gaming chat, with Trev and Stu, its the Console Shockcast! In the latest instalment of our “Saving the System” series, we turn our attention to our all-time favourite gaming platform — the legendary Commodore Amiga. Its fate was sealed the moment Commodore collapsed, but can Trev and Stu breathe new life into this classic machine? Join us as we dive into what could have been, what went wrong, and what should have been possible. This episode includes:

Thoughts on Oblivion Remastered

Could the Amiga 1000 launch have been handled better?

Why the Amiga 500 was pure perfection

Should Commodore have canned the CDTV and CD32 to focus on CD-ROM add-ons?

Did the Amiga 1200 arrive too late?

Why the 68020 CPU was already showing its age in 1992

How the unreleased AAA chipset might have kept the Amiga competitive

Imagining what successors to the A1200 and A4000 could have looked like Fire up your Workbench disks — it’s time to rewrite history. Check out Trev and Al’s other podcast where they reminisce about a different episode of Star Trek every month! : https://longrangesensors.com/episodes Intro/Outro Music – Turn The Page (Tutorial Theme) – Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998) – Sony Playstation – Composer(s): Hiroshi Okubo