The latest DF Direct is dominated by discussion of Microsoft's gigantic price hikes for Game Pass - proof positive that the previous prices were unsustainable, or a greedy cash grab from Xbox? And who exactly wants the new content added to the top-end tier? Meanwhile, the team share their thoughts on the new Austin Evans PS5 teardown video, while Rich reports on a brace of native Steam Deck ports: Baldur's Gate 3 and Cronos. The former shows big improvements, but there's confusion surrounding Cronos. Meanwhile, John's back with plenty of stories from his latest visit to Japan.

0:00:00 Introduction

0:01:27 News 1: Game Pass hit by massive price hikes

0:32:39 News 2: New PS5 Slim disassembled, examined

0:43:54 News 3: Native Steam Deck versions of Cronos, Baldur’s Gate 3 arrive

0:55:52 News 4: New DualSense reportedly features replaceable battery

1:02:14 News 5: John reports back from Japan

1:22:04 Supporter Q1: What do you think of the Panzer Dragoon Zwei remake?

1:30:12 Supporter Q2: Will the PlayStation handheld produce better visual results than Strix Halo handhelds?

1:36:32 Supporter Q3: What lessons can PC handhelds take from Switch 2 and its DLSS?

1:48:04 Supporter Q4: How do you think the PS6 will be initially received?

1:54:04 Supporter Q5: Do Wii games look good on a flatscreen with a typical remastering treatment?

1:58:41 Supporter Q6: What did everyone’s retro PC setups look like?