DF Direct Weekly #224: PS5 Low Power Mode=PS6 Handheld? Fallout Bakersfield, Crytek 25th Anniversary from Digital Foundry Direct Weekly

DF Direct Weekly #224: PS5 Low Power Mode=PS6 Handheld? Fallout Bakersfield, Crytek 25th Anniversary

1 hour 55 minutes Posted Jul 28, 2025 at 3:00 pm.

Introduction

News 1: Sony introduces power saving mode for PS5

News 2: Cyberpunk Xbox VRR is "working" as intended

News 3: Oblivion Remastered 1.2 update has little effect on console performance

News 4: Pure Pool Pro delivers native 8K balls on PS5 Pro

News 5: Fallout: Bakersfield trailer shows off GZDoom visuals

News 6: Crytek releases 25 year anniversary video

Supporter Q1: Are there any meaningful differences with windowed, windowed borderless, and fullscreen modes in Windows?

Supporter Q2: Will GTA 6 have a 60fps mode only on PS5 Pro?

Supporter Q3: Why is Microsoft getting rid of video purchases on Xbox?

Supporter Q4: What will the Switch 2 die shrink look like?

Supporter Q5: Is Nintendo institutionally opposed to TAA/DLSS?

Supporter Q6: Does the convergence of console design and decline of exclusives spell the end of the console war?

Supporter Q7: Have you been getting any unsolicited dock pics?

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The previously leaked PlayStation 5 Power Saving mode enters beta firmware, stoking rumours that it lays the groundwork for Sony's next generation portable. Meanwhile, Cyberpunk 2077's VRR "no show" on Xbox Series X gets official comment from CD Projekt RED and the team are enthused by an amazing "Fallout Bakersfield" teaser trailer. Oblivion Remastered 1.2 on consoles is tested, and as expected, shows virtually no improvement. Moving on, the team are fascinated by 8K ray-traced balls and celebrations begin for Crytek's 25th anniversary.

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