Console Shock Podcast 152: Steam Console Rumours

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