This week on Next-Gen Console Watch, we get to compare console notes as we FINALLY have the new systems in hand, taking a look at what’s in the box and digging a little deeper on the DualSense and Xbox Series X gamepad. We also have some news updates, poll results from last week and TWO new polls for this week! Be sure to head over to ign.com to vote!
00:00 – Intro
01:40 – Xbox Series X: What’s in the Box?
03:47 – PS5 What’s in the box?
05:33 – PS5 DualSense Impressions
06:38 – Xbox Series X Gamepad vs. DualSense
09:47 – 500,000hr. Xbox Backwards Compatibility Testing
11:50 – How to Get the Free PSVR Adapter
14:29 – Poll Results & New Poll
16:42 – Outro
Here’s a rundown of what our team has discovered:
PS5: How to Get the PSVR Free Adaptor
https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-how-to-get-the-psvr-free-adaptor
PS5: As Many Pre-Orders Made in 12 Hours as PS4 Pre-Orders in 12 Weeks in US
https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-pre-order-figures-jim-ryan
Xbox Has Tested Series X and S Backwards Compatibility for 500,000 Hours
https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-has-tested-series-x-and-s-backwards-compatibility-for-500000-hours