DF Direct Weekly #29: PS5 Firmware Perf Boost? Gran Turismo 7 Online/RT, Intel GPU Performance!

Join Rich, John and Alex for discussion of the latest tech and gaming news! This week, the team discuss the PS5 CFI-1100 hook-up with Gamers Nexus, and the system software performance benchmarks hinting at a small boost to PS5 game frame-rates in very select circumstances, perhaps related to RT titles? GT7’s online campaign and RT features are discussed and much more - along with tributes paid to an icon of the home computer industry. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content, early access to DF Retro, early access to DF Direct Weekly and much, much more: Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: Want some DF-branded tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies or pullovers? Check out our store: 00:00:00 Introductions 00:00:22 PlayStation CFI-1100/Gamers Nexus Collab/Firmware Perf Upgrade? 00:12:51 GT7 Online only situation 00:22:06 Intel slide leak 00:27:57 Steam Deck dev kits are now out 00:30:37 New Nintendo update with Bl