-And I know pics/videos of actual gameplay for Uncharted has been shown. I just want you to keep in mind that almost all of the cutscenes in Uncharted (and even Uncharted 2) are video of optimized gameplay footage. It's not running in real time and it usually has sharper effects that aren't found in actual gameplay.
The games are still visually stunning but different people find different things impressive. Maybe some people like colorful graphics. Maybe others like a cell shaded style. Others may like realistic textures and even others may be fond of humongous characters like those found in God of War or Gears of War. What I'm trying to say is that nobody can prove to you that anything looks better than Uncharted 1 because nobody can change your opinion. I have Uncharted 1 and 2 in my room right now. I'm just not as impressed as some people seem to be. Beautiful games, true. I find Heavy Rain, Valkyria Chronicles, and Alan Wake (shut up) to be as beautiful or even more beautiful.
I'm not wrong and neither are you. This debate will always come down to personal preference, opinion, and--dare I say it-console preference. So be it.
21 has spoken.