The Sega Master System was more powerful than the NES.
The Genesis had a more powerful CPU than the SNES, but the SNES had a better graphics chip.
The N64 was more powerful than the Sega Saturn and PSX. But CDs alowed the PSX and Saturn to store more and larger textures.
The Xbox was more powerful than the Gamecube, but the Gamecube was more powerful than the PS2.
The Xbox 360 and PS3 are more powerful than the Wii.
The Sega Game Gear and Atari Lynx were more powerful than the Gameboy.
The Wonder Neo Geo Pocket Color was more powerful than the Gameboy Color.
The Gameboy Advance had no competition.
The PSP is more powerful than the Nintendo DS.
The PS Vita is more powerful than the 3DS.
So far that's 8-2.
My bet is the Wii-U will be the least powerful 8th generation console.
