Look how far the graphics for the HD consoles have come this gen.

[SvennoJ]

Screenshots look better yes, what you don't see

2006 Ridge racer 7 1920x1080 flawless 60 fps
20011 Resistance 3 960x704 struggling to keep 30 fps

2006 Dead rising, hundreds of zombies on screen at once
2011 Dead island, 8 enemies on screen