The different approaches to Next Generation gaming

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I agree with the OP that to me Next Gen means an experience I couldn't get on the previous gen system (ideally better).  I could play Street Fighter 2 on the SNES.  That game never would have worked on the NES even with 8-bit graphics.  There were fighting game attempts like Karate Champ and Urban Champion, but neither had the fluidity or tight controls (or 6 button controller) that was needed for SF2. 

Ironically, I bought the SNES at launch and Super Mario World didn't feel better than Super Mario 3.  It was fun, and it looked prettier, but it just didn't feel like it played better.  And that is kind of the norm with launch games.  Link to the Past and Castlevania 4 and Final Fantasy 4&6 all felt like games that could never be made on the NES even using 8-bit graphics.  Usually these games tend to come later.  Final Fantasy X felt next gen, but it wasn't available at launch.  Same with Dark Souls.

But then we get to the PS4.  I don't feel like PS4 had any "next gen" gameplay.  Every game I've tried or even looked at just seemed like a PS3 game with prettier graphics.  Nothing "felt" next gen.  That is why I'm pessimisstic about PS5.  Both Sony and AAA third parties seem to think next gen just means prettier graphics.  That is not enough.  I need new gameplay.  I'm not getting a PS5 at launch, but there is a good chance I'll never get one unless it has games with new gameplay.