Tech isn't advancing nearly as quickly as it used to. PS5 and XB Series aren't near as far ahead as past consoles used to be gen to gen. Matching or exceeding a PS4, a 2013 mid tier home console at best, in the year 2025 with a handheld hybrid, taking into account what more recent tech does exist to make that possible, along with obvious stronger third party support in terms of bringing games and highly optimizing them, shouldn't be a big surprise that SW2 is pulling off what it is.
PS1 - ! - We must build a console that can alert our enemies.
PS2 - @- We must build a console that offers online living room gaming.
PS3 - #- We must build a console that’s powerful, social, costs and does everything.
PS4 - $- We must build a console that’s affordable, charges for services, and pumps out exclusives.
PRO -%-We must build a console that's VR ready, checkerboard upscales, and sells but a fraction of the money printer.
PS5 - ^ -We must build a console that’s a generational cross product, with RT lighting, and price hiking.
PRO -&- We must build a console that Super Res upscales and continues the cost increases.
