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Gaming Graphics Plateau: Focus Shifts to Experience

10/22/2025

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Shuhei Yoshida, former PlayStation executive, says gaming graphics, especially ray tracing, have plateaued and differences are barely noticeable.
Yoshida, along with other industry leaders, argues the focus should shift from graphics power to better frame rates and overall gaming experiences.
He praised the PlayStation 5 for its quality and SSD adoption, calling it an amazing system.
The PS6 is anticipated to be more affordable and could arrive by 2028.

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Story summary

Shuhei Yoshida, former PlayStation executive, says gaming graphics, especially ray tracing, have plateaued and differences are barely noticeable.
Yoshida, along with other industry leaders, argues the focus should shift from graphics power to better frame rates and overall gaming experiences.
He praised the PlayStation 5 for its quality and SSD adoption, calling it an amazing system.
The PS6 is anticipated to be more affordable and could arrive by 2028.