Former PlayStation Exec Declares Console Power Race Has Stalled

Shawn Layden argues that the pursuit of more powerful gaming consoles is unsustainable and calls for a shift in focus to content and creativity.

Shawn Layden, a former PlayStation executive, believes the console power race has reached its limits, with further hardware advancements offering minimal perceptible benefits.
Layden suggests that the console industry needs a major overhaul, emphasizing that the current model of increasing power is no longer viable.
He argues that future success in gaming should focus on content rather than hardware specifications like teraflops.
Layden points out that AMD, whose technology powers both PlayStation and Xbox consoles, is the real winner of the console wars.
Sony plans to release the PlayStation 5 Pro next month, despite Layden's views, with advanced features but at a high price point of $700.