While audio-visual improvements tend to be front and center for new consoles, the finer details are what really matter. Haptic feedback, running speeds, storage, how easy the system is to develop for. The hard drive is a standout facet of the PlayStation 5, for instance, at least according to one of the main developers on Astro Bot.
Nicolas Doucet, the studio director for Astro Bot developer Team Asobi, is extremely familiar with the PS5. He shepherded the console's mascot from being a charming pack-in that celebrated the legacy of Sony’s long-running platform to becoming an award-winning game of the year contender.
