Xbox Scarlett: 9 CONFIRMED Console Details You Need To Know

7. Custom SSD And AMD Chips

While the architecture of the PS4 and Xbox One was extremely similar, in an attempt to be as developer-friendly as possible, it's still a bit of a surprise to learn that their successors are going to be equally similar. Both Microsoft and Sony have been working closely with AMD, with the former announcing that Scarlett is built around Zen 2 and Radeon RDNA architecture, as well as making use of a custom, in-built SSD.

In the sizzle-reel of developers talking about the next machine, that latter feature was discussed as being the key to the next generation, as Microsoft is keen on maximising the under-the-hood performance of its console. An SSD will massively decrease load times, creating more seamless worlds, and increase how much detail studios can cram into their games without tanking performance.

Consequently, according to Microsoft top brass, the focus isn't purely on how the next generation looks, but how it feels. Interestingly, Sony has pretty much reiterated all of this when talking about their PS5, meaning that both companies are ushering in the same vision of what next generation gaming will be together.