Next-Gen Gaming: Too Much Upscaling, Not Enough Optimization?

Episode 5: It's a news episode! With the recent next-gen Xbox console leaks, we discuss future AMD CPU and GPU tech, how an Nvidia console would impact the market, and whether upscaling is being relied on too heavily for next-gen game experiences. We also chat about Ray Reconstruction, Asus' new $3200 GPU, Dough being dodgy and more.CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro1:38 - Xbox 2028 CPU Design Leaks9:43 - Xbox 2028 GPU Design Leaks12:54 - Xbox Wants Next-Gen Features, Can AMD Deliver?17:52 - What About an Nvidia Console?25:40 - New Consoles Might Rely Too Heavily on Upscaling34:14 - DLSS is Different at Different GPU Tiers40:35 - Steve Tested a $3200 GPU49:43 - Asus Schools Steve on How to Pronounce Asus52:53 - DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction Thoughts1:07:29 - Dough Screws Their Monitor Customers1:13:42 - Updates From Our Boring LivesNEWS LINKShttps://www.theverge.com/2023/9/19/23880138/microsoft-xbox-2028-hybrid-cloud-games-platformhttps://www.theverge.com/23872874/dough-eve-spectrum-monitor-refunds-v-tablet-follow-upSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedFloatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/HardwareUnboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.