Mostly, yes indeed. Partial counter-example though, Jon on his Coding Secrets channel demonstrates how to achieve PS5 effects on lesser hardware, so maybe on PS

Mostly, yes indeed. Partial counter-example though, Jon on his Coding Secrets channel demonstrates how to achieve PS5 effects on lesser hardware, so maybe on PS4 for example. This [0] Ratchet and Clank example focussed on debunking marketing hype that certain effects were only possible on PS5 SSD. An obvious other counter would be 3D engine development (Unity, Unreal) where the developers of those engines will be employing some obscure seeming low level stuff to make this look good. Not to be unclear though I'm 100% in agreement that for most devs, those days are mostly over. [0] https://youtu.be/5XOV3pZj8rI https://youtu.be/5XOV3pZj8rI