The jump in graphical quality from 8-bit to 16-bit was astounding: Compare the NES and SNES, as well as the Master System and Mega Drive.

16-bit to 32-bit? PlayStation owned the SNES and Mega Drive, as did the N64. Again, massive improvement.

Then on the PS2, GameCube and XBox, the graphics were hugely improved yet again.

Why oh why aren't the graphics so noticeably better on these new consoles? (Don't try and tell me they are. They're not.)