You can get an X-Box One S 1TB w/Game for $225. A 1 TB SSD costs upwards of $115 (48% of the total console cost). The gap was significantly wider when the X-Box One S launched in August 2016.
Therefore it is less about how behind/ahead they are and more about creating a consistent platform and setting a price that is comfortable for the mass market appeal they're aiming for.
By contrast a GeForce RTX 2060 starts at $350. Hardly comparing like with like price wise. Even their "high end" X-Box One X is only $400. And we're missing CPU, RAM, SSD, motherboard, case, and Windows license and already $50 shy of that.
My PS4 has had an SSD in it since 2014. Wow half a decade.
I recently upgraded it to 1tb, from 512gb.
I also realized that my systems have SSDs in them no matter how optimistic I feel about my future spending capabilities. Matter of priorities.
I didn't find this SSD part of the teaser compelling, but I'm looking forward to the 8K pipeline in 2023 I guess. Will my short-throw projector support 8K? Will my internet connection support 8K streaming without restrictive bandwidth limits? Will my cellular connection support 8K streaming without consequences for my otherwise casual use? Will there be a lot of content? Will I actually enjoy any of this more?
Therefore it is less about how behind/ahead they are and more about creating a consistent platform and setting a price that is comfortable for the mass market appeal they're aiming for.
By contrast a GeForce RTX 2060 starts at $350. Hardly comparing like with like price wise. Even their "high end" X-Box One X is only $400. And we're missing CPU, RAM, SSD, motherboard, case, and Windows license and already $50 shy of that.