Mark Cerny, the mastermind behind PlayStation hardware, refutes the notion that modern game consoles are just small PCs with closed-box software. In a recent interview, he emphasized the unique qualities of consoles and their impact on the tech market, suggesting they still hold a special place in the gaming world. While console exclusives are becoming extinct with Microsoft and Sony porting games to PC, Cerny believes that Sony's design choices for the PS5 may influence the PC market. Contrary to the idea of building cheap PCs, Sony is focused on creating consoles with design freedom, pushing for more efficient interfaces and solid-state drive integration. The PS5 continues to outperform equivalent PC parts years after its launch, with Cerny pointing out the cost-performance advantage. He also hinted at the upcoming release of the PS5 Pro with enhanced ray-tracing capabilities and machine learning-assisted upscaling, further solidifying consoles as a unique tech force.