No element of next-generation gaming, and more specifically, Xbox 360™, will be more closely scrutinized than the graphics. The visual flair and competence showcased will need to be extraordinary to impress.

No other aspect of the console will be more noticed or commented upon, but now that we are seeing screenshots and video, we can begin to see just how fundamental a shift we can expect. The graphics aren't just a step up; they're a quantum leap forward.