I’ve Disappointed and Embarrassed Myself.
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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney recently stated that the upcoming Playstation 5 would feature a storage architecture "far ahead of anything you can buy on anything on PC for any amount of money right now". Linus initially attacked Sweeney's statement, citing existing SSDs with faster read/write speeds. In this video, Linus explains how he misunderstood Sweeney's statement, apologizes for spreading misinformation, and discusses some of the cool tech that makes the PS5 truly exciting for gamers of all stripes. Buy Playstation stuff: On Best Buy (PAID LINK): shop-links.co On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com GET MERCH: lttstore.com SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com LTX EXPO: ltxexpo.com AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- Affiliates, Sponsors & Referrals: lmg.gg Get Private Internet Access VPN at lmg.gg Get a Mech Keyboard: geni.us NEEDforSEAT Gaming Chairs: geni.us Get a Displate Metal Print at lmg.gg Use code LINUSMEDIAGROUP on Epic Games Store: lmg.gg Get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime at lmg.gg Our Gear on Amazon: geni.us FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv FOLLOW OUR OTHER CHANNELS --------------------------------------------------- Techquickie: lmg.gg TechLinked: lmg.gg ShortCircuit: lmg.gg LMG Clips: lmg.gg Channel Super Fun: lmg.gg Carpool Critics: lmg.gg MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Title: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro Screen Music Credit: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High youtube.com Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 lmg.gg Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 lmg.gg Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 lmg.gg
In this video, Linus from Linus Tech Tips confronts a recent controversy involving Tim Sweeney and claims about the PlayStation 5 storage. He begins by acknowledging the drama and his own responsibility for spreading a mischaracterization, openly admitting his arrogance and ignorance. He explains that the initial reaction to Sweeney’s statements was based on secondhand information and a bias toward console versus PC debates. Throughout the early portion, Linus reflects on how audience expectations and online feuds can distort perception, and he commits to a rigorous, evidence-based approach moving forward. He frames the discussion around the technical nuances of SSD architecture, emphasizing that real-world performance depends on more than raw bandwidth alone, including DRAM cache, controllers, and data compression hardware. By the end of this segment, he signals a genuine intent to educate rather than merely entertain, and to correct the record for millions of viewers.
Topics · technology · video essays · apology
Questions answered
- What did Linus admit wrong about Tim Sweeney's PS5 storage claim?
- He admitted that he relied on secondhand information and misquoted or misrepresented what Sweeney said, which led to spreading misinformation.
- Why does Linus say raw bandwidth of an SSD is not the whole story for gaming performance?
- Because real-world performance also depends on factors like the DRAM cache, the drive controller, data compression hardware, and how data is moved and accessed by the game software.
- What is Linus’s main goal in this video after acknowledging the mistake?
- To apologize publicly, correct misconceptions, and educate viewers about the true technical aspects of PS5 storage and SSD design.