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Sources have leaked the figures, but have made clear that this is not a look at final hardware, but merely a guideline to certain developers - such as Rare and Lionhead - for the construction of their next-generation Xbox games.
According to sources, Xbox 2 games about to go into development are looking at the following specs as a guide: 2.8Ghz Pentium 4 central processor, 512MB of RAM, NV30 graphics chip.
"People are very edgy about this due to some serious NDAs [Non-Disclosure Agreements - Ed]," said one insider under conditions of strict anonymity. "But you have to understand that this is simply Microsoft getting ready for the next round of development. These specs are pretty widely known in the development community right now."
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It's looking hefty, and more and more like a PC every update.
Slave
According to sources, Xbox 2 games about to go into development are looking at the following specs as a guide: 2.8Ghz Pentium 4 central processor, 512MB of RAM, NV30 graphics chip.
"People are very edgy about this due to some serious NDAs [Non-Disclosure Agreements - Ed]," said one insider under conditions of strict anonymity. "But you have to understand that this is simply Microsoft getting ready for the next round of development. These specs are pretty widely known in the development community right now."
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It's looking hefty, and more and more like a PC every update.
Slave
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Idiot wrote:
> Well, I admit that I didn't get the processor spec right, which is
> fine, but the quote you are referring to was purely to wind up
> ratatata, for the fun of it.
Listen, idiot, and listen well. Your dispicable attitude towards newbies is typical of these forums. To my eyes, Ratatattaatatataaoooei said nothing I would deem worthy of a riposte. Sure, I'm biased towards PCs, but if you take the average PS2 game, and pump it up to 1024x768 resolution, it'll look like only so much crap can. PCs require more power because they generate images of FAR higher quality. Simple. And nowhere did the guy say that he DOESN'T own a console. IF he comes back after your blind admonishion, perhaps he will say he does own one, or more consoles. But after facing your arrogant stupidity, his re-appearance cannot be guaranteed.
> Had I known I would have earned such an accolade from it from you
> though, I would have put in that little bit more effort to get maybe
> even 'Dunce!'
Don't bother, your attitude will reap enough deserts without you trying any harder.
> Well, I admit that I didn't get the processor spec right, which is
> fine, but the quote you are referring to was purely to wind up
> ratatata, for the fun of it.
Listen, idiot, and listen well. Your dispicable attitude towards newbies is typical of these forums. To my eyes, Ratatattaatatataaoooei said nothing I would deem worthy of a riposte. Sure, I'm biased towards PCs, but if you take the average PS2 game, and pump it up to 1024x768 resolution, it'll look like only so much crap can. PCs require more power because they generate images of FAR higher quality. Simple. And nowhere did the guy say that he DOESN'T own a console. IF he comes back after your blind admonishion, perhaps he will say he does own one, or more consoles. But after facing your arrogant stupidity, his re-appearance cannot be guaranteed.
> Had I known I would have earned such an accolade from it from you
> though, I would have put in that little bit more effort to get maybe
> even 'Dunce!'
Don't bother, your attitude will reap enough deserts without you trying any harder.
Woah the discusions getting pretty heated in here!
I'm on fire today. Before the day is out, I will have insulted everyone on these forums.
I may be bad, but I feel... nonchalant.
I may be bad, but I feel... nonchalant.
Insane Bartender wrote:
> I'm on fire today.
Don't worry, I'm sure there are plenty of people around who would pi$s on you.
> I'm on fire today.
Don't worry, I'm sure there are plenty of people around who would pi$s on you.
Funny.
Moron.
Moron.
Doughnut Monster wrote:
> Xbox 2, what's Bill Gates thinking about?
> The first Xbox is only just new out and now we're hearing about an
> Xbox2, I can't believe my ears.
>
> Well when the launch of the PS3 comes around Microsoft are gonna have
> some hot competition, perhaps the PS3 will be a complete failure and
> Microsoft will have no competition, or maybe it'll be the other way
> round, maybe we'll see the hottest console war since gaming history
> began.
>
After SNES - Mega Drive, I don't think so.
> In my personal opinion the PS3 will wipe out all competition and break
> even more sales records (As they've done with previous consoles) they
> may not wipe out all competition but they'll sure give us something to
> talk about over evening tea.
It's not even going to be a console, more of a chip stuck in your TV.
> With Nintendo soon to fade away into the shadows there won't be nearly
> as much pressure on other console developers to push their skills to
> the max, but hold on what am I saying, of course other console
> developers will have their skills tested to the limit, why? Because
> the PS3 will provide hot competition in the world of gaming, but wait
> just a sec Sony aren't the only competitors in the market, Microsoft
> are worthy competitors too 'ya know.
After the Ex-Box I'm not so sure
> The Microsoft Xbox is proving just how worthy Microsoft are as a
> console developer.
But not many good games
> The Xbox is a very powerful beast indeed. Although it’s a bit on the
> hefty side the Xbox games play like a dream. Take Halo for example,
> Halo is perhaps the Golden Grail of the modern day gaming world. The
> graphics are simply eye popping and the game play is to die for.
> Everything about Halo is perfect, Halo is the perfect example of what
> modern day games should be like, on any platform.
> With the introduction of online gaming, gaming is going to change
> forever.
One game doesn't make a difference
> Online gaming will give other console developers accesses to options
> that were never open before. Nowadays every console comes with the
> option of an intranet connection to allow for online gaming. I just
> can’t wait for the future to arrive. So hold on to ya hats ‘cos the
> Future is gonna be hot hot hot!!!
Ninty president said that console hardware has reached it's limits, are you sure?
> Yes indeed it is, because with every new console released games become
> more visually impressive, even more playable. Gone are the days of
> dull repetitive games, here are the days of adrenaline pumping action,
> mind boggling graphics and enthralling game play.
Games today are more repetitive than ever.
> None of this would be possible without that wondrous thing we call
> technology there would be no adrenaline pumping action, no mind
> boggling graphics and certainly not any enthralling game play. Where
> on earth would we be without our beloved video games? I don’t even
> want to think about it, it’ll give me nightmares. Video games keep us
> out of mischief, they keep us from getting bored when there’s no
> football on the telly, video games can even bring people closer
> together. Gaming is a marvellous thing indeed, but perhaps we
> shouldn’t be taking it for granted.
I second that though.
> Xbox 2, what's Bill Gates thinking about?
> The first Xbox is only just new out and now we're hearing about an
> Xbox2, I can't believe my ears.
>
> Well when the launch of the PS3 comes around Microsoft are gonna have
> some hot competition, perhaps the PS3 will be a complete failure and
> Microsoft will have no competition, or maybe it'll be the other way
> round, maybe we'll see the hottest console war since gaming history
> began.
>
After SNES - Mega Drive, I don't think so.
> In my personal opinion the PS3 will wipe out all competition and break
> even more sales records (As they've done with previous consoles) they
> may not wipe out all competition but they'll sure give us something to
> talk about over evening tea.
It's not even going to be a console, more of a chip stuck in your TV.
> With Nintendo soon to fade away into the shadows there won't be nearly
> as much pressure on other console developers to push their skills to
> the max, but hold on what am I saying, of course other console
> developers will have their skills tested to the limit, why? Because
> the PS3 will provide hot competition in the world of gaming, but wait
> just a sec Sony aren't the only competitors in the market, Microsoft
> are worthy competitors too 'ya know.
After the Ex-Box I'm not so sure
> The Microsoft Xbox is proving just how worthy Microsoft are as a
> console developer.
But not many good games
> The Xbox is a very powerful beast indeed. Although it’s a bit on the
> hefty side the Xbox games play like a dream. Take Halo for example,
> Halo is perhaps the Golden Grail of the modern day gaming world. The
> graphics are simply eye popping and the game play is to die for.
> Everything about Halo is perfect, Halo is the perfect example of what
> modern day games should be like, on any platform.
> With the introduction of online gaming, gaming is going to change
> forever.
One game doesn't make a difference
> Online gaming will give other console developers accesses to options
> that were never open before. Nowadays every console comes with the
> option of an intranet connection to allow for online gaming. I just
> can’t wait for the future to arrive. So hold on to ya hats ‘cos the
> Future is gonna be hot hot hot!!!
Ninty president said that console hardware has reached it's limits, are you sure?
> Yes indeed it is, because with every new console released games become
> more visually impressive, even more playable. Gone are the days of
> dull repetitive games, here are the days of adrenaline pumping action,
> mind boggling graphics and enthralling game play.
Games today are more repetitive than ever.
> None of this would be possible without that wondrous thing we call
> technology there would be no adrenaline pumping action, no mind
> boggling graphics and certainly not any enthralling game play. Where
> on earth would we be without our beloved video games? I don’t even
> want to think about it, it’ll give me nightmares. Video games keep us
> out of mischief, they keep us from getting bored when there’s no
> football on the telly, video games can even bring people closer
> together. Gaming is a marvellous thing indeed, but perhaps we
> shouldn’t be taking it for granted.
I second that though.
Insane Bartender wrote:
> he comes back after your blind admonishion, perhaps he will say he
> does own one, or more consoles.
'admonishion' - oh dear!
Hmmm, and for a minute I was beginning to believe that I may have found an equal with regard to the correct use of the English language and the intricacies of its grammatical presentation.
I will look forward to a return to form in the near future Insane Bartender!
> he comes back after your blind admonishion, perhaps he will say he
> does own one, or more consoles.
'admonishion' - oh dear!
Hmmm, and for a minute I was beginning to believe that I may have found an equal with regard to the correct use of the English language and the intricacies of its grammatical presentation.
I will look forward to a return to form in the near future Insane Bartender!
Echelon_vs_Lightforce wrote:
> Hmmm, and for a minute I was beginning to believe that I may have
> found an equal with regard to the correct use of the English language
> and the intricacies of its grammatical presentation.
>
> I will look forward to a return to form in the near future Insane
> Bartender!
Yeah, I completely forgot how to spell it, but didn't expect anyone else on here to know the difference.
The word "busted" springs to mind.
Bah, one word out of the 233393 that I've posted on these forums is still an impressive record.
> Hmmm, and for a minute I was beginning to believe that I may have
> found an equal with regard to the correct use of the English language
> and the intricacies of its grammatical presentation.
>
> I will look forward to a return to form in the near future Insane
> Bartender!
Yeah, I completely forgot how to spell it, but didn't expect anyone else on here to know the difference.
The word "busted" springs to mind.
Bah, one word out of the 233393 that I've posted on these forums is still an impressive record.
X-Box 2?
I plan on just keeping my PS2 for at least the next three years or so...
I plan on just keeping my PS2 for at least the next three years or so...
Christ.
What is the point of a 2.8 ghz processor?
This happens in PCs, and look, even the most graphically impressive PC game has '400mhz' as the recommended spec, games just don't use that much power.
Your will end up paying crap loads for this when it isn't even needed.
What is the point of a 2.8 ghz processor?
This happens in PCs, and look, even the most graphically impressive PC game has '400mhz' as the recommended spec, games just don't use that much power.
Your will end up paying crap loads for this when it isn't even needed.
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