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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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Totoro wrote:
> There was a rumour some time ago caused by a Japanese Nintendo guy
> saying something silly about the hardware market or something like
> that. But I think those rumours have been scotched now.
> In the end though, I suppose it all depends on the success of the
> Gamecube whether or not a new console is released.
I completely agree with you there.
> There was a rumour some time ago caused by a Japanese Nintendo guy
> saying something silly about the hardware market or something like
> that. But I think those rumours have been scotched now.
> In the end though, I suppose it all depends on the success of the
> Gamecube whether or not a new console is released.
I completely agree with you there.
There was a rumour some time ago caused by a Japanese Nintendo guy saying something silly about the hardware market or something like that. But I think those rumours have been scotched now.
In the end though, I suppose it all depends on the success of the Gamecube whether or not a new console is released.
In the end though, I suppose it all depends on the success of the Gamecube whether or not a new console is released.
XBox 2, PS3. I have a problem with all this. We don't really know what these consoles will be like. Sony is hinting that it's machine will have a co-operative cpu which works with other PS3's over broadband internet. Ok, does this mean you can only use it on the internet. Does it have a disc drive, or will you have to download new games? What happens if you can't get or can't afford broadband? Microsoft XBox 2 does sound more traditional. But there are still issue's. Microsoft have fallen out with some of the chip makers they used for the first XBox. Will MS have to source the parts from elsewhere, or even make them from scratch? And how will XBox 2 use the internet? Will XBox 2 still have a disc drive?
We just don't know yet.
We just don't know yet.
But I was told the the GameCube was going to be Nintendo's Last console.
Doughnut Monster wrote:
> With Nintendo soon to fade away into the shadows
What in God's green Earth makes you say that?
According to a recent statement by some Nintendo bigshot, the future looks very promising for them, with a next-gen console and handheld in development.
> With Nintendo soon to fade away into the shadows
What in God's green Earth makes you say that?
According to a recent statement by some Nintendo bigshot, the future looks very promising for them, with a next-gen console and handheld in development.
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.
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.
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.
The Microsoft Xbox is proving just how worthy Microsoft are as a console developer.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Microsoft Xbox is proving just how worthy Microsoft are as a console developer.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
Insane Bartender wrote:
> Know that you have earned this.
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You sound like a grumpy, half-naked Yoda
> Know that you have earned this.
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You sound like a grumpy, half-naked Yoda
Slaveunit wrote:
> Well, if you want to play PCs then that's fine. I have a PC of a
> reasonable spec (2.53GHz), but I still prefer the games on the PS2.
>
> If you want to shield yourself off from the consoles, go ahead. If you
> wanna miss out on the best games available for the sake of nievety, be
> my guest.
>
> Have fun with MS Train Sim, ratatata...
Oh look, another idiot.
Hello IDIOT. From this day forth, I shall refer to you only as idiot, and nothing else.
Know that you have earned this.
> Well, if you want to play PCs then that's fine. I have a PC of a
> reasonable spec (2.53GHz), but I still prefer the games on the PS2.
>
> If you want to shield yourself off from the consoles, go ahead. If you
> wanna miss out on the best games available for the sake of nievety, be
> my guest.
>
> Have fun with MS Train Sim, ratatata...
Oh look, another idiot.
Hello IDIOT. From this day forth, I shall refer to you only as idiot, and nothing else.
Know that you have earned this.
Well, for a start PS2 is 300Mhz (well 294 to be precise), certainly not 233Mhz which some 1 claimed earlier.
Right then, who things GT3 on PS2 looks rubbish?
What about FFX?
Even Burnout2 and NFS on PS2 look good.
How about the Getaway?
I have an older pc, and I have played a few demo's on it. Stuff like Operation Flashpoint. Is this supposed to impress me? Well it doesn't. Lack of power means the graphics have to be turned down, and even then the response of the characters and vehicles is rubbish. Like a 3sec delay between pressing the key and seeing a change on screen.
Right then, who things GT3 on PS2 looks rubbish?
What about FFX?
Even Burnout2 and NFS on PS2 look good.
How about the Getaway?
I have an older pc, and I have played a few demo's on it. Stuff like Operation Flashpoint. Is this supposed to impress me? Well it doesn't. Lack of power means the graphics have to be turned down, and even then the response of the characters and vehicles is rubbish. Like a 3sec delay between pressing the key and seeing a change on screen.
Well, if you want to play PCs then that's fine. I have a PC of a reasonable spec (2.53GHz), but I still prefer the games on the PS2.
If you want to shield yourself off from the consoles, go ahead. If you wanna miss out on the best games available for the sake of nievety, be my guest.
Have fun with MS Train Sim, ratatata...
If you want to shield yourself off from the consoles, go ahead. If you wanna miss out on the best games available for the sake of nievety, be my guest.
Have fun with MS Train Sim, ratatata...
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