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I just read a very interesting article about the PS2 expansion port. We all know that this is for the 20GB HDD and modem, however it will also include the Emotion Engine 2, which will turn your PS2 in to a 256 bit super console. Hear is what the report said:
"You have obviously heard about the HDD - well that's only half of it. The hole in the back of the PS2 has a connection above it, and this new super box being released next October will slide in the hole and have a short wire to that plug.
This box, and this is where it gets good, contains a 20GB HDD and, this is the good part, a little bit of top secret kit called the EEII, or in terms, the Emotion Engine 2.
This bit of kit transforms the PS2 to a 256 bit super console. The Jap version is already complete and going through testing. Our job was to make it fit the UK and Europe models.
Third party developers haven't worked on the new kit yet but one. Sony have made a getaway demo using it, I’ve seen it, its super fast. The getaway 2 and SSX 2 are going to use the new kit. I think you will find this very interesting.
Oh, and 120fps has been clocked in the last week."
This report is from a sony insider, is it true? you decide.
"You have obviously heard about the HDD - well that's only half of it. The hole in the back of the PS2 has a connection above it, and this new super box being released next October will slide in the hole and have a short wire to that plug.
This box, and this is where it gets good, contains a 20GB HDD and, this is the good part, a little bit of top secret kit called the EEII, or in terms, the Emotion Engine 2.
This bit of kit transforms the PS2 to a 256 bit super console. The Jap version is already complete and going through testing. Our job was to make it fit the UK and Europe models.
Third party developers haven't worked on the new kit yet but one. Sony have made a getaway demo using it, I’ve seen it, its super fast. The getaway 2 and SSX 2 are going to use the new kit. I think you will find this very interesting.
Oh, and 120fps has been clocked in the last week."
This report is from a sony insider, is it true? you decide.
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Hang on.
We are supposed to believe that the PS2 can just be a dual processored console "when it wants to"?
And connected by a cable too?
Humm. Right.
We are supposed to believe that the PS2 can just be a dual processored console "when it wants to"?
And connected by a cable too?
Humm. Right.
i had a look at my playstation2 after reading this post and yes, there is a connection above the gaping hole but its the only connection . so if this so called ee2 fits here , where does the hdd connect...i can smell a stinker
I'll have to agree with Babylonian. Sounds like BS.
The reason why console are so quick and powerfull with only a low spec is the simplistic, and bespoke, system bus design. The other main reason is the distance between the cpu and graphics chip and system RAM.
A new processor outside of the machine would ruin most of this.
The reason why console are so quick and powerfull with only a low spec is the simplistic, and bespoke, system bus design. The other main reason is the distance between the cpu and graphics chip and system RAM.
A new processor outside of the machine would ruin most of this.
I'll have to agree with Babylonian. Sounds like BS.
The reason why console are so quick and powerfull with only a low spec is the simplistic, and bespoke, system bus design.
A new processor outside of the machine would ruin the speedy bus connection.
The reason why console are so quick and powerfull with only a low spec is the simplistic, and bespoke, system bus design.
A new processor outside of the machine would ruin the speedy bus connection.
The artical was at PS2 city www.ps2city.com
Sounds like a pile of BS to me.
If you have actually seen this, Viper, please tell us WHERE.
It's funny (even annoying!) how so many claims like this - for whatever system - are posted without any hard evidence.
If you read it in a magazine, please quote the name and issue number. If you read it on the web, please post the URL.
If you have actually seen this, Viper, please tell us WHERE.
It's funny (even annoying!) how so many claims like this - for whatever system - are posted without any hard evidence.
If you read it in a magazine, please quote the name and issue number. If you read it on the web, please post the URL.
I must say as good as it sounds I am VERY sceptical of the possibility of Sony putting another processor in with the modem and HDD. It would essentially make it a 3rd console.
My opinion - made up by someone with an active imagination.
My opinion - made up by someone with an active imagination.
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