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| BlackNMild2k1:
It's just a rumor at this point (AFAIK), but we all know how bad MS(& Sony) are at keeping secrets.... secrets. http://www.kitguru.net/software/gaming/jules/microsoft-chooses-amd-fusion-ii-for-xbox-720/ --- Quote ---Microsoft chooses AMD Fusion II for XBox 720 OK, the chances of the next XBox being called 720 are 50:50 at best but, for now, at least you all know what we’re talking about. While the name and final design for the box and packaging might still be up in the air, the internals appear to have been locked down. KitGuru investigates. [...] Initial AMD Fusion designs will work, but the full potential won’t be realised until the end of next year. Based on comments by people like Chekib Akrout, of all the likely designs to be targeted at the XBox 720 product, we think there’s a good chance that it will be the AMD Krishna product. This will be produced on Global Foundries’ 28nm ‘high-k gate first’ process (originally introduced in 2007 by co-inventors IBM, Toshiba and, ironically, Sony). The only real technical challenge for the first XBox 360 consoles was heat/noise, for which the AMD Krishna product could be the answer. If it is AMD’s Krishna product, then that brings another tantalising possibility to the table. More on that later. Given how slowly things move in the world of console gaming, we’d expect a new XBox 720 product (assuming no major issues with Global Foundries) to be launched in 2012. --- End quote --- So what do all of think? Too soon for 2012 or is 2 years enough for Kinect assuming it even last that long? |
| Adrock:
Kinect is apparently doing pretty well. I'm still not convinced it'll be more than a novelty. I do expect 2012 to be when both Microsoft and Sony launch new consoles. A quick Google search shows AMD rolling out the Fusion series next year with newer models coming in 2012 so I suppose this is a possibility. The rumor just seems a little over-reaching. Would something like this really leak 2 years before Microsoft plans on launching their next console? Doubt it. |
| KDR_11k:
I think the long-term viability of Kinect depends on the games that come out for it and so far it looks like third parties are doing the same **** they did on the Wii so MS has to offer a lot if they want to keep Kinect going. |
| MaryJane:
I really don't think how long the Kinect has been on the market will affect anything, especially if the NeXBoX is compatible or more likely integrated with a Kinect. Also, the Kinect has sold well, and beyond that, is an evolution in not only gaming, but also in computer interfacing. The next version (or even next major update) of Windows will likely include some sort of Kinect support, and that is where Kinect's real potential lies. Google Kinect hacks if you don't believe me. There are amateurs doing some really cool things with the device, including controlling a computer. As for the NeXBoX launching in 2012, that seems reasonable since the 360 was first to launch this gen. I imagine it will be even more PC-like with a full Windows OS, cloud-based gaming/saves/other services and have full 3D games that cost $80. |
| ymeegod:
$80 games :( I really doubt this, it will kill the demand if pricing gets that crazy. Yeah, games in other countries sell for that amount but it would pretty much kill the US market. Publishers will more likely keep prices down but release "collector's edition and DLC" to make up the difference. I don't think MS will launch in 2012. Yes there's enough hardware available to make a more powerful system but can MS assemble it together for a price people can afford? $400 should be the base price for next generation of consoles, if they market it over that, you'll end up like Sony PS3 early years. |
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