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New Xbox processor offers powerful speeds

I believe I just found a reason to go with the Xbox 360 over the PS3: their processor is a monster! Three PowerPC engines, each can handle 2 tasks at once, and capable of over 3 GHz??? I think we already know who the winner is here, not to mention the price of the 360 is going to be one to jump on: $399.99. I can't wait to see the graphical intensity of the games for this console (I managed to catch a glimpse of the Metal Gear Solid 4 trailer, and developers say the gaming graphics aren't all that far off from the trailer, so you can expect some great titles!)

Less than a month before Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 hits store shelves, International Business Corp. revealed details of the microprocessor that powers the long-awaited video game console. The IBM-built chip features three customized PowerPC computing engines that can each handle two simultaneous tasks at clock speeds greater than 3 gigahertz. It was customized for Microsoft in less than 24 months from the original contract. "Working with IBM gave us the flexibility to design a processor to give game developers the kind of targeted power they need to make great games," said Todd Holmdahl, Microsoft vice president of Xbox hardware.

MSNBC Technology News

Posted by | Tue, Oct 25, 2005 - 10:44 AM