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« on: February 03, 2004, 01:48:35 am »
You guys will get a kick out of this fellas.  I went to this site http://www.macnn.com/ and clicked on the link,

Microsoft Xbox revision to use G5, new ATI chips.  For those that can't find the link on this site, I have cut + paste the article and it is as follows,
 
"The Mercury News reports that Microsoft will use the G5 chip in its next-generation Xbox due in the fall of 2004 before Sony's PlayStation 3 launch (expected in 2006): "The details suggest Microsoft is far more concerned about keeping the cost of its Xbox Next console low than it is with including dazzling technological features or driving its rivals out of the business...[It will feature] (1) Three IBM-designed 64-bit microprocessors. The combined power of these chips means the Xbox Next will have more computing power than most personal computers. The chips are used in Apple Computer's high-end G5 PowerMac machines now. (2) A graphics chip designed by ATI Technologies with speeds much faster than its upcoming R400 chip for the personal computer. This chip will help the next Xbox to display games with the resolution of high-definition TV."

Ain't that cool??  Cheesy
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« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2004, 02:02:29 am »
mmm....HD, i can't even imagine what it must look like in HD, i just got HDTV service for my big Sony widescreen, and am just blown away. Imagine GhR2 and/or Rainbow Six 4 in that.

anywho...here is link Nomad was talking about:

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/business/technology/7849191.htm
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« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2004, 02:05:00 am »
its due out in 05 isn't it?
and knowing microsoft's games division they will fail to make any unique, original games. And with EA refusing to support xbox live, GTA bound to the PS2/3, and a number of other things, xbox 2 will flop in the same way the first one did. And yes, its a flop when nintendo's gamecube, which is marketed to people who are dependent on their parents to buy it, beats it in sales. Not to mention all the money they lose with each xbox sold.

Microsoft plays catch up to established franchises when the try to produce a game. What good is a pimp gaming console, with no good games to play on it.
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« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2004, 02:34:40 am »
Wait a second, is this article trying to say that the Xbox 2 is releasing in Fall this YEAR??? 2 years before the PS3? Wow, I certainly hope not, because Halo2 is coming out this fall as well, and I don't think that'd be a very good idea.
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« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2004, 03:00:14 am »
ha ha take that microsoft. Grin  
I knew they would come on there hands and knees begging to use OUR hardware.  Jk.
I still find it ironic that they will use the g5 chip in a microsoft prouduct and that IBM would even let them.  
IBM appears to hate microsoft I mean haven't you seen all those commercials promoting Linux.  It is twisted in these computer politics which I shouldn't get into or else my head will explode.
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« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2004, 08:40:26 am »
     The main problem with the GC is the lack of games worth owning. The main problem with the XBox is the lack of games worth owning. There is exactly one XBox game I've ever played that I really really enjoyed and considered buying an XBox for: Crimson Skies. However, I won't buy an XBox for it because it requires XBox Live to be fun, and that's a lot of money for just one game.
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« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2004, 01:15:46 pm »
xbox has most if not all the games mac has, which is why i enjoy most xbox games more than my mac games, plus they run better for cheap. Smiley
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« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2004, 11:27:18 pm »
Loth I gotta agree with you on the gc but the xbox has some really kickass games if you just look a little. Halo, Knights of the Old Republic, GTA 3 and VC, Deus Ex 2, Soul Caliber, and Splinter Cell are just a few of the really sweet ones.
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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2004, 11:36:23 pm »
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The Mercury News reports that Microsoft will use the G5 chip in its next-generation Xbox

last thing i read they were planning on the new xbox using THREE G5 processors and the brand new extreamly freaking quick ATI Card.....

I hate the damn things but the hardware sound pretty hot...
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« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2004, 12:12:08 am »
     Overthrow, I take your point, but each of those games is available on a different, better system. In the case of a game which is on both PS2 and XBox, I would rather have the PS2 version because that controller is superior. The exception in that list is Halo. The PC/Mac version is better-balanced and more fun, but getting 3 FPS hinders my enjoyment slightly. In that case, the XBox version is superior; unfortunately I still don't like it enough to want to own an XBox to play it.
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« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2004, 01:11:20 am »
I really like the playstation best off all the systems but lets not get into that.  3 G5 proccessors goddam.  I would buy the thing for 300$ and just gut it for the part if possible lol.  I wonder how much they are going to sell it for but If they put 3 G5 proccessors and sell it for what it is worth it will be super expencive.
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« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2004, 03:18:07 am »
it won't have 3 970processors, each proc costs a little under 200$ in bulks of 10k.
Then again you never know, microsoft seems to be content to sell their console for a loss, chalk it up as a failure after a year and then talk about the next revision.
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« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2004, 08:01:54 pm »
Xbox Next is going to kick ass.

Crypt, it's not going to be released until Fall of 2005.  Oh and here's a disapointing update from IGN, bungie sent them an email telling them that they don't plan on a shipping date for Halo 2 until fall 2004, >:|, it best come out before the fall.  That game will own on Xbox Live.

Quote from: Overthrow.aHa! on February 03, 2004, 11:27:18 pm
Loth I gotta agree with you on the gc but the xbox has some really kickass games if you just look a little. Halo, Knights of the Old Republic, GTA 3 and VC, Deus Ex 2, Soul Caliber, and Splinter Cell are just a few of the really sweet ones.

Don't forget Project Gotham Racing 2, Rainbow Six 3, and Top Spin, woot.
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« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2004, 06:00:26 am »
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The Mercury News reports that Microsoft will use the G5 chip in its next-generation Xbox

last thing i read they were planning on the new xbox using THREE G5 processors and the brand new extreamly freaking quick ATI Card.....

I hate the damn things but the hardware sound pretty hot...

I heard that kick ass ATI card is going to have 512vram. Twice as much as the fastest PC card has currently.
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« Reply #14 on: February 05, 2004, 08:57:32 pm »
I saw that Viper, disappointing news, but at least it's official now (or at least it better be) I already got this gem of a game on preorder, it's gonna be the best game ever in my opinion.
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« Reply #15 on: February 06, 2004, 12:03:55 am »
     What game, Crypt?
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« Reply #16 on: February 06, 2004, 12:13:59 am »
Halo 2.... The game has been hyped up so much, but I think there is no way ever that it will fail to impress.
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« Reply #17 on: February 06, 2004, 05:11:51 pm »
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oh yeah voodoo..... oooooh yeeah Wink

Im not going to pop out and buy my self an Xbox ever but i've been tempted to buy a playstation to help me fail my degree just that bit more, simply for one game.... GTA3 Vice City.. Nuff said
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« Reply #18 on: February 06, 2004, 10:36:35 pm »
Well, does it tempt you, BFG, that GTA 3 and GTA Vice City are now on Xbox and better than they are on PS2?
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