Why did Sony use the Cell processor in the PS3?

[NJ5]

MikeB said:

@ NJ5

The GPU in the Xbox 360 was very revolutionary and relevant in terms of GPUs.

No doubt the XBox 360 GPU is very powerful, especially in 2005. Kudos to ATi for that, but that doesn't mean the XBox 360
is more powerful with regard to gaming than the PS3.

Certainly. The current belief is that they're about as powerful as each other, and have distinct advantages in some cases.