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Crazymann on 13 June 2009
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MikeB said:

If true, sounds like a disbalance between storage capacity and graphics potential.

The upped EDRam should provide a lot of additional graphics potential, so a true 1080p console like the PS3 in terms of full potential. The PS3 will still have the advantage of more storage (Blu-Ray vs DVD) and higher performance processor (6 cores vs 8 processors for the PS3 with fast local system memory) which may compensate for the 360's newer GPU. The NextBox will then however provide more system RAM than the PS3 and a faster loading internal drive.

Technically the PS3 would be about on par, but IMO Blu-Ray >>> more system RAM for a games console. I hope it's true, as it will up the potential for cross platform XBox/PS3 gaming and I hope PC devs will start to move towards Blu-Ray in the coming years, then the PS3 would have an edge for cross platform PC/PS3 development in terms of game potential.


Haw haw haw!

The only statement in this post that is remotely true is the "disbalance between capaicity and graphics potential".

So... a system with enough EDRam to provide free anti-aliasing in 1080P, a vastly more newer GPU with more features, and for 6 full cores as opposed to 8 memory limited SPU's (one of which isn't even used) is only on par with the PS3?

Also, how can a console on which a huge fraction of its games CAN'T run at 1080P be called a "true 1080P system"?

This architecture would do FAR more than be "on par" with a PS3.  However, I think it is a foolish manuver.  If MS is considering this, they should stop immediately.  They are going to alienate existing users if they launch in 2010.  Plus, there is no need.  Wait until late 2011 and launch that system with....

*  An even better GPU for the same cost.

*  2 GB of system RAM

*  A high def storage medium

*  250 GB hard drive, no SSD - cost issues

*  Keep the rest the same.  Call it the XBOX 540