Persistantthug said:
The next PS3 will likely either have a Cell Processor and/or a Cell Processor derivative with 1st gen sub routines....much like Toshiba's CERVO. It's not like Cell Tech just stopped. I also saw you say something about Nvidia's RSX. But Nvidia isn't needed next gen for the next PS4 to be backwards compatible. And lastly, XDR has greatly improved ram too.....I not only expect the PS4 to have similar to PS3 architecture, but I expect it to be backwards compatible with the PS3. Why? Because of the PSN. Sony has, unlike with the PS2, a full operational network it must norture. It must not only appease developer/publishers who have their movies, TV shows, music, games, and other services and apps....but it must appease its customers who are invested in those products as well. You see, it isn't just the consumers and vendors who are invested in PSN.....But Sony as well...and by a few Billion.
That is why the PS4 will likely be backwards compatible and will need a CELL PROCESSOR OR Cell Like architecture built in. |
Maybe lets see what happens. I lean towards no Cell no XDR.
Just saw your PSN comments. PSN is no pro cell argument. PSN can run on a PC if Sony wants to and they definetly intend to spread it over a lot platforms. I am not saying no backwards compatibility. I say no Cell (based) CPU/XDR. Maybe I am wrong but I cant see enough good reasons for Sony to Spend the money for XDR2 (which costs more then DDR3) and Cell development when there are cheaper and better solutions. Maybe Sony will try to go the Software emulation road and put serious ressources behind it. Everything is just speculation ofcourse.
