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Persistantthug on 07 October 2011
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Netyaroze said:
Persistantthug said:
Netyaroze said:
@Mastervg

You are right Backwards compatibility is important I just see a lot technical hurdles to overcome. And I am curios to see if and how Sony is going to solve the problems.


What technical hurdles?

 

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.


A Cell Processor would be needed to play most of the PS3's PSN games.

There are games coming out now and will be coming out for years to come that are based around the Cell Processor, games that will require continued Sony support....such as the upcoming DUST 514.

Sony's not just going to drop these games and lose developer/publisher confidence and support, as well as their consumer's as well.  Like I said, Sony is as invested and committed to the PSN as their consumers and vendors....even more so at this point.

One way or another there will have to be either a current Cell Processor on board the PS4, one that exists in parallel to some other architecture, or there will be a "new and improved" Cell or Cell like architecture.

Could go either way on that, but just keep in mind, Sony still has those Cell Manufacturer plants.