Rumour: PlayStation 4 Ditching The Cell Processor, Sources Say

[binary solo]

Xxain said:

Staude said:
One one hand, I'd prefere they keep it, so you'll be able to play ps3 games on the machine.. And because I think the structure, when used properly, is badass.

On the other hand. A lot of people who are not sony, have problems using the structure properly, and a more common structure, will likely allow developers to invest less into making games on the machine.. Since they wont have to figure out how it works first :P

ppl at SONY have problem s with it. ( Team ICO, Suker punch)

Have Team Ico said it's the PS3 architecture that's the problem, or is it simply turning their vision into a playable game? I don't think you can necessarily assume delays are due to teh C3ll. What have Sucker Punch said?

Teh C3ll hasn't stopped Naughty Dog or Insomniac from being fairly prolific, and producing good quality games.

One of the deliverables for PS4 will have to be backwards compatibility for ongoing sale of PSN games released late in PS3's life (i.e. from now on). As long as AMD/Sony can deliver b/c then it doesn't matter.

The good thing about the Cell was that PS3 wasn't simply a PC in drag and it allowed Sony to put out some fantastic looking and performing exclusive games, that for whatever reason weren't matched in the 360 exclusive stable.

Generic PC architecture means PS4 won't be able to use it's exclusives as showcase premium products. But still with a good stable of exclusives they will be still be selling points even if qualitatively they are no better than the multis.