Not sure about the dual 7K series AMD Gpus, but this is not to say that the design would incorporate twin discrete Gpus or even twin Gpus since the report stated they don't run in the equivalent of Xfire configuration.
If true, I figure one will operate like an integrated Gpu for OS, background, and Kinect functions while the discrete Gpu will have all resources dedicated toward rendering in-game graphics.
Incorporating Kinect 2.0 into the platform seems like a no brainer, given the success of Kinect. It should be one of the major features that distinguishes the new Xbox from other platforms.
Mixed feelings about the "always on" requirement though. Granted, mine are always connected, but an offline mode like Steam's would not only be preferred, but probably be a better decision, even if games must be registered to individual XBL accounts.
Cost-wise, I have a hard time seeing MS charge over $400 for the whole package, even if they once again choose to hobble their new platform by making HDD optional. I suppose if their bean counters can find a way to source NAND chips cheaply enough to include 8-16GB of flash memory on every unit, it would allow for at least one or two games to be cached or installed at any given time without a bulk storage HDD.
Lot of speculation at this point, but I am liking the Kinect 2.0 integration and the new rumored GPU set up is a lot more comforting than the previous HD6670 reports.
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