Crytek Exec Says Next-Gen requires 8GB RAM

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Scisca said:

GameAnalyser said:

I'm surprised by how developers are insisting on higher RAMs. Consoles are not designed to do multitasking like their PC counterparts, which makes 8 GB RAM's advantage least utilized on consoles. Instead a 4GB RAM(console's exclusive with higher bus frequency) would suffice more than enough for next gen gaming. Crytek better not be eulogizing higher memory requirements to utmost proportions, instead a little bit about what CPU/GPU next gen consoles use.

Guess they are insisting on RAM, cause it's the only important part that isn't set in stone by now. They already chose the CPU and GPU, but can easily increase the RAM. Remember how MS added 256 MB of RAM when they saw what Gears of War look like on X360 with 256 and 512 MB of RAM? Probable similar story here.

It then all boils down to how feasible SONY/MS can get it going, keeping in mind the total production costs and need for selling the console at a profit asap.