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Pemalite said:
JEMC said:

Ok, maybe greedy is not the best description, but they are definitely not as cooperative as AMD, that can also provide a complete solution unlike Intel.

The ARM based console and the Android based OS are usual rumors, yes, and while I wouldn't mind if Nintendo goes for an Android based OS, I would prefer if they go with an x86 processor.

Heck, given they'll go with AMD and that they make both kind of processors, I'd prefer if they go with an ARM based APU for the handheld and an x86 based APU for the home console (yes, I want two devices), with the OS taking care of the shared games/apps.

I would like to see two devices also.
AMD doesn't really have a good x86 CPU that can compete with ARM in terms of performance per watt for a handheld, but they are an ARM Licensee too, so it would make sense for AMD to build a SoC for both devices, one x86 and one ARM.
...Or if Nintendo want's the handheld games to run on both devices... They could include an ARM block on the x86 Die in the Console for the mobile games and the OS. (Which AMD has been experimenting with as of late.)

It's impressive how flexible AMD can be really.

If they could include the ARM processor on the die, that would be awesome.

But I doubt Nintendo would make it, that would be an extra cost that they would like to spare if they can (like making the ARM code work on the x86 part).



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