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TheShape31 on 15 September 2012
zarx said:
HappySqurriel said:

So, you mean that the stuff that was known since June 2011 was used in this bullshit rumour ... what a surprise

The fact that the specs missed the 32GB model and didn't list that the system has 2GB of total memory are gigantic indicators that this was made up.


Missing the 32GB model actually makes sense, Nintendo probably didn't bother devs more than the base model. The 1GB of RAM for games also makes sense for what would be confirmed Nintendo would be more likely to confirm and keep locked down the amount of RAM that devs can actually use. How much RAM the OS uses doesn't really directly affect devs so it makes sense that they might not  bother with the number. 

Zarx has it, there was no reason for anyone other than Nintendo to even know about the 32GB version.  And as far as the RAM goes, Nintendo most likely didn't lock down the amount dedicated to the OS until well after the Dev KIts were all out there.  And again, it's not something for the devs to worry about, only Nintendo.



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se7en7thre3 on 17 September 2012

They keep asking Watson, and he repeats the same thing, like nothing has changed. Again...



Xbicio ‏@Xbicio
@IBMWatson "Will use Wii U a POWER7 CPU with WATSON technology?"

IBM Watson
‏@IBMWatson
@Xbicio @BoostFire "The Wii U is a custom 45nm #power7 chip. Same SOI design in #ibmwatson"

5:23 PM - 16 Sep 12



Cobretti2 on 17 September 2012
se7en7thre3 said:

They keep asking Watson, and he repeats the same thing, like nothing has changed. Again...



Xbicio ‏@Xbicio
@IBMWatson "Will use Wii U a POWER7 CPU with WATSON technology?"

IBM Watson
‏@IBMWatson
@Xbicio @BoostFire "The Wii U is a custom 45nm #power7 chip. Same SOI design in #ibmwatson"

5:23 PM - 16 Sep 12


I was about to post this. Thanks for saving me the trouble.



 

 

TheShape31 on 20 September 2012
se7en7thre3 said:

They keep asking Watson, and he repeats the same thing, like nothing has changed. Again...



Xbicio ‏@Xbicio
@IBMWatson "Will use Wii U a POWER7 CPU with WATSON technology?"

IBM Watson
‏@IBMWatson
@Xbicio @BoostFire "The Wii U is a custom 45nm #power7 chip. Same SOI design in #ibmwatson"

5:23 PM - 16 Sep 12

IBM Watson writes:

"WiiU chip clarification: It's a "Power-based microprocessor"

and

"Pardon the error. It's a custom chip built on Power Architecture base"

-----------------------------------------------------

Looks like this old rumor still has some legs.  Interesting.

Thanks to Nsanity for the original post:

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=147883

----------------------------------------------------

Updated:

1.) CPU: “Espresso” CPU on the Wii U has three enhanced Broadway cores:
LIKELY

2.) GPU: “GPU7” AMD Radeon™-based High Definition GPU. Unique API = GX2, which supports Shader Model 4.0 (DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 3.3 equivalent functionality):
LIKELY

3.) Memory: Mem1 = 32MB edRAm:
LIKELY

4.) Mem2 = 1GB (that applications can use)
*CONFIRMED*

5.) Storage: Internal 8 GB with support for SD Cards (SD Cards up to 2GB/ SDHC Cards up to 32GB) and External USB Connected Hard Drives
*CONFIRMED*

6.) Networking: 802.11 b/g/n Wifi
*CONFIRMED*

7.) Video Output: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i
*CONFIRMED*

8.) Video Cables Supported: Compatible cables include HDMI, Wii D-Terminal, Wii Component Video, Wii RGB, Wii S-Video Stereo AV and Wii AV.
*CONFIRMED*

9.) USB: Four USB 2.0 Ports
*CONFIRMED*



MDMAlliance on 20 September 2012
TheShape31 said:
se7en7thre3 said:

They keep asking Watson, and he repeats the same thing, like nothing has changed. Again...



Xbicio ‏@Xbicio
@IBMWatson "Will use Wii U a POWER7 CPU with WATSON technology?"

IBM Watson
‏@IBMWatson
@Xbicio @BoostFire "The Wii U is a custom 45nm #power7 chip. Same SOI design in #ibmwatson"

5:23 PM - 16 Sep 12

IBM Watson writes:

"WiiU chip clarification: It's a "Power-based microprocessor"

and

"Pardon the error. It's a custom chip built on Power Architecture base"

-----------------------------------------------------

Looks like this old rumor still has some legs.  Interesting.

Thanks to Nsanity for the original post:

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=147883

----------------------------------------------------

Updated:

1.) CPU: “Espresso” CPU on the Wii U has three enhanced Broadway cores:
*CONFIRMED*

2.) GPU: “GPU7” AMD Radeon™-based High Definition GPU. Unique API = GX2, which supports Shader Model 4.0 (DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 3.3 equivalent functionality):
LIKELY

3.) Memory: Mem1 = 32MB edRAm:
LIKELY

4.) Mem2 = 1GB (that applications can use)
*CONFIRMED*

5.) Storage: Internal 8 GB with support for SD Cards (SD Cards up to 2GB/ SDHC Cards up to 32GB) and External USB Connected Hard Drives
*CONFIRMED*

6.) Networking: 802.11 b/g/n Wifi
*CONFIRMED*

7.) Video Output: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i
*CONFIRMED*

8.) Video Cables Supported: Compatible cables include HDMI, Wii D-Terminal, Wii Component Video, Wii RGB, Wii S-Video Stereo AV and Wii AV.
*CONFIRMED*

9.) USB: Four USB 2.0 Ports
*CONFIRMED*

How is #1 confirmed?  That tweet didn't say what kind of CPU it was, and it WAS confirmed the very least to be the "same design in ibm watson."



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Naum on 20 September 2012

I don't give a sh*t anymore, I'll buy it anyway



If it isn't turnbased it isn't worth playing   (mostly)

And shepherds we shall be,

For Thee, my Lord, for Thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, That our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee And teeming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritūs Sancti. -----The Boondock Saints

TheShape31 on 20 September 2012
MDMAlliance said:
TheShape31 said:
se7en7thre3 said:

They keep asking Watson, and he repeats the same thing, like nothing has changed. Again...



Xbicio ‏@Xbicio
@IBMWatson "Will use Wii U a POWER7 CPU with WATSON technology?"

IBM Watson
‏@IBMWatson
@Xbicio @BoostFire "The Wii U is a custom 45nm #power7 chip. Same SOI design in #ibmwatson"

5:23 PM - 16 Sep 12

IBM Watson writes:

"WiiU chip clarification: It's a "Power-based microprocessor"

and

"Pardon the error. It's a custom chip built on Power Architecture base"

-----------------------------------------------------

Looks like this old rumor still has some legs.  Interesting.

Thanks to Nsanity for the original post:

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=147883

----------------------------------------------------

Updated:

1.) CPU: “Espresso” CPU on the Wii U has three enhanced Broadway cores:
*CONFIRMED*

2.) GPU: “GPU7” AMD Radeon™-based High Definition GPU. Unique API = GX2, which supports Shader Model 4.0 (DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 3.3 equivalent functionality):
LIKELY

3.) Memory: Mem1 = 32MB edRAm:
LIKELY

4.) Mem2 = 1GB (that applications can use)
*CONFIRMED*

5.) Storage: Internal 8 GB with support for SD Cards (SD Cards up to 2GB/ SDHC Cards up to 32GB) and External USB Connected Hard Drives
*CONFIRMED*

6.) Networking: 802.11 b/g/n Wifi
*CONFIRMED*

7.) Video Output: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i
*CONFIRMED*

8.) Video Cables Supported: Compatible cables include HDMI, Wii D-Terminal, Wii Component Video, Wii RGB, Wii S-Video Stereo AV and Wii AV.
*CONFIRMED*

9.) USB: Four USB 2.0 Ports
*CONFIRMED*

How is #1 confirmed?  That tweet didn't say what kind of CPU it was, and it WAS confirmed the very least to be the "same design in ibm watson."

Just like it was 'confirmed' to be a Power7.  The enhanced Broadway cores information came straight from the final dev kits, from more than one anonymous source.  I consider this a confirmation until another source claims the power architecture to be anything else.  There have been several sources over the past year or so that consistently point to what's in this rumor. A consistent stream of information is most important when it comes to stuff like this.



MDMAlliance on 20 September 2012
TheShape31 said:

Just like it was 'confirmed' to be a Power7.  The enhanced Broadway cores information came straight from the final dev kits, from more than one anonymous source.  I consider this a confirmation until another source claims the power architecture to be anything else.  There have been several sources over the past year or so that consistently point to what's in this rumor. A consistent stream of information is most important when it comes to stuff like this.


Do we even know to what extent this "enhanced Broadway core" is similar to the Wii's CPU?



DieAppleDie on 20 September 2012

still stronger than a PS3 right? enough for me
and seriously, theShape, you put too much effort putting down a thing you dislike, focus on positive things and things you like, you will be happier



HappySqurriel on 20 September 2012

Honestly, I think people need to think about what IBM is (probably) saying ...

The Wii U is using a custom CPU, with a design that is most likely now owned by Nintendo, that will not be marketed as part of the Power7 line of processors. This does not mean that the technology is inferior, it could be be contract issues with Nintendo or it could be that Nintendo's needs were unique and resulted in substantial customization.