Once you put 4 pieces of hardware connected by a network, the architecture of each one becomes almost irrelevant. It's all about the communication algorithms and strategies, not the Cell specifically.

EDIT - In my post, I meant the ability to run at 240 fps is meaningless in practice.

Didn't someone already demonstrate realtime raytracing with 9(?) PS3's? That seems much more betterer than running a game at a better res.

They'll also be offering special deals on duct tape so you can stick them together.  :P

240fps is pretty meaningless because the human can't even begin to perceive or appreciate it. I still believe that even with our current technology, it's a marvel. PLAY B3YOND!!!!!!!!!

very impressive. It would be cool if they could spend more time actually getting gt5 final out the door. Don't get me wrong... This is I'm great and may play into a future strategy, but get the darned game done!

Again, Sony lacks any originality.

i believe the playstation 4 will use the same processor in the ps3, the cell processor. Cell is without debate the most powerful processor ever created with 8 cores compare to PC currently using 2 and 360 using 3. and even though ps3 has been out for 2 years the cell's potential power is untapped.

i think ps4 will just have a much better graphics card, and cell of course

Exactly!

When I think about it, the PS4 is not gonna cost anywhere near as much to design as the PS3.

With PS3, they spent a fortune designing the cell and bluray technology. They spent tons developing both technologies and the hardware being new, cost alot too.

With PS4, all the hard work is done. They can create a substantially more powerful system with existing tech.

They can put 4 cell chips in for less money than it cost to make one at PS3's launch.

And with PS3, the bluray drive is locked at 2X read speed and 50GB dual layer discs. Now they have 6X drives for PC's and 200GB 8 layer discs are in the works. In 2012, the PS4 could have a 12X drive with up to 200GB games!

And they could easily afford to put in a gig of system ram and a much more powerful video card in.

AND to top it off, all the major developers will have had years of experience with cell and there won't be this huge learning curve to overcome this time.

PS4 should be a beast:)

i like the article so maybe some future stunning graphics