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Xbox 720 powered by AMD x86 chip – Report

By: Eddie Makuch According to sources speaking to Bloomberg, Microsoft’s still-unannounced Xbox 720 will use an AMD x86 processor. AMD is also providing chips for Sony’s PlayStation 4. A shift to the x86 format means Xbox 360 discs won’t be supported and backwards compatibility would be possible only through software emulation. The AMD processor in the Xbox 720 reportedly combines “Jaguar” central processing units with graphics chips, according … Continue reading Xbox 720 powered by AMD x86 chip – Report

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PS4 not worth the cost, says Nvidia

By: Mark Walton Nvidia passed on its hardware being used in the PlayStation 4 due to the “opportunity cost.” “I’m sure there was a negotiation that went on,” Tony Tamasi, Senior VP of content and technology at Nvidia told GameSpot, “and we came to the conclusion that we didn’t want to do the business at the price those guys were willing to pay.” “Having been through … Continue reading PS4 not worth the cost, says Nvidia

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Valve has ‘no involvement’ with Xi3’s $1000 Steam Box

By: Martin Gaston Valve has said it has no current connection with Xi3, the PC-maker behind the $1000 Piston. Valve marketing director Doug Lombardiconfirmed the company’s position to Eurogamer. “Valve began some exploratory work with Xi3 last year, but currently has no involvement in any product of theirs.” Xi3 announced it had received an investment from Valve alongside the unveiling of the Piston, and the machine … Continue reading Valve has ‘no involvement’ with Xi3’s $1000 Steam Box

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What Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4 Will Take From PCs

By: Mark Walton If the many rumours and supposed leaks surrounding the Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4 are to be believed–and according to GameSpot’s sources there’s every reason to–both will represent a dramatic change in console architecture. With the exception of the original Xbox–which was based on an Intel Pentium III–consoles have traditionally relied on custom processors and graphics hardware to power them. The Xbox 360, for instance, uses a … Continue reading What Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4 Will Take From PCs

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Devil May Cry hits PC January 25

By: Eddie Makuch The PC version of DMC: Devil May Cry will launch January 25, Capcomannounced today. That’s ten days after the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions arrive January 15. Players can pick up the PC version of DMC: Devil May Cry at retail in Europe, and digitally through Steam and EA Origin in North America and Europe. No mention was made of a retail release for North America. … Continue reading Devil May Cry hits PC January 25

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Rumour: PlayStation 4 Will Hit Shelves Spring 2014

By: Lauren Alessandra   (@fozzness) Although it’s still miles away, some new rumours have started coming out of the woodwork that state the PlayStation 4 will be out sometime between Spring-Autumn 2014. According to the rumour mill, the PS4 will definitely not be joining the next gen Xbox 360 console in 2013. The PS4 is apparently being produced under the code name ‘Thebes’and will be based … Continue reading Rumour: PlayStation 4 Will Hit Shelves Spring 2014

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