Xbox 2 capabilities?

**techhokies** · 01-07-2005, 08:43 PM

Re: Xbox 2 capabilities?

it's wayyyyyyyyyy to early to tell. Almost no details are out yet, the only one being that new patent that microsoft just put out but that doesn't really say anything about performance.

**techhokies** · 01-07-2005, 08:43 PM

Re: Xbox 2 capabilities?

it's wayyyyyyyyyy to early to tell. Almost no details are out yet, the only one being that new patent that microsoft just put out but that doesn't really say anything about performance.

**Dark_Lord_Vader** · 01-10-2005, 01:13 PM

Re: Xbox 2 capabilities?

Originally posted by techhokies

it's wayyyyyyyyyy to early to tell. Almost no details are out yet, the only one being that new patent that microsoft just put out but that doesn't really say anything about performance.

How can it be waaaaaaaay too early if the system is due to be out in November this year? Waaaaaay to early to me would be another year or two away.

Here is a snippet from mercurynews.com. At least this is something at this point:

For gamers, the new Xbox will be impressive, giving them the ability to play fast-action, realistic 3-D games on a high-definition TV set. Microsoft's emissaries have told industry developers and publishers that the next Xbox will be ready to launch in fall 2005 with the following specifications:

•*Three IBM-designed 64-bit microprocessors. The combined power of these chips means the Xbox Next will have more computing power than most personal computers. Earlier versions of these PowerPC chips are used in Apple Computer's high-end G5 PowerMac machines now.

•*A graphics chip designed by ATI Technologies with speeds much faster than its upcoming R400 chip for the personal computer. This chip will help the next Xbox to display games with the resolution of high-definition TV.

•*Compatibility with the original Xbox, which is based on Intel and Nvidia chips, isn't guaranteed. Microsoft is concerned it would cost too much money in hardware or in licensing fees to enable the Xbox Next to play old Xbox games. This is risky in part because Sony's strategy has been to maintain compatibility with its old consoles.

I especially like the comment about being geared towards High-Definition TVs! At last, I will get to see what my HiDef TV is capable of without waiting another year or two for high-definition DVD!

**Dark_Lord_Vader** · 01-10-2005, 01:13 PM

Re: Xbox 2 capabilities?

Originally posted by techhokies

it's wayyyyyyyyyy to early to tell. Almost no details are out yet, the only one being that new patent that microsoft just put out but that doesn't really say anything about performance.

How can it be waaaaaaaay too early if the system is due to be out in November this year? Waaaaaay to early to me would be another year or two away.

Here is a snippet from mercurynews.com. At least this is something at this point:

For gamers, the new Xbox will be impressive, giving them the ability to play fast-action, realistic 3-D games on a high-definition TV set. Microsoft's emissaries have told industry developers and publishers that the next Xbox will be ready to launch in fall 2005 with the following specifications:

•*Three IBM-designed 64-bit microprocessors. The combined power of these chips means the Xbox Next will have more computing power than most personal computers. Earlier versions of these PowerPC chips are used in Apple Computer's high-end G5 PowerMac machines now.

•*A graphics chip designed by ATI Technologies with speeds much faster than its upcoming R400 chip for the personal computer. This chip will help the next Xbox to display games with the resolution of high-definition TV.

•*Compatibility with the original Xbox, which is based on Intel and Nvidia chips, isn't guaranteed. Microsoft is concerned it would cost too much money in hardware or in licensing fees to enable the Xbox Next to play old Xbox games. This is risky in part because Sony's strategy has been to maintain compatibility with its old consoles.

I especially like the comment about being geared towards High-Definition TVs! At last, I will get to see what my HiDef TV is capable of without waiting another year or two for high-definition DVD!

**ludacris06** · 01-10-2005, 05:30 PM

Re: Xbox 2 capabilities?

Sony is going to kill that since they know they're up against Microsoft.

**ludacris06** · 01-10-2005, 05:30 PM

Re: Xbox 2 capabilities?

Sony is going to kill that since they know they're up against Microsoft.

**Dark_Lord_Vader** · 01-11-2005, 11:12 AM

Re: Xbox 2 capabilities?

Originally posted by ludacris06