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Microsoft Moving Into Chip Design With Xbox Next

Posted by simoniker on from the onward-and-upward dept.

adamsmith_uk writes "According to ZDNet, Microsoft will more actively participate in chip design for the next version of its Xbox gaming console, tentatively called Xbox Next. By switching from using relatively standard parts to more customized silicon, the company can better optimize its game console, due in 2005. At the same time, the move potentially gives the company a toehold in a completely new market."

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  1. IBM is good by Davak · · Score: 1, Troll

    IBM helps microsoft build chips -- boo!
    IBM brings linux to the desktop -- yeah!
    IBM develops evil patents -- boo!

    I'm confused. Do we like or hate big blue this week?

    Davak

  2. I was going to make a witty M$-bashing comment... by demonbug · · Score: 0, Troll

    But then I realized I tend to like most of the Microsoft hardware I've used, so maybe its actually a good thing. Besides, if Nvidia builds the next chipset all by itself, the next Xbox would probably require a 2.5 ton air conditioning unit (Get the new Xbox - Xboxier! Only $299. Note - price does not include installation of concrete pad for heatsink unit).