Updated CPU For 360 Next Year

Next Generation reports that Microsoft has already lined up a new CPU for their next-gen console. Production with the new chip should begin next year. From the article: "Singapore-based Chartered has been a supplier of less-advanced 90nm SOI CPU products since the Xbox 360 console launch. By implementing the newer 65nm SOI technology, the system's transistors will retain less charge, allowing the microprocessor to operate faster."

Comments

meh

[JeanBaptiste]

call me when it can run updates.

are there any viruses out for this thing?

Prediction

[LoverOfJoy]

This thread will include a debate over whether there are 360s available yet. Testimonials will be provided on how many stores they went to in their town, and the terms FUD and shill will be used.

wonderful...

[rAiNsT0rm]

So the few "lucky" ones who own a 360 right now get snowed and end up with a totally inferior product within months... that still has an anemic library. After seeing Quake 4 chug and stutter all over the place I think the 360 could use a bit more horsepower, so this may not be all production number driven. We'll see.

Or...

[sterno]

You buy a newer game that's designed for the uber hardware and then it turns out that it won't play on your slower version. Good plan Microsoft.