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Useless · 01-05-2010, 08:27 PM

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December 28, 2009 - Sony's next gaming console may not include the much-heralded Cell architecture.

A report from Japanese outlet Impress Watch states Sony is considering several options for the design of the 'PlayStation 4,' including scrapping the Cell design entirely and moving towards a traditional PC multi-core processor.

Tech writer Hiroshige Goto says Sony is also looking at a new, modified version of the Cell processor, and Intel's Larrabee chipset as possible candidates. He also says that it seems unlikely we'll see a release of the 'PS4' until 2012 at the earliest, as it usually takes two years for a console to go from concept into full production.

While the PlayStation 3's Cell processor has its advantages over the competition, many third-party developers still seem to be having difficulty programming for it, as recently seen with SEGA's Bayonetta port. Whatever they choose to do, though, it's refreshing to see Sony focusing on being more developer-friendly for the future.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/105/1057525p1.html

Well Ps4 is confirmed for some kind of development, but from what I've taken from the article is that the PS3 is to much for companies to handle so it needs to be nerfed.

TrueElements · 01-05-2010, 08:30 PM

wait...what?

Deimos · 01-05-2010, 08:43 PM

thats nothing, PS5 will shoot lazers and have onboard sex.

Jakuza · 01-05-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueElements

wait...what?

Sony saw that the cell processor isn't as easy to work with and are considering to switch to normal P.C multi-core processors for the PS4.

Sleet · 01-05-2010, 09:34 PM

The 4th generation already, *sigh*. I can't keep up their pace! xD

Luppi · 01-05-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Deimos

thats nothing, PS5 will shoot lazers and have onboard sex.

Looks like ps3 owners may actually score for once.

TheSkald · 01-06-2010, 03:41 AM

They made a PS3?

gloomba38 · 01-06-2010, 03:54 AM

If it stops more Bayonetta disasters, then so be it.
Tech specs don't mean squat to me.

endrien · 01-06-2010, 09:12 AM

Anyone remember the atari jaguar? It's the same thing that happened really. Programmers couldn't program for it well and use it to its full potential.

Cingal · 01-06-2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sleet

The 4th generation already, *sigh*. I can't keep up their pace! xD

Psst. This would be the 8th generation.

Anywho, the PS3 came out 3 years ago and the Xbox 360 around 4 years. Generally a new generation of consoles happens every 5 or so years. It's not all that unexpected to see the new wisps of the new generation at this stage I suppose.

Sounds a logical move, they've learn from the PS3 I suppose.

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TrueElements Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery,AL XBL:xTank Williamsx Posts: 1,849 Reputation: 41	wait...what?