More talk of ATI in XB2...

[Dave Baumann]

http://spong.com/index.asp?art=5053

All change as burnt bridge spells new MS provider.

Senior development sources in the UK have today revealed to us that Microsoft’s next generation Xbox will use an ATi graphics chipset, following Microsoft’s apparent inability to work cohesively with former provider nVidia.

It’s worth looking at ATi’s deal with Microsoft in perspective for a moment. At present, Nintendo works with the firm as it supplies the polygon magic known as Flipper that powers GameCube. Indeed, both Nintendo and ATi have stated that they see themselves working on projects together in the future. Although this may seem a little strange, you need to understand the relationship enjoyed between Microsoft and Nintendo.

Both firms have their eyes on Sony’s massive market share and as such, an unofficial affiliation has formed between the two. At E3 this year, representatives from Nintendo and Microsoft were seen talking jovially together and there is back-slapping all round when any Xbox or GameCube title takes software sales away from the PlayStation.

But it’s more than that. Microsoft and Nintendo in the US are practically next-door neighbours in Redmond, Washington. They are socially active together and there is no bitterness between the two. As both firms have different goals, Nintendo to continue to release gaming consoles and Microsoft to steal Sony’s dream of a media delivery hub for the living room, there is no direct conflict of interest as the market, with a smaller Sony, is big enough to support this.

 

[qwerty2000]

so i guess nvida and micrsoft are parting ways now. So nvida could conceratirate on the ps3

 

[Cyborg]

Spong and their so called "sources" have been unrealiable thus far, i would take it with one huge grain of salt.

 

[jvd]

I'm not putting much faith in it either. But what if this could spell a joint nintendo /ms system.

That would be a great boon for video gamers. Nintendo can design the kiddy version of the system while ms desigens the version for the living room more adult orientated gamer. Both systems having the same hardware and what not . Ms would gain nintendos huge hardcore crowd plus alot of games geared towards kids. Nintendo would get more powerfull hardware with less cost and also help in advertising. All ms would have to do is buy sega and then sony would have a really tough race for num1 next gen

 

[Cyborg]

But what if this could spell a joint nintendo /ms system

Naw, no chance in hell, nintendo and microsoft are both too interested in controlling whats going on . But yea, i see your point, a join MS/Nintendo platform would be a force to reckon against sony, microsoft's mature oriented games with nintendo's for everyone games and more japanese oriented. But aint gonna happen

 

[jvd]

But what if this could spell a joint nintendo /ms system

Naw, no chance in hell, nintendo and microsoft are both too interested in controlling whats going on . But yea, i see your point, a join MS/Nintendo platform would be a force to reckon against sony, microsoft's mature oriented games with nintendo's for everyone games and more japanese oriented. But aint gonna happen

hey i never said i wasn't dreaming . It be so sweet.

 

[Paul]

With all due respect sir; Spong is the worst website on the internet as far as reliability, I would take it with a grain of salt.

 

[Qroach]

yup, I thought we already had a topic closed abut this. Anythign form spong.com should be regarded as complete BS. They are worse than the register and enquirer combined.

 

[Paul]

Spong is more reading entertainment than anything.

 

[jvd]

agree . Don't feel like locking a 3rd thread in 24 hours though .

 

[Paul]

It's your job, just do it.

 

[jvd]

It's your job, just do it.

yea yea .