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M$oft didn't choose either nVidia nor ATI for X-Box
http://news.com.com/2100-1043-5102081.html
an exerpt [...]" "We're integrating SIS' cutting-edge, media I/O technologies into future products to create innovative Xbox products and services that serve the digital entertainment lifestyle." Todd Holmdahl, general manager of Xbox hardware, said in a statement. Changing partners comes with advantages and risks, said Kevin Krewell, senior editor of The Microprocessor Report. On one hand, Microsoft will get access to a broad new portfolio of intellectual property it can use to fashion customized chips for its console. Switching partners can also clear away some of the bad feelings that arose in regard to the first Xbox. For Intel, supplying 733-MHz Pentium IIIs to Microsoft had become a low-margin business, Krewell said. Nvidia and Microsoft, meanwhile, went to arbitration over their contract. At the time, Nvidia was afraid that it would get stuck with unusable chips or have to sell parts at a loss. " [...] |
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Simply proves that going into the bedroom with M$ means getting it the
ass... the only true unknown, is if KY Jelly is used or not. Perhaps... Nvidia refused to work on the XBox2? Xbox2 sales are still weak, I would never buy one. Unlike SONY and Nintendo - M$ hasn't made a dime on the XBOX. On Wed, 05 Nov 2003 00:38:04 GMT, "i'm_tired" wrote: http://news.com.com/2100-1043-5102081.html an exerpt [...]" "We're integrating SIS' cutting-edge, media I/O technologies into future products to create innovative Xbox products and services that serve the digital entertainment lifestyle." Todd Holmdahl, general manager of Xbox hardware, said in a statement. Changing partners comes with advantages and risks, said Kevin Krewell, senior editor of The Microprocessor Report. On one hand, Microsoft will get access to a broad new portfolio of intellectual property it can use to fashion customized chips for its console. Switching partners can also clear away some of the bad feelings that arose in regard to the first Xbox. For Intel, supplying 733-MHz Pentium IIIs to Microsoft had become a low-margin business, Krewell said. Nvidia and Microsoft, meanwhile, went to arbitration over their contract. At the time, Nvidia was afraid that it would get stuck with unusable chips or have to sell parts at a loss. " [...] -- Remember when real men used Real computers!? When 512K of video RAM was a lot! Death to Palladium & WPA!! |
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yeah you are right.. Xbox2 sales are pretty weak right now. however, the
xbox is doing great, and much better than the gamecube is doing. it is also catching up to PS2 now, because we all know that the xbox is more future proof than the other two, and the gamecube/ps2 technology is just old and weak. people are getting tired of them now, and it is showing in increased xbox sales. it will only continue upward until the xbox2 is released. -- "Darthy" wrote in message ... Simply proves that going into the bedroom with M$ means getting it the ass... the only true unknown, is if KY Jelly is used or not. Perhaps... Nvidia refused to work on the XBox2? Xbox2 sales are still weak, I would never buy one. Unlike SONY and Nintendo - M$ hasn't made a dime on the XBOX. On Wed, 05 Nov 2003 00:38:04 GMT, "i'm_tired" wrote: http://news.com.com/2100-1043-5102081.html an exerpt [...]" "We're integrating SIS' cutting-edge, media I/O technologies into future products to create innovative Xbox products and services that serve the digital entertainment lifestyle." Todd Holmdahl, general manager of Xbox hardware, said in a statement. Changing partners comes with advantages and risks, said Kevin Krewell, senior editor of The Microprocessor Report. On one hand, Microsoft will get access to a broad new portfolio of intellectual property it can use to fashion customized chips for its console. Switching partners can also clear away some of the bad feelings that arose in regard to the first Xbox. For Intel, supplying 733-MHz Pentium IIIs to Microsoft had become a low-margin business, Krewell said. Nvidia and Microsoft, meanwhile, went to arbitration over their contract. At the time, Nvidia was afraid that it would get stuck with unusable chips or have to sell parts at a loss. " [...] -- Remember when real men used Real computers!? When 512K of video RAM was a lot! Death to Palladium & WPA!! |
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however, the xbox is doing great, and much better than the gamecube is doing And you got concrete numbers backing that up of course, right? Anyway, what does sales matter? Get the system with the games you like, why do you care which system SELLS the most? Do you buy cars too simply because one model sells more than the others? . it is also catching up to PS2 now, because we all know that the xbox is more future proof than the other two, and the gamecube/ps2 technology is just old and weak. people are getting tired of them now, and it is showing in increased xbox sales. Haha, you fanboys are so amusing. Catching up to PS2? When do you expect XB to catch up, really? Sometime before 2006, or after? Sony only has a 30+ million unit head-start after all. When your market penetration has reached the level Sony has, naturally sales will start to slow since most people who want a PS2 will already have one. Expect Sony to start lowering their prices more. it will only continue upward until the xbox2 is released. No, it won't, XB sales will start to slow too, especially as the next generation of consoles approaches. That's only natural, except to die-hard fanboy nutcases that let their self-image be controlled by the market performance of their hardware of choice... |
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And you got concrete numbers backing that up of course, right?
Um... it's pretty common knowledge that Xbox is the clear winner of the #2 console position. It has been for over 6 months. I recommend checking out just about ANY console gaming website, you'll get your numbers there. Anyway, what does sales matter? Get the system with the games you like, why do you care which system SELLS the most? Because people don't want to buy a system that doesn't have longevity. Why spend all that money on a console that won't have any new games made in six months? Its why the Dreamcast was commanding a $100 price tag - right up until the moment Sega announced support was ending. Do you buy cars too simply because one model sells more than the others? Well, that's a really bad analogy - but, then again, I would think that replacement parts for a well-selling car would be cheaper than others. (Yes, this has nothing to do with consoles, but like I said - your analogy is really bad.) Haha, you fanboys are so amusing. Catching up to PS2? When do you expect XB to catch up, really? Sometime before 2006, or after? Sony only has a 30+ million unit head-start after all. MS won't catch up to the PS2 - but the next generation of consoles (Xbox2, PS3) will be a different story. While I think Sony will still have an edge, MS will be much closer in that battle. |
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"TheHasselhoff" wrote in message . com... And you got concrete numbers backing that up of course, right? Um... it's pretty common knowledge that Xbox is the clear winner of the #2 console position. It has been for over 6 months. I recommend checking out just about ANY console gaming website, you'll get your numbers there. Anyway, what does sales matter? Get the system with the games you like, why do you care which system SELLS the most? Because people don't want to buy a system that doesn't have longevity. Why spend all that money on a console that won't have any new games made in six months? Its why the Dreamcast was commanding a $100 price tag - right up until the moment Sega announced support was ending. Do you buy cars too simply because one model sells more than the others? Well, that's a really bad analogy - but, then again, I would think that replacement parts for a well-selling car would be cheaper than others. (Yes, this has nothing to do with consoles, but like I said - your analogy is really bad.) Yes it is a bad analogy due to a well selling car most likely will have a higher resell price where a game console is worth nothing the day you buy it. As for as parts being cheaper... no.. the car manufacturers make all their money on parts. Haha, you fanboys are so amusing. Catching up to PS2? When do you expect XB to catch up, really? Sometime before 2006, or after? Sony only has a 30+ million unit head-start after all. MS won't catch up to the PS2 - but the next generation of consoles (Xbox2, PS3) will be a different story. While I think Sony will still have an edge, MS will be much closer in that battle. |
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dude, from my perception, xbox is the clear choice. i'm an artist, and i
like pretty games that run smooth. i can't even watch the ugliness of ps2 games. you however must be able to withstand it. so whatever your opinion is, you can have your ps2. i'm happy for ya -- www.geocities.com/mtb2k -my site "Lenny" wrote in message ... however, the xbox is doing great, and much better than the gamecube is doing And you got concrete numbers backing that up of course, right? Anyway, what does sales matter? Get the system with the games you like, why do you care which system SELLS the most? Do you buy cars too simply because one model sells more than the others? . it is also catching up to PS2 now, because we all know that the xbox is more future proof than the other two, and the gamecube/ps2 technology is just old and weak. people are getting tired of them now, and it is showing in increased xbox sales. Haha, you fanboys are so amusing. Catching up to PS2? When do you expect XB to catch up, really? Sometime before 2006, or after? Sony only has a 30+ million unit head-start after all. When your market penetration has reached the level Sony has, naturally sales will start to slow since most people who want a PS2 will already have one. Expect Sony to start lowering their prices more. it will only continue upward until the xbox2 is released. No, it won't, XB sales will start to slow too, especially as the next generation of consoles approaches. That's only natural, except to die-hard fanboy nutcases that let their self-image be controlled by the market performance of their hardware of choice... |
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"Lenny" wrote in message ... Anyway, what does sales matter? Get the system with the games you like, why do you care which system SELLS the most? Do you buy cars too simply because one model sells more than the others? Simply? No, but that's a major factor. You will usually get better deals, better service, better choice of dealers, better choice of servicers, better resale market, better choice of accessories that fit (stereo speakers, tires, etc.), better availability of replacement parts, etc. In addition, a large sales volume is also a hint that the product is good. Haha, you fanboys are so amusing. Your entire position seems to be nothing more than "anti-fanboy", which is also pretty weak. |
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"jeffc" brightened my day with his incisive wit
when in he conjectured that: "Lenny" wrote in message ... Anyway, what does sales matter? Get the system with the games you like, why do you care which system SELLS the most? Do you buy cars too simply because one model sells more than the others? Simply? No, but that's a major factor. You will usually get better deals, better service, better choice of dealers, better choice of servicers, better resale market, better choice of accessories that fit (stereo speakers, tires, etc.), better availability of replacement parts, etc. In addition, a large sales volume is also a hint that the product is good. And so what? The Xbox is #2 selling. This means that the PS2 install base is increasing over that of the XBOX. |
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