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Hi guys! Here are the official specs of Xbox 2 (next)
# CPU - Xenon's CPU has three 3.0 GHz PowerPC cores. Each core is capable of two instructions per cycle and has an L1 cache with 32 KB for data and 32 KB for instructions. The three cores share 1 MB of L2 cache. Alpha 2 developer kits currently have two cores instead of three.
# GPU - Xenon's GPU is a generation beyond the ATI X800. Its clock speed is 500 MHz and it supports Shader 3.0. Developers are currently working with an alpha 2 GPU. Beta GPU units are expected by May and the final GPU is slated for a summer release. The final GPU will be more powerful than anything on the market today; in game terms, it would handle a game like Half-Life 2 with ease.
# System Memory - Xenon will have 256 MB of system RAM. Keep in mind that this number should not be equated to typical PC RAM. The Xbox has 64 MB of system RAM and is a very capable machine.
# Optical Drive - As many have speculated, Xenon will not use Blu-Ray or HD-DVD. Games will come on dual-layer DVD-9 discs. While the media is the same as that of the current Xbox, the usable space on each disc is up to 7 GB. The drive is slated to run at 12X.
# Memory Units - Xenon will use 64 MB to 1,024 MB memory cards. 8 MB is reserved for system use, leaving a 56 MB to 1,016 MB for user data.
# Hard Drive - As many have speculated, Xenon's hard drive is optional. 2 GB of the drive will be used as game cache. The final drive size is still being determined.
# Camera - Xenon will have a USB 2.0 camera. It's capable of 1.2 megapixel still shots and VGA video. Photos can be used in-game and for gamer profiles. The camera can also be used for video chat. It's unknown if the Xenon camera will allow for EyeToy-like gameplay. Developers are currently using a simulated camera driver.
# Sound Chip - Xenon does not have an audio chip in the traditional sense. Decompression is handled by hardware, while the rest of the chores are handled by software. DirectSound3D has been dropped in favor of X3DAudio. The former was deemed too inflexible
In my opinion it looks that Sony's PS3 will have a tough time beating this baby
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Posted: 2005-03-09 16:53:19
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Theres this thread also :
Xbox 2 Specs Possibly Leaked
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Posted: 2005-03-09 16:59:46
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And this one's placed in the wrong section...
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Posted: 2005-03-09 17:04:20
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sounds like I'm gonna have a tough time this year saving for it.
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Posted: 2005-03-09 17:09:41
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ps3 will still be better because of the multi cpu : sony cell. it will be 10ghz i hear which will be faster than any home computer
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Posted: 2005-03-09 17:26:51
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Whens it suposed to come out in the UK?
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Posted: 2005-03-09 17:32:16
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well, it's not only the CPU power concidered here... just take a look at the GPU... One generation above Ati's X800 series? on a gaming console?
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Posted: 2005-03-09 17:34:55
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yes but the ps3 will definitely be smoother because a better cpu offers higher frames per second
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Posted: 2005-03-09 17:36:35
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solidsingh: When it comes to framerates the GPU is as, if not more, important as the CPU.
Also, please don't use words like "ps3 will still be better", since it could mean that the "best" console is the most powerful, which I think you agree with me it is not the case. It all comes down to the games.
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Posted: 2005-03-09 17:49:50
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totally agree, @lasseman
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Posted: 2005-03-09 18:22:32
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