xbox 2 Rumor...

I recently heard on techtv (the screensavers) that microsoft and nvidia got into a argument and, as many of you may already know the current xbox is powered by a geforce video card, it ended up being that microsoft will not be going with nvidia next time. Instead they will be switcing over the ATI.

I think this is going to mean much better graphics both in gaming and the dvd viewing areas of this console. I dont want to get into a big argument over what console is better... I just thought my fellow xbox people would like to know

Actually, the current graphics card in the Xbox is a custom-made GPU that is waaaay faster than your normal graphics card. But it's not a "card" It looks more like a processor. But it operates at something like 233 Mhz which is almost comparable to the GeForce FX line of Nvidia cards.

Here's a link to see the inside of the Xbox and it's GPU just click on the green orb in the middle of the Xbox:

http://nvidia.com/view.asp?PAGE=console

Yes, Xbox MIGHT be better off with ATi but I personally preffer nVidia. Dunno why, just like them better for their GeForce FX series. Which I own and is incredible!!! Highly recommended.

Oh, and if you really like Xbox (like me) join this website:

Xboxusersgroup.com

They have the best up-to-date news and some of the coolest forums.

i don't see it as really making a big difference. ati may be the fastest at the moment but its gone back and forth, and no matter what your opinions of nvidia they do make quality stuff in general. neither is that far ahead of the other.

chris

Yeah, I do agree... nvidia does have some really good stuff, I currently have a nvidia card in my current desktop. Im pretty happy with it for its age. It was top of the line when I got it, but things advance so fast its almost out of date when talking about todays video game standards.. :(

But either way I cant wait until xbox 2 :D

i have no idea what any of this means. I guess it's good.

lmao @ snivlem....
Do you live under a rock or something? :P

Originally posted by x_fusiun_x
Yeah, I do agree... nvidia does have some really good stuff, I currently have a nvidia card in my current desktop. Im pretty happy with it for its age. It was top of the line when I got it, but things advance so fast its almost out of date when talking about todays video game standards.. :(

But either way I cant wait until xbox 2 :D

Yeah but atleast video game consoles last a lot longer than our average desktop computer. That's normally why I'm more into console gaming than I am into PC gaming. Ya, I have some PC games but soon....they'll be completely out-of-date. Ya know?

Yep... I happy that things are getting faster and better and all that, its just the fact that you go out and by something brand new and then when you get home you are all hyped up about it, then you turn on the tv and theres something newer and better then what you just spent a crap load of money on.

Or when you get home you see an add on tv offering the same thing you got at a MUCH LOWER PRICE... that really pisses me off :P

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by x_fusiun_x
[B]Yep... I happy that things are getting faster and better and all that, its just the fact that you go out and by something brand new and then when you get home you are all hyped up about it, then you turn on the tv and theres something newer and better then what you just spent a crap load of money on.

Or when you get home you see an add on tv offering the same thing you got at a MUCH LOWER PRICE... that really pisses me off :P

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Oh yeah same here. that stuff makes me maaaad. stupid technology!