65nm RSX GPU might be installed in new PS3 80GB for power saving
Last we heard, it was still up in the air somewhat as to whether upcoming PlayStation 3 consoles would house the elusive 65-nanometer RSX graphics processor. According to a curious buyer of Sony’s newest 80GB unit, there is a smidgen of data that hints at a 65nm chip actually being under the hood. By using the oh-so-scientific Kill-A-Watt, he discovered that his older 40GB PS3 sucked down 125.8-watts when idle, while the fresh 80GB edition ate up just 111.9-watts.
The findings were similar when looking at power draw during DVD playback and while spinning Metal Gear Solid 4. Unfortunately, this mighty fine fellow is planning to return the new unit after being disappointed by the minimal energy savings, so he’s not apt to rip the thing open and prove once and for all what kind of GPU is in there. Meanwhile, we heartily suggest that someone do just that and put this question to bed.
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New plans from Sony-sell 150M PlayStation 3 consoles
July 23, 2008 by micro-e
Filed under Games, Playstation 3
At present, Sony PlayStation 3 is the worst selling latest-generation video game console. However, Kazuo Hirai, chief executive of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., hopes that the latest system will eventually outsell its predecessor, Sony PlayStation 2 with 150 million units sold worldwide. “It’s not fun for me replicating the PS2 numbers. I’ve seen that movie already. I want to try to see if we can exceed the PS2 numbers after nine years, otherwise why are we in this business?” said Mr. Hirai in an interview with Financial Times. The original Sony PlayStation that was launched in 1994 was sold in 102 million units quantity worldwide, whereas the PlayStation 2, which was released in 2000, passed the 140 million units mark recently. The market of video games is increasing dramatically, particularly in the U.S., these days, hence, setting an unprecedented goal for the PlayStation 3 is not something strange.
PlayStation 3 Buying Guide: Expected Price upon Release
June 14, 2008 by micro-e
Filed under Games, Playstation 3
By purchasing your very own gaming console, you will see that this is not really a waste of money at all. With a gaming console, you will be able to entertain yourself when you’re bored, and it is also a great way to spend time with your children by playing their favorite games with them via multiplayer mode.
Gaming consoles before were simple and have crude graphics and sound technology. However, because of the advancement in computer technology and microchips, gaming consoles today are now very realistic in terms of graphics and sound. In fact, you can easily mistake the characters as real life actors that you can control when you play with today’s gaming console and today’s games. Down to the imperfection of a human face, a graphic artist can create a character that looks so human that it can sometimes be scary and fun.
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