Xenon graphics chip almost ready

[X2_revolution]

ATI Xbox 2 graphics chip ready in Q1 2005

New Xbox 2 graphics chip to be based on ATI's next-generation R520 desktop graphics processor.

Citing market sources, IT news Web site DigiTimes reports that ATI is prepared to "roll out" its Xbox 2 GPU, code-named the R500, in the first quarter of next year. According to the report, the R500 will be based on ATI's next-generation R520 desktop graphics processor, and semiconductor foundry TSMC will produce the chip using a 90nm manufacturing process.


By James Yu -- GameSpot
POSTED: 09/30/04 11:24 AM PST

[OutlawAdidas]

man. Everything is goin to fast. Man. I hope the ATI graphics card is kick ass for the Revolution

[koten]

ATI Xbox 2 graphics chip ready in Q1 2005

New Xbox 2 graphics chip to be based on ATI's next-generation R520 desktop graphics processor.

Citing market sources, IT news Web site DigiTimes reports that ATI is prepared to "roll out" its Xbox 2 GPU, code-named the R500, in the first quarter of next year. According to the report, the R500 will be based on ATI's next-generation R520 desktop graphics processor, and semiconductor foundry TSMC will produce the chip using a 90nm manufacturing process.


By James Yu -- GameSpot
POSTED: 09/30/04 11:24 AM PST

Man, if I had an Xbox, i'd be pissed with M$. Releasing the Next Gen console right after a huge ass release (Halo 2) and not having the next system backwards compatable. That spells trouble.

[Backlash]

Just because the chips are ready doesn't mean they're releasing the console right then and there.

[X2_revolution]

yeah, they dont expect Xenon to be released till christmas 2005 or 2006.

[Viper]

I wonder how fast they can alter the chip for use in the Revolution?

[Freeman_JI]

is the n5 using the R500 as well?

If so easy ports for developers between N5 and X2

[Viper]

Technically, no one really knows yet but I wouldn't be suprised if the chip was very similar. It would save costs for all three companies, ATi, MS, and Nintendo and make conversions a more simpler affair, as you mentioned, then it is now.

[prime_timer]

It would make the most sense. Both MS and Nintendo are going to feature IBM processors and ATI GPUs, so i dont see why IBM and ATI wouldn't just save themselves a mess of work and make similiar processors for each system.