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* Multiple Sources Confirm New Nintendo HD Console - 1 messages, 1 author
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.video.nintendo.wii/t/6f7387492d9df2a9
* IBM Microprocessors to Power the New Wii U System from Nintendo - 1 messages,
1 author
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.video.nintendo.wii/t/b875adc4fa7447a5
* BREAKING: AMD will indeed provide the GPU for Nintendo Wii U - 3 messages, 2
authors
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.video.nintendo.wii/t/d1b8f272d2410c10
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TOPIC: Multiple Sources Confirm New Nintendo HD Console
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.video.nintendo.wii/t/6f7387492d9df2a9
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Sun 22 May 2011 06:31
From: jt august
In article
<0d7c2609-2f96-4760-b592-a416e3e51a8e@l6g2000vbn.googlegroups.com>,
BoodyBandit <allaboutgamez@comcast.net> wrote:
> Nintendo hasn't been a serious contender with maistream
> gaming since arguably the N64 but most likely the SNES.
And yet, they are making more money than Sony or MS by catering to the
casual gamers. Sony and MS would love to put a dent in their market.
But now the casual public is largely HD, so it is time for Nintendo to
go there too.
jt
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TOPIC: IBM Microprocessors to Power the New Wii U System from Nintendo
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.video.nintendo.wii/t/b875adc4fa7447a5
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Tues 7 Jun 2011 15:04
From: parallax-scroll
IBM Microprocessors to Power the New Wii U System from Nintendo
ARMONK, N.Y., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today
announced that it will provide the microprocessors that will serve as
the heart of the new Wii U™ system from Nintendo. Unveiled today at
the E3 trade show, Nintendo plans for its new console to hit store
shelves in 2012.
The all-new, Power-based microprocessor will pack some of IBM's most
advanced technology into an energy-saving silicon package that will
power Nintendo's brand new entertainment experience for consumers
worldwide. IBM's unique embedded DRAM, for example, is capable of
feeding the multi-core processor large chunks of data to make for a
smooth entertainment experience.
IBM plans to produce millions of chips for Nintendo featuring IBM
Silicon on Insulator (SOI) technology at 45 nanometers (45 billionths
of a meter). The custom-designed chips will be made at IBM's state-of-
the-art 300mm semiconductor development and manufacturing facility in
East Fishkill, N.Y.
The relationship between IBM and Nintendo dates to May 1999, when IBM
was selected to design and manufacture the central microprocessor for
the Nintendo GameCube™ system. Since 2006, IBM has shipped more than
90 million chips for Nintendo Wii systems.
"IBM has been a terrific partner for many years. We truly value IBM's
commitment to support Nintendo in delivering an entirely new kind of
gaming and entertainment experience for consumers around the world,"
said Genyo Takeda, Senior Managing Director, Integrated Research and
Development, at Nintendo Co., Ltd.
"We're very proud to have delivered to Nintendo consistent technology
advancements for three generations of entertainment consoles," said
Elmer Corbin, director, IBM's custom chip business. "Our relationship
with Nintendo underscores our unique position in the industry -- how
we work together with clients to help them leverage IBM technology,
intellectual property and research to drive innovation into their own
core products."
Built on the open, scalable Power Architecture base, IBM custom
processors exploit the performance and power advantages of proven
silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology. The inherent advantages of the
technology make it a superior choice for performance-driven
applications that demand exceptional, power-efficient processing
capability – from entertainment consoles to supercomputers.
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/34683.wss
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TOPIC: BREAKING: AMD will indeed provide the GPU for Nintendo Wii U
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.video.nintendo.wii/t/d1b8f272d2410c10
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== 1 of 3 ==
Date: Tues 7 Jun 2011 17:21
From: parallax-scroll
AMD and Nintendo Join Forces in Creating a New Way to Enjoy Console
Gaming Entertainment
AMD's Custom HD Graphics Processor Enables Immersive HD Multimedia
Gaming Entertainment for Nintendo's New Wii U Console
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - Jun 7, 2011) - Today at E3, AMD
announced its support for Nintendo's newly-announced Wii U™ system, as
a new way to enjoy HD console gaming entertainment. The custom AMD
Radeon™ HD GPU reflects the best characteristics of AMD's graphics
technology solutions: high-definition graphics support; rich
multimedia acceleration and playback; and multiple display support. As
an industry leader, AMD has supplied the game console market with
graphics expertise and ongoing support for more than 10 years.
"We greatly value our synergistic relationship with the AMD design
team. The AMD custom graphics processor delivers the best of AMD's
world-class graphics expertise. AMD will support our vision of
innovating play through unique entertainment experiences," said Genyo
Takeda, senior managing director, Integrated Research & Development of
Nintendo Co. Ltd.
"AMD shares Nintendo's excitement for the new HD entertainment
experience planned for the Wii U console," said David Wang, corporate
vice president of Silicon Engineering, AMD. "We're proud to provide
our leading-edge HD multimedia graphics engine to power the new
entertainment features of the console. Nintendo is a highly-valued
customer and we look forward to the launch in 2012."
AMD custom graphics enable the new Nintendo system to provide
exciting, immersive game play and interaction for consumers around the
world. The AMD custom graphics processor features a modern and rich
graphics processing core, allowing the new console to shine with new
graphics capabilities.
== 2 of 3 ==
Date: Tues 7 Jun 2011 18:03
From: Miles Bader
Any idea what specific tech will be used? Presumably not whatever's
cutting edge now, but...
-Miles
...
--
"1971 pickup truck; will trade for guns"
== 3 of 3 ==
Date: Tues 7 Jun 2011 23:41
From: parallax-scroll
On Jun 7, 9:03 pm, Miles Bader <mi...@gnu.org> wrote:
> Any idea what specific tech will be used? Presumably not whatever's
> cutting edge now, but...
>
> -Miles
>
> ...
>
> --
> "1971 pickup truck; will trade for guns"
It's rumored to be a custom GPU from the R700 family (Radeon 4xxx
series) from 2008.
While no longer state-of-the-art, the mid-highend R7xx GPUs are well
ahead of the GPUs used in Xbox 360 and PS3.
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