Raptrex 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2005 # 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. You can read more about it here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2005 it really sounds like the xbox 2 is going to kick *bottom*, but i'm still going to have to stick with computer gaming... thats just my style Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ICE-XG 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2005 computer games will be always the best gaming system even it's not but close enough. still that doesn't mean i can't make a room for xbox 2. You can never b to crowed or b busy enough to play xbox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keeper 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2005 In fact I never use any XBox'es or Playstations. I prefer computer games, not TV games But anyway this one must be a good one..._____________________Keeper, Sons of the Dragon http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theRealSheep 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2005 I have heard several names for the next-generation Xbox - Xbox 2, Xenon, Nextbox, Xbox360, just to name a few...I know there wont be a definite name chosen until further down the production process, but does anyone have a favourite? I'm leaning more to something like Nextbox, as I think Xbox 2 or Xenon wouldn't cut it in the gaming arena. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolboy 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2005 Undoubtfully, Xbox2 specs looks powerful enough for a next-gen system,but wait till Sony unveil PS3 specs and then you're gonna see huge difference. PS3 technology will go more far that Xbox2 does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ICE-XG 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2005 xbox 2 is gonna be better then PS3 . i know it. even though PS3 is coming out 1st i'll stick to xbox 2. if i have chance i'll get both but i'm getting xbox 2 1st and then get ps3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolboy 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2005 xbox 2 is gonna be better then PS3 . i know it. even though PS3 is coming out 1st i'll stick to xbox 2. if i have chance i'll get both but i'm getting xbox 2 1st and then get ps3. 60458[/snapback] You're wrong. Xbox2 will be released first. MS is planning to release it this automn at least in USA. And from what we know till now, PS3 seems to be much more powerful than Xbox2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuySpook 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2005 The Xbox 2 is going to roxors that is for sure but thing is that ive know those specs for a while. I can remember the site but it had specs for Xbox 2 and PS3ill try to find it if u want more info visit my sites forum k? thanks alot btw the site may be suspended but that happens every so often right? l8tr, GuySpook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GM-University 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2005 Cool, I both like and despise those specs, like because I love Xbox, and despise cause I'm trying to make my own hopefully succesful system, at least I now know what to expect and try to match/ beat, stupid Microsoft with their millions in development money... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
