AMD planning Xbox 360 graphics on handhelds

danizduhman

No, this isn't another rampant portable Xbox 360 rumor, but the somewhat indirect linkage is indeed notable. Reportedly, AMD is planning to bring "Xbox 360 quality graphics to handheld devices" by utilizing the company's next-generation mobile graphics technologies. Although no real specifics were handed out, AMD is purportedly "working with content developers now in preparation for the arrival of phones" powered by the forthcoming set, and should be made available to handset manufacturers through "discrete media processors as well as through IP licensing agreements with semiconductor suppliers." Already released is a developers toolkit that includes support for both the OpenVG 1.0 and OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics standards, and it will incorporate the same Unified Shader Architecture that's behind the scenes in your Xbox 360. Sadly, we've absolutely no idea which companies (if any) are already on board with this promising technology, but we just have to wonder if Dell won't reconsider its handheld gaming system considering the already amicable relationship with AMD.

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rsstites · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 6:58 pm Post subject:

Sounds like I'll have something new to play with at E3 07 Very Happy

Eventually we will have cellular sized devices that do it all. They will store our movies, play our games and music, and they will have wireless outputs that will connect to viewing devices (TV's).

I would say this is a step in that direction.

danizduhman · Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 3:23 am Post subject:

Do tell when you hear more about it.

When is E3 again?

rsstites · Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:34 pm Post subject:

E3 is now in July and will be held in San Diego. I have one invitation this time around, so I'm working on getting a second. I like to work with a partner.

Even better is that I'll get to catch up with an old friend who now risides in San Diego.

danizduhman · Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:15 pm Post subject:

That's always nice, meeting someone you haven't seen for ages. I like it when that happens.

Rozalia · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:43 pm Post subject:

I hope that never happens.

F-14Felix · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:15 pm Post subject:

Well now.. nice one RS, because really not just anyone can go to E3 now that they've frecking limited it to a certain group of people.. (E3 used to be public, however after last year they're making it invitational only..)

But honestly Micro$oft was eventually going to try it, so it doesnt amaze me..