The new Nintendo's code name is Dolphin. here is all the information I have on it:
Dolphin System Summary
Its being designed jointly by Nintendo,Matsuhita Denki. SGI off-shoot ArtX and IBM.
CPU
IBM Gekko Processor ( an extention of the IBM Power PC architecture)
400 MHz clock speed
Semiconductor Process 0.18 Micron Copper Technology
Manufactured in IBM's Burlington Vermont plants
Graphics
Custom Chip designed by ArtX. Inc. of Palo Alto, CA
200 MHz Clock Speed
Semiconductor Processor 0.18 Micron embedded DRAM technology
System Memory
High speed DRAM Technology
Memory Bandwith 3.2 GB/second
Software Medium
Matsuhita Unique DVD Technology
Enhanced Counterfeit Protection
Maximum Capacity: 4.7 GB
Additional Information
The combined video technology will later appear in other consumer electronic
devices to be marketed under Matsushita's Panasonic brand.
Nintendo promises quick access time comparable to a silicon cartridge.
Manufacturing cost and time will be minimal
DVD movie playback capability is planned for the future.
Current decelopers include EAD, Rare, Left Field, Retrostudios
and NSTC (Nintendo Software Technology Corporation).
For comparison's sake, the system clock speed, graphics chip clock speed and memory bandwidth for the PlayStation 2 currently stand at 300 MHz, 150 MHz and
3.2 GB/ second, respectively.
Nintendo would not release exact details on the amount of RAM, the console's Operating system or whether the Dolphin would feature optical/ compenent outputs. |
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