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September 30, 2008 5:42 AM PDT

Fully Equipped: Sony considering existing cell processor for PS4?

by David Carnoy

IBM's 45nm cell processor.

(Credit: IBM)

Ah, the challenges of being a game-console manufacturer. Blogger Sean Hollister at GameCyte says that Japanese tech news site PC Watch is reporting that, in a potential cost-savings move, Sony is considering using a tweaked version of the PS3's current cell processor in the upcoming PS4--which isn't due out until at least 2010.

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by Someone-else September 30, 2008 8:26 AM PDT
maybe a Dual cell processor setup, maybe even a quad.
because the PS3 is matters of raw power isn't enough to last until the PS5 comes, if it does come some day(2015?) 9 years of use is just too much for the same processor
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by umbrae September 30, 2008 8:45 AM PDT
Why build a PS4 is they are going to use the same processor? Oh yeah, its Sony that likes a confusing myriad of products to make sure people buy duplicates.
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by edepot November 5, 2008 4:34 PM PST
If you want real PlayStation 4 secrets, visit the PS4 secrets website at:

http://www.edepot.com/playstation4.html
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