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The PlayStation Supercomputer

The chip that started in the PlayStation 3 ended up in the world’s fastest supercomputer, and heralded a heterogeneous computing future

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Nyxus2881d ago

The PlayStation 3 was an awesome system.

Teddybee2881d ago

Even though it makes sense for current consoles to pursue a more PC-like architecture, I always loved the ambition of the cell chip, and it's a shame stuff like that didn't continue

sprinterboy2881d ago

I've always wondered what ps4 games would have looked like if they'd stuck with the cell with 8gb of ram?

getbacktogaming2881d ago

It would have continued if it fared better... the PS3 had a good run, but a much slower start than the PS4 in part due to price, difficulty porting games etc... I owned both Xbox and PS3 last gen an I ended up getting a lot of third party games on Xbox for slightly better graphics (!), controller, etc. This time around i feel it's the opposite, I'd rather play everything the Sony console! :D no shame in the cell chip not continuing in my book :)

Teddybee2881d ago

Well like the article says, they considered a Cell 2, which would have been even more powerful. That and a bunch of ram? That sure would have been something...

xtheblackparade2881d ago

Yeah I hope this wasn't a case where greed hindered technological progression. There's so many stories of companies picking one technology over the other because certain people that were in control could make more money choosing the inferior option :(

Teddybee2881d ago

I think it was less greed over profits, but rather pure survival. There was a period in the PS3's life where it was burning through money and developers were struggling - all while the rest of Sony was struggling.

Over the next few years, the PS3 built up momentum, and ended pretty strongly, but it was during that fateful period when Sony were considering to make another Cell, and I think the thought of putting down another $400m for a chip just seemed too risky. And, from a business perspective, no one can fault what they did with the PS4 - with the console now the centerpiece of Sony's comeback strategy.

rainslacker2881d ago

Most of what made CELL unique for gaming is now used in GPU's for GPU compute. IT's not quite as streamlined as it was in the CELL, but it's still there.

If CELL continued, then it'd be massively more capable in a lot of things like physics, lighting, and shading than what we see with current GPU's, but current CPU/GPU combinations tend to be better at the more general purpose and more often used things you see in modern gaming.

CELL was built for the way the development cycle was headed, and Sony doesn't get enough credit for thinking ahead like that.

But yeah, it wouldn't make much sense to keep pushing CELL tech, since current CPU's and GPU's are more than capable.

FinalFantasyFanatic2880d ago

It might have been the better technology but certainly not the best choice for Sony, it cost them badly last gen with the cost and difficulty developing for it.

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chrisx2881d ago

indeed. I still value my classic fat Ps3, still play on it till this day.

Knightofelemia2881d ago

PS3 was an awesome system PS3 is an awesome system

SuperSonic912881d ago (Edited 2881d ago )

So many great game times with me PS3.
So close to me heart Uncharted, Sonic, Gundam,

The Come Back King of Gaming!!!!!!!
Woohooo!

DivineAssault 2880d ago

Disagree. It was a complex mess created to make it harder for the competition to get the software and it backfired. Sony is my favorite game company followed by nintendo but i wont deny their flaws/screw ups.

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DigitalRaptor2881d ago (Edited 2881d ago )

Apart from its games, I loved the PS3 for how strange it (or Sony) could be:

Cell Processor, PlayStation Home, the Spider-Man font, the boomerang controller, Wonderbook, Kevin Butler.

sprinterboy2881d ago (Edited 2881d ago )

Playstation home was great especially that XI puzzle community game. Met so many gamers solving the puzzles together.

Edit even folding@home I felt like I was contributing to finding cures for deseases.

DigitalRaptor2881d ago

Oh yeah, Folding@home - that brings back memories!

Teddybee2881d ago

Strange Sony is the best Sony

franwex2881d ago

“Black holes can dodge bullets” thanks to the PS3!

Cobra9512881d ago

I learned something new today. Cluster of PS3s = cheap, efficient, capable super-computer. Never woulda thunk.

Mmmkay2881d ago

The US Army had lots to make a super computer.
"Made of 1,760 PlayStation 3 processors and 168 general purpose processors, the Condor Cluster provides extreme power for its relatively low cost. It has the ability to calculate 500 trillion floating point operations per second (TFLOPS), but was made for $2 million thanks to the cost of the PS3."

Elwenil2881d ago

That was the US Air Force, not the US Army.

Teddybee2881d ago

Crazy to think there's still a cluster of PS3s still running too, that's some legs right there

Cmv382881d ago

Some times I wish Sony was in a position to take risk like this from a gaming standpoint again. Ps3 was a great system. But pc architecture is almost mandatory at this point

Teddybee2881d ago

Yeah, despite the success of the PS4, sadly I can't ever see anyone taking a risk like this again. For as long as home consoles exists, I think they'll rely on mostly off the shelf tech from this point on

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.

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Jin_Sakai1d 3h ago (Edited 1d 3h ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio21h ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing19h ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9219h ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit19h ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing19h ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9217h ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Take-Two CEO Once Again Side Steps Grand Theft Auto 6 Price Point

Strauss Zelnick says price of GTA 6 is being carefully considered and that Rockstar is focused on "making the most spectacular piece of entertainment on Earth."

Kuma1d 10h ago

If GTA 6 abandons everything that made GTA 5 great, it will crash and burn right out of the gate. GTA 5 was funny and not at all PC. My worry is that they will cave to the PC crowd and ruin the vibes.

Eonjay1d 6h ago

They got freaking BBLs twerking on the top of trucks for the gram, the freaking Flordia joker, and dude running down the stree in their undies and you are worried about it being 'too PC'? The internet has runied gamers. It doesn't matter how non-PC they make the game, you will all listen to the grifters telling you not to believe your lying eyes lol.

gigoran81d 3h ago

"Rockstar Games’ co-founder and former VP of Development Jamie King said he envisions GTA 6 as a game that’s “maybe not quite as edgy or quite as funny” as its satirical predecessors."

oh yeah, totally internet grifters spreading rumors...

blacktiger1d 3h ago

That's part of the plan, they destroyed you but they need to destroy the shareholders? Only 1 shre holder is the true elite that don't care

1nsomniac1d 9h ago (Edited 1d 9h ago )

Meh.., if it’s above £55 I ain’t buying it.

Rockstar are genuinely not half the company they used to be. I was a die hard GTA fan I’ve purchased every game and expansion and spin off day 1.

My opinion of GTA6 is that I can take it or leave it. Not bothered. They burnt too many bridges.

DaReapa1d 5h ago (Edited 1d 5h ago )

So they're actually leaving the door open for an L.A. Noire sequel? Nice!

VaNdAl1d 4h ago (Edited 1d 4h ago )

He should just come out and say it already it's getting stupid it's going to be a 100 bucks $200 for the special edition🤡🤡; 29315;🤣♿

Storm231d 3h ago

I won't be getting this game until I can get it for $70. SHoot, I could wait for it to be even lower. I don't need the game that badly as my backlog is still huge and I am enjoying playing other things.

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Steam Controller (2026) review

Second time's the charm.

cl19831d 20h ago (Edited 1d 20h ago )

Seams like a nice controller

jznrpg1d 7h ago

Looks a bit clunky to hold

Reaper22_1d 6h ago

Two analog sticks acrossvftom each other is a no go.When will everyone learn.