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Sony sells CELL - Back to basics

Engadget, had earlier reported on the rumour that Sony were to sell it's share of CELL, of which was denied. Today it's became more clear that Sony is to sell it's share of CELL to Toshiba in a deal worth some $858 Million - According to an anonymous Sony Official.

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predator6787d ago

does this mean the ps4 wont have cell technology?

Azurite6787d ago

Would be surprised if it didn't.

Vojkan6787d ago

That is the question that even Sony does not know. It is still far away to make that decision.

Capt CHAOS6787d ago

Multi-core is the way to go, just easier to manage and code for and it's the architecture that's present on PCs and Servers already.. The CELL is better suited for specialised systems (DVD players, Audio/Video streaming, Number crunchers etc.)

Gamespot-equals-EGM6787d ago (Edited 6787d ago )

I can almost guarentee it. It will be a probably beefed up Cell (maybe will have 10-12 SPU's and at a higher clock speed) but in essence it will still be a Cell processor.

I think Sony is just selling its ***manufacturing*** of Cell (currently done by IBM in its Fishkill, NY center as well as in Japan). Sony invested a ton of money for R&D of the Cell processor, I doubt they would flush all that time and money they poured into Cell on another, different processor. Makes no business sense to completely abandon using the Cell.

Plus, the Cell is a kick-a$$ processor.

CG6787d ago

The cell is NOT multi-core for idiot. Its a single core cpu with 8 SPU's! The SPU's are NOT a core and can only be used for specific tasks.

hazeblaze6787d ago

You are incorrect. The Cell is indeed multi-core as the SPU's can be assigned ANY task deemed necessary by the programmer. The only difference b/w the cell & the traditional multicore (besides having way more 'cores) is the way which the spu's share memory usage & use the bus. It is for that reason that it cannot directly be compared to a multicore, but it does indeed have more processing power and flexibility than a traditional multicore. The downside is that its resources are much more difficult to optimize.

eXplotion6787d ago

still owns 40% of the cell while Toshiba owns 60%. So we may still see Cell in the PS4

Gamespot-equals-EGM6787d ago (Edited 6787d ago )

CG and Captain Chaos, you two are such noobs.

Both the Cell and the Xbox 360's CPU's are multi-core. The key difference is Xbox 360's is **symmetrical** and while the Cell is **asymmetrical**.

That's important, symmetrical vs. asymmetrical.

Symmetrical- the Xbox 360 has pretty much 3 full-fledged CPU's all connected.

Asymmetrical- The Cell has one master CPU (called the PPE) and 8 slaves (the 8 SPE's). The PPE assigns tasks to the 8 slave SPE's.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

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felman876787d ago

Manufacturing capabilities

AllanWakker6787d ago

From gamesindustry.biz:

Sony and Toshiba agree chip deal

Following rumours last month that Sony would sell its processor chip manufacturing facilities to Toshiba, the company has announced that it will enter into a joint venture instead.

The agreement, which should be completed by the end of March according to a report by Bloomberg, will see the transfer of manufacturing facilities to Toshiba, while manufacturing will come under the control of the Sony-Toshiba joint venture.

Both Sony and Toshiba have far reaching plans for Cell chips in their products.

Sorry fanboys, this is good news for Sony...

Vojkan6787d ago

Nice to hear it.

Anyway, that article from above was not confirmed by Sony. So i will wait to see final result and what folks from Sony have to say. I think that overll Sony invested to much money in CELL to just say "f..k it, we will sell this and we move on".

Korosuke6787d ago (Edited 6787d ago )

no, it comfirmed already by sony and toshiba.
you can check their press release from both company's web site.

hazeblaze6787d ago

Actually the press release for Toshiba confirms that they are merely entering a joint relationship for producion of the chip... didn't even bother to check Sony's after seeing that confirmation.

Loopy6787d ago

Ah... Business is really something you know.

On one end, Sony and Toshiba are warring for a hi-def format war...

On the other end, they are making love for a CPU chip...

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot20d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle19d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7719d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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italiangamer28d ago

"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

Press X to (seriously) doubt.

DarXyde26d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy27d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand12526d ago (Edited 26d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.

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PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says Jim Ryan fired him because he didn't listen to him

Why did Sony push Shuhei Yoshida out of his role leading PlayStation's first-party games? He'd overseen some huge successes. Well, apparently, he didn't listen.

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Relientk7728d ago

Yeah I can see that for sure. Shuhei Yoshida should have been in charge not Jim Ryan.

Cacabunga28d ago

It should be free highway for him now.. but Sony are too stupid to see this, especially that moron Hulst

S2Killinit27d ago (Edited 27d ago )

Wtf why all that anger. PlayStation is dominating on every level. Besides I think there is a little more to hiring a CEO than just who is available. Its not like its a athlete your team wants to buy.

neutralgamer199227d ago

S2Killinit

live service failures, chasing trends, closing studios. yes dominating

Cacabunga27d ago

Sony is Dominating because competition is not existing. Compared to previous gens this is the poorest in terms of software offerings.

Last gen we got Uncharted 4 Lost Legacy and TLOU2 from ND alone.

This is so far a remasters gen, with no competition to lift up the quality

1nsomniac27d ago (Edited 27d ago )

..."PlayStation is dominating on every level"....

...Really???

PlayStation are soon heading into a new generation in the not to distant future. They currently have the worst customer satisfaction they've ever sustained as a company. The company is heading for a huge crash while at the same time they'll need to be planning how they are going to try and win back that favour and the build up to their new releases.

Yes financially they're winning but they're going to have to ride out this complete public corporate disaster. No one has faith in the company or the product anymore. They've damaged their public image so much this generation. Greed can kill anyone.

medman27d ago

Hulst is a disaster......

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blacktiger27d ago

He would've done the same thing and fire Jim Ryan and Shuhei would be the villain. Why?
Because Elite creates the narrative and distraction for gamers, users and citizens.

Outside_ofthe_Box28d ago

More confirmation that Jim Ryan is the culprit for what has happened to Sony. Hulst needs to go too. What sucks is that a lot of the good top heads at Sony are no longer there. I wish that guys that were forced out prematurely by Dumbo Jimbo like Shuhei and Layden came back.

robtion27d ago

Yep. Yoshida was responsible for bringing one of the best games of this generation to playstation (Stellar Blade). He is an actual gamer and is in touch with what gamers want (creative, fun games, not GaaS and agenda pushing). He also seems like a genuinely nice guy if you watch some interviews. Of course they got rid of him.

darthv7228d ago

Makes you wonder if MS even thought about hiring him after Phil and Sarah were leaving. He certainly couldn't make their situation any worse.

Agent7527d ago

Microflop. After Windows XP and Xbox 360, it all went floppy.

S2Killinit27d ago

Floppy 😆
No pun intended

badz14928d ago

Yoshida for President! Jim Ryan was and always be a hack! Sony should get Shu back

Lightning7728d ago

All the gamer/consumer lead heads are gone across PS and Xbox. shuhei gone phil's gone (questionable) but gone. The future of gaming is somewhat uncertain across the board.

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