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May 30, 2005
NVIDIA's CFO Marv Burkett speaking at a J.P. Morgan technology conference said the PlayStation 3's RSX (the hardware's GPU) isn't finished, still remains in development, and no silicon of the chip is available yet, reports Bit-Tech. Burkett says the RSX demonstrations weren't actually running on the RSX, but an upcoming NVIDIA high-end desktop product in SLI mode.
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Nintendo, Japan, has announced a brand-new colored Nintendo DS that will go on sale at the company's Pokemon Center for 15,000 yen (~ $140 USD). The purple/pink shaded machine with the Pokemon character Mew will go on sale July 16.
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May 22, 2005
Gizmondo has announced August 11th, 2005 as the street date for North America of its new multi-entertainment handheld.
The Gizmondo is powered by Microsoft Windows CE advanced real-time operating system, boasting a 2.8-inch TFT colour screen with a Samsung ARM9 400Mhz processor and incorporates the GoForce 3D 4500 NVIDIA graphics accelerator.
It provides cutting-edge gaming, multimedia messaging, an MP3 music player, Mpeg4 movie playing capability, a digital camera and a GPRS network link to allow wide-area network gaming. Additionally, it contains a GPS chip for location-based services, is equipped with Bluetooth for use in multi-player gaming and accepts SD and MMC card accessories.
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May 19, 2005
Everyone was expecting Sony to deliver a technological powerhouse with its PlayStation 3 debut here at E3 and Sony sure didn't disappoint. The PlayStation 3 combines the power of the Cell processor and the Nvidia-based RSX graphics processor to create what Sony Computer Entertainment's Ken Kutaragi calls a "supercomputer for computer entertainment."
Read more at Gamespot
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Speaking in Los Angeles, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's Phil Harrison said the decision to launch the PSP handheld gaming device in Europe much later than elsewhere was made to ensure there would be enough in the shops reports BBC.
The PSP goes on sale on 1 September, six months after it hit US stores, and nine months after its Japanese debut. The Sony PSP multimedia portable games device will have the same features as the US version: console, rechargeable battery, power pack, case, headphones, 32 MB Memory Stick Pro Duo, a UMD (universal media disc) containing movie and game demos, and a coupon for the UMD movie "Spiderman 2."
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May 16, 2005
Nintendo is partnering with IGN Entertainment to create an innovative network for portable video games that is not only expansive but also extremely easy for everyone to use. Set to debut later this year, the wireless service for Nintendo DS will use IGN's GameSpy Technology to let people around the world link easily and wirelessly to play games, just as if they were playing face-to-face.
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May 15, 2005
PR . Nintendo, the world leader in video game innovation, stated loud and clear that they are not to be overlooked in the next generation home console race with the revelation of several unique features of the company's next console system, code name Revolution, to key media outlets. According to the early information, Revolution will combine powerful technology and gaming-focused features in Nintendo's smallest home game console yet.
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May 13, 2005
An audience of millions watched MTV: Music Television as celebrities, professional athletes, musicians, and Xbox officials took the wraps off the much-anticipated system, ending months of intense speculation and satiating consumers worldwide.
The new Xbox 360 places players at the center of powerful next-generation games and entertainment experiences. The elegant design features a breakthrough wireless controller and an array of "Faces," interchangeable faceplates that let gamers personalize their console. The unveiling spotlighted some of the groundbreaking Xbox 360 games in development for the new system, advancements for Xbox Live - the runaway leader in online gaming services-, and new digital media experiences that only Xbox 360 can deliver.
"With the first generation of Xbox, our ambition was to change the way people think about video games," said Robbie Bach, Microsoft's chief Xbox officer. "Starting today with Xbox 360, our ambition is to revolutionize the way people think about fun."
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May 11, 2005
Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony are all expected to give details on the next generation of video-game consoles, all three of which are expected to hit the market over the next year and a half. Microsoft looks to lead the pack with the "official" unveiling of the next generation Xbox, called Xbox 360 a week ahead of E3, slated for May 16 to May 20 in Los Angeles, . Microsoft will preview Xbox 360 to the world (people without access to the internet) on Thursday via an MTV special. The Xbox 360 console is expected this November for $300 & $360.
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