Microsoft's next generation Xbox will use AMD "Jaguar" processors-News Center

"Sadie Online News" April 9, according to foreign http://www.aliyun.com/zixun/aggregation/31646.html "> media reports, Microsoft's next generation Xbox game consoles will use AMD's system chip." The new AMD system chip means that Microsoft is turning to a x86 system architecture. Sony's upcoming PS4 will also use the x86 system architecture. Microsoft is likely to launch its next-generation Xbox game as early as next month. Microsoft's shift is good news for AMD and gamers, but it's bad news for AMD's rival Intel.

Microsoft's next-generation Xbox consoles will run AMD's "Jaguar" processor and the Radeon graphics processor of the AMD subsidiary's ATI. Adopting a shared x86 architecture means porting games between consoles and importing games from PCs is more convenient.

For AMD, the issue means that AMD will gain more market share in the gaming industry as the laptop market shrinks and faces competition from products like the ipad, and it is hard to compete with Intel in a market where Intel has a clear advantage.

Microsoft's decision to use AMD chips may be to make those games for Xbox 360 consoles compatible with the next-generation gaming platform. However, in the long run, this decision will make it easier for developers to use the gaming platform to ease the financial pressure of gaming companies. Shortening the game development cycle will lead to more frequent launches of new games.