Rumor Thirst: Next Xbox already in the works, AMD won GPU deal

I said in an article that Microsoft will jump into the next generation of consoles before Sony, and if this rumor turns out to be true, it would vindicate my opinion. The Xbox 360 don't have much wind left to blow, and the Redmond giant knows it. According to fudzilla, AMD has already won a deal to produce the GPU for the next Xbox.

The GPU in the current Xbox 360 was also made by AMD, so it seems Microsoft is happy with AMD's offerings, and decided if it ain't broke don't fix it?

The report states that the new console will be released in 2010 since the current economic crisis prevented both Microsoft and Sony from releasing their next gen systems earlier. Get the full thing here. Remember it's a rumor, so take with a grain of salt.

10/14/09 Ernice Gilbert

Sony says PSPgo/PSP sales triple at some retailers

The all digital PSPgo is now available in a store near you, well some stores at least, as a few retailers refused to sell the handheld, claiming they saw no way they could make a profit from it. Although our poll is saying something different, it seems Sony's latest version of their portable device is a hit, with sales up as much as 300% at some retailers.

According to Patrick Seybold, Sr. Director, Corporate Communications and Social Media for SCEA, " It's [PSPgo] had a very positive impact," he said.

Seybold voiced that the launch of the PSPgo has generated "significant increase in revenue for the Playstation Network, driven by a 200% jump in PSP game downloads purchased from Playstation store," North Amerca.

While Sony refused to give specific numbers, they were optimistic about growth.

"With several blockbuster games launching digitally and on UMD in the coming weeks ~ from LittleBigPlanet to Assassin's Creed Bloodlines," Seybold said, "We expect this momentum to continue and look forward to a strong holiday season for both PSPgo and PSP-3000."

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10/09/09 Ernice Gilbert