Raven
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Joined: 19 May 2003
Posts: 2235
Location: Clyde, Ohio
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Thu Nov 11, 2004 8:13 am |
Well for a while now weve known that ATI, instead of Nvidia is making the new Video chip for the Xbox2, but now we finally get to know what the [url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/r/?page=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/news/news_story.php(que)id=111625]capabilities of this chip are[/url]:
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The graphics tech in question is ATI's R500, which will allow Xbox games to use Shader Model 3.0 technology. This means crisper, more detailed graphics with greater and more precise contrast between light and dark areas. Shader Model 3.0 is already in use on some PC games - Far Cry is a good example - and the next generation of PC graphics cards will all incorporate it.
Up to this point developers working on Xbox 2 projects have reportedly been using Nvidia GeForce 6800 (Xbox used Nvidia visual technology - Xbox 2 will use ATI) cards to get started on Shader Model 3.0 routines. Now they have the right piece of kit work will presumably gather pace with the first delicious Xbox 2 fruits possibly on display at January's Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago where Bill Gates is giving the keynote speech. |
Ohhh Bill Gates speaking! Lets hope he doesnt crash!  |
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