Officially codenamed "Xenon," Microsoft's next-generation Xbox game console is expected to ship in late 2005. The console will feature a custom-made IBM processor and a new ATI graphics processing unit as well as system chips from SIS.
Processor: IBM Processor
Graphics Processor: ATI VPU
The PlayStation 3 is the highly anticipated next-generation Sony game console expected to be released in 2005. The new system will feature the Cell processor jointly developed by IBM, Sony, and Toshiba and an Nvidia graphics processor.
Processor: Cell Processor
Graphics Processor: Nvidia GPU
Few details are known about Nintendo's next-generation console, other than the codename and the fact Nintendo is aiming to push gameplay innovation over hardware performance.
Processor: IBM "Broadway" CPU
Graphics Processor: ATI "Hollywood" GPU
not much will be known until e3 .. man i say hold out and wait for the ps3.. but if you got the money yeah go ahead and get it.. but i been doin my homework on the cell processor
