PS3 and Xbox 2 sizes

[lion2]

Im thinking that the PS3 might be big console. Just because they are using Nvidia for its GPU. Currently to get top performance Nvida has been making huge GPU's for PC, while ATI has been able to keep its GPU's roughly the same size.
The 30" Apple cinema display requires an Nvidia card that takes up two slots. ATI just created a card that works on that display that takes up only one slot.
Well the Xbox used mostly Nvidia components (Motherboard, Sound, NIC, GPU) and the PS3 I think is only going to use the GPU. Sony would most likely put a lot of pressure on Nvidia to keep the size small. I wonder how is that going to affect the chips power.
The xbox 2 will be using an ATI chip which would most likely at least make the GPU smaller. SIS will be doing the motherboard, and they have experience making those Mini PC's so they can probably produce a small motherboard. One thing that all the console will be using is a Power based processor, something like a G5. If you ever looked at the inside of an Apple motherboard you will see that those things take up a lot of space (mainly for is cooling). I wonder what techniques IBM is employing to keep sizes as small as possible. Anyone else has thoughts on this?

[Shane R. Monroe]

You mean ... Other than next gen consoles mean less than nothing to me? :)

Size doesn't matter .. the xbox is like a suitcase ... PS2 ain't what I'd call tiny either (the new one LOOKS tiny because everything else is huge).

We are even growing tolerant of portables. DS is bigger. PSP is bigger.

Shrug.

[sci]

I don't really care for modern console size, altho I wish I had a digital camera to take a picture of the setup I have in the basement. I would say its pretty symbolic. A dreamcast on the bottom shelf, while on top shelf, two xbox right next to each others with a gamecube and ps2 piled on them. The top shelf is a bit too heavy, bending down. One day it's going to crash down, crush the dreamcast and fall down to the floor.

Shane would probably say that this is such a symbolic display of the modern day industry. I'm such a genius.

[jamcat]

Reminds me when I first opened up my original model 2600 back in the day. Such a big case for such a small board. Though I hear the extra space was for internal speakers the VCS was supposed to have, but never got put in.

[devilshed]

A dreamcast on the bottom shelf, while on top shelf, two xbox right next to each others with a gamecube and ps2 piled on them.

Sounds hilarious. Reminds me of stacking all the ships on the carrier in Battleship. just for goofs.

[devilshed]

They're Japanese, they can make anything small. And if it wasn't for Japan, Microsoft wouldn't have replaced those POS default controlers with the newer, better ones. I think it's called Type S. Don't own an Xbox. I have played kiosks with both kinds.

[lion2]

They're Japanese, they can make anything small. And if it wasn't for Japan, Microsoft wouldn't have replaced those POS default controlers with the newer, better ones. I think it's called Type S. Don't own an Xbox. I have played kiosks with both kinds.

Thank God they replaced those controllers! The original xbox controllers were horrible. Also Nvidia is not japanese, so can they make thier GPU's small? ATI definitely can. Nvidia bought 3DFX and we all know how big thier graphics cards got. I've heard that Microsoft has been arguing a lot with Nvidia regarding the pricing of the GPU. Im just wondering if Sony is gonna go through the same problems with Nvidia.

[jamcat]

If you want big & bulky, try the original model Sega CD with the original model Genesis, topped with a 32X and a SMS Power Base Converter on the side. :)

[Darksol]

If you want big & bulky, try the original model Sega CD with the original model Genesis, topped with a 32X and a SMS Power Base Converter on the side. :)

And not only that but 3 separate AC adaptors which weren't clearly labeled for which device and converted AC to different DC voltages which could cause your Sega CD to have a much shorter life span! The original Sega CD with the motorized tray was the shiznitz!