Microsoft used Sony's Cell processor for the Xbox 360

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David Shippy and Mickie Phipps’ new book “The Race for a New Game Machine” has all the videogames industry drama that a person could ask for. The Wall Street Journal recently put up a tight synopsis of the book, detailing how Microsoft was able to nab fundamental specifications............

New book details how Microsoft used Sony's Cell processor for the Xbox 360

 

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The kicker is that Microsoft ended up winning the time war, without having to spend the R&D money that Sony did.

Pretty smart....

 

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why do their machines keep dying?

 

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Sony's fault lol:

Anyway I might pick this up for trip later this month... I'm Vegas bound!! The 2009 Builders Show is in Vegas this year (Jan. 20-24)!