Xbox 360 Gets New Processor

The Xbox 360 250GB slim models are getting a new processor that the company says will cut down on heat and manufacturing costs, among other benefits.

The System-on Chip (SoC) processor combines the GPU (graphics processor), CPU (main processor), memory, and I/O logic into a single chip.

Microsoft says the chip is five years in the making, and will cut down not only on the processors used and the manufacturing costs associated with this, but also the size of the motherboard, power supply, and offer better heat management. The company says that there will be no compatibility issues with older software.

No word as to when consumers can expect units with the SoC to hit shelves.

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tbo41fan said:

Well I have had an arcade version for 2.5 years now, and I have never had the rrod.


So basically, Im expecting rrod any day now and then I can get the new xbox!

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Utahbullsfan said:

Damn how could you stand the arcade for that long!?!

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tbo41fan said:

well my friend gave me his old external hard drive, so I have had plenty of space...I also dont like to pay for something I dont need, so im riding my arcade as long as possible

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cubsneedmiracle said:

cheap bastard :clap:

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