07-12-2006, 06:58 PM
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In plain English, this means the PS3 Cell processor is so big and complicated, they're having a hard time making enough to satisfy the demand. An IBM Semiconductor VP says they're "lucky to get 10 or 20 percent" out of a chip like the Cell. The other 80-90 percent aren't fit to be used in PS3s, meaning they either get used in another application or thrown away if they can't be.
What this means to you is that the PS3 is probably going to be available in very limited quantities, at least until they can get the yields up. Also, Sony's going to be bleeding money on these chips, since they need to make so many (5 to 1 ratio?) to get one good enough to use in a PS3. Better get your pre-orders in now. – Jason Chen
What this means to you is that the PS3 is probably going to be available in very limited quantities, at least until they can get the yields up. Also, Sony's going to be bleeding money on these chips, since they need to make so many (5 to 1 ratio?) to get one good enough to use in a PS3. Better get your pre-orders in now. – Jason Chen
Source- http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertai...186937.php
So what it means is that the Cell Processor in the PS3 is way to powerful and it's having problems. Not even all the advanced hardware in the Ps3 can be capable of using the Cell processor. As Jason Chen says, it's lucky to get 10-20% out of cell, the other 80% is just trash and there is no use, but it's lucky if they get used in another application. If only 20% of Cell is being used, the Xbox 360 Xenos processor is way better. Hopefully, Sony can fix this otherwise they are in the dumpster and the Wii and 360 are going to be leaders
