Imageon supports 3D and 2D graphics, audio processing, digital still and video cameras, TV out, video recording with image stabilization and a slew of other multimedia features. The new processor line is basically a GPU for mobile devices and with all the features on one chip it allows mobile phone manufacturers to upgrade Imageon chips without having to upgrade the phone’s radio chip.
This brings me to the point of the rumored Xboy coming into fruition. The Imageon processor line and Rendermonkey could make it a whole lot easier for programmers to port content to the new handhelds. The new suite of tools, Imageon and the 360’s current GPU could meld very nicely into an Xboy.
Update: Ars Technica posed the question to AMD and here is what they had to say:
“In short, yes. Our goal is to enable high-quality gaming in all handheld devices, because whether it’s a mobile phone or a handheld gaming device, the opportunities and challenges are very similar,” replied Andy Thompson, director of marketing for AMD’s Handheld Division. “We are addressing these challenges by delivering a high volume of low-power OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics hardware based on the same Unified Shader Architecture behind Xbox 360, by providing a comprehensive suite of development tools that are common to the PC and console platforms so developers can leverage their existing production pipeline, by providing hands-on developer support and by working with other key players in the industry to ensure consumers have a positive experience purchasing and playing games on their handheld gaming device of choice.”
Xboy [via Ars Technica]
Anything would be better than my psp.
I would certainly be interested, my psp is ok, but games are lacking.
I like it better than the PSP but the DS kicks so much ass. I doubt this “X-Boy” will ever actually see the light of day.
i say the xbox is gonna kick the psp (of course) and the ds’ ass
i say if the xboy comes out, is gonna kick the psp (of course) and the ds’ ass
Why all the hate for the psp? it’s saved me hundreds of dollars on not having to buy an iPod… There’s a handful of really good games for it too…
My PSP slim is great. There are a number of good games. Plus all the old school EMU I play on it. I convert the PS1 games to play on it too. Movies, video, internet. Couldn’t ask for much more for $200….
I meant “music, videos, internet”