One of the more acute MG readers, going by the name of Tidus, has pointed our nose in a worthwhile direction. While Microsoft was busy announcing its big Intel-killer deal with IBM concerning its future plans for XBox, SiS also announced a deal which will see their products used in the creation of XBox 2.
While many expect ATI to be the certain heir to nVidia's XBox graphics legacy, it is a well known fact that Microsoft are pitching hardware companies against each other in order to reduce production costs for their next console. So what possible place could SiS hold in XBox's future hardare setup?
Well, the company make chipsets, GPU's and, using their own words, advanced media Input/Output technologies.
It is obvious that the initials G.P.U.'s are the ones that attract most attention but read the full SiS press release and draw your own conclusions:
Microsoft announced it has entered into a technology development agreement with SiS (Silicon Integrated Systems). Under the agreement, SiS is developing advanced media Input/Output technologies for use in future Xbox products and services.
We're integrating SiS' cutting edge, media I/O technologies into future products to create innovative Xbox products and services that serve the digital entertainment lifestyle. said Todd Holmdahl, general manager Xbox hardware.
The selection of Silicon Integrated Systems Corporation (SiS) by Microsoft Corporation to partner in future Xbox gaming technologies confirms the SiS track record for innovation in design and supplying leading edge technologies to the market. said Michael Chen, President and Chief Executive Officer, SiS Corp. Microsoft's decision clearly demonstrates its confidence in SiS' ability to deliver cutting edge technologies, design & integration expertise that will be vital to future the Xbox platform.
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