Marvell's tri-core ARM chip has near-PS3-level graphics

Re:Marvell's tri-core ARM chip has near-PS3-level graphics by wtracy on Saturday September 25, 2010 @12:40AM (#1726322)

The information is pretty vague, but seems to hint that the power draw is too high for a smartphone.

That said, apparently someone has already hacked Symbian to interact with the Wiimote, so the current smartphone hardware is already capable of supporting Bluetooth controllers. If you had S-video out to plug into a TV (or if you supported one of the newfangled wireless video protocols) you could have a gaming console that folds away into your pocket. Oh, the possibilities. :-D

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Re:Marvell's tri-core ARM chip has near-PS3-level graphics by wtracy on Saturday September 25, 2010 @12:47AM (#1726333)

I hate to reply to myself, but here's a product idea:

A Sheeva-plug form-factor device with video output, and Bluetooth support, sold with a set of Bluetooth controllers and a sleek carrying bag with pockets for the cables and controllers. You can carry it to your friend's house in one hand, plug it in to his/her TV set, and be gaming in under two minutes.

Package it with a bunch of casual multiplayer games, and whoever owns one will be invited to every party ever. ^_^ You could even sell it to those little businesses that operate children's birthday parties.

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Re:Marvell's tri-core ARM chip has near-PS3-level graphics by MHordecki on Saturday September 25, 2010 @05:18AM (#1726636)

Evo 4G sports HDMI-out.

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