Sony recently filed a patent that shows plans to release an external processor that would boost the PS3's current power. So, does this mean that Sony has no to plans to release the PS4 in the near future? Who knows! But, one thing is certain though, this external processor will help extend the life-cycle of the PS3. Let's hope that it doesn't suffer the same fate as the Sega 32X add-on for the Sega Genesis system.
Here is a snippet from the patent:
"In recent years, there has been an insatiable desire for faster computer processing data throughputs because cutting-edge computer applications involve real-time, multimedia functionality. Graphics applications are among those that place the highest demands on a processing system because they require such vast numbers of data accesses, data computations, and data manipulations in relatively short periods of time to achieve desirable visual results. These applications require extremely fast processing speeds, such as many thousands of megabits of data per second. While some processing systems employ a single processor to achieve fast processing speeds, others are implemented utilizing multi-processor architectures. In multi-processor systems, a plurality of sub-processors can operate in parallel (or at least in concert) to achieve desired processing results."
Source PlayStation LifeStyle
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