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Techman, forget my previous message.

I forgot that IBM was codeveloping Cell. MSFT choosing Cell would be very strategic, since it would allow developers to share game development time between the Sony and MSFT platforms. If MSFT wants to beat Sony, this is the way to do it.

I just cannot understand how Sony, as another Cell codeveloper, could allow this to happen. It would certainly subtract from their potential differentiation. Either IBM has enough leverage to overrule Sony's objections, or Sony themselves has given their blessings on the deal, thinking that MSFT's X-Box2 will help to grow the total volume of the video game market and benefit the rest of the players as well.

Too bad, Nintendo looks like the odd one out.