New 360 Processor Delayed

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http://www.joystiq.com/2006/12/26/sm...x-360-delayed/

Over the past generation, when a new console hits the market, the console manufacturer goes on to shrink the die size of the CPU. The benefits are a cheaper chip -- the smaller the die, the more that fit into a manufacturing run -- and cooler temperatures. The Xbox 360 die shrink is going to have to wait a little bit longer.

Originally slated for Q1 2007, the 65nm processors for the Xbox 360 are being delayed until mid-2007. This means gamers are going to have to wait a little bit longer to get those Xbox 360 units that aren't quite so hot; it also means prospective buyers may be waiting a bit longer to see a price drop.

Reducing the die size on the Xbox 360 CPU is a major step to a price reduction, something Microsoft needs right now. Xbox 360 sales are less than smoking and the PS3 and Wii offering up some competition, Microsoft could have used a price drop as an excellent weapon against them. Maybe Microsoft can get the 65nm chips up and running before the PS3 has a chance to entrench itself in Europe.

I though this was already in? Shows how much i know

No price drop soon?
If MS feel a price drop is needed they will do one and bugger the cost i imagin, especially since analysts say the 360 is in profit now.

Still the noise a heat problem is the sore spot that anti 360 fanboys like to pick on since Wii and PS3 or free of that. Would be boost to their rep if it was now a none issue.