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I wonder if we'll see IBM get into video games before too long. Or buying a lesser known streaming company like Mixer? It would seem like an odd fit, but it wouldn't be too surprising.


I mean, at one point (GameCube/PS2/XBox era) IBM was making the chips for all 3 major consoles. I think they've been in video games for a long time.


PS3 I think (Cell), and Xbox 360 (tri-core Power chip IIRC).

Was the PS2 one of theirs as well?


No, the PS2 was MIPS. IBM did do the GameCube, Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U though.


Yup, I was a generation too early


Mixer was bought out by Microsoft a few years ago


...and it's been integrated into a couple of MS games, too. Forza Horizons 4 has Mixer integrations, and even gives you a bonus experience multiplier for streaming or something like that.


That's how unknown it is :)


IBM specifically did a custom version of PowerPC (the 602) for 3DO for their video game consoles.

IBM has been in video game hardware for a long time.




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