Namco Bandai Holdings has confirmed that it is developing arcade games based on the PlayStation 3's Cell processor and graphics hardware, according to reports out of Japan.
Reuters said that the agreement between Sony Computer Entertainment and Namco Bandai is the first deal that will have the Cell implemented commercially outside of the PS3 itself.
The Mainichi Daily News added that Tekken 6 will be the first to use the technology later this year in arcades and amusement facilities.
Namco had used the PS2-based System 246 arcade board for titles such as Ridge Racer V, Tekken 4 and Soul Calibur II. Other manufacturers such as Capcom used the Namco System 246 for their arcade games. The Mainichi report cited a Namco Bandai spokesperson who said that the company hasn't decided whether or not it would sell the new Cell-based tech to other companies.
Namco Bandai recently announced a venture with SCE called "Cellius," which will concentrate on the development of games for PlayStation 3 and other devices.
Non-commercial uses for the Cell are also being explored outside of the gaming realm, such as within the areas of medicine and the military.
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