Why did Sony opt for the X86 architecture?

Was it because that developers wanted it or what? No other major console since the first Xbox has used X86 architecture that i'm aware of. What advantages does the X86 really bring to the table.

It just makes it easier for developers to make games because that is the pc standard.

Was it because that developers wanted it or what? No other major console since the first Xbox has used X86 architecture that i'm aware of. What advantages does the X86 really bring to the table.

whitetiger3521

All games programers learn on the x86 platform. Making it much easier to make games. Think of it this way your a english speaking person and I want you to write a paper in spanish. It would make a hard job nearly impossible for most people.

That is incorrect ps4 has a x86-64 AMD "Jaguar", 8 core processor. Which is a 64bit processor like all the others we have now days.p4s2p0

which is an x86 based architecture

I won't be suprised if the next Xbox goes the same route using X86 too

PC ports of PS4 games may actually be decent

> Easy to develop for. > Less investments in R&D. > Less resources to build up games with that architecture. > Way cheaper than a custom architecture (like Teh Cell). And a few other reasons.Giancar

LoLs, dat sig

Much cheaper, much easier to optimize for in their compiler, and its a instruction set that allows them to share code much more easily between their platforms.  

Its long overdo.  The Emotion Engine was a mess, but the Cell really bit Sony in the ass.  

They also pretty much bought a off the shelf chip design, so RnD costs are down significantly.  

Because it's gonna be x86 times stronger than PC! SDC!rjdofu

The lack of effort on BC is ridiculous , i may jump ship. 

The lack of effort on BC is ridiculous , i may jump ship. 

AM-Gamer

The lack of effort on BC is ridiculous , i may jump ship. 

AM-Gamer

Sony was stupid with the ps3 that's why. They spent money to make something that truly didn't help them in the end and just throw it at devs "here you go you figure it out..."k2theswiss

The lack of effort on BC is ridiculous , i may jump ship. 

AM-Gamer

Why didn't you opt to ask this in the sticky?