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Pretty cool that Microsoft is using IBM PowerPC processor's for the new XBox. Exactly the same as are used in Macs for OSX. Not only that, but Microsft was using G5's to do their testing. You can read about XBox on the G5's here http://news.com.com/2100-1043-5706658.html?tag=tb. Photo of Microsoft Apple G5 http://www.macned.nl/news.php?id=1835.

IBM must be doing well with their processors. The three major gaming machines by Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo are all using processors from IBM.

"Several news sites, including Gamespot are reporting that Microsoft confirmed that the Xbox 360 will be backwards compatible with "top-selling" original Xbox games.

While Sony has successfully offered backwards compatibility throughout its Playstation line, Microsoft's plan is a bit more ambitious... as the current Xbox and upcoming Xbox 360 use different processor architectures. The original Xbox was run on an Intel processor while the new Xbox will sport a PowerPC processor.

Readers will remember, however, that Microsoft acquired Virtual PC from Connectix back in February 2003. Xbox titles will likely be emulated by the new console. Virtual PC is still offered for the Mac from Microsoft.

If all true, a 'Virtual Xbox' would certainly be a feasible Mac software product in the future -- but perhaps an unlikely one to come from Microsoft. "   XBox Photos