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[sevin0seven]

"Rumor" says Nvidia and Nintendo are teaming up...

Anonymous sources are saying that Nvidia has just signed a contract to supply it's 'Tegra' chip to a new Nintendo DS console that is supposed to be revealed in late 2010. For those that don't know, Tegra is the same chip that is used in tons of smart phones and devices, most recently including the new Zune HD.

From the rumor story:

"The alleged deal – first reported by IT news outlet BSN, quoting anonymous sources – will see Nvidia develop a single-chip Tegra processor for the next Nintendo handheld.

BSN reports that Nvidia's technology
will allow Nintendo to deliver a device that's technically superior to the DSi system."

Keep in mind that this is just a rumor for now, but if it turns out to be true the next DS could be the most powerful handheld console Nintendo has ever made, and comparable to the Zune HD.

so does this mean I have to update my DS again....

[newt42]

If this does happen, I'm never buying another DS again. Not until it dies, at least...

[lisalover1]

This is a bit of a shock. I always remembered Nintendo siding with ATI. But this is a good thing; I always favored Nvidia, and I'm excited to see if this rumor is true or not.

[MrPopo]

This could be an actual true upgrade, like the GBA to the GB. And even if there is an announcement I don't think it'll be hitting soon. The DSi has been on the market for less than a year.

[fastbilly1]

Come on portable Gamecube!

[CaptainWeasel]

Personally, if this actually did happen maybe two years from now, you can guarantee that I'm buying one at launch.

[Xonticus]

I think they also said AMD signed a deal to provide Microsoft their next game console's chips.

Go AMD/ATI! I have liked their products for years. Maybe not their drivers in the past.... but w/e.

[Anayo]

I'll patiently watch how this turns out. My biggest gripe with my DS Lite is that it's not too good for ambitious 3D games; maybe things will change in that regard.

[Mod_Man_Extreme]

Come on portable Gamecube!

Hmmm, could we possibly finally see the GameBoy Next?

EDIT: Oh and ATI + Nintendo is the only real way to go.

[GSZX1337]

That's pretty cool. nVidia has some decent mobile and integrated chips available, so it makes sense that they would make a GPU for a portable.