Microsoft chip will power next Xbox

According to CNet: "With Xbox Next, Microsoft is licensing graphics technology from ATI Technologies, processor technology from IBM and chipset technology from Silicon Integrated Systems (SIS). Microsoft will then work with these companies to fashion customized chips, sources said. The arrangement will likely mirror Sony's relationship with IBM and Toshiba to create the Cell processor slated for use in the next big release of the PlayStation game console, said analysts and sources close to the companies. Microsoft will likely ink deals with one or more semiconductor foundries to manufacture the chips for the new Xbox design."