QUOTE(quall @ Dec 14 2006, 07:38 PM)
I see what you're saying Trex, but applications are all it has. Like you said, quake 3 runs very slow, and it doesn't require many resources at all. Most 3d games, or any OpenGL games that want to use gfx acceleration, won't be able to. This limits you to basically 2d games, and frankly, the 2d libraries aren't any easier than using 3d libraries (or 3d libraries are easier to use).
The 360 hasn't got much, but its not like the PS3 has it all. Actually, the PS3 hasn't much at all in terms of game development.
Agreed
QUOTE(tutu @ Dec 14 2006, 07:47 PM)
Why exactly can you not use the RSX? Due to lack of drivers?
AFAIK Its due to a
Hardware Abstraction Layer.
This was also used on the PS2 and has proved to be sucessful in blocking people from accessing certian parts of hardware
QUOTE(DMAddict @ Dec 14 2006, 08:07 PM)
Couldn't agree with you more. There are two different communities here, Linux and XNA. M$ is just trying to get more people to embrace XNA so they can have more control of what is developed and distribute with that platform. They could care less about Linux because it doesn't bring them any added $'s. Open source will always rule.
Control is what they want. They have the power to block and allow access to the 360s resources. For example Ethernet is disabled.
QUOTE(poop1 @ Dec 14 2006, 08:08 PM)
they both suck , the consoles need hacked for any real productive homebrew .
Or its manufactures just need better opensource directed brains. I love LUAplayer on the PSP