Overview

• Intel lost a significant bid to AMD for designing and manufacturing the PlayStation 6 chip, a deal potentially worth $30 billion.
• The decision was influenced by backward compatibility issues, as moving from AMD to Intel would have complicated support for older PlayStation games.
• Negotiations between Intel and Sony in 2022 were prolonged, involving top executives and engineers from both companies.
• Intel's insistence on higher profit margins per chip contributed to the breakdown of the deal with Sony.
• The loss of the contract is a major setback for Intel's foundry business, which is struggling to attract major clients.