NEC’s embedded DRAM (eDRAM) technology will be incorporated in Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox platform. NEC’s eDRAM graphics chips are manufactured in the company’s 300mm wafer fabrication facility and are to play a key role in the Xbox graphics subsystem, the companies said today, promising to deliver stunning high-definition graphics to the gamer's experience.

“The next-generation Xbox platform will provide gamers with a highly advanced graphics experience,” said Todd Holmdahl, corporate VP of Microsoft’s Xbox product group, in a statement.

“NEC Electronics’ cutting-edge embedded DRAM technology plays a vital role in enabling our graphics engine's performance, while its manufacturing process provides a reliable resource that can deliver the volumes required to support what will be an extremely popular gaming platform,” he added.

No financial details of the agreement were given.