MS tactics (Score 1)

Haven't heard too much in the posts about MS's new game engine API that is to be released in future versions of its Direct X API. This along with some of the new features of DirectX 9 will make game development very easy for the casual coder. I've seen some demos of the new DirectMusic syncro that are really sweet. I expect their tactics to be as follows: -Make this the easiest console to dev for -Through use of new i/o such as ether and hd spreading content will be easier than on any other device -With people developing and demo groups pumping out some really cool stuff, I expect many people to pick these up. Most importantly, I think the ether and potential PC integration could be huge...i.e. with 100Mbs, could I potential outsource some processing to my PC? Maybe hook into my win2k cluster for realtime raytracing/radiosity rendering?