The format war is over - has someone finally told xbox?
MyNeroUserWithNicknameIanFarquhar@nero.com (IanFarquhar) wrote an interesting post today on
Here’s a quick excerpt
Word on the street is that Microsoft’s xbox 360 console may soon go Blu, by means of an external Blu-ray drive. It has always been a matter of time before Microsoft implemented some strategy to capture the growing HD aware consumer, and X-Bit Labs are reporting that Samsung and Toshiba have been contracted to create the external drive - for a rumoured price point between $100 and $150 US dollars.
There are no specifics on a release date although there is speculation that Microsoft may make an official announcement early enough to gain momentum into the holiday season, or at next years Consumer Electronics Show (January 8 - January 11).
Despite what some may think, it’s naive to say that Blu-ray’s victory in the format war hasn’t negatively affected the xbox360 and placed Microsoft in a difficult position. Without a BD option the 360 leaves PS3 with a hefty advantage - but xbox’s […]
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