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Blu-ray for Xbox? No chance, says Microsoft
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Mar 25, 2008
HD DVD format may be out but Microsoft continues to remain steadfast in its determination of not adopting Blu-ray format. The speculation about Xbox 360 integrating Sony s high definition DVD technology was put to rest when a senior Microsoft executive said that Xbox was not in talks with Sony nor did it have any plan to use Blu-ray.
In an interview to a news agency, Aaron Greenberg, group product manager for Xbox 360 denied any move to integrate its arch rival s technology. Greenberg s statement assumes significance since speculation was rife about Microsoft s next move following the collapse of the HD DVD format which was headed by Toshiba and supported by Microsoft. The HD DVD conglomerate had to bite the dust after major Hollywood studios announced their support for Blu-ray.
With Microsoft snubbing the only surviving high definition format, there are now talks about the Redmond-based internet giant launching its own high-definition format. There are reports that though HD DVD has lost the disc war, Microsoft is looking at other platforms including Xbox Live to make a fresh assault with its HD format. Xbox Live is a popular movie rental service and according to Greenberg, the only console offering digital distribution of entertainment content.

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HD DVD's demise was due to tactical error of the part of its supporters. While Toshiba is in full support to make its format win the war other supporters are not quite ready to gamble. Microsoft for it's part should have integrated HD DVD when it introduced it's latest game console. While it slides to third in terms of sales volume per month, it has number one in terms of total game console sold. Had it integrated HD DVD, it could have more players than Blu Ray Disc. The other format may have the support of the major studios but HD DVD have more players and considering it has also a cheaper stand alone player, it could have been the major difference. For now, it is still wait and see how will Microsoft responde in the long run when mass adoption of Blu Ray Disc starts. For sure, the Redmond giant still have plans in store

by Michael from Sydney on 26/03/08 01:22 PM
  
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Another reason why Xbox 360 will die like the Dreamcast.

by Ivan_PSP from Brooklyn,NY on 26/03/08 05:47 AM
  

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