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thranx said:

phinch1 said:

thranx said:
I am glad it doesnt have blu ray. I dont see the need for the extra cost.

Blu ray isnt expensive anymore, this isnt 2007 :) it's won't use DVD'S they showed there limitation this gen, if they use another format it would be just as costly

Blu ray is more exspensive since they would have to pay extra royalties for movie playback. If they use a "blu ray drive" but omit movie play back (like the wii U does) than it would cheaper. But you are probably right, the difference in price of the drives is probably negligible.

Where do you get the idea that Blu-ray royalties are in anyway significant relative to the benefits having a Blu-ray drive would provide?

Should the Xbox and 360 have not played DVDs?  Do you think Blu-ray licensing costs are significantly higher than those of DVD?