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elnino334 on 07 March 2008

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=33905

Microsoft chief executive says it's time to move on from HD-DVD

Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has admitted that the company is working on ways to support Blu-ray, the next-generation DVD format.

Although he did not talk specifically about the format in relation to gaming, he did concede it was time to move on following the collapse of the HD-DVD format earlier this year.

"We've already been working on, for example, in Windows, device driver support for Blu-ray drives and the like, and I think the world moves on," said Ballmer at the Mix08 conference.

"Toshiba has moved on. We've moved on, and we'll support Blu-ray in ways that make sense," he said.

Many are expecting Microsoft to announce a Blu-ray peripheral for the Xbox 360 in the near future, following the demise of the HD-DVD format and Microsoft's decision to end production of a HD-DVD add-on for its console.

According to a Financial Times report yesterday, Microsoft and Sony are currently in talks to offer a Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360.



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jake_the_fake1 on 07 March 2008

good to know they have also moved on and may be providing a solution for 360 owners



Mummelmann on 07 March 2008

BluRay was always the PC's optical choice at any rate, and MS basically is the PC software market so it makes sense.
The superior storage capacity was what made DVD's a hit on PC's, making everything from storing games and media to making backup's easier.
We'll see, but I know I'd make use of BluRay on my PC were the option there at an affordable price.
It'll take time though, like it did with DVD and indeed CD-ROM in its time.
It also partly depends on the development and usage of online retailers or direct feed purchase sites like Steam in the future.



Dallinor on 07 March 2008

"According to a Financial Times report yesterday, Microsoft and Sony are currently in talks to offer a Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360."

If the add-on costs about $400, many 360 gamers interested in Blu-ray might be tempted to get a PS3 instead. With a similar price and coupled with the fact that it plays games, the PS3 would undoubtedly be more appealing to many.

Pricing for the add-on will be key if it's to have any success.



 

kingofwale on 07 March 2008

Microsoft: SO yeah... since Blu-Ray won, can we use it please?
Sony: Yeah, of course!
Microsoft: Really? no hard feeling?
Sony: no, none at all
Microsoft: OH thanks, you're the best
Sony... oh yeah, a little thing, make Bioshock2, Mass Effect2, Gears3 multi and we are even.

;)



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jake_the_fake1 on 07 March 2008
kingofwale said:
Microsoft: SO yeah... since Blu-Ray won, can we use it please?
Sony: Yeah, of course!
Microsoft: Really? no hard feeling?
Sony: no, none at all
Microsoft: OH thanks, you're the best
Sony... oh yeah, a little thing, make Bioshock2, Mass Effect2, Gears3 multi and we are even.

;)

 LOLz



Dogs Rule on 07 March 2008

Is this the first sign of PMS720? (PlaystationMicroSoft 720)



gebx on 07 March 2008
kingofwale said:
Microsoft: SO yeah... since Blu-Ray won, can we use it please?
Sony: Yeah, of course!
Microsoft: Really? no hard feeling?
Sony: no, none at all
Microsoft: OH thanks, you're the best
Sony... oh yeah, a little thing, make Bioshock2, Mass Effect2, Gears3 multi and we are even.

;)

MS didn't approach Sony... It's Sony who approached MS. 

 "Toshiba has moved on. We've moved on, and we'll support Blu-ray in ways that make sense," he said.

Blu Ray add on does not make sense on the 360.



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NJ5 on 07 March 2008
kingofwale said:
Microsoft: SO yeah... since Blu-Ray won, can we use it please?
Sony: Yeah, of course!
Microsoft: Really? no hard feeling?
Sony: no, none at all
Microsoft: OH thanks, you're the best
Sony... oh yeah, a little thing, make Bioshock2, Mass Effect2, Gears3 multi and we are even.

;)

Or:

Microsoft: SO yeah... since Blu-Ray won, can we use it please?
Sony: Yeah, of course!
Microsoft: Really? no hard feeling?
Sony: no, none at all
Microsoft: Great, because we know you want to continue to be able to sell laptops with Windows Licenses

:P

 



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Mistershine on 07 March 2008
NJ5 said:
kingofwale said:
Microsoft: SO yeah... since Blu-Ray won, can we use it please?
Sony: Yeah, of course!
Microsoft: Really? no hard feeling?
Sony: no, none at all
Microsoft: OH thanks, you're the best
Sony... oh yeah, a little thing, make Bioshock2, Mass Effect2, Gears3 multi and we are even.

;)

Or:

Microsoft: SO yeah... since Blu-Ray won, can we use it please?
Sony: Yeah, of course!
Microsoft: Really? no hard feeling?
Sony: no, none at all
Microsoft: Great, because we know you want to continue to be able to sell laptops with Windows Licenses

:P

 


LOL, I wonder if they ever thought of that before:

MS exec 1: What can we do to stop Sony winning the HD race?MS exec 2: How about we stop selling them Windows for their Vaio PCs?MS exec 1: I've got it! We'll stop selling them Windows AND revoke all of their existing licences for their corporate PCs and servers if they don't let Toshiba win.