XBOX 360 Games

MS play down Blu-ray talks, no plans to introduce Blu-ray
A Sony exec has reportedly said the electronics giant is in discussions with Microsoft about Blu-ray for Xbox 360, but a Microsoft rep tells Next-Gen that there are “no plans” to bring the technology to its console.

“In response to Stan Glasgow’s statement that Blu-ray is a possibility for Xbox 360, we have made no such announcement”. They also have said that “Games are what are driving consumers to purchase game consoles and we remain focused on providing the largest library of blockbuster games available.”

News Source: next-gen.biz

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Microsoft withdraws from HD DVD, no longer making HD DVD add on
According to Xbox marketeer John Porcaro’s gamerscore blog, Microsoft is planing to withdraw from HD DVD following recent decisions made by Toshiba, Hollywood studios and retailers. “Xbox will no longer manufacture new HD DVD players for the Xbox 360, but we will continue to provide standard product and warranty support for all Xbox 360 HD DVD Players in the market.” said Porcaro. Microsoft have stated that they do not believe this decision will have any material impact on the Xbox 360 platform.

Xbox 360 HD DVD Support Statement Updated

We just issued an updated statement regarding HD DVD support for Xbox 360.

As a result of recent decisions made by Toshiba, Hollywood studios, and retailers, Microsoft plans to withdraw from HD DVD. Xbox will no longer manufacture new HD DVD players for the Xbox 360, but we will continue to provide standard product and warranty support for all Xbox 360 HD DVD Players in the market. As we stated earlier, we do not believe this decision will have any material impact on the Xbox 360 platform or our position in the marketplace. HD DVD is one of the several ways we offer a high definition experience to consumers and we will continue to give consumers the choice to enjoy digital distribution of high definition movies and TV shows directly to their living room, along with playback of the DVD movies they already own.

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