Microsoft: There Is No Blu Ray Add On

Elven6 - 447 days 6 hours ago

I agree +1 bubble!

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OnslaughtX - 447 days 5 hours ago

Lanoire... you clearly know nothing of BUSINESS. Did you know SONY Vaio Laptops come loaded with MICROSOFT Windows Vista? The two companies have worked in tandem for a long time, they just take pot shots at one another within their gaming divisions.

If BD continues to take off and Digital Downloads continue to horribly lag, expect to see BD on an MS console, as a "choice" as so many love to put it.

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OnslaughtX - 447 days 5 hours ago

Aw, looks like I hit a nerve. It's just a freaking storage format, one that many movie enthusiasts enjoy. Stop acting so butthurt and grow up. IF it continues to do well, MS would be silly not to offer it as an OPTION.

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Rob0g0rilla - 447 days 5 hours ago

If you think Microsoft is going to use DVD in there next Xbox then you really live under a rock. Blu-ray will be in the next Xbox. It wouldn't make any sense for them not to have it in the next Xbox.

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Elven6 - 447 days 4 hours ago

They can choose a proprietary format for the next Xbox as well so I wouldn't rely on the Xbox 3/Blu Ray has a safety net, is Microsoft apart of the BDA?

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Thugbot187 - 447 days ago

@ OnslaughtX – I have to ask you do you know anything about business. It’s not surprise Microsoft wants BLU RAY to fail and for good reason. It’s not in their company’s interest to promote it.
BLU RAY uses Java for as the standard platform for its disc. If you know anything about MS and its other products MS has been kicking Java’s but in development with its .NET platform. So if BLU-RAY takes hold it gives Java a much needed boost to the language.
Next the extra hoopla of copy protection that goes into BLU RAY disc was seen as a hassle for MS. Not to say its small disc size does not adequately serve the PC market.

Let’s not forget video on-demand service that Microsoft is trying to get a huge part in.

No look at all the BLU-RAY manufactures at the moment none are netting a profit for BLU-RAY players because most consumers aren’t on board. They had to liquidate and cut the price just to have a chance at staying something consumers want to pickup and not forget. Example Samsungs director saying he doesn’t see it being around longer than 5yrs.

So tell us why would MS want to add BLU-RAY to its console. The 360 is doing fine without it… Latest figures if I’m not mistaken show a boost in sales worldwide and they still don’t have BLURAY.

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TrooGamer - 447 days 5 hours ago

Blu ray will survive side by side with DD mainly due to the physical media.

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LoVeRSaMa - 447 days 5 hours ago

Although if the title had said "Microsoft have brought BluRay rights"

Your comment would have been TOTALLY different right?

Hows HD-DVD doing for you anyway? :D

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GiantEnemyCrab - 447 days 5 hours ago

Well like most Sony boys on this site you can see into the future and read alternate dimensions so you tell me? Would my comment been different oh mind reader?

I've never cared for BR and I never cared or purchased HDDVD. The only thing nice about BR is it would be one less feature the PS3 has over the 360, beyond that yup could give 2 turds. =)

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LoVeRSaMa - 447 days 4 hours ago

Because your a lolfanboy, and your comments are easy to predict.

and how did you know I can see into the future, unless like the rest of you fanturnds, you can read minds?

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TrooGamer - 447 days 5 hours ago

They have to deny it as it will look bad. It will look like Sony were right when pushing Blu Ray

MS dont want to lose credibilty.

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ChanDangle - 447 days 4 hours ago

Even if they do add it, I see it as a win for Sony since they're gonna be racking in more cash from bluray purchases.

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hitthegspot - 447 days 5 hours ago

I agree with you, that MS does not need to add on anything, and if MS comes out with a BR add on drive sales would be OK I guess. How many HD drives did they actually sell? But if MS was to come out with a new SKU and have an Xbox with BR internal, then sales would be huge. It would be a compelling reason to re-buy. Most people would get another 360...

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Fx35 - 447 days 4 hours ago

Microsoft stock were as low as 22.07 today.
"How does microsoft benefit from selling blu-ray drives?":it will mean that gamers can get the Xbox 360 with a Blu-ray movie player for notably less than the PlayStation 3. Microsoft has to support Blu-ray in order to leave Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. without an advantage of offering BD support exclusively with the PS3 on the market of video game consoles.

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rawd - 447 days 5 hours ago

Apparently you care enough to post about Bluray multiple times in Bluray related comment sections

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LoVeRSaMa - 447 days 4 hours ago

Yes, let me know what the world can download 50GB in under a week and play online games with throtled ISP internet speeds.

GG.

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Elven6 - 447 days 1 hour ago

A digital movie would not be 50GB's any time soon, I hear in places outside of North America the internet speeds are actually good! If games are going to be digital then I believe a Steam type system would be implemented where you get the core files compressed and ready to go.

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LoydX-mas - 446 days 23 hours ago

MS had a vested interest in HD-DVD surviving because it used HDI (developed by MS) for the interactive features on HD-DVDs.

Secondly, from what I have read in the past, MS was considering delaying the 360 to have HD-DVD drives internally installed.

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Elven6 - 447 days 1 hour ago

They can do that or go proprietary as well (which would also have its benefits) Nintendo has proven this generation that even without "primitive" media playback a console can still be very successful.

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XGamer - 447 days 5 hours ago

MS continues to say "NO" BR will ever be used by MS or the Xbox 360, NEVER! but it's you fake wannabe fony sony trolls, who continue to make up and print these rumors, never once has MS ever said anything what so ever about using BR but your wannabe fake websites and blogs continue to post that SH1T. So pleaseeeeeeeeee from the bottom of my heart stop the lies!! We don't want BR, we obviously don't need BR and we will never have BR, Never ever!!

Xbox 360 wins bigger better and more bad assed each and every year. This coming Christmas with all of the 360's games and the new LIVE is going to kick the wannabe's butt all over the world !!! Drool on wannabe's and make up all the fake, lame stories that you want but nothing changes the facts that the Xbox 360 is king and your queen ps3 continues to bend over and take it like a girl:)

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XGamer - 447 days 5 hours ago

MS has never wanted BR you littler girl.

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LoVeRSaMa - 447 days 5 hours ago

Actully read my post you f***ing kidiot, I SAID FANBOYS NOT MS.

Jeasus Christ, can't I tell that your play on the LOLBOX360.

Ignorant and Retarded, I bet your like 10 aswell.

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XGamer - 446 days 23 hours ago

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LoVeRSaMa - 446 days 14 hours ago

XGamer, go outside.

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Elven6 - 447 days 1 hour ago

You have a point, the HD DVD add on just managed 300K with it's various price points/deals. Plus a add-on drive really becomes a hassle at times.

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