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Microsoft chief hints Blu-ray add-on for Xbox 360
electronista.com - 10/22/2009
Microsoft chief hints Blu-ray add-on for Xbox 360
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Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer may have inadvertently tipped off his firm's plans for an external Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360 in a talk in advance of today's Windows 7 launch. The executive is doubtful that it will ever be built-in but does tell Gizmodo that an external Blu-ray drive will be ...
majornelson.com - 10/17/2009
Don’t use unauthorized Xbox 360 Storage Devices
— majornelson.com — When Preview Program members start receiving the Xbox 360 system update next week, one of the changes... is that unauthorized Memory Units will no longer work with the Xbox 360. If you’ve moved your profile or saved games onto one to “back it up,” you’d ... (more) Don’t use unauthorized Xbox 360 Storage Devices

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gizmodo.com - 10/22/2009
Ballmer Talks Natal, Says Blu-ray Add-On for Xbox Coming [Ballmer Interview]
— gizmodo.com — In the first segment of our exclusive Steve Ballmer interview series, the Microsoft CEO and I talk... about Natal, the blurring of console generations, and the surprising fact that "you'll be able to get" Blu-ray add-on drives for Xbox 360 . When I ... (more) Ballmer Talks Natal, Says Blu-ray Add-On for Xbox Coming ...

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majornelson.com - 10/23/2009
We have no plans for Blu-Ray on Xbox 360
— majornelson.com — During an interview yesterday , Steve Ballmer was asked about Blu-Ray and the Xbox 360. I wanted... to clear something up. Steve was referring to Blu-Ray accessories for the PC . As we have said in the past, we have no plans to introduce a Blu-Ray drive ... (more) We have no plans for Blu-Ray on Xbox 360

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Ballmer hints at Blu-ray add-on for Xbox 360
SlipperyBrick.com — ... tipped off some plans for an external Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360. He’s doubtful that it will ever be built-in but he tells Gizmodo that an external Blu-ray drive will be an option. He doesn’t go into detail but is unexpectedly confident that the hardware is enroute. Company spokespeople asked about it wouldn’t confirm or deny, but do say that immediate plans focus on 1080p streaming video through the upcoming Zune Video Marketplace on the Xbox. [Electronista] ...

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