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Microsoft denies Blu-ray accessory for Xbox 360
Microsoft denies Blu-ray accessory for Xbox 360
Good ol’ Steve Ballmer has been known to let the cat out of the bag a few times with new items and accessories coming from Redmond. This week Ballmer seemingly hinted that Microsoft would be offering up a Blu-ray accessory for the Xbox 360. That was a surprising little hint considering ...
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
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 ...
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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Xbox 360 Not Getting a Blu-ray Accessory
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