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Microsoft: 'We have no plans for Blu-Ray on Xbox 360'
Microsoft: 'We have no plans for Blu-Ray on Xbox 360'
A recent Gizmodo sit down with Steve Ballmer led with a headline exclaiming a Blu-ray add-on for Xbox was coming. See, when Ballmer was asked about making the Xbox a home theater companion of choice and where Blu-ray might fit in, the Windows 7 wild man said, "Well I don't know if we need to ...
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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Blu-ray Xbox 360 plans nixed again
Electricpig.co.uk - The UK's fastest-growing tech news site — ... for the PC. As we have said in the past, we have no plans to introduce a Blu-Ray drive for the Xbox 360.” Instead, the Xbox bigwig states “The future of home entertainment starts very soon when Xbox 360 becomes the first and only console to offer instant-on 1080p streaming HD movies.” So there you have it. The Microsoft boss was mincing his words, rather than promising Blu-ray on Xbox. At least, that’s the official line. TBC | £TBC | Microsoft (via Engadget) Related posts: Xbox 360 to get ...

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