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Douglass C. Perry Microsoft has said in the past it is media neutral. Obviously, that's not entirely true since the Xbox 360 launched with a DVD player and an add-on for HD-DVD. But, they have said that they would adapt to Blu-Ray if the medium becomes dominant (or some version of that). So, it surprises me that they continue to deny they're making Blue-Ray for the Xbox 360 when everyone knows they are.
Rumor: External Blu-ray drive coming to the Xbox 360
CrunchGear —
... Xbitlabs is reporting that Toshiba-Samsung Storage Technology Corp has been charged with pumping out external Blu-ray drives for the Xbox 360. They will supposedly retail anywhere from $100 to $150. Not citing any sources makes this one a bit hard to believe. There’s also speculation that Microsoft could launch this external drive for the holiday shopping season, which is basically now, but could happen at CES. Hell, maybe they’ll announce it at TGS. ...
Xbox 360 Blu-ray rumor resurfaces
SlashGear —
... According to the latest market rumors, Microsoft is preparing an external Blu-ray drive for use with the Xbox 360 console. X-bit labs quote “market sources” who claim the drive is made by Toshiba-Samsung Storage Technology Corp., and that it will be released at an estimated $100 - $150 price-point. ...
Microsoft has Xbox 360 Blu-ray drives ready to go
Crave: The gadget blog —
X-bit Labs is not only reporting that Microsoft is still planning on releasing an external Blu-ray drive, but that the company already has the device ready to go. According to the post, Toshiba (yes, you read that correctly) and Samsung have been asked to come up with the external Blu-ray solution for the Xbox 360. Rumors are also floating around claiming a $100 - $150 price point. With Blu-ray playback remaining as one of the few advantages the ...
Rumor: X-360 Blu-ray Drive Ready to Go
The UberReview —
... If the rumor turns out to be true, we should see the first announcements very soon with the devices shipping from November ready for the orgy of consumerism that is the holiday season. [X-bit Labs via ...
Microsoft to offer external Blu-Ray Disc Optical Drive for Xbox 360; manufactured by Toshiba-Samsung Storage Technology Corp.
D' Technology Weblog —
... Storage Technology Corp., a joint venture between Samsung Electronics and Toshiba Corp., has been contracted to manufacture external Blu-ray disc drives for Microsoft Xbox 360 game console. While the exact specifications of the product are unknown, it is rumoured that Microsoft aims at $100 - $150 price-point for the device in order to compete against Sony PlayStation 3 with Xbox 360 + external Blu-ray drive combination.
Source:→ X-bit labs ...
XBox 360 getting Blu-Ray sooner rather than later
Boing Boing Gadgets —
... thought he could fill again. X-Box and Blu-Ray: A Love Story.
In short, X-Bit Labs is reporting that Microsoft not only plans on releasing an external Blu-Ray drive for the 360, but that it's already basically ready to go at a $100-$150 price point. Good news if true: Blu-Ray is one of the only real advantages the PS3 has over the 360, and a Blu-Ray drive could help even out the feature list... even if Microsoft has to swallow a bit of pride to do so.
Microsoft Preps External Blu-Ray Disc Optical Drive for Xbox 360 [X-Bit Labs via Crave] ...
Lector Blu-ray para Xbox 360, toma quinta
Gizmología —
... muy bajo por una undiad Blu-ray.
¿Qué pasaría en la guerra contra Sony PlayStation 3? Buena pregunta, teniendo en cuenta que Xbox tiene más tiempo y que su potencial esta rayando el máximo que se puede, quizás no sea “tanta competencia”. Hay que tener en cuenta que Sony la integra dentro de la consola, Microsoft lo pone como opcional, es ahí donde yo le veo el fallo, no me gusta tener otro aparato más en el salón.
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Unlikely Rumor Says Microsoft Contracting Toshiba Venture For Xbox 360 Blu-Ray Drive [Rumor]
Gizmodo —
... from its devastating loss in the format war. While the manufacturer being a joint venture makes it slightly more credulous, it's still hard to swallow. [X-bit Labs] ...
Microsoft Already Developing Blu-Ray Players For Xbox360 [Rumor]
Gizmodo —
... drive for the Xbox 360 finally be on the horizon, despite constant denials from Redmond? If X-bit Labs is to be believed, a joint-venture between Toshiba and Samsung has been contracted to manufacture external Blu-ray disc drives for Microsoft's game console. According to their market sources, the company is aiming at a $100 to $150 price point in order to compete with the PlayStation 3. If the news is true, it's a complete 180 from Robbie Bach's announcement back in June. [X-bit Labs]
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