Microsoft Considers Blu-Ray [UPDATED]

hesham8 · 01-08-2008, 09:34 PM

Microsoft may consider Blu-ray if consumers demand it

We've heard it all: Microsoft only supports HD DVD, Microsoft wants the two formats to compete until it can step in with digital downloads to "save the day", but now we're hearing that Microsoft may consider supporting Blu-ray? We're sure they would do so begrudgingly, as it would mean their favored format falling flat on its face, but Microsoft says they're open to it.

Group Marketing Manager for the Xbox hardware said that "It should be consumer choice; and if that's the way they vote, that's something we'll have to consider" in regards to the 360 gathering up some Blu-ray support. They'll still defend HD DVD until its demise, should it occur, but at least they're starting to pay attention to the numbers. Numbers don't lie.

UPDATE
Microsoft wanted to update their comment. "Microsoft currently has no plans at this time to consider Blu-ray as an option. We continue to believe that HD DVD is the best optical solution for consumers, since it's the only format today that delivers quality experiences at affordable prices."

Neoaaron444 · 01-09-2008, 03:09 PM

I think its a good idea,HD DVD is getting took to the ground by blue ray and wont be around for long,
Yay for blue ray?

01-08-2008, 09:34 PM	#1
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01-09-2008, 03:09 PM	#2
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