Blu-Ray drive for Xbox360

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It looks like MS could be making a Blu-Ray drive add on.



http://www.edge-online.com/news/report-xbox-360-readies-blu-ray
According to a report in the hardware press, Microsoft is set to announce plans for an external Blu-ray drive for Xbox 360.

According to the report, Toshiba-Samsung Storage Technology Corp has picked up a contract to manufacture external Blu-ray disc drives for Xbox 360. A price of $100 - $150 is being suggested, although the story says this number is “rumor”.

Microsoft’s short-lived flirtation with Blu-ray rival HD-DVD was widely seen as a tactical move against Sony’s Blu-ray drive; one that failed to stem Blu-ray’s victory over the rival format.

Now Microsoft is seeking to bridge a gap between its machine and PS3, by offering Blu-ray as a relatively inexpensive add-on for Xbox 360. Edge is chasing Microsoft for a comment.

Source: XbitLabs
 
ian flowers said:
It looks like MS could be making a Blu-Ray drive add on.



http://www.edge-online.com/news/report-xbox-360-readies-blu-ray
According to a report in the hardware press, Microsoft is set to announce plans for an external Blu-ray drive for Xbox 360.

According to the report, Toshiba-Samsung Storage Technology Corp has picked up a contract to manufacture external Blu-ray disc drives for Xbox 360. A price of $100 - $150 is being suggested, although the story says this number is “rumor”.

Microsoft’s short-lived flirtation with Blu-ray rival HD-DVD was widely seen as a tactical move against Sony’s Blu-ray drive; one that failed to stem Blu-ray’s victory over the rival format.

Now Microsoft is seeking to bridge a gap between its machine and PS3, by offering Blu-ray as a relatively inexpensive add-on for Xbox 360. Edge is chasing Microsoft for a comment.

Source: XbitLabs
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Seems unlikely. Toshiba , to date have refused to make a bluray drive/player since losing with HD-DVD. They say they will focus on upscaling DVD players which they think are almost as good as blu-ray and what people want.


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Kyle009 said:
Can't see games for 360 appearing on blu-ray this gen. Next gen then I think that'll be the way they'll go (unless a new high-storage disc is available.)
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Oh I know that. I was just pointing out that if MS do make a Blu-Ray drive:

1) It won't be built in. The HD DVD drive wasn't. A Blu-Ray drive wont. They have nothing to gain by building it in.

2) This generation, the only thing a Blu-ray addon will do for the 360, is play Blu-Ray DVDs.
 
I've seen this topic a lot in the past few months and everytime microsoft comment that they have "NO PLANS" to unveil a blu-ray drive, this is pure rumor and would be completely astonished if this is what they plan to do.

especially for Toshiba who still seem think HD-DVD is not dead yet.
 
I dont see how people can want to watch movies on the 360 though especially blu ray, the console is too loud tbh, although this may seem a fanboyish comment I'd much rather watch films on a normal dvd player or ps3 than 360. The choice of releasing the add on is never a bad thing though, unless they want to print 360 blu ray games which would be shooting themselves in the foot.
 
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The Craig said:
I dont see how people can want to watch movies on the 360 though especially blu ray, the console is too loud tbh, although this may seem a fanboyish comment I'd much rather watch films on a normal dvd player or ps3 than 360. The choice of the add on is never a bad thing though, unless they want to print 360 blu ray games which would be shooting themselves in the foot.
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The only thing noisy thing about the 360 (apparently, I have no problem with it myself) is the DVD drive. A external drive that spins and a very low speed makes no noise. So there goes that problem. Next?
 
insane200 said:
the more people that have blu ray the cheaper the films will be hopefully, as im not paying £20 or more for one.
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You don't have to, my most expensive blu-ray was £12 which was batman begins. Stargate, The Fith Element and 300 all cost me £9.99. You can even buy the 5 disk special edition of Blade Runner on blu-ray for £19 so i think you're looking in the wrong places.
 
Streeteh said:
You don't have to, my most expensive blu-ray was £12 which was batman begins. Stargate, The Fith Element and 300 all cost me £9.99. You can even buy the 5 disk special edition of Blade Runner on blu-ray for £19 so i think you're looking in the wrong places.
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your probably right, i normally have a quick look while in town :o
 
insane200 said:
the more people that have blu ray the cheaper the films will be hopefully, as im not paying £20 or more for one.
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Im not sure about that, DVD's held their prices for quite a while, its only now im getting used to getting films for £5 the way they should be, Single disc with no bonus features or special sleeve.
 
Would be good if it really happened, but not holding my breath. Like a lot of people have said, this rumour has been bouncing around for ages.
 
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