Thursday, February 28, 2008
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Sony doesn't call the shots, as to who can make/sell blu-rat players. Yes, I realized I made a typo, but I like it - so it stays! 
I don't think the blu-ray forum would exclude ANY company that would want to be a partner - even a former opponent! It would be in Microsoft's best interest to have a hi-def gaming console that could also play blu-ray discs like the PS3 - even if it is ALWAYS in the form of an add-on drive. That comment about some potential game players being on the fence about which hi-def gaming console to buy, based on HD movie format... is a valid argument!
Someone said that 360 owners aren't going to be happy about having a blu-ray player be external only. Maybe for someone who doesn't own a 360 and wants one, or who has a 360 with an HDMI port and doesn't want to purchase yet another console JUST to have a blu-ray built-in (if that ever happened)! Personally... since I have a really good 360 "Elite" console with the Falcon chip in it, and I already have an external HD DVD drive... I would fully welcome an external blu-ray drive for the 360.
I just hope that if MS does release a blu-ray add-on drive for the 360, that they make it the same styling as the HD DVD add-on drive, but ALL black with a matching black universal media remote - and include a copy of "Jaws", "The Terminator" or "Predator" on blu-ray, with the player!
[Post edited by Veteran-Viewer on Feb 28, 2008]
I don't think the blu-ray forum would exclude ANY company that would want to be a partner - even a former opponent! It would be in Microsoft's best interest to have a hi-def gaming console that could also play blu-ray discs like the PS3 - even if it is ALWAYS in the form of an add-on drive. That comment about some potential game players being on the fence about which hi-def gaming console to buy, based on HD movie format... is a valid argument!
Someone said that 360 owners aren't going to be happy about having a blu-ray player be external only. Maybe for someone who doesn't own a 360 and wants one, or who has a 360 with an HDMI port and doesn't want to purchase yet another console JUST to have a blu-ray built-in (if that ever happened)! Personally... since I have a really good 360 "Elite" console with the Falcon chip in it, and I already have an external HD DVD drive... I would fully welcome an external blu-ray drive for the 360.
I just hope that if MS does release a blu-ray add-on drive for the 360, that they make it the same styling as the HD DVD add-on drive, but ALL black with a matching black universal media remote - and include a copy of "Jaws", "The Terminator" or "Predator" on blu-ray, with the player!
[Post edited by Veteran-Viewer on Feb 28, 2008]
Thursday, February 28, 2008
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i dont think ill sell the ps3 for the addon, i had the hd 360 addon and i toke it back. wasnt very good
Thursday, February 28, 2008
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November 2007
Schappert also hinted strongly that Microsoft would be unlikely to bother with a Blu-ray drive precisely because the HD-DVD add-on sold poorly.
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
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Microsoft could really put the smack down on Sony if they were able to sell an Xbox 360 and an external Blu-Ray player ofr less than a PS3.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
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Wouldn't Microsoft be charged a royalty fee just like any manufacturer? I doubt it would be less than $200.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
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Manufacturing the device is royalty free. It's the movie companies that pay to use the format. And Microsoft has the deep pockets to take a hit money-wise to put out a device that would further hinder the #1 enemy in the HD console market.
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[Post edited by spoonard on Feb 28, 2008]
Thursday, February 28, 2008
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November 2007
November 2007
If MS does add a Blu add on and keep around the 150 range then
it might deal the PS3 a death blow.
I own a PS3 and it is used 80% for Blu Ray.
Sony would have to rush out its much talked about Home in a hurry and some how
conger up enough buzz worthy games to have a chance against the 360s video library and
Live.
Remember that during the holidays Sony pushed the fact that the PS3 was a Blu Player 1st and game console second.
it might deal the PS3 a death blow.
I own a PS3 and it is used 80% for Blu Ray.
Sony would have to rush out its much talked about Home in a hurry and some how
conger up enough buzz worthy games to have a chance against the 360s video library and
Live.
Remember that during the holidays Sony pushed the fact that the PS3 was a Blu Player 1st and game console second.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Member since:
September 2007
September 2007
Quote:
... since I have a really good 360 "Elite" console with the Falcon chip in it, and I already have an external HD DVD drive... I would fully welcome an external blu-ray drive for the 360.
I just hope that if MS does release a blu-ray add-on drive for the 360, that they make it the same styling as the HD DVD add-on drive, but ALL black with a matching black universal media remote - and include a copy of "Jaws", "The Terminator" or "Predator" on blu-ray, with the player!
lol. i second that. my ps3 is 100 blu use only. would sell in a heartbeat, even if addon isalittle over 200
Thursday, February 28, 2008
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December 2007
December 2007
I was thinking about getting an MS Add-on when it comes out but... I think I'm gonna wait for that MGS4 PS3 Bundle..
