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Microsoft: We are still dedicated to the HD DVD format

Microsoft: We are still dedicated to the HD DVD format.
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By Henning Molbaek
 FIRST ONLINE Jan 10, 2008
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An article by Reuters saying that "Microsoft's Xbox could consider Blu-ray support" has caused a lot of misinterpretation. At least Microsoft think so.

According to gaming site kotaku.com Microsoft has made it clear that they remain dedicated to the HD DVD format. "There was a critical element of our comments missing from the story -- 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." a MS spokesperson clarified.

He continued "While the article states that Microsoft might possibly look into Blu-ray, we just want to emphasize that there are no current plans to consider Blu-ray as an option. Microsoft continues to be dedicated to the HD DVD format and we don't want the Reuters article to mislead or suggest otherwise."


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Thursday, January 10, 2008
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Well, the fact that they would consider Blu-ray support says it all anyways...
Thursday, January 10, 2008
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If you believe Michael Bay, then Microsoft didn't do a good job prolonging the format war to give themselves time to perfect their own movie streaming technology. Their HDi may live and die with the HD-DVD format.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
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Ya cause Michael Bay is such a reliable source of information on matters like these.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
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Ya cause Michael Bay is such a reliable source of information on matters like these.


Well said... Michael Bay is a jackass
[Post edited by MattPayne on Jan 10, 2008]
Thursday, January 10, 2008
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Bill Gates said, and I quote from USA Today:

"(USA Today): Warner's announcement backing Blu-ray high-definition DVDs suggests the death of the HD DVD format, which Microsoft has supported. What's your reaction?

(Bill Gates): There has been a lot of back and forth. The announcement before that was Paramount putting exclusive support behind HD DVD. HD DVD did well over the holidays. The other trend we're seeing is that direct download over broadband — I think the greatest example of that is XBox Live — (is) becoming an important choice. Over time, that will be the dominant way that people get their movies."

I'd dare say that Bay was on the money concerning Microsoft's true motive, especially since his comment was made way back in the summer when Paramount had just turned HD-DVD exclusive.

You can read the full article here:
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/2008-01-06-gates-interview_N.htm
[Post edited by shaddai on Jan 10, 2008]
Thursday, January 10, 2008
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That's what I'm talkin' about...continued good news for HDDVD fans all around the world...

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