Sony, Microsoft discuss Blu-ray for Xbox 360

[MyopicRaiderfan]

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ca6017de-e...0779fd2ac.html

Microsoft in a pickle.

[Shoeless]

Not totally unexpected. Microsoft has repeatedly said to the gaming press that if there was a sufficient demand for it, or if it was clear that it would benefit the gamer, then a Blu-Ray add-on was not an impossibility on the Xbox 360. I've personally had Microsoft marketing reps tell me that as far back as two years ago.

[Godstar]

I dont' see the point in a BD addon - just get a PS3. Or get it for your PC and stream it to the 360, even better.

[Pyrochaos]

A Blu-ray drive in a 360 would make Microsoft more competitive with the PS3, but it would also mean extra revenues for Sony’s electronics division.

Sony's pickle.

[ivan872007]

just get a ps3 or 1.0 blu ray player.

[MyopicRaiderfan]

Originally Posted by Pyrochaos

Sony's pickle.

I doubt this goes less than $200. If you do buy it money for Sony but just expensive enough you just go buy a PS3.

[Pyrochaos]

Originally Posted by MyopicRaiderfan

I doubt this goes less than $200. If you do buy it money for Sony but just expensive enough you just go buy a PS3.

I think it would mainly be for people who already have a 360, and want in on high def. Either way if they Buy a PS3 or the add on, Sony gets a chunk.

[Godstar]

Originally Posted by MyopicRaiderfan

I doubt this goes less than $200. If you do buy it money for Sony but just expensive enough you just go buy a PS3.

CC is annoucing a trade in for HD DVD players if purchased in the last 3 months if you buy a BD player. Pretty cool I guess.

[Pyrochaos]

Originally Posted by Godstar

CC is annoucing a trade in for HD DVD players if purchased in the last 3 months if you buy a BD player. Pretty cool I guess.

I saw that. I bought my add-on from CC in August.

[Pakman3000]

Bought an add on from BBY with a replacement plan. Discontinued already. What happens when they can't replace my "defective" unit in June? $200 store credit towards my MGS PS3. LOL. Then turn around and get a used one somewhere for $30 bucks.

[SRFan]

If Sony won't give them a good price, what's stopping MS from buying a LG PC drive and putting it into a custom usb enclosure matching the 360? This talk is only to get the best price possible and Sony will sell them, they are an electronics company.

[DustoMan]

This will not happen. Microsoft has invested too much development into getting the 360 to work with HDi and HD-DVD.

[RedRedSuit]

Originally Posted by DustoMan

This will not happen. Microsoft has invested too much development into getting the 360 to work with HDi and HD-DVD.

Wait, what? How does that matter in the slightest? HD DVD is done. This is a new ballgame, now. What would Microsoft possibly lose by making profits off yet another accessory, and possibly even selling a few more 360s as part Blu-Ray players?

[BrendonL]

Originally Posted by DustoMan

This will not happen. Microsoft has invested too much development into getting the 360 to work with HDi and HD-DVD.

MS completely discontinued the HD DVD add on a couple weeks ago.

[RedRedSuit]

Originally Posted by BrendonL

MS completely discontinued the HD DVD add on a couple weeks ago.

Yeah. I'm confused what this has to do with HD DVD....