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Ballmer confirms Xbox 360 Blu-ray accessory?
slashgear.com - 10/22/2009
Ballmer confirms Xbox 360 Blu-ray accessory?
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One of the ongoing frustrations for Xbox 360 owners is the absence of a Blu-ray accessory ; they keep pestering Microsoft for one, and Microsoft keep rolling out the same “we have no plans” excuses. Now, finally, the company appears to be changing its tune, though it takes some ...
gizmodo.com - 10/22/2009
Ballmer Talks Natal, Says Blu-ray Add-On for Xbox Coming [Ballmer Interview]
— gizmodo.com — In the first segment of our exclusive Steve Ballmer interview series, the Microsoft CEO and I talk... about Natal, the blurring of console generations, and the surprising fact that "you'll be able to get" Blu-ray add-on drives for Xbox 360 . When I ... (more) Ballmer Talks Natal, Says Blu-ray Add-On for Xbox Coming ...

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majornelson.com - 10/22/2009
We have no plans for Blu-Ray on Xbox 360
— majornelson.com — During an interview yesterday , Steve Ballmer was asked about Blu-Ray and the Xbox 360. I wanted... to clear something up. Steve was referring to Blu-Ray accessories for the PC . As we have said in the past, we have no plans to introduce a Blu-Ray drive ... (more) We have no plans for Blu-Ray on Xbox 360

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Steve Ballmer hasn't seen the Courier video, promises Zune integration in next WinMo release
engadget.com - 10/22/2009
Steve Ballmer hasn't seen the Courier video, promises Zune integration in next WinMo release
— engadget.com — We just got off stage with Steve Ballmer, where we garnered a blistering 40 minutes of wild... conversation with the man, touching on all things Microsoft. Of course, Windows 7 was at the forefront of talking points, be we also got Ballmer ... (more) Steve Ballmer hasn't seen the Courier video, promises ...

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Xbox 360 Not Getting a Blu-ray Accessory
PR News: — ... A few days ago we heard rumors regarding the possible launch of a Blu-ray drive being released for Microsoft’s Xbox 360, at the time of these rumors there was no reliable source, therefore we did not cover the story, it seems that our hunch was correct as now according to a report on SlashGear Microsoft have now denied the rumors. ...

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