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Ballmer Talks Natal, Says Blu-ray Add-On for Xbox Coming - Steve Ballmer
gizmodo.com - 10/22/2009
Ballmer Talks Natal, Says Blu-ray Add-On for Xbox Coming - Steve Ballmer
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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 assertion that "you'll be able to get" Blu-ray add-on drives for Xbox 360 . When I asked Ballmer about adding Blu-ray to ...
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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Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg Looks To Holiday, Beyond
gameinformer.com - 10/16/2009
Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg Looks To Holiday, Beyond
— gameinformer.com — If you follow industry news, you know the NPD Group is today announcing its sales figures for... the month of September. It's usually a great time for Nintendo fanboys on the hardware side, while Xbox 360 backers can gloat over software sales. In advance ... (more) Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg Looks To Holiday, Beyond

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Xbox 360 Blu-ray drives on the way
Techradar - All the latest technology news — The Microsoft Xbox 360 is soon set to get its own seperate Blu-ray drives, according to comments made by the company's CEO Steve Ballmer. Microsoft has, to date, shied away from embracing Blu-ray as a next-gen movie format, preferring instead to focus heavily on its digital download strategy. However, that may all soon change, if comments made in a recent Gizmodo interview with Steve Ballmer are to be believed. A 'woolly' confirmation When asked if the Xbox 360 would be getting a Blu-ray drive anytime soon, Ballmer said: "Well I ...

Is Blu-ray set to hit the Xbox 360?
T3.com News — ... Well, it is if you take Steve Ballmer's words in a recent interview in a certain way. Speaking to Gizmodo, the Microsoft CEO hinted at Blu-ray drives for the company's console. When asked about adding Blu-ray to the Xbox, Ballmer said: 'Well I don't know if we need to put Blu-ray in there - you'll be able to get Blu-ray drives as accessories.' ...

Is Blu-ray set to hit the Xbox 360?
T3.com All — ... that sold fairly well. At least, until the format died a slow and inevitable death. Blu-ray hasn't been on the agenda as a replacement so far, but all could be about to change. Well, it is if you take Steve Ballmer's words in a recent interview in a certain way. Speaking to Gizmodo , the Microsoft CEO hinted at Blu-ray drives for the company's console. When asked about adding Blu-ray to the Xbox, Ballmer said: 'Well I don't know if we need to put Blu-ray in there - you'll be able to get Blu-ray drives as accessories.' When the Xbox press team were pushed on the possibility ...

Microsoft forced to deny Blu-ray Xbox 360 rumour for 10000th time
T3.com News — ... , when bewildering Microsoft Big Man Steve Ballmer told press people that Blu-ray drives would be available in the form of "accessories" - which many took to mean an Xbox 360 Blu-ray attachment was in development in Microsoft's office somewhere.  ...

Microsoft forced to deny Blu-ray Xbox 360 rumour for 10000th time
T3.com All — ... , when bewildering Microsoft Big Man Steve Ballmer told press people that Blu-ray drives would be available in the form of "accessories" - which many took to mean an Xbox 360 Blu-ray attachment was in development in Microsoft's office somewhere. However, Microsoft gaming mouthpiece Major Nelson issued ...

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