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False alarm: Xbox 360 won't get Blu-ray accessories
False alarm: Xbox 360 won't get Blu-ray accessories
One of the main reasons some consumers choose Sony's PlayStation 3 over Microsoft's Xbox 360 is that the PS3 includes a Blu-ray disc player. The Xbox, though it sports Netflix service and HD video downloads, plays only DVDs – as far as physical video-media go.
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 ...
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
on photos and first impressions
on photos and first impressions
electricpig.co.uk — We’ve been fiddling with Sky Player on Xbox 360 . It gets our thumbs up for the... content on show, but what’s it like to use? Get down and dirty with Murdoch’s latest assault on your living room, and see our hands-on photos of Sky Player on Xbox 360 in ... (more) on photos and first impressions
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