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Microsoft denies Blu-ray accessory for Xbox 360
Microsoft denies Blu-ray accessory for Xbox 360
Good ol’ Steve Ballmer has been known to let the cat out of the bag a few times with new items and accessories coming from Redmond. This week Ballmer seemingly hinted that Microsoft would be offering up a Blu-ray accessory for the Xbox 360. That was a surprising little hint considering ...
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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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Xbox 360 Not Getting a Blu-ray Accessory
PR News: — ... Personally I won’t even use the 1080p streaming functionality, therefore the need for a Blu-ray drive is not necessary for me, however I can understand people with home-theater setups wanting the extra functionality, find out more on SlashGear. ...

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