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Microsoft Says No Xbox Blu-ray Drives Period, Says Ballmer Was Talking About PCs [Microsoft]
gizmodo.com - 10/23/2009
Microsoft Says No Xbox Blu-ray Drives Period, Says Ballmer Was Talking About PCs [Microsoft]
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In a revised statement, Microsoft says it has "no plans" to introduce any Blu-ray add-on for the Xbox 360. But—despite the fact they watched the same video you did —they claim Ballmer was referring to the PC. Here's the full statement: Steve was referring to Blu-ray accessories ...
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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