Microsoft CEO confirms Blu-ray add-on for Xbox 360

Gizmodo has an exclusive interview with Microsoft CEO's Steve Ballmer going up in full this Friday. Until then, they're releasing little clips from the interview and the one they have up right now sees the CEO talking about Natal, and more importantly, a Blu-ray add-on accessory for the Xbox 360.

Gizmodo asked the Steve Ballmer on whether we'll see any Xbox 360s with a Blu-ray drive to which Ballmer replied by stating that "you'll be able to get Blu-ray drives as accessories." No time frame is given for when we'll see this Blu-ray accessory and Xbox spokespeople avoided answering the question when Gizmodo pressed for further information.

So after all this time, a Blu-ray accessory is coming to the Xbox 360. Neato? I don't know about you, but I'm just going to sit back and watch as the entire Internet collapses from the fanboy war that's about to unfold.

[via Geoff Keighley's Twitter]

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Gizmodo has an exclusive interview with Microsoft CEO's Steve Ballmer going up in full this Friday. Until then, they're releasing little clips from the interview and the one they have up right now sees the CEO talking about Natal, and more importantly, a Blu-ray add-on accessory for the Xbox 360.

Gizmodo asked the Steve Ballmer on whether we'll see any Xbox 360s with a Blu-ray drive to which Ballmer replied by stating that "you'll be able to get Blu-ray drives as accessories." No time frame is given for when we'll see this Blu-ray accessory and Xbox spokespeople avoided answering the question when Gizmodo pressed for further information.

So after all this time, a Blu-ray accessory is coming to the Xbox 360. Neato? I don't know about you, but I'm just going to sit back and watch as the entire Internet collapses from the fanboy war that's about to unfold.

[via Geoff Keighley's Twitter]

devious742

why would that spark a war?

Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves, that if the Microsoft Empire and its xbox last for a thousand years, men will still say, This was their finest hour.

:D

Though I must say, it would be quite hilarious if yet another different format starts to be used by Sony next gen. (Though that's obviously not going to happen)

I'll believe it when I see it. Ballmer's been known to get ahead of himself, and it's hard to imagine MS bringing out a BR add-on when they already have 1080p streaming (I know HD streaming isn't as high quality as BR, but 99% of people can't tell the difference).

Can't beat them...make an add-on.

My only question is why would anyone bother getting a BD accessory for the 360 when you can get just get a stand alone player?

Gizmodo has an exclusive interview with Microsoft CEO's Steve Ballmer going up in full this Friday. Until then, they're releasing little clips from the interview and the one they have up right now sees the CEO talking about Natal, and more importantly, a Blu-ray add-on accessory for the Xbox 360.

Gizmodo asked the Steve Ballmer on whether we'll see any Xbox 360s with a Blu-ray drive to which Ballmer replied by stating that "you'll be able to get Blu-ray drives as accessories." No time frame is given for when we'll see this Blu-ray accessory and Xbox spokespeople avoided answering the question when Gizmodo pressed for further information.

So after all this time, a Blu-ray accessory is coming to the Xbox 360. Neato? I don't know about you, but I'm just going to sit back and watch as the entire Internet collapses from the fanboy war that's about to unfold.

[via Geoff Keighley's Twitter]

devious742

A "blu-ray accessory". MS better have have the blu-ray come with the 360. Because paying for a legitamate 360 (you know, one with a hard drive) and buying an accessory would be more costlier than just getting a PS3

[QUOTE="devious742"]

Gizmodo has an exclusive interview with Microsoft CEO's Steve Ballmer going up in full this Friday. Until then, they're releasing little clips from the interview and the one they have up right now sees the CEO talking about Natal, and more importantly, a Blu-ray add-on accessory for the Xbox 360.

Gizmodo asked the Steve Ballmer on whether we'll see any Xbox 360s with a Blu-ray drive to which Ballmer replied by stating that "you'll be able to get Blu-ray drives as accessories." No time frame is given for when we'll see this Blu-ray accessory and Xbox spokespeople avoided answering the question when Gizmodo pressed for further information.

So after all this time, a Blu-ray accessory is coming to the Xbox 360. Neato? I don't know about you, but I'm just going to sit back and watch as the entire Internet collapses from the fanboy war that's about to unfold.

[via Geoff Keighley's Twitter]

Santesyu

Gizmodo has an exclusive interview with Microsoft CEO's Steve Ballmer going up in full this Friday. Until then, they're releasing little clips from the interview and the one they have up right now sees the CEO talking about Natal, and more importantly, a Blu-ray add-on accessory for the Xbox 360.

Gizmodo asked the Steve Ballmer on whether we'll see any Xbox 360s with a Blu-ray drive to which Ballmer replied by stating that "you'll be able to get Blu-ray drives as accessories." No time frame is given for when we'll see this Blu-ray accessory and Xbox spokespeople avoided answering the question when Gizmodo pressed for further information.

So after all this time, a Blu-ray accessory is coming to the Xbox 360. Neato? I don't know about you, but I'm just going to sit back and watch as the entire Internet collapses from the fanboy war that's about to unfold.

[via Geoff Keighley's Twitter]

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TREY_FOR_LI4E

[QUOTE="TREY_FOR_LI4E"]

bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-but I thought blu-ray wasn't needed for gaming?!1

navyguy21

Saying you are part of the Trey Brotherhood is self ownage...

It was incredibly stupid to back up HD-DvD to begin with, Im not surprised, and at this point, they dont even have to buy it from sony.AgentA-Mi6

The HD-DVD add-on was a zero-risk, huge-reward move. Worst-case scenario was they made a couple of bucks selling the add-on, while the best-case scenario would have killed the PS3 before it was even released.

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TREY_FOR_LI4E

Assuming the BR add-on even exists (and there's a good chance it doesn't), it won't be used for gaming. :|

Over two years ago this would have been a big deal but now not so much.

[QUOTE="navyguy21"][QUOTE="TREY_FOR_LI4E"]

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MizFitAwesome

Saying you are part of the Trey Brotherhood is self ownage...

Well I already bought a PS3 so I really won't be needing this. I would have loved this a year ago.

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TREY_FOR_LI4E

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TREY_FOR_LI4E

The war ended so long ago that this does not really mean anything anymore

My only question is why would anyone bother getting a BD accessory for the 360 when you can get just get a stand alone player?

MizFitAwesome

[QUOTE="TREY_FOR_LI4E"]

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vaderhater

[QUOTE="vaderhater"]

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EmperorSupreme

[QUOTE="vaderhater"]

[QUOTE="TREY_FOR_LI4E"]

bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-but I thought blu-ray wasn't needed for gaming?!1

EmperorSupreme

The line in question is vague. He could have been refering to PC BDs. He never said you can get BD's as accessories on the 360...

My interest in Bly-Ray = 0

My interest in this story = 0

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Why wouldn't people just by a standalone player??

[QUOTE="EmperorSupreme"][QUOTE="vaderhater"]Blu-Ray was not invented for the PS3 or for gaming. Prove me wrong anyone here. I dare you.

Danm_999

[QUOTE="EmperorSupreme"][QUOTE="vaderhater"]Blu-Ray was not invented for the PS3 or for gaming. Prove me wrong anyone here. I dare you.

navyguy21

Why did you bring up graphics? Games dont need as much GB for graphics as you think they do. Uncharted 2 has something way more than Crysis, and that is actual SUSBTANCE!!!

[QUOTE="EmperorSupreme"][QUOTE="vaderhater"]Blu-Ray was not invented for the PS3 or for gaming. Prove me wrong anyone here. I dare you.

navyguy21

[QUOTE="Danm_999"][QUOTE="EmperorSupreme"] Uncharted 2 is all the proof I need. You visit more locales in the first hour than most games have in their entire game. And each location is extremely detailed.EmperorSupreme

If it is true, then hopefully, it will be up to snuff, & if it is, then there would be no reason to buy a PS3, because the only thing that the PS3 will have are exclusives, if you happen to like them. It's mainly because both the 360 & PS3 have the same library of games when it comes to 3rd party. It would probably be as an add-on, though. If it doesn't happen, then MS should definitely have it on their next X-Box console.

Why is that? Simple. 360 has better multiplats, a higher install base, better online, etc.

And before anyone says that "multiplats look exactly the same on PS3 & 360," the difference isn't neglible; it has been quantified quite a lot since the launch of the systems and it still happens today, just not as big of a difference now as it used to be.

[QUOTE="navyguy21"][QUOTE="EmperorSupreme"] Uncharted 2 is all the proof I need. You visit more locales in the first hour than most games have in their entire game. And each location is extremely detailed.EmperorSupreme

[QUOTE="EmperorSupreme"]

[QUOTE="Danm_999"] That's not proof Blu-ray was invented for gaming. In fact, Uncharted 2 could be achieved with either installation or multiple disks.Danm_999

[QUOTE="Danm_999"][QUOTE="EmperorSupreme"] Well not if you want to keep Uncharted2 like it is. There are no loading screens after the initial load. And how many DVDs do you want? You know we heard these arguments before but that was with CD vs DVD. Who needed DVD right? Many also said DVD was just for movies.

EmperorSupreme

[QUOTE="EmperorSupreme"][QUOTE="Danm_999"] Firstly, you're trying to claim Blu-ray was invented for the PS3 and/or gaming by pointing to Uncharted 2's technical success. That is a non-sense point, it is not why Blu-ray was invented, even if it does facilitate games like Uncharted 2. Secondly, you could absolutely keep Uncharted 2 as is without Blu-ray. For example; a PC or PS3 could run Uncharted 2 without loading via installation. Maybe not as convienient, but possible. Thirdly, we did not hear these arguments with CD to DVD in movies, as CDs were not used for movies, nor are DVDs used for music now (most players still require CDs to play music, not DVDs). The transition you seem to be alluding to was the move from VHS to DVD, which was completely different from the transition from DVD to Blu-ray.Danm_999

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[QUOTE="EmperorSupreme"] You misunderstood me. I'm talking about movies vs data. It doesn't matter a movie is data, a game is data, music is data. Blu-ray is a data format, not a movie format or a game format. Just like DVD and just like CD before it. And the only reason DVD wasn't used for music is because it was more expensive at the time and CD was already firmly established. EmperorSupreme

to little to late. Shouldn't even waste their time with this unless its 20$