Draikar Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Seems there are more and more rumors about a blu-ray player for Xbox since HD DVD format died, some even say its not a rumor and will happen by this May / June. One rumor that is untrue is that it could be built in the Xbox, but I do think they may add a add-on drive like the HD DVD one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Well, the article I saw said they had one ready and it could be released within 3 months of the decision to go ahead. That matches a May/June release so it's very possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
init12 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Knowing Microsoft they've probably had the Blue Ray add on ready to go since the PS3 came out, they just have to decide to sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RxRated Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I expected M$ to push more HD movies via downloads first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I'm kinda hoping this is true. I've been wanting to put a Blu-Ray capable system in the bedroom for gaming. So far, that leaves me with exactly one option-- the PS3. I could live with that, but as a gaming system, I'd much rather have an Xbox anyway. Plus, I'm about to buy one for the family room, and I'd certainly like to buy the best one on the market for the HD set. So... MS, if you're listening, put a BluRay drive in the 360, and you can count me in for TWO of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 What's the point? Just get a dedicated Blu-Ray player or PS3 and save the wear on the 360's circuitry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 What's the point? Just get a dedicated Blu-Ray player or PS3 and save the wear on the 360's circuitry. I have to agree with this. Mine's loud as a tank right now. I'm hoping it lasts but so far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I use my 360 as the center of my entertainment system, so I'd rather have the ad-on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakpack Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I'm kinda hoping this is true. I've been wanting to put a Blu-Ray capable system in the bedroom for gaming. So far, that leaves me with exactly one option-- the PS3. I could live with that, but as a gaming system, I'd much rather have an Xbox anyway. Plus, I'm about to buy one for the family room, and I'd certainly like to buy the best one on the market for the HD set. So... MS, if you're listening, put a BluRay drive in the 360, and you can count me in for TWO of them! If they did that,they would release games in BluRay and make current 360s obsolete,right?If that happened,I'd switch to PS3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 If they did that,they would release games in BluRay and make current 360s obsolete,right?If that happened,I'd switch to PS3 Nah...It'll be an add-on. Now the Xbox 720 might be a different story.... If Blu-Ray takes off that is. MS isn't going to be interested in paying Sony for a Blu-Ray drive if the format doesn't become the standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karyyk Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Does anyone really care? Next to no one bought the HD-DVD player (until it was $50) and anyone truly interested in Blu-Ray either already has a PS3 or a dedicated player. I can't see too many people paying $180 for an add-on drive like this. I wish MS would concentrate on gaming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Does anyone really care? Next to no one bought the HD-DVD player (until it was $50) and anyone truly interested in Blu-Ray either already has a PS3 or a dedicated player. I can't see too many people paying $180 for an add-on drive like this. I wish MS would concentrate on gaming... Gotta disagree. I'm hoping for the add-on. Maybe I'm in the minority though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Pac Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 On some of the business shows I watch they have said a BluRay add on is in the works right now. They have also said Microsoft is even thinking about changing the drive on the Xbox 360 over to BluRay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari5200 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 (edited) that would be a huge mistake and I would seriously doubt that would happen or they are going to piss off what 10 million fans that would have to replace their current 360 for a Blu ray one if they started using blu ray discs for games. Edited March 17, 2008 by Atari5200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 MS might be looking into including a Blu-Ray drive for the next Xbox, but I highly doubt you'll see a current Xbox 360 with a built-in or even an add-on Blu-Ray drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I personally won't ever support Blue Ray, it's just not as good a format (yeah, it's 50GB, instead of 35, but what they don't tell you is, that 50, is dual layered) It's got worse artifacting, if your eyes are good enough to catch that in the first place. And a few of the cool sounding features are missing, but eh...I guess HD's giveing it to them anyways But what I find funny is this. The fact that the PS3's big selling point right now (besides what little fanbase they have left that isn't tired of being screwed over) IS blue ray. The fact is, most people (and all the ones I know in person) bought the thing, caus it was only like $100 more than a standalone BR player (well, now you can get them for less, but it's still a shitlaod) You give MS a shot at BR, even in an addon, for the 360, then your sevearly putting a dent in the market for the PS3 itself. Plus, even if it had the same $180 price tag (that's what the HD player was here on day one) you could get the Arcade, or elite X-box, and Still match the price of the PS3. So I just gotta wonder...is a BR player in the works? Probably, will Sony let Microsoft put it out? Probably not, unless MS gives them such a good deal it's really worth killing off the PS3 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 And people wonder why I hate SONY: http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/21/sony-is...ing-the-50-fee/ BTW, SONY owns almost all of the BlueRay disk manufacturing plants. And people try to say SONY doesn't control the format. What a joke. I did read they had finally licensed manufacturing to a Korean company but I can't find the article now. At least that leaves some hope that BlueRay disk prices will start to drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/03...luray.for.xbox/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 The true owners of Blu Ray can be seen here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 The true owners of Blu Ray can be seen here. Yeah... keep beating that drum why don't you. They are the blue ray association. Doesn't mean they have all the rights to all the related technology. They just control and license the standard. And being partners does not mean they are all equal in the sharing of profits. All you have to do is pick up a few BR disks off the shelf and look at the front of the package to see who is in control. SONY gets special mention on the sticker on the front of BlueRay disks for their PS3. Does any other manufacturer? NO! Just "Blue Ray Players". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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