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JET02WRX · 03-07-2008, 10:09 AM

Sony Reportedly Discussing Blu-ray Xbox With Microsoft

Sony turned to Microsoft for a possible Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360, a senior executive told the Financial Times yesterday. On one hand, Microsoft has always supported the HD DVD format, which is now dead and buried, while Sony said they wanted to adjust to the consumers’ needs. After all, if we think of it, as there is no more HD DVD, what can the two companies do but talk?

Everyone is curious to know how this collaboration would materialize in terms of prices, as Sony has kept a pretty high price tag on its Blu-ray so far. The question is: is Sony ready to give up the advantage the PS3 has now over Microsoft’s Xbox 360? As it appears, they’re nor afraid of a little competition, and that’s not all, as Sony will also get some great revenue from a Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360.

The same source also reported that Stan Glasgow, Sony Electronics US president, said at a media dinner that they were also discussing a possible collaboration with Apple, a company that focused more on digital media downloads and Apple TV. But Sony’s president doesn’t think the high-definition content on the internet puts Blu-ray in a corner. “Downloading will build over time, but this will be over a period of years,” he said, according to the Financial Times.

At the same time, Microsoft refused to acknowledge such discussions were taking place: “We have made no such announcement. Games are what are driving consumers to purchase game consoles and we remain focused on providing the largest library of blockbuster games available.”

As the HD DVD is gone, the Blu-ray trend is becoming more and more obvious, as old HD DVD supporters turn it to. If that should be the case with Microsoft, still remains to be seen. For the time being, that remains only a rumor, as Microsoft denied such talks taking place.

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~Brian~ · 03-07-2008, 11:13 AM

This has been out for a while now.

JET02WRX · 03-07-2008, 11:16 AM

Really? Just got it off of Googles news front page.... oh well.... First thing i'd seen about it in the news.

TGilb2007 · 03-07-2008, 12:11 PM

Is this really a surprise though? Since HD-DVD is all but dead, and more and more people are getting into hi-def movies, Microsoft needs something to fill that gap. Why not use a competitors technology to help sales?

Now, if the two developed a console together, THAT would be weird.

james_ls · 03-07-2008, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TGilb2007

Now, if the two developed a console together, THAT would be weird.

That would be the end of the world.

It would be awesome.

JET02WRX · 03-07-2008, 12:41 PM

I can't see stubborn Gates giving in to anyone....thats why the article interested me. Makes me wonder if MS will bail on 'disc' games all together. Now that flash memory is getting so cheap.. I think we could see a return to 'cartridge' games.... Think about it...load times would benefit...probably enable better graphics...

~Brian~ · 03-07-2008, 12:50 PM

No worries. I just read about it a few weeks ago on IGN.com

03-07-2008, 10:09 AM	#1
JET02WRX Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chester Co. Member #2133 My Ride: 2002 WRX Wagon iTrader: (1)	Sony and Xbox360 a collaboration? Sony Reportedly Discussing Blu-ray Xbox With Microsoft Sony turned to Microsoft for a possible Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360, a senior executive told the Financial Times yesterday. On one hand, Microsoft has always supported the HD DVD format, which is now dead and buried, while Sony said they wanted to adjust to the consumers’ needs. After all, if we think of it, as there is no more HD DVD, what can the two companies do but talk? Everyone is curious to know how this collaboration would materialize in terms of prices, as Sony has kept a pretty high price tag on its Blu-ray so far. The question is: is Sony ready to give up the advantage the PS3 has now over Microsoft’s Xbox 360? As it appears, they’re nor afraid of a little competition, and that’s not all, as Sony will also get some great revenue from a Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360. The same source also reported that Stan Glasgow, Sony Electronics US president, said at a media dinner that they were also discussing a possible collaboration with Apple, a company that focused more on digital media downloads and Apple TV. But Sony’s president doesn’t think the high-definition content on the internet puts Blu-ray in a corner. “Downloading will build over time, but this will be over a period of years,” he said, according to the Financial Times. At the same time, Microsoft refused to acknowledge such discussions were taking place: “We have made no such announcement. Games are what are driving consumers to purchase game consoles and we remain focused on providing the largest library of blockbuster games available.” As the HD DVD is gone, the Blu-ray trend is becoming more and more obvious, as old HD DVD supporters turn it to. If that should be the case with Microsoft, still remains to be seen. For the time being, that remains only a rumor, as Microsoft denied such talks taking place. © 2007 - 2008 - eFluxMedia __________________ 2002 WRX "Fun-Wagon"

03-07-2008, 11:16 AM	#3
JET02WRX Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chester Co. Member #2133 My Ride: 2002 WRX Wagon iTrader: (1)	Really? Just got it off of Googles news front page.... oh well.... First thing i'd seen about it in the news. __________________ 2002 WRX "Fun-Wagon"

03-07-2008, 12:11 PM	#4
TGilb2007 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newark, DE/Providence, RI Member #3189 My Ride: 2006 Chevy Cobalt iTrader: (0)	Is this really a surprise though? Since HD-DVD is all but dead, and more and more people are getting into hi-def movies, Microsoft needs something to fill that gap. Why not use a competitors technology to help sales? Now, if the two developed a console together, THAT would be weird. __________________ 06 Cobalt LT (Daily) / 99 W Cabrio (Project)

03-07-2008, 12:41 PM	#6
JET02WRX Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chester Co. Member #2133 My Ride: 2002 WRX Wagon iTrader: (1)	I can't see stubborn Gates giving in to anyone....thats why the article interested me. Makes me wonder if MS will bail on 'disc' games all together. Now that flash memory is getting so cheap.. I think we could see a return to 'cartridge' games.... Think about it...load times would benefit...probably enable better graphics... __________________ 2002 WRX "Fun-Wagon"

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