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Old 16-02-2008, 18:27   #1
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Blu-ray vs HD DVD... looks like the war is over
Wal-Mart is the latest retailer to ditch HD DVD & go Blu-ray only.

http://checkoutblog.com/entries/2008..._platform.aspx


And, following on from that, plus the previous huge blow of Warner ditching HD DVD to go Blu-ray exclusive, it now seems that Toshiba is ready to throw in the towel altogether...

http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssC...27196120080216
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Re: Blu-ray vs HD DVD... looks like the war is over
yes.
but sony >.<
root kit here we come.
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but sony >.<
root kit here we come.
Correct

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Re: Blu-ray vs HD DVD... looks like the war is over
toshiba may be pulling out of HD-DVD too
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7250068.stm
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Re: Blu-ray vs HD DVD... looks like the war is over
Oh well, £130 wasted then, anyone with an Xbox 360 want a HD DVD drive?

I blame Sony and their evil PS3!
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Oh well, £130 wasted then, anyone with an Xbox 360 want a HD DVD drive?

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cant find a link, but didnt microsoft say they would launch a blu-ray disk for the xbox if its the one that wins out?
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cant find a link, but didnt microsoft say they would launch a blu-ray disk for the xbox if its the one that wins out?
I think they did yeah, I saw it on Eurogamer somewhere, they said they were 'keeping their options open' or something to that effect. Emailed the BBC about it this morning and they want to interview me now!
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cant find a link, but didnt microsoft say they would launch a blu-ray disk for the xbox if its the one that wins out?
YES Just Google
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...ue+ray&spell=1
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looks like this mess is finally over.
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Re: Blu-ray vs HD DVD... looks like the war is over
If the HD DVD format does dissapear there is no reason to get rid of your players and discs. They will still work!
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I still think Betamax was the best format
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MS working on Blu-ray Xbox 360 & Blu-ray attachment?

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Rumors are afloat today that Microsoft is set to dump HD DVD and release a Blu ray Xbox 360 by as early as May 2008. Microsoft insiders have said that MS have already configured a standalone Blu-ray player add-on for the Xbox 360 and could be on sale withing 3 months, subject to internal marketing and sales approvals. MS has also been working on a Xbox 360 with a built in Blu-ray drive, however they say its unlikely as MS believe the HD format battle is moving online rather than with physical discs.
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Hope MS do move to a Blu-Ray attachment, would save me the pain of getting a PS3! Would like them to sort out some compensation for my HD DVD player too but I very much doubt that would happen!
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they may give u a discount - u never know
anyway ur own fault for leaping in to early
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they may give u a discount - u never know
anyway ur own fault for leaping in to early
Well maybe, I could play the 'I was being loyal to Microsoft' card, you never know. I'll give Nicky Campbell a ring at Watchdog, i'll be sorted! lol
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