Gaming Rumor Reprise: Blu-Ray Coming To The Xbox 360 via External Drive
October 22nd, 2009 12:35 PM | by Jeff Bordeaux | 1 Comment
If the Xbox 360 is going to make it to 2015, Microsoft better have definite plans to get Blu-Ray compatibility on board on the ASAP. In a recent interview with Gizmodo, Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer is quoted saying that we will “soon” be able to watch Blu-Ray movies on the Xbox 360.
The CEO had expressed that an external Blu-Ray drive would be the best way to get the format on the 360. I bet it looks identical to ill fated HD DVD drive from a few years back.
At the moment however, Ballmer seems to think that there is enough HD content via streaming sources (NetFlix and the upcoming Zune Video) to keep the masses happy. Are we happy?
How about that web browser?
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Personally, I think that streaming of high def content is a fantastic thing and gives those who don’t necessarily want to pay for a Netflix subscription a great alternative. But for those who want to have a physical disc handy, I think a Blu-Ray extension would be beneficial…provided it can be done without being costly.