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I would buy it on one condition (and this is if Microsoft was smart) they did an update on the drive itself so that it allowed for a graphic/data update to the 360 itself by plugging it in accesing the orig power of the 360. Then it would be worth it:) Think about it Microsoft I am just saying.
I could see the add on being done for movies as is it not Sonys technology? MS has a large install base so that means more $$ for Sony as well as MS.
Could very well happen.
Could very well happen.
But wouldn't it be just for movies and not gaming? Big deal. I thought Microsoft was all about "digital distribution." Shenanigans are being called.
I would prbly buy it....as it stands right now, there is little to no reason for me to buy a PS3 (LBP and Blu-Ray being the only ones)
Therefore...bring on the Blu Ray!
Therefore...bring on the Blu Ray!
I've had a PS3 for over a year and I'm yet to watch a blu-ray.
MS would be better off concentrating on distributing movies digitally. Shaving a ton of money off their hard drives would help.
MS would be better off concentrating on distributing movies digitally. Shaving a ton of money off their hard drives would help.
As much as I am loathe to say it, I'd probably pick up a PS3 before I'd buy an Xbox Blu-ray drive. I'm happy with DVDs (as of now), so my purchasing decision would be based on Blu-ray as an added feature rather than the main feature. Buying a PS3 gives me access to (some) games not accessible anywhere else plus a Blu-ray player. Buying an Xbox add-on would just soup up my existing machine.
Yeah, Sony would obviously be getting a cut from every sale, but it would put a pretty big dent in PS3 sales.
Lord knows I bought mine just to play teh Blu-Rayz.
Lord knows I bought mine just to play teh Blu-Rayz.
If it were about $100 I would certainly consider buying a Blu-Ray add-on. Anything beyond that and I would probably just rather get a PS3 (since I plan on getting one anyway some day).
i'd buy it for about $100. i was once really considering a ps3 mostly for BluRay, but the removal of PS2 BC killed that idea for me(I dont want to have to have 2 playstations hooked up.. my apt is geeky enough as is)
Otherwise I'd just wait until standalone players are down to about $150 or when I can get a budget audio receiver with built in BluRay
Otherwise I'd just wait until standalone players are down to about $150 or when I can get a budget audio receiver with built in BluRay
can someone please kill this fucking rumor? I mean how many time have we already heard about a 360 blu-ray drivr?
If I didn't have a Blu-Ray player already I'd consider this under 1 condition, that it was capable of being updated. Getting a new Blu-Ray movie only to have it not work because it required an update and MS didn't allow it would make me very upset.
I could see it being mostly for the the AVphiles who only own a 360 but not want to spend the extra cash on a PS3. I would think a much larger harddrive would be more appropriate for MS's business plan though.
Quiet 360 first surely. I will wait until a brand like oppo release a bluray player, but I just do not feel the need for a year or so yet. MS are throwing out the games I want to play most and long may it continue. Supporting MKV might interest me more. BluRay would be nice but I just do not think it would be worth the effort, I can possibly see it as an elite replacement but unless it is whisper quiet my money stays in my pocket.
Yes, I would, but this isn't happening. It's not. Manufacturers have been rumored to be preparing to do this for the better part of a year now.
360 + BD Drive = PS3 with DVD9 games only, for a higher price.
If you want a Blu-ray player, PS3 is the only choice. The games and Internet Browser (However crappy it is) are a great bonus. The FW updates update the BD Drive aswell. It's kind of a no brainer if you ask me.
If you want a Blu-ray player, PS3 is the only choice. The games and Internet Browser (However crappy it is) are a great bonus. The FW updates update the BD Drive aswell. It's kind of a no brainer if you ask me.
I don't have a ps3, not quite enough games for me to make the leap yet. I do own a 360 though and Dark Knight comes out in December on bluray... Yeah, I'd buy the drive if it was around the $100 price point. Alot better than spending $400.
Dark Knight... I <3 You.
Dark Knight... I <3 You.
i would probably wait for a PS3 price cut. i am not in a hurry to get blu-ray i just wanna take LBP for a swing and god of war when that comes out in 2 years.
I'd get a BR player in lieu of a PS3. There's not a single game on the PS3 or coming to the PS3 in the future(except for GoW3) that interests me enough to warrant spending more than $100 on.
Why pay microsoft $300-$400 for a blu-ray playing game console that's going to break down constantly and further microsoft lock-in when you could just buy a PSTriple that doesn't do either of those things?
fuck yeah! I would buy it.
blue-ray is the only thing that has made me thinking about thinking about buying a PS3.
blue-ray is the only thing that has made me thinking about thinking about buying a PS3.
hpv saidWhy pay microsoft $300-$400 for a blu-ray playing game console that's going to break down constantly and further microsoft lock-in when you could just buy a PSTriple that doesn't do either of those things?
Its an add-on for those who already own a 360.
For those talking about blu-ray updates, I had an HD-DVD and it updated several times in the 6 month lifespan it had. So Im sure IF this whole thing is more than rumor, the drive would be updated regularly.
Its an add-on for those who already own a 360.
For those talking about blu-ray updates, I had an HD-DVD and it updated several times in the 6 month lifespan it had. So Im sure IF this whole thing is more than rumor, the drive would be updated regularly.
The external drive would be a better deal for consumers if the price point is closer to $100 than buying a PS3.
Nothing against the PS3, btw.
But with the external drive for the 360, it gives the consumer the option IMHO that could be a better deal that could be similar the external HD DVD drive:
1) it would be a dedicated drive used only for movies (I hope), so no wear and tear on the main optical drive.
2) it will more than likely be capable of connecting to a PC, which a lot of people have done with their X360 HD DVD drive.
3) portability (hanging with friends/family that have a 360 but no Blu drive, take yours).
4) Unless you can find a used PS3, the cheapest is $400 (obviously an OK price if you are going to use a PS3 for more than playing movies.)
Nothing against the PS3, btw.
But with the external drive for the 360, it gives the consumer the option IMHO that could be a better deal that could be similar the external HD DVD drive:
1) it would be a dedicated drive used only for movies (I hope), so no wear and tear on the main optical drive.
2) it will more than likely be capable of connecting to a PC, which a lot of people have done with their X360 HD DVD drive.
3) portability (hanging with friends/family that have a 360 but no Blu drive, take yours).
4) Unless you can find a used PS3, the cheapest is $400 (obviously an OK price if you are going to use a PS3 for more than playing movies.)
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