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Rumortoid: Report says Xbox 360 to get Blu-ray
12:23 PM on 10.08.2008, Brad Nicholson 35 comments

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The Xbox 360 external Blu-ray drive rumor will never die. According to a report by XbitLabs, Toshiba and Samsung have been contracted to manufacture a Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360. It also states that Microsoft is targeting a $100 - $150 price-point for the item, which would make watching Blu-rays at home an affordable endeavor.

What is the reason for the alleged move to a Blu-ray drive? Apparently Microsoft wants to ruin yet another high-definition format. In fact, according to my sources, Microsoft already has several bulldozers and shovels out in the middle of the Nevada desert in preparation for the burial of millions of Blu-rays.

Kidding aside, there is a severe lack of substantiation to this report. What we do know is that Blu-ray was an early idea after HD-DVD was all but finished, but it was never (to our knowledge) seriously discussed.

Would any of you bother buying a Blu-ray drive instead of a PlayStation 3?

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Kent's Avatar
Kent at 10/08/2008 12:25
I would buy it. i fell for the HD-DVD drive so why not?
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slee at 10/08/2008 12:29
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.
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mix at 10/08/2008 12:29
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.
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Video Cognito at 10/08/2008 12:34
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.
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Tactix at 10/08/2008 12:35
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!
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Scottyman at 10/08/2008 12:36
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.
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ThePhil at 10/08/2008 12:41
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.
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SLiFE at 10/08/2008 12:45
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.
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moocow21 at 10/08/2008 12:52
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).
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smoger at 10/08/2008 12:59
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
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killatia at 10/08/2008 13:00
can someone please kill this fucking rumor? I mean how many time have we already heard about a 360 blu-ray drivr?
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Corak at 10/08/2008 13:01
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.
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king3vbo at 10/08/2008 13:12
No thanks, already have a PS3
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CelicaCrazed at 10/08/2008 13:20
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.
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Cyberxion at 10/08/2008 13:21
I'd buy it if it actually hit somewhere around that price.
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wonky360 at 10/08/2008 13:35
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.
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BluDesign at 10/08/2008 13:37
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.
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ArrestedDeveloper at 10/08/2008 13:53
If I didn't own a PS3 I'd consider it, $100 seems like a deal.
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Aurain at 10/08/2008 14:05
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.
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calpis at 10/08/2008 14:17
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.
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elsteveo at 10/08/2008 14:27
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.
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Dexter345 at 10/08/2008 14:42
I've already got a PS3, so no, I wouldn't get this in lieu of one.
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mr spooky at 10/08/2008 14:52
yeah it won't bluray games at all. they too started to early with cheap parts.
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Ronsauce at 10/08/2008 14:56
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.
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hpv at 10/08/2008 14:57
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?
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delriego at 10/08/2008 15:34
fuck yeah! I would buy it.

blue-ray is the only thing that has made me thinking about thinking about buying a PS3.
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GrayFox at 10/08/2008 15:39
I'd probably just get the PS3 as well, but then again I don't really care about Blu-Ray.
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Kent at 10/08/2008 15:48
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.
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luvmysegadc at 10/08/2008 15:59
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.)
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Holyetheline at 10/08/2008 17:46
This would be a good reason for me to not buy a ps3.
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Burnt Meatloaf at 10/09/2008 05:00
No, for two reasons:

1. I have a PS3.
2. $30 movies can blow me.
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