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[jgminto]

I've been hearing this rumour for years but who actually believes it. MS ain't going to release a brand new drive format for a console over halfway through its lifespan and I doubt they would have for a console in the first year either. They'd still be held back by the people who didn't pick up the new console version.

 

[Deleted member 81567]

They're just grasping at straws now.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

I think this "rumor" is more for next gen on the MS platform. Though absolutely should have BR as the format.

 

[Angry Fork]

Can't believe this rumour still pops up. It's never happening, ever. It makes no sense.

I think 3ds attachment makes a lot of sense btw, I was just referencing the fact that everyone said it didn't and then it was announced =P

 

[zomgbbqftw]

Also, unless I'm mistaken, the Blu-ray Disc Association has to pay MS to license the VC-1 codec used in the format. So if this is true, Sony has already been [partially] paying MS for some time now.

That would be true if VC-1 wasn't just a blatant rip off of AVC. MS were awarded less than 2% of IP by the MPEG-LA for VC-1 when they opened it up to get it into the Blu-ray/HD DVD standard. Sony actually have a larger stake in VC-1 than MS because of the amount they contributed to AVC and MPEG2 back in the day.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

The persons company who made the "bag of hurt" comment is on the Blu-ray board of directors.

So? Doesn't mean he has no agenda. Blu-ray is a direct competitor to iTunes and Apple TV, it's been known from the off that Apple aren't interested in optical discs, ever since the original MacBook Air which removed the optical drive we've known it.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

So? Doesn't mean he has no agenda. Blu-ray is a direct competitor to iTunes and Apple TV, it's been known from the off that Apple aren't interested in optical discs, ever since the original MacBook Air which removed the optical drive we've known it.

And it was a stupid move, mind you. Apple is getting too big for their own good.

 

[KageMaru]

That would be true if VC-1 wasn't just a blatant rip off of AVC. MS were awarded less than 2% of IP by the MPEG-LA for VC-1 when they opened it up to get it into the Blu-ray/HD DVD standard. Sony actually have a larger stake in VC-1 than MS because of the amount they contributed to AVC and MPEG2 back in the day.

Never knew that, always read about how VC-1 was strictly a MS codec.

Cool, thanks.

 

[irishcow]

So is this like the 10th blu ray 360 rumor now?

 

[OldJadedGamer]

I think this "rumor" is more for next gen on the MS platform. Though absolutely should have BR as the format.

Or like the WiiU be based off a blue laser not Blu-ray(r).