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Unconfirmed: Xbox 360 to get external Blu-ray disc drive
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gregor7777
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Forsete said:
Absolutely, nigh on unwatchable.
You made the correct purchase.
OldJadedGamer
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andydumi said:
This thread isn't about playing games. With an external Blu-ray drive, there would be no disc in the main system to spin.
I sold my 360 a couple months ago on gaf with all my games, because I needed a quick downpayment on something, and could not wait till my paycheck got here.
I was debating on if I should get a PS3 or now, but ended up ordering a 360 pro last night. The only thing outside of LBP that made me want the PS3, was Blu Ray. If this is true, I am it looks like I am skipping Sony for another year or so.
I was debating on if I should get a PS3 or now, but ended up ordering a 360 pro last night. The only thing outside of LBP that made me want the PS3, was Blu Ray. If this is true, I am it looks like I am skipping Sony for another year or so.
Future PhaZe
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MS should release a combo along with this. Something like the Xbox 360 Media Bundle.
Something like a Blu-Ray Drive, 120gb hard-drive, and a game/movie for 300 or less.
Something like a Blu-Ray Drive, 120gb hard-drive, and a game/movie for 300 or less.
Solo said:
Thats normal for 60GB PAL (or 80GB NTSC) models based on the original 90nm chipset. It's always 10 minutes for me as well; usually only on hot days. To its defence, i'd say it's more of a clean "whoosh" sound than a the mechanical "nnnnggg" drone the 360 makes, if you get my onomatopoeia. To me, it's about as loud, but the frequency is less intrusive when you're playing DVDs.
Regarding the topic, if Microsoft can do something to damage the PS3s sales, they will. I think a Blu-Ray add-on fits into that catagory: even if they sell it at a loss, it'll work to their favour when it comes to generating a larger install base.
Rapping Granny
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Dark FaZe said:
How can they afford that?
CajoleJuice
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I'm sick of these rumors. I NEED PROOF!
Welcome to 2007?
Seriously though if true would make me quite happy(if it was in the $100 range). I want a BluRay player but pretty much accepted the fact that I will not be getting a PS3 when I purchased my 2nd XBox 360 (Arcade with VP2 and a $70 credit) for $199 to use as a media extender. I really want a PS3 for LBP but I just couldn't justify the extra $200+ (taxes, better cable,ect..).
Of course I should probably update my TV first, I have a 57" projection (Hitachi), I bought the HD-DVD addon when it was $50and really didn't see all that much of a difference (or my eyes really suck)
Seriously though if true would make me quite happy(if it was in the $100 range). I want a BluRay player but pretty much accepted the fact that I will not be getting a PS3 when I purchased my 2nd XBox 360 (Arcade with VP2 and a $70 credit) for $199 to use as a media extender. I really want a PS3 for LBP but I just couldn't justify the extra $200+ (taxes, better cable,ect..).
Of course I should probably update my TV first, I have a 57" projection (Hitachi), I bought the HD-DVD addon when it was $50and really didn't see all that much of a difference (or my eyes really suck)
KernelPanic
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PSGames said:
Sure they can.
But more publicity/sales/adoption of Blu-Ray means more PS3 sales and more money for Sony.
MS has been consistently downplaying Blu-Ray this gen, instead promoting digital distribution as the next step. They even went as far as instigating a format war to try and kill it.
Suddenly offering a BD drive and implementing a JVM in the 360 seems too farfetched to me.
This sounds like FUD to me.
Plus if the cost of the 360 + cost of Blu-Ray drive isn't less than the PS3 they shouldn't bother.
Future PhaZe
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Rapping Granny said:
*shrugs*
MS doesn't mind selling certain games on the cheap/free. Look at Forza 2 and Viva Pinata. The harddrive is certainly not all that expensive and they are basically just ripping people off with its current price point. At 300 or less they could potentially sell the blu-ray for what its actually worth, slightly lower the 120gb price and eat some losses on some older game that has slowed in sales.
It'd probably entice people to get the package more than buying both as standalone products.
OldJadedGamer
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CajoleJuice said:
BenjaminBirdie
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Wow, I was just thinking about this walking to lunch yesterday. With Criterion jumping in, I'd love to adopt Blu-Ray sooner rather than later, especially considering their truly landmark, revolutionary replacement plan and pricing scenario. My greatest hope was a 360 add-on and I figured $200 would be a pretty reasonable price. $100 to $150 is simply phenomenal. Please do it, MS, before Criterion announces a Kicking & Screaming Blu Ray.
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Jamesfrom818
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A little off topic but can the 360s HD DVD drive be used as a cheap external DVD drive?
OldJadedGamer
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neojubei said:
By MS doing it, I'm guessing they want people not to even get aboard the ship in the first place.
MrHicks said:
if microsoft publishes anything that require an add-on, it will divide the market and ranks high as a FAIL.
so this addon, if happen, will be only for movies, as the HD-DVD one was.
for me, a bluray addon "only for movies" on 360 is correct, and can be interested for HDmovie enthusiasts which already have 360 and not have PS3.
cheers.
Rapping Granny
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Kintaro said:
In terms of console warz.
KernelPanic
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I'm sure Shane Kim will announce it, putting a large emphasis on the extra USB ports it provides as well.
DeathNote said:
Not in Canuck land : (
I'm working on the wife, I can trade my seldom used Wii and accessories for the equivilant of a PS3 and game and EBGames. But she's guilting the crap out of me that my 2 and 4 year olds will eventually use the system and it is more kid friendly
CajoleJuice
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pretty much thisGXY said:
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Great news if true, the more exposure for the format, the better.
If your X360 is quieter than 40GB PS3, that PS3 is busted in some way and is probably struggling for it's life, I'm pretty sure about that. I'm considering replacing my 60GB for a 40GB becuase it's basically dead silent in comparisonSolo said:
OokieSpookie
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It would be a good thing for the format, so I support it.
Kill Your Masters
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Blu Ray is not Africa.Gouty said:
Dead Silent? Yeah maybe for the first 10 minutes.
Lord Error
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It is dead silent compared to 60GB (and also any X360 I've ever seen), but not 100% dead silent. There's a big difference in the amount of fan noise made by 60GB and 40GB, regardless of how long you keep them on. I'm actually considering getting new 80GB which has even lower power consumption due to both chips being 65nm.Hellraizer said:
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