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Re: [News] [Rival] Microsoft Surrendering to Sony's Format?

Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
> Microsoft's Xbox could consider Blu-ray support
> 
> ,----[ Quote ]
>| Microsoft Corp's Xbox video gaming unit still fully backs Toshiba Corp's 
>| HD-DVD high-definition DVD format but could consider supporting Sony Corp's 
>| rival Blu-ray technology should consumers want it, an executive said on 
>| Tuesday.   
> `----
> 
> http://www.guardian.co.uk/feedarticle?id=7208767
> 
> They said they might do this last year, so no surprise. They *still* are
> believed to have written 9-figure cheques to fuel format wars, for self
> benefit.
> 

They'll cave on this soon.  Interestingly, Microsoft seem to keep losing
to Sony...

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