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Microsoft says "Who needs Blu-ray". Are they right or wrong?

This article makes some good points, but i think it might have been defeated already. One good point is they said it was better to have games on DVDs rather than Blu-rays to keep prices low. And i totally agree with that. Gaming consoles shouldn't break the bank. But what do you think? Is Microsoft wrong for saying this? Or do you agree?

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=265921

Asked about 1 year ago in Industry News
ReverEND ReverEND
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DVD is still the "preferred" method. the large amount of space on the Bluray disc requires a lot of redundant file placement to keep reading speeds and loading in an expectable range.

I think Microsoft did just fine not going with a higher capacity storage. Sony really wasn't thinking about the consumer when they put BluRay into the PS3, it's just a Sony move they always do, make up a new format, force it onto the public, and let it fail miserably. MiniDiscs, BetaMax, UMD, it's there M.O.

Don't get me wrong, Bluray movies are great looking, and I don't even buy regular DVD's anymore. but with streaming movies continually gaining ground, they REALLY need to give people a reason to keep coming back to Bluray.

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  1. The industry is going through a weird transition. The space in Blu-Ray discs are amazing, but the consumer saturation isn't as big as when the DVD came out. XBox has the upper hand as far as games, so a lot of studios still need to cater to XBox, which means cutting down a game for a potential PS3 exclusive so a game can get more exposure.

    I know it may sound confusing, but basically I think M$ is not willing to admit defeat.

    mobilemousemobilemouse
    Level: Gold

  2. well, movie wise, i havent used blu ray yet on my ps3, so thats out the window.
    game wisei havent reaaly noticed any difference between the games that are both on ps3 and x box, so.....
    its hard to say coz im not like an expert in anyway,, but in my opinion, i think microsoft might really be on to something.
    peace.

    warriorscreedwarriorscreed
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