Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Xbox 2 to Adopt HD-DVD?

Posted by Zonk on from the blue-vs.-hd dept.

News for nerds writes "While Sony already announced its adoption of Blu-ray in PS3, IGN Xbox section reports that Xbox 2 may make use of the HD-DVD format if Japanese electronics giants and proponents for HD-DVD, Toshiba and NEC can make their way. Interestingly enough, Toshiba is actually working with Sony on the Cell processor, a key component of the PS3."

1 of 30 comments (clear)

  1. Very strange indeed... by Zangief · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Because Microsoft just pushed the VC-1 compression system for its use in Blu-Ray.

    I think they want to play a double game, not giving enough support to Blu-ray (while being a crucial player) and pushing a competitor.

    People must also keep in mind that Blu-Ray will not be cheap around the expected release date of the Xbox2, so it may be not an evil move.