I'm pretty sure the HD-DVD drive is only for watching HD-DVD movies (not games). If the HD-DVD drive add on is quite a bit cheaper than the first wave of HD-DVD players, I expect it to be a success. I don't think MS would release it if it's the same price as a stand alone HD-DVD player so I will probably end up getting one.
The Game Gear kicked ass. I don't see why it's on the "Never made it" list since it had a 6 year life span. A successful console is lucky to make it 6 years these days.
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It actually looks like the artist will get half of the profit from this. From TFA:
Universal, which releases recordings from acts like U2 and Jay-Z, said it would pay half of what it receives on the device to its artists.
I'm pretty sure the HD-DVD drive is only for watching HD-DVD movies (not games). If the HD-DVD drive add on is quite a bit cheaper than the first wave of HD-DVD players, I expect it to be a success. I don't think MS would release it if it's the same price as a stand alone HD-DVD player so I will probably end up getting one.
Seriously; how is this news? I've lost count at how many times 5+ year old patents have been posted as 'news' on slashdot.
The Game Gear kicked ass. I don't see why it's on the "Never made it" list since it had a 6 year life span. A successful console is lucky to make it 6 years these days.