Microsoft begging Sony for Xbox 360 Blu-ray drive
- March 06, 2008 15:40 PM PST
- Email this!
Is it a coup for the ages? A Sony exec confirmed today that Microsoft has entered talks that could mean the creation of a Blu-Ray drive for the Xbox 360.
Bow down to me, Microsoft
The blood on the doomed and discontinued Xbox 360 HD DVD drive is barely dry today, but nevertheless Microsoft is allegedly hard at work talking with Sony about a Blu-Ray replacement.
It should be noted that similar rumors have surfaced about a possible Xbox 360 Blu-Ray drive in the past, but it wasn't until today that they were given any kind of legitimacy. According to Engadget, Stan Glasgow, Sony Electronics US president, confirmed that "Sony is in talks with console rival Microsoft about offering a Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360."
Also worthy of note: the gadget blog cautions this is the same Sony exec who's been promising an Apple Blu-Ray drive collaboration for quite some time without results.
There's little else to go on right now regarding this statement, including release dates, prices or even a confirmation from Microsoft, so let's not go planning any celebrations just yet, ok? You know who you are.
