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Posted Oct 08, 2008 at 11:38AM by Isaac C. Listed in: Rumors Tags: Microsoft, Toshiba, Sony
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Report: Xbox 360 Readies for Blu-ray - Image 1Well, well, well. Looks like the saga of the format war isn't over yet. And if this one proves to be true, it would certainly add an interesting new chapter. According to a report, Microsoft is getting ready to manufacture external Blu-ray disc drives for the Xbox 360.

Sing it, Alanis.

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Posted May 07, 2008 at 03:03AM by Jay P. Listed in: Accessories, Opinions & Analysis Tags: Microsoft, Toshiba, GameStop, Amazon, Xbox Live Arcade, Seagate
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Breaking down the cost of Xbox 360's 120 GB hard drive - Image 1Wondering why Microsoft's hard drive for the Xbox 360 is priced at US$ 179.99? You might find the answers you're looking for in this article. A hardware analyst was able to break down the total cost of the HDD for the console. Details in the full article.

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Posted Apr 01, 2008 at 09:46PM by Sally B. Listed in: Rumors Tags: Microsoft, Toshiba, Lite-On, Digitimes
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Blu-ray logo - Image 1True, or April Fool's Joke? According to DigiTimes, Lite-On is currently producing Blu-ray  drives for the Xbox 360 gaming consoles, despite Microsoft's previous comments about not having any plans of using Blu-ray technology in its gaming console. Quite a sudden turn of events, and nicely timed, too. Hit the full article for more details on this intriguing piece of news.

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Posted Mar 29, 2008 at 10:53AM by Isaac C. Listed in: News, HD DVD Tags: Toshiba
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Raising the white flag: HD DVD Promotion Group dissolved - Image 1This is perhaps the final piece of news we'll hear from the format wars. Confirmation that it's really over can't get any more official than this: the HD DVD Promotion Group has officially dissolved. More details after the "read more" link below.

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Posted Mar 23, 2008 at 07:11AM by Gino D. Listed in: News Tags: Microsoft, Japan, Super Mario, Toshiba, Konami, Gibson
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QuickJump QuickPeek 39 - Image 1(Editor's Note: The weekend has landed! Easter eggs are rolling all over the place in this edition of QuickJump QuickPeek.)

From the ubiquitous Konami code that unlocks 99 lives all the way up to GTA: Vice City Stories' very much, err, literal "Easter egg" via the helipad, gamers have a different meaning for the Easter bunny's painted gifts. Start scouring through the bushes! Here in QuickJump QuickPeek 39, we're touring around gaming town for Easter eggs. Wohoo!

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Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 03:42AM by David T. Listed in: Off Topic Tags: Microsoft, Toshiba, recycling, Philips, Greenpeace
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The Greenpeace logo - Image 1In life, it helps to have someone who can hold you accountable for your actions. In the case of electronics companies, it seems that Greenpeace is their accountability partner. The organization has recently released the current company rankings in its Greener Electronics Scale. To find out how certain companies fared, get "green-minded" and turn to the full article after the jump.

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Posted Mar 07, 2008 at 04:24AM by Ryan A. Listed in: News, HD DVD Tags: Microsoft, Toshiba, Sony, Stan Glasgow
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Microsoft: There are no plans to introduce Blu-ray to Xbox 360 - Image 1We learned yesterday that Sony and Microsoft are currently discussing on how the Xbox 360 can have a Blu-ray addon as a result of the HD DVD downhill trend at the on-going format war.

However, a spokesperson from Microsoft has said that these reports are not true. The full details after the jump!

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Posted Mar 05, 2008 at 06:39PM by Ryan C. Listed in: HD DVD, Applications Tags: Microsoft, Toshiba
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Xbox 360 - Image 1Ever wanted to try out Microsoft's HD-DVD Emulator on your Xbox 360, but got scared off by the price? Then you've got no reason now, as the emulator itself is now going for absolutely zip. Yes, one can download the emulator for free - just remember that you still need an HD-DVD add-on drive for it. All the details after the jump.

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Posted Feb 20, 2008 at 02:44AM by Tim Y. Listed in: News, HD DVD Tags: Microsoft, Toshiba, GameStop
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GameStop begins halting HD-DVD movie trade-ins - Image 1Retailers appear to be taking measures in light of Toshiba's recent announcement of their plans to axe the HD-DVD format.

We've picked up word that at least one store chain has already begun disallowing customers from trading in their HD-DVD movies. Details are in the full article.

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Posted Feb 19, 2008 at 11:17PM by Isaac C. Listed in: HD DVD Tags: Microsoft, Toshiba, Sony, Michael Pachter, Reuters
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QuickJump QuickPeek special edition: Blu-ray HD DVD format wars, an editorial retrospective - Image 1The first HD DVD and Blu-ray format discs were released back in 2006. Since then it's been a long and grueling war. Both sides have dished out and taken hits, and for a while there, some thought the format war would end in a stalemate. However, the HD DVD camp started losing backers in the last few months, a movement that probably started when Warner Bros. decided to go Blu-ray exclusive. Now, HD DVD has lost one of its biggest supporters, Toshiba, signaling what may be the end of the war. Read the full article to recap some of the biggest events that led to this point in the format war.

Originally posted on February 20, 2008 at 1:34 p.m.

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