Microsoft is considering adding it to Xbox 360s
in the future, but the HD-DVD format is lately having a
hard time just getting off the ground. First, there's that
standards fight with Blu-ray, which people are starting to say will
wipe the floor with their lower-capacity disc-based
competitor. Then there's the fact that every PS3 sold in the world will include a Blu-ray drive to support Sony's
rising new star. So what advantages does Toshiba have left for its floundering format? Security features? Nope,
Blu-ray's got HD-DVD beat 3-2. Early-mover advantage?
Well, it used to be that Toshiba could claim an earlier launch date, presumably by the end of this year, but that's
come under doubt lately (in Japan as well as America): while Toshiba is currently in talks with Hollywood
studios and important retailers to figure out when to launch and how, all a spokesperson for the company could say was
that they hadn't decided what to do yet. Well, if they're still undecided, imagine what consumers must be feeling.
It may still be cheaper to produce HD-DVD drives and media right now, but that looks like the only advantage Toshiba's
got left (and we're counting). Maybe it won't be too long until we see Xbox 360s with Blu-ray drives
connected to them. Time's running out, Toshiba. We hope you know what you're doing.
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