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Microsoft Dropping HD DVD
Microsoft recently revealed that it will drop the HD DVD add-on in it Xbox 360 game console. HD DVD is the internet drive that supports the original DVD format but Microsoft says that it did not expect this development to have a great impact on its game console business.
However, the company will continually offer warranties for the consoles with the add-ons even while their existing inventory will be on sale at half its original price. Users should not worry about their current Xbox because of this. They can still find the necessary parts for this console when the need arises. The HD DVD format had certainly been a great addition to the Microsoft Xbox but you can be certain that there would be more unique surprises for you in the future.
In addition, high definition movies will still be available for download using its Xbox Love service though. They did not state whether the Blu-ray feature will be dropped next. Interest in this business can keep Blu-ray out of Xbox lineup unless customers ask for it. It is expected that this announcement from Microsoft will be one of the last among HD DVD announcements ever since all major Hollywood studios are behind Blu-ray. Toshiba is the company making this hardware device.
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