Steve Ballmer Says Blu Ray Coming to XBox [Update]

[Update: As noted by XBox Live’s Larry Hyrb, Microsoft “have no plans for Blu-Ray” on the XBox 360 and states that Ballmer’s quote was in reference to Blu-Ray add-ons for the PC. Looks like the roller-coaster keeps on… rolling.]



In an interview with Gizmodo, the Microsoft boss confirmed a tidbit that many thought was possibly dead: Blu Ray is coming to the XBox 360 in the form of an add-on accessory. Stating that “…you’ll be able to get Blu-ray drives as accessories” when asked if the format will be included in a future revision the news came as a bit of a shock to a Microsoft spokesman, who reiterated the company’s drive towards streaming and the Zune video store above all. Ballmer is known to drop company information at inopportune times, often blowing cover on upcoming products like the Zune revisions or Natal release dates.

We’ve contacted Microsoft for a follow-up comment.

[Via Gizmodo]