Microsoft: Lack of Blu-Ray Means Xbox Sells More
Xbox product manager Aaron Greenberg has claimed that the reason Microsoft allegedly have ‘œnearly twice’ of the PlayStation 3′s market-share is because Sony ‘œbet on the physical disc’ with Blu-Ray.
Greenberg said Sony had put so much weight behind Blu-Ray and that there were ‘œcosts associated with that.’ He said because the Xbox doesn’t have expensive optical disc hardware, it helped it be ‘œ$100 cheaper [than the PS3].’
‘œThe fact that we’re able to offer a console starting at $199 is a benefit of not being burdened with that cost.’ he continued.
This comes after the news that the Xbox had its best February ever, taking the top console sales as well as having four of the top ten games. Do note though, that this is the first time in two years Microsoft has taken the top monthly spot, so while it’s good, it’s not that good.
Greenberg continued to say Microsoft’s bet was on ‘œdigital distribution’ rather than physical disc, conveniently ignoring that whole HD-DVD thing which failed quite dramatically. Expect Sony to hit out with a reply to this corporate pissing match sometime in the next week.
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*Is glad my author image is so small.*
Now there’s a face I wouldn’t want grunting and grinding away on top of me.
I think blogs need to start using an “Aaron Greenberg has said…” tag. Could stick it in with NGR.
@Sam “verygoodyearâ€: beautiful faces need a lot of space ;)
@NoZart: Thanks NoZart. That simple expression of pity means a lot.
@Ace Flibble: from memory there already is that tag, we should use it more.
As of all this nonsense, if the cost was a difference the 360 would do worse as it costs way more (hello HD, WiFi, Live etc.). Imho it’s more that Sony are bad at PR.