HD DVD 'death' does not threaten Xbox 360

Microsoft claims that the standard Toshiba 'death' HD DVD format will not affect its Xbox 360 game console business.

' Microsoft does not think that the recent reports on HD DVD's situation will have a negative impact on the Xbox 360 platform as well as the position of products in the global gaming console market. New games and content have the biggest impact on the game console business. Xbox 360 is still the console game with the most accompanying games and content, 'Microsoft said in a recent statement.

'Software giant' is one of the companies that backed HD DVD from the beginning when the standard was released. Microsoft has helped Toshiba develop a relatively high resolution (HD) compatible platform with the standard HD DVD. Xbox 360 now also supports the HD DVD player's plug and play capability to allow users to watch high-definition movies directly from the device.

On February 19, Toshiba officially confirmed that it will give up the HD DVD standard, accepting defeat by rival Sony in the battle against the next-generation high-definition optical disc format.

Microsoft also said it has yet to make a final decision on whether to develop a Blu-ray player to add to Xbox 360. ' Microsoft is still waiting for a plan for the first product. HD DVD discs added to Toshiba's Xbox 360 before taking appropriate steps . '