According to tech.co.uk Microsoft and Sony are now in communications regarding providing Blu-ray support for the Xbox 360. The device will probably be similar to the current HD DVD drive available, but obviously support the prefered Blu-ray disk format.

Microsoft have recently been pushing their downloadable HD content for the Xbox 360, allowing for users to download and watch full HD films on their Xbox’s on a ‘rental’ basis. This is not however ideal for everyone so the addition of an external Blu-ray drive would be a good move by Microsoft, not only would it put them in a better stead against the PS3 but I suspect it would also go down well with current Xbox 360 owners.

However a statement by Microsoft in the Financial Times states: “We have made no such announcement. Games are what are driving consumers to purchase game consoles and we remain focused on providing the largest library of blockbuster games available.”

We will keep a keen eye on this story as it unfolds……