Posted AT 9:02 PM EDT on 24/02/08
Microsoft bows to Blu-Ray powerhouse
SEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. said it will stop making HD DVD players for its Xbox 360 video game system after Toshiba Corp. ceded the high-definition video format battle to Sony Corp.'s Blu-ray.
Microsoft said Saturday it would continue to provide standard warranty support for its HD DVD players.
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