Toshiba clinging on

With the news that Warner Brothers are going Blu Ray Exclusive, Toshiba are taking their time to come back with their assesment. However, there are also reumours going around that Microsoft is about to license the Xbox 360 architecture to external companies, such as Toshiba.

A Toshiba produced Xbox 360 with built-in HD DVD drive may change the landscape once more...

HD DVD suffers rental setback

In the days following Blockbuster's decision to got with Blu Ray in their 1400+ US outlets, HD DVD has been suffering a bit of a setback. Rumours floating around the Internet suggest that HD DVD player sales have dried up almost overnight, with orders for players being cancelled.

If true, this could be disastrous for the fledgling HD DVD format. Although online based rental services will continue to operate with HD DVD alongside Blu Ray, the mass market will be led by decisions such as the one made by Blockbuster.

We will be keeping our eyes and ears open for the HD DVD retaliation!