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Infoworld reports that Microsoft will discontinue the HD DVD drive for Xbox 360



Microsoft's announcement comes barely a week after HD DVD's main backer, Toshiba, said it will stop making the drives in the face of declining support for its high-definition format from retailers and studios. HD DVD's other supporters included Microsoft, Intel, HP and Universal Studios. Blu-ray also had the support of Panasonic and Samsung.
Microsoft kills off HD DVD drive for Xbox 360