The only reason Microsoft is backing HD-DVD over BD-ROM is because the next PS3's are scheduled to be equipt with BD-ROM while the XBox360 sucks. Since they can't win by a console matchup, they are trying to make Sony's standard obsolete. Sony will prevail this time however, as they own a large part of the Hollywood movie catalog.
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The only reason Microsoft is backing HD-DVD over BD-ROM is because the next PS3's are scheduled to be equipt with BD-ROM while the XBox360 sucks. Since they can't win by a console matchup, they are trying to make Sony's standard obsolete. Sony will prevail this time however, as they own a large part of the Hollywood movie catalog.