Microsoft: "Downloads will overtake discs in 12-18 months"

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http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=26082


"That's the future direction, and I think that's going to be the case in the next 12-18 months," he predicted. "I think we're going to be talking much more about that than anything else. Do I think that this Christmas will somehow be defined by DVD playback? I genuinely don't think that will be the case. I do not think that [the demise of HD DVD] will have any material impact on our console velocity. And I think other factors, specifically our architecture around downloads, is far more advantageous and important for the future."

He added: "We are best placed to offer that, we already offer that, our online pedigree is such that we will offer the best and most seamless experience."
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I guess Micro didn't get the memo that Walmart gave up on downloads, Amazon's service isn't doing well, Apple hasn't done what it expected and oh yea, that little factoid about broadband not being to where it needs to be and the fact that people enjoy having a hard copy of their movies. So yea, I suppose downloads will defeat discs in a year and half just like HDDVD was going to defeat Blu.
Alan