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Microsoft to test out new Xbox 360 disc format

Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 1:25PM

Before we start, no it's not Blu-Ray and it's been confirmed. Anyway, confirmed by Digital Foundry, Microsoft is set to test out a new disc format for people in North America. Unfortunately, Microsoft has closed off the sign-ups for eligible testers really quick. As for being a tester, Microsoft will be sending copies of Halo: Reach, which most people presume actually is the updated disc format.

As far as details go on the disc, it is said to give developers 1GB added to the dual-layered DVD, so that more data can obviously be added. Many sites, including myself, are assuming that this may be a newer way to eventually catch people who have pirated games and modded their Xbox 360 consoles.

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Source: Microsoft Tests A New Xbox 360 Disc Format In The Latest Update Preview
Source: Xbox 360’s "New Disc Format" Is A 1GB Storage Boost
Source: Rumor: 360 Disc Format Adds 1GB To 360 DVDs
Source: Microsoft Is Looking For Testers For The Xbox 360's New Disc Format
Source: Rumor: Xbox Dashboard update to add 1GB of DVD storage
Source: Source: Xbox new disc format gains 1GB

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