Blu-ray players grab 93 percent of market after Warner went Blu

[F9zDark]

But VC-1 isn't used for games, so its not directly used for the PS3. A Blu Ray drive would be directly used for the 360.

But Blu-Ray movie sales is what this topic concerns itself with. As well, the PS3, at the time of launch, being the cheapest and best Blu-Ray movie player available, has helped Blu-Ray massively.

The point? Microsoft has earned money off the back of Sony (since any PS3 owner who bought a Blu-Ray movie, contributed to Microsoft's earnings through licensing). It wouldn't be all that hard to swallow for the BD Association to earn some money off the back of Microsoft.

[jdnation]

Games that use pre-rendered HD cutscenes would require a codec though... so VC-1 would be an option.

[Elven6]

Mabye only 5% of games actaully use pre rendered cut scenes any more, and if they do I think they would have different compression techniques, to make it compatible with the engine.