As the reports were coming that Toshiba Corp. is going to discontinue HD DVD technology, it seemed rather possible that it will be affecting the Microsoft XBox 360 Gaming console. But Microsoft in a statement yesterday, said that this is not expected to affect sales of its Xbox 360 game console. Xbox 360 supports a plug-in HD DVD accessory that allows users to view high definition DVDs produced only with this Toshiba technology. Toshiba officials said on Saturday that the company is thinking to exit the HD DVD business. In a response to this surrender to High definition battle of Toshiba, Microsoft said:

“We do not believe the recent reports about HD DVD will have any material impact on the Xbox 360 platform or our position in the marketplace,” the company said. “We will wait until we hear from Toshiba before announcing any specific plans around the Xbox 360 HD DVD player.”

But the current owners of XBox will still be able to watch high-definition movies, television programs, and DVDs they already own. Now the Microsoft is left with only one choice, and that is to integrate Blu-Ray support into their gaming console.