PS3 Will Read Pioneer’s 16-layer 400GB Blu-ray Discs
Your investment on a PS3 is future proven when you know the console can read Pioneer’s latest Blu-ray 16 layer disc can store up to 400GB. This technology will be available to consumers in 2010. Now Square Enix can create mega huge Final Fantasy games.
From press release, The technology of the super multi-layer read-only disc is based on Blu-ray Disc (BD) with a breakthrough in material of reflective layers, according to Pioneer High Fidelity Taiwan. The specifications of the pick-up head (PUH) of the disc is the same as those for the PUH of blank BD discs, and therefore the Pioneer discs can be read on BD players, the company said.
Source: Pioneer showcases 16-layer 400GB optical disc
Pioneer Statement
Statement from Pioneer that addresses the misinformation and speculation that surfaced this week. From GSI Group For Pioneer.
Pioneer remains passionate about delivering the ultimate home theater experience based on the brand strategy the company set nearly a year ago, to bring to market the best home theater technology, including high-definition plasma televisions like KURO.
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