Yesterday we reported the statement of Steve Ballmer as the CEO of Microsoft alluded to future Blu-ray accessories like the Xbox 360. As often happens in these cases, now get ready refutation: Major Nelson has explained that Ballmer was referring to the Blu-ray as accessories for PC, Xbox 360, not the market, reiterating that the answer to Microsoft's HD video in new Zune Video Store, which allows immediate streaming of movies in high quality.

There seems to be a denial a bit 'pulled by the hair, since in the context of his statement, Ballmer was clearly talking about Xbox 360: it has revealed in advance something that one should not even know, and you're trying to throw water on the fire ? We will keep you informed.