Blu-Ray vs. HD DVD?
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Thankfully my samsung BR player is firmware upgradable over ethernet.
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Dirty lil secret!
FYI:
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Ok...I JUST saw this thread and I have some questions.
My dad bought me a 360 for xmas (the new model w/ the falcon, 175w, quieter drive). I wanted it so that I could add the HD-DVD drive to it because it was so cheap. Now I come across this thread, and apparently HD-DVD isn't going to be around anymore? So, the production of HD-DVD's will cease? Basically, should I get rid of my 360 and try to pick up a PS3? I really just want a HD/Blu-Ray DVD player, and for the price, you might as well get a game console, or so I figure. I was just about to purchase the HD-DVD player for the 360 until I came across this thread. Please lead me in the right direction. Thanks!
`John
My dad bought me a 360 for xmas (the new model w/ the falcon, 175w, quieter drive). I wanted it so that I could add the HD-DVD drive to it because it was so cheap. Now I come across this thread, and apparently HD-DVD isn't going to be around anymore? So, the production of HD-DVD's will cease? Basically, should I get rid of my 360 and try to pick up a PS3? I really just want a HD/Blu-Ray DVD player, and for the price, you might as well get a game console, or so I figure. I was just about to purchase the HD-DVD player for the 360 until I came across this thread. Please lead me in the right direction. Thanks!
`John
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Dem, as of RIGHT NOW.
Warner will make HD-DVD unitl the end of May. Paramount is HD-DVD exclusive, and Universal still makes both.
This can change at any moment, but as of right now, HD-DVD is still around.
Warner will make HD-DVD unitl the end of May. Paramount is HD-DVD exclusive, and Universal still makes both.
This can change at any moment, but as of right now, HD-DVD is still around.
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So if you were in my shoes, what would you do Sarlacc? Should I hang on to the 360 & get the HD-DVD drive? Or switch to the PS3? Basically I don't want to invest in HD-DVDs when it will just die out sooner or later. This sucks ![Frown](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
OH btw, thanks for that.
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Originally Posted by Dem1K
So if you were in my shoes, what would you do Sarlacc? Should I hang on to the 360 & get the HD-DVD drive? Or switch to the PS3? This sucks ![Frown](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
OH btw, thanks for that.
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OH btw, thanks for that.
You can get the HD-DVD drive for sub-200 now, so with netflix to watch to rent the movies....why the hell not.
Plus, if you are running the setup using HDMI, its a GREAT upresing DVD player.
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I'm not sure. I would like to, but to be honest I don't see myself playing it that much. Some games have caught my eye, such as BioShock, Halo3, Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty 4, etc. I also have a Wii which I like a lot. I really just want to watch dvd's in 1080p. As mentioned, I figured for another $100 more or so, you could get a console that could play HD movies as well, which is why I asked for it.
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hmm, touch call. I have an xbox and a wii. But I also never like playstation games enough to even want to own the systems.
If you think you would, then I guess go ps3.
If you think you would, then I guess go ps3.
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Yeah I feel you. I don't really know much about PS3 or what games it offers so I can't make an educated decision, and I don't want to stray from the topic into a ps3 vs. xbox thing. It's more about the HD movie capabilities that I'm concerned about.
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Then why not just buy a standalone player. At this point its cheaper.
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HD-DVD yes, but not a BluRay player. Also note that the 360 was paid for, so I only have to pay $160 for the HD-DVD player for the 360 (which plays 1080p), whereas the cheapest 1080p HD-DVD player is like $250-300, and BluRay is around $400.
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Originally Posted by Dem1K
HD-DVD yes, but not a BluRay player. Also note that the 360 was paid for, so I only have to pay $160 for the HD-DVD player for the 360 (which plays 1080p), whereas the cheapest 1080p HD-DVD player is like $250-300, and BluRay is around $400.
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
Warner will make HD-DVD unitl the end of May. Paramount is HD-DVD exclusive, and Universal still makes both.
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Originally Posted by NetEditor
Actually, Universal and Paramount (and DreamWorks) are exclusive.
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FYI:
http://gizmodo.com/344680/the-real-r...r-went-blu+ray
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I'll let you guys speculate.
http://gizmodo.com/344680/the-real-r...r-went-blu+ray
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Sure these tactics of being payed off happen all the time...but Sony having to pay studios to go Blu-Ray?!? Underhanded to say the least.
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Sure these tactics of being payed off happen all the time...but Sony having to pay studios to go Blu-Ray?!? Underhanded to say the least.
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Sure these tactics of being payed off happen all the time...but Sony having to pay studios to go Blu-Ray?!? Underhanded to say the least.
Have you any clue what the HD side has done? Obviously not
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Sure these tactics of being payed off happen all the time...but Sony having to pay studios to go Blu-Ray?!? Underhanded to say the least.
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Originally Posted by srika
I thought this was speculation?
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ok - thanks.
now, technically speaking, did I read somewhere that Blu-ray has a "better" quality picture?
now, technically speaking, did I read somewhere that Blu-ray has a "better" quality picture?
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Originally Posted by NetEditor
Actually, Universal and Paramount (and DreamWorks) are exclusive.
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Originally Posted by srika
ok - thanks.
now, technically speaking, did I read somewhere that Blu-ray has a "better" quality picture?
now, technically speaking, did I read somewhere that Blu-ray has a "better" quality picture?
Although DVDFile.com did do an interesting "analysis" on that particular topic:
http://dvdfile.com/index.php?option=...6326&Itemid=11
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ok well - if they are identical, there really does need to be some kind of "other" intervention, doesn't there. I mean as it stands, there really is no advantage to using either - so the companies needed an extra incentive to choose one over the other. The $$$ all of a sudden makes perfect sense.
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Originally Posted by srika
ok well - if they are identical, there really does need to be some kind of "other" intervention, doesn't there. I mean as it stands, there really is no advantage to using either - so the companies needed an extra incentive to choose one over the other. The $$$ all of a sudden makes perfect sense. ![Nod](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/nod.gif)
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Have you any clue what the HD side has done? Obviously not
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Originally Posted by NetEditor
Well, some people are saying that Shoot Em Up is showing bit rates above the theoretical limit for HD DVD. But this has been reported using the PS3 bit-rate meter, which is not that reliable. Theoretically, a movie COULD look better on Blu-ray since the specs on paper are better.
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Originally Posted by srika
do you mean the theoretical limit for Blu Ray?
This assumes that the bit-rate numbers for the Blu-ray version are accurate.
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
HD DVD has paid studios to drop BLu-Ray? ![Squint](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/squint.gif)
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Originally Posted by NetEditor
No for HD DVD, meaning that IF Shoot Em Up were put on HD DVD, New Line would have to do something different since the bit rate is too high for HD DVD.
This assumes that the bit-rate numbers for the Blu-ray version are accurate.
This assumes that the bit-rate numbers for the Blu-ray version are accurate.
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DreamWorks got $100 million; Paramount, $50 million. These were called "marketing and promotional incentives."
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fun thread, folks.
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
I thought M$ paid them...not Toshiba (HD-DVD).
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The official word is Microsoft did NOT pay them. They probably contributed indirectly, but the money officially came from the HD DVD group.
Got it :wink: