Who do you think will come out on top of the format war?

Personally, I believe when all the studios decided to carry both formats (save universal) Sony was put in the position to take the gold and run with it.

But in light of recent announcements, HD-DVD will make it to the market first and by a huge amount a of time.

Sony is constantly delaying the release of Blu-Ray (and the PS3), and now one of their partners, Samsung, has also announced a delay.

So, now I think Sony was given the ball and totally dropped it.

And there is still the off chance that the release of two different formats, and lack of formal knowledge by the regualr consumer public...These people will get so confused they won't want to adopt either.

 

I think that HD-DVD will amerge ontop of the game

The name is more apealing imo and pretty straight forward

 

good cnet article about this
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6463_7-...tag=cnetfd.ld3

 

Good find. Good read.

 

Sony has a history of introducing stuff that isn't accepted in the market, so I say HD-DVD has the best chance.

But in reality :whocares: unless you are an early adopter? I'll buy whatever succeeds and if they both fail (possible) I'll stick with DVD. I say both can fail because I don't think there are currently enough HDTVs in the market to support either.

 

Well I'm pulling for Blu-Ray since I'll be getting a PS3... but only time will tell...

But I'm thinking Blu-Ray will win. Right now it has better support (the only X-factor is Microsoft backing HD-DVD... b/c Microsoft doesn't like to lose at anything), better studio support and titles, and can output in 1080p via HDMI. Sure it's a little more expensive, but once 1080p titles start coming out the extra cost will be well worth it.

I'll personally be holding for for a while. Even after the PS3 is released, I'm gonna wait a bit. But in the end I'm thinking PS3/Blu-Ray all the way...

 

Good read! If LG put out a dual format player, that would be a nice win/win....

 

which ever is cheaper

 

Blu-Ray - Though it is more expensive than HD-DVD to produce now (as is most new technology), the price will come down. Plus, PS3 will be using it so that should add some muscle to the format (don't mention UMDs )

 

How come Betamax isn't an option?

 

i agree. most consumers will recognize to terms "HD" and "DVD". While edumacated/hardcore consumers might opt for the Blue-Ray because of its capabilities, the average joe will go for recognized name and lower price.

 

 

IMO...Sony has a proven losing track record when choosing proprietary media.

Video recording.....Betamax
MP3 players..........ATRAC
Digital cameras.....Memory sticks
DVD......................Blu-Ray

 

While memory sticks suck. I wouldn't call it a loser. Many people have and buy sony digital cameras.

And for Blu-Ray, let us all remember that while Sony is leading the pack...its more then just sony behind it (Samsung, LG, Pioneer, etc)

 

i dunno bout this.... im weary bout the ps3

ive been a huge sony fan for the ps2 but.....the future is a little soggy for sony if the price is that high

 

HD DVD....and then that will go away quickly replaced by all digital on demand.

 

Blue-ray for teh win!

 

Only three studios are supporting HD-DVD
Blu-ray enjoys the support of five of the six majors

 

devil's advocate.... True statement, but look at the studiso with HD-DVD support....they are the larger studios with some of the biggest libraries.

And last I heard Universal Studios (and subsidiaries) does NOT support blu-ray.