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[Chrono]

I'm curious how many people here use the DVD features of those consoles.

Lately I've ditched my DVD player and have been using only my PS2 to play DVDs. I spent over 100 dollars on my DVD player in mid 2002 and it nearly murders every disk I put into it. Every other disk I play on it has to stop for 30 seconds some where and start an epic battle of noise with the player. I thought the problems were always in the disks but after using the PS2 there have been none so far.

So right now PS2 is my main player and the other one is for backup.

 

[ArcadeStickMonk]

I've not yet purchased a standalone player, as I don't watch much TV or movies. I've been using both consoles as DVD players from the start. In fact, on 10\26\00, early moring when I got my PS2, I walked back to my Blazer and hooked it all up to a TV right there. Fight Club was the first disc in my launch PS2

 

[Eminem]

I've actually never used a console to watch a DVD.

 

[OmniGamer]

My PS2 was my DVD player for my room, but since last year it's been fucking up big time and i don't even bother anymore.

 

[The Faceless Master]

i always use my xbox... i used my ps2 once... and i have on occasion used my pc... those are my only 'dvd players'...

 

[KilledByBill]

I also use my PS2 as my primary DVD player. I've had it for about two and a half years and have no complaints.

 

[Rabid Wolverine]

Only time i watch dvds on xbox are the ones with DTS as my old player doesnt support it.

 

[Suranga3]

The only time I use my xbox to watch dvds, is when I take it with me on vacation, which is only on rare occations.

 

[Dyne]

DVDs on Xbox whenever my parents are watching upstairs. It's good enough quality.

 

[goodcow]

My PS2 (not counting PCs) is my only DVD player.

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

Do you watch DVDs on your PS2/Xbox?

No.

 

[cvxfreak]

Nope, I don't use my PS2 or Xbox to watch DVDs, but I do use my Q.

 

[SickBoy]

I occasionally use my PS2. Haven't learned the playback commands on the controller, though, so I'd rather not.

Don't see the value in buying a cheap remote for the PS2 or a more expensive remote just for the very privilege of playing DVDs on my Xbox.

-SB

 

[jiggle]

I used to when I first got my PS2 at launch. But once I start hearing about the disc error ppl were experiencing, I stopped. If my PS2 is gonna die, it'll atleast have to die because of games(Luckily it's still going strong, and with HDloader, it'll stay that way). I use the xbox once in a while if it's in my room at that moment.

 

[dtrip]

no, I think I've used my PS2's dvd features once.

 

[Kiriku]

My Xbox works perfectly fine for watching DVD movies. Getting a stand-alone DVD player would just be a waste of space and money. Add to that even MORE cables around my TV. Nooooo thanks.

 

[evil ways]

I do, unless the girlfriend or a friend or relative wants to watch it, in which case I play the movie in the standalone DVD player in the main room, where everyone can sit on the couch.

Lately I haven't used it much since I never got the PS2 remote and I'm kinda lazy with the onscreen menus.

 

[BioFan]

use ps2 to play region 1 dvds
and xbox for region 2 dvds....japanese movies rocks!

 

[jett]

My PS2 is the only DVD player I've got. I've never had a problem with it, I don't understand all the bad rep it has.

 

[yoshifumi]

i use my ps2 but i don't have a dvd remote so i can't use my xboxen

 

[Xellos]

The only time I use my PS2 as a DVD player is when I take it with me on long trips, for example if I'm stuck in a hotel for 4-5 nights. Doesn't happen often.

 

[Grimlock]

Occassionally, if I don't feel like using my Aiwa for some reason.

 

[Error Macro]

I spent over 100 dollars on my DVD player in mid 2002 and it nearly murders every disk I put into it.

Well there's your problem right there. Nowadays, $100 players are at least fairly decent.

 

[Chrono]

Well there's your problem right there. Nowadays, $100 players are at least fairly decent.

Yeah, I know. But compared to the PS2 ($149) it should be at least just as good. =\

 

[Diablos]

All I know is that the PS2 provides excellent image quality for DVD movie playback.

 

[shuri]

I modded one of my xbox pretty only to play foreign dvd zone flicks and pal movies I order online

 

[SKluck]

My xbox is the only dvd player in my living room, I use it when I want good sound, and want to lay back. Most of the time I just watch stuff on my computer.

 

[Meier]

Been using my PS2 as a DVD player since 2001 when I got it.. already have a PS2, Xbox and GC hooked up to my TV as is.. don't have room for anything else nor need for anything else.

 

[Drexon]

My Xbox works perfectly fine for watching DVD movies. Getting a stand-alone DVD player would just be a waste of space and money. Add to that even MORE cables around my TV. Nooooo thanks.

IAWTP. Swedes are teh smartest of men.

I hate cable lumps behind the TV so much that when I moved into my current apartment I sat down and stripped together every peace of cable I could find with those strips that you get with cables when you buy them, it looked awsome and my TV bench could actually be pressed all against the wall.. now it's a disaster again.

 

[Hitokage]

My PC is configured so that it can be a standalone dvd player for my TV.

 

[firex]

I use my Xbox.

 

[Shinobi]

I usually use the DVD player in my PC or my XBox. Haven't really bothered with the PS2 drive yet.

 

[Kon Tiki]

Yes. Although I never use the default program.

 

[Screaming_Gremlin]

I use my Xbox at college since it saves space and is less crap I have to bring to school. When I'm at home I just use a DVD player.

 

[DaCocoBrova]

I use my XBOX to stream .VOB files (ripped DVDs) over a network. I don't like to put non-gaming related wear and tear on the optical drive so I have stand alone players for movie disc playback.

 

[SyNapSe]

I use the Xbox for alot of my DVD playback.. dunno why.

 

[The Shadow]

Yes, although under duress. My stand-alone DVD player doesn't play any burned DVDs so if I'm not going to watch a retail DVD I have to use either my Xbox or PS2 both of which have flaws that makes them inferior to my stand-alone.

 

[Greenpanda]

My PS2 (not counting PCs) is my only DVD player.

Same for me. And my computer's DVD drive doesn't even work very well, so my PS2 really is my only DVD computer. But I don't want that many DVDs, so that set-up is fine for me!