Notorious_Roy
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I'll buy it when the first games for it release
MS Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player: Who's getting it?
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Shogmaster
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Beatbox said:
No no, it's stereo only for the new "hi def" audio modes introduced in HD-DVDs and BRs. The regular 5.1 is still there for you so don't you worry.
I've thought about it. The guy Major Nelson interviewed, "e", has the same set I do, 65" Mits RPTV. He said it looks amazing on his set. I know my set is calibrated very well and HD material looks very good. Better than many of the LCD's and Plasmas selling today.
I just don't know how much use I'll get out of it. I rarely buy movies anymore.... but Netflix is on board with HD-DVD. I dunno.... still on the fence.
I just don't know how much use I'll get out of it. I rarely buy movies anymore.... but Netflix is on board with HD-DVD. I dunno.... still on the fence.
I've got one pre-ordered. If anyone is interested in HD-DVD, there's no reason NOT to get one. Video performance is on par with the HD-A1, and from what I've read, the load times of the add-on are superb.
Also keep in mind, that the player is upgradable over time through software updates over live = futureproof!
There's a MS dude over on AVS-Forums who's soliciting for opinions on what additional features users would like to see for the add-on.
Also keep in mind, that the player is upgradable over time through software updates over live = futureproof!
There's a MS dude over on AVS-Forums who's soliciting for opinions on what additional features users would like to see for the add-on.Pirahna said:Also keep in mind, that the player is upgradable over time through software updates over live = futureproof!
Thread link? (that's a very large forum to go hunting through)
dirtmonkey37
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I might get it. I really wish it was 99 dollars. That would be a no-brainer.
but 199......eeehhh...meh.
but 199......eeehhh...meh.
dirtmonkey37 said:
That was my original thought also, but then I decided that if I only get 2 years of use out of the device, it'll be worth it.
I'm also betting that somebody somewhere is going to write drivers for the thing to work on a Windows PC. Microsoft said they didn't have time to do it before ship date, but they may do it in the future. If they don't get around to it, someone else will and having a USB PC HD-DVD drive would be a nice little bonus to owning the device.
this "2 years of use" idea is rubbish, thats not what dvd players are about - whats more important is what will it be used for.
i.e. will there be a worthwhile catalogue for it? if yes, and you come out with 10-20 discs that you love and will keep for years, thats value.
but if not, and you find yourself with 5, and maybe a few token ones you dont like that much, thats not value at all. even if you can re-watch them for the next 10 years.
i should have thought of this before i bought my psp. now thats a great example of NOT VALUE
so far anyway.
but hey if you happen to be rich as some of you may be, who gives a damn just buy what you can while you're alive!
i.e. will there be a worthwhile catalogue for it? if yes, and you come out with 10-20 discs that you love and will keep for years, thats value.
but if not, and you find yourself with 5, and maybe a few token ones you dont like that much, thats not value at all. even if you can re-watch them for the next 10 years.
i should have thought of this before i bought my psp. now thats a great example of NOT VALUE
so far anyway.but hey if you happen to be rich as some of you may be, who gives a damn just buy what you can while you're alive!
CrapSandwich
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If they can get the price down to $100 at some point, I would consider buying. I'm not interested in making a real financial commitment at the beginning of a format war. Just a bad idea, IMO.
kaizoku said:this "2 years of use" idea is rubbish, thats not what dvd players are about - whats more important is what will it be used for.
i.e. will there be a worthwhile catalogue for it? if yes, and you come out with 10-20 discs that you love and will keep for years, thats value.
but if not, and you find yourself with 5, and maybe a few token ones you dont like that much, thats not value at all. even if you can re-watch them for the next 10 years.
i should have thought of this before i bought my psp. now thats a great example of NOT VALUE
but hey if you happen to be rich as some of you may be, who gives a damn just buy what you can while you're alive!
You're missing the bigger picture. You can rent the movies from Netflix and similar services. If the format fails, and you choose to rent before dipping into your wallet further, you only lose out on the initial purchase.
kaizoku said:
I kept my first DVD player for 2 years and paid around $200 for it. I upgraded to a newer DVD player 2 years later that had twice the features for around the same price, maybe a little bit cheaper.
In the world of electronics, getting 2 years out of a device before upgrading is not all that uncommon, unless you're spending over $1k for a TV.
And like I said, when, not if, they make Windows drivers for it, I can shovel it off to my PC permanently and then get a nicer more feature-rich player in a couple of years.. that's IF the format makes it.
Shogmaster
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bill0527 said:
He's talking about the software I think.
AgentOtaku
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Troidal said:I am, even though I know I probably won't go start collecting HD-DVDs.
I already picked up Equilibrium and preordered M:I-3
And next month's Sabra magazine (hot Japanese babe mag) will have a free HD-DVD sampler...mmm, bikini babes in HD.
I hate you (>__<)
AgentOtaku
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bill0527 said:
yep
CreateNowSleepLater
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VGA looks like crap compared to component for DVD playback. You lose contrast and everything is washed out. I have a 360 with a 1080p TV. It was a mistake to not put HDMI in the 360 but its a kick in the face to release this drive with no HDMI output since it will not and cannot support hi def audio.
Let not forget once these studio's get ICT flag happy and your HD DVD drive now is the equivelant of your standard DVD player.
I know the arguament at AVS is the movie studios will not do this and I say that's because nobody has the means to rip Blue ray and HD DVD. When these movies start showing up on torrent sites you watch how fast they implement the ICT flag.
Let not forget once these studio's get ICT flag happy and your HD DVD drive now is the equivelant of your standard DVD player.
I know the arguament at AVS is the movie studios will not do this and I say that's because nobody has the means to rip Blue ray and HD DVD. When these movies start showing up on torrent sites you watch how fast they implement the ICT flag.
ferrarimanf355
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I don't have a hi-def TV (shocker!), so I'll pass. I'm personally waiting for a HD-DVD/Blu-Ray combo player myself, anyways.
Shogmaster
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jhferry said:
It's a fucking $200 add on for those who has 360 and want a cheap option to play HD-DVD movies. Stop your belly aching about there not being a HD surround and ICT support through HDMI. If MS waited for HDMI to mature, it would be launching late this year like the PS3.
And by the time HDMI and ICT flags matters, you'll have $100 HD-DVD stand alone players that has both of those and still plays all those HD-DVD movies you've bought and been enjoying on a $200 freaking add-on!
CreateNowSleepLater
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Why would I enjoy an add on that I can't view in 1080p? Or listen to Hi Def audio?
It is not a fully functional player. I agree somewhat on the HDMI on the 360 but to not have it on the HD drive is a disgrace. All they needed was an HDMI output on this thing and it would have been able to upconvert and all that.
Their have been rules set forth to govern how this content is played. You dont get to go around that just so you can release a player that doesnt support the resolutions it is designed to play. Then say that the rules are wrong and dont worry, they wont set that flag anyway.
It is not a fully functional player. I agree somewhat on the HDMI on the 360 but to not have it on the HD drive is a disgrace. All they needed was an HDMI output on this thing and it would have been able to upconvert and all that.
Their have been rules set forth to govern how this content is played. You dont get to go around that just so you can release a player that doesnt support the resolutions it is designed to play. Then say that the rules are wrong and dont worry, they wont set that flag anyway.
why are there so many people in here stating that they arent getting it and why? I started this thread to get an idea of how many people have already decided they are going to get it so that I could know whether or not to expect impressions at this forum soon.
It sounds like a good number of people are getting it so I hope to see some detailed impressions. the rest of you can go watch your movies on your current players or go get in line for a PS3 now.
It sounds like a good number of people are getting it so I hope to see some detailed impressions. the rest of you can go watch your movies on your current players or go get in line for a PS3 now.
Shogmaster
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jhferry said:
You need to get yourself the Tosh HD-2A since you have a good surround reciever and 1080p set with HDMI. I don't know why you are bitching about an add-on that is obviously not meant to be marketed to your ass.
NO SHIT! It's a ****ing USB 2.0 add on drive!
That would be an impossible scenario unless this thing is not an add-on and is instead a full fledged player. That would make it expensive as a full player. WHAT'S THE DAMN POINT THEN?!?
None of the rules are being violated. You need to do more reasearch before bitching about this.
AgentOtaku
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Shogmaster said:
:lol :lol :lol
AgentOtaku
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jhferry said:
SaggyMonkey
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Not in a hurry to buy the HD-DVD attachment, or really either HD film format until it settles out.
Most seem to enjoy their games in non HDMI 720p, I think the movies will look fine too and you wont get anything as cheap as this anytime soon.
If you want 1080p HDMI better wait and get a BluRay player later. It will still take some time until there is good number of BD-50 titles available, but in the long run the extra 20GB will make the difference.
If you want 1080p HDMI better wait and get a BluRay player later. It will still take some time until there is good number of BD-50 titles available, but in the long run the extra 20GB will make the difference.
Shogmaster
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quetz67 said:
Or you can get 1080p HD-DVD players now.
Why, do you foresee movies in the future averaging more than 2 hours?
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