Blu-Ray 1 - HD-Dvd 0

[Alan]

BBC NEWS | Business | Blockbuster to focus on Blu-ray

Blockbuster to focus on Blu-ray
Blockbuster in Dallas
Blockbuster says customers are opting for Blu-Ray
Film rental firm Blockbuster is to rent high-definition DVDs only in the Blu-ray format at 1,450 US stores.

I know its only one chain, but if its true that initial customer feedback supports Blu-Ray over HD-DVD then, I'm happy

(rubs his PS3)

 

[Whipped]

I have the HD-DVD add-on for the 360 and I'll be getting a PS3 once the first price drops come in. So, whichever way it goes, I'll be happy.

I do like the in-movie experiences that HD-DVDs have. Do the Blue-Rays have them?

 

[Deebs]

Blu-Ray movies support J+ which is java based apps.

These are only just coming to market. I have both formats but have been buying more blu-ray. Infact I have stopped buying HD-DVD.

 

[SheepCow]

It'll be interesting which one wins, I'm against anything Sony atm as they seem to be totally fucking themselves over but I do like the Blu-ray tech

 

[nath]

C'mon chaps - it's nothing like VHS vs Betamax and entirely like DVD+R vs DVD-R. Which one of those won? Neither, pretty much every burner is dual/triple format now. I can't see any reason why it won't be the same with blu-ray and HD DVD.

 

[Alan]

C'mon chaps - it's nothing like VHS vs Betamax and entirely like DVD+R vs DVD-R. Which one of those won? Neither, pretty much every burner is dual/triple format now. I can't see any reason why it won't be the same with blu-ray and HD DVD.

Im not sure, granted it wont be as big as betamax-vhs, but the cost to make a dual HD-DVD/BluRay player way exceeds those for a DVD+/DVD- player, from what I understand its different lenses and shit.

I'd put my money on Universal switching to Blu-Ray by the end of 2008 apparently there the only studio who do release anything on Blu-Ray

 

[nath]

For now they need different lenses. Ok so maybe they'll always need different lenses. I remember when a DVD-r burner cost 500 quid. You can now get one for 10-20 quid. I just can't imagine a scenario where one would simply cease to be rather than get on board with a dual format system that's affordable.

 

[JBP|]

Well Samsung already do a "Super Blu" dual format player, allthough it apparently has issues with HD DVD bonus stuff but as it's 1st generation who cares?

And then ofcourse you have discs that are blu ray on one side and HD DVD on the other side.

I think that this "format war" will have no clear winner.

And last but not least, does anyone still actually rent stuff from Blockbusters?

 

[Clown]

People who don't know internets?

 

[smurkin]

For now they need different lenses. Ok so maybe they'll always need different lenses. I remember when a DVD-r burner cost 500 quid. You can now get one for 10-20 quid. I just can't imagine a scenario where one would simply cease to be rather than get on board with a dual format system that's affordable.

I think I read Panasonic was about to release a dual format player in the US, I think it was about £1000 - obviously that price will drop :touch:

/edit or was it samsung

tbh, I'd be quite interested in bluray or whatever through the post...it might be time to invest in a HD/BR player

 

[JBP|]

It turns out that its LG that make the Super blu not Samsung (I feel a right tit end now ).

 

[smurkin]

Well, theyr all at it.

http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=529498

 

[Ch3tan]

I have the 360 add on and a ps3, I buy whichever is cheaper if all the extras are the same if it's released on both formats. When I do buy a proper player I will get a hybrid one. There are far more titles on blu-ray than hd-dvd though, and the tend to be cheaper.

 

[dysfunction]

I'll wait till hybrid players are at a reasonable price before getting one then...
Shouldnt be too long now especially with they way technology moves these days

Oh and blockbuster sux...

 

[Trem]

Whatever Blockbuster do means nothing. They will swap and change whenever it suits them. You just know they have been paid by Sony to support that format.

Blockbuster are scum whore pig fucks and no mistake.

 

[leggy]

Blockbuster are scum whore pig fucks and no mistake.

Seconded. It's time for more unleaded.

 

[dysfunction]

I think we need to use the unleaded option a lot more!

 

[Ch3tan]

Blockbusters in the US are still supplying HD DVD's via their website and the 250 stores that stocked them anyway.

 

[Sparx]

i cant remember the last time i rented a movie

They wont be renting the blu ray games for the PS3 tho will they?

 

[Malecheon]

HP are going to be putting Blu-ray drives in their systems in future, which might have a bit of an impact.

HP Press Release: HP Backs Blu-ray Disc Technology

 

[RandomBastard]

I have a 360 hddvd player so I'll keep buying hddvds till I can afford a decent dual format player.