Blu-ray VS HD-DVD

Dave · 02-01-2007, 05:23 PM

Who shall win the new format war?

Its pretty hard to say, they seem to keep switching places. Originally Blu-ray was predicted to be the winner, then HD-DVD outsold Blu-ray for most of 2006, and now Blu-ray is outselling HD-DVD.

I think in order for Sony to truly win with Blu-ray they need a really big price decrease, so its on the same price level as HD-DVD. Once that happens, Blu-ray will definately win. Price is a huge factor in these things.

God · 02-01-2007, 05:29 PM

If I'm not mistaken, Blu-ray has the best studio (as in Universal, FOX, etc.) backing. Not to mention the PS3 is cheaper than a Blu-ray player, and you get a gaming console. Sony's pushing them together, and I got a feeling that Blu-ray will emerge victorious.

To be honest with you, I haven't really been paying attention to the Blu-ray vs. HD-DVD battle, but from what I have heard Blu-ray is the better option.

twighlight sora · 02-01-2007, 06:08 PM

blu-ray all the way

God · 02-01-2007, 06:11 PM

Garnet · 02-01-2007, 06:16 PM

Definitely Blu-ray.

For the most part, because it's going to catch on more because of the PS3. I think that is a definite advantage. And from what I've seen from looking on Netflix, etc. Blu-ray has better titles.

twighlight sora · 02-01-2007, 06:19 PM

because i think it's a lot better then hd but that's my opinion though if it was hd and blu-ray that would be better

God · 02-01-2007, 06:21 PM

I said, "why?", not "give me the most retarded answer in the history of retarded answers".

Ugly Casanova · 02-02-2007, 11:47 AM

I'm still using VHS.

Dave · 02-02-2007, 11:49 AM

I'm still using Vinyl

Ugly Casanova · 02-02-2007, 11:52 AM

I'm still using my finger, my feces, and cave walls.

Roger Mexico · 02-02-2007, 12:28 PM

Blu-Ray could be awesome for general backing stuff up due to it's extremely high density dual layer format, 50 Gigs is roughly half my HDD, having that level or storage is mind-boggling.

On the other hand, HD-DVD players are already cheaper [s]and backwards compatible with standard DVDs right out of the gate[/s].

I can't single one out as being better at the moment, they both seem pretty evenly matched.

I AM THE CAPS MONSTER · 02-02-2007, 12:31 PM

Don't make me sick Blu - ray is better.

Dave · 02-02-2007, 12:32 PM

I was under the impression that all Blu-ray players have backwards compatibility with DVDs and CDs as well?

Roger Mexico · 02-02-2007, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

I was under the impression that all Blu-ray players have backwards compatibility with DVDs and CDs as well?

I could have misread something, somewhere, certainly.

Edit: Yep, I did.

Honest Abel · 02-02-2007, 12:43 PM

Yeah, they're compatible, at least on the PS3.

I still prefer VHS because of how fast and easy it is. Pop the tape in and you're watching a second later. You even get to start where you left off when you took the tape out without any extra hassle. I don't get why people ever downgraded to DVD. Is it cheaper or something?

I AM THE CAPS MONSTER · 02-02-2007, 01:42 PM

lol VHS is like 45 years old now.

Honest Abel · 02-02-2007, 01:50 PM

Planes were invented in 1903 and we still use them.

I AM THE CAPS MONSTER · 02-02-2007, 01:54 PM

Yeah newer planes, oh ok and yes i get your point what your making.

YopY · 02-03-2007, 12:32 PM

According to the latest figures, Blu-ray is quickly gaining on the earlier-released HD-DVD. This is probably due to the PS3 getting released, it went with a coupon for a free Blu-ray movie or something.

Right now, Blu-ray is the more advanced next-generation format, whereas HD-DVD is the cheaper. Back in the day with VHS versus Betamax ( I think that was the case ), VHS won. Betamax (or the competition anyways) was technologically more advanced though.

Right now, it's still too early to tell I think.

Dave · 02-03-2007, 12:38 PM

I've read a whole bunch of recent articles pointing to a Blu-ray victory.

- They have a huge support base now in Hollywood (much bigger than HD-DVD)
- Games are already starting to get too big for HD-DVD (MGS4 and Unreal Tournament 3)
- The porn industry is even reconsidering their HD DVD choices
- Microsoft said they would switch to Blu-ray if the market swings that way, so they're not really a big supporter of HD-DVD.
- Blu-ray has outsold HD-DVD ever since the PS3 was released, and by a growing margin (3:1 atm)

Basically Blu-ray is going to win lol

02-01-2007, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dave Former FFExtreme Owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa Age: 22 Posts: 706 Rep Power: 6	Blu-ray VS HD-DVD Who shall win the new format war? Its pretty hard to say, they seem to keep switching places. Originally Blu-ray was predicted to be the winner, then HD-DVD outsold Blu-ray for most of 2006, and now Blu-ray is outselling HD-DVD. I think in order for Sony to truly win with Blu-ray they need a really big price decrease, so its on the same price level as HD-DVD. Once that happens, Blu-ray will definately win. Price is a huge factor in these things.

02-01-2007, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
God Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heaven Age: 18 Posts: 368 Rep Power: 0	Why?

02-01-2007, 06:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Garnet Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Age: 23 Posts: 60 Rep Power: 4	Definitely Blu-ray. For the most part, because it's going to catch on more because of the PS3. I think that is a definite advantage. And from what I've seen from looking on Netflix, etc. Blu-ray has better titles. __________________

02-02-2007, 11:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ugly Casanova The Freudian Slip Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: I live in a ****ing trashcan! Age: 21 Posts: 2,055 Rep Power: 8	I'm still using VHS. __________________ So it goes.

02-02-2007, 11:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ugly Casanova The Freudian Slip Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: I live in a ****ing trashcan! Age: 21 Posts: 2,055 Rep Power: 8	I'm still using my finger, my feces, and cave walls. __________________ So it goes.

02-01-2007, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
God Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heaven Age: 18 Posts: 368 Rep Power: 0	If I'm not mistaken, Blu-ray has the best studio (as in Universal, FOX, etc.) backing. Not to mention the PS3 is cheaper than a Blu-ray player, and you get a gaming console. Sony's pushing them together, and I got a feeling that Blu-ray will emerge victorious. To be honest with you, I haven't really been paying attention to the Blu-ray vs. HD-DVD battle, but from what I have heard Blu-ray is the better option.

02-01-2007, 06:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
twighlight sora Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: right behind you Age: 15 Posts: 109 Rep Power: 4	blu-ray all the way

02-01-2007, 06:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
twighlight sora Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: right behind you Age: 15 Posts: 109 Rep Power: 4	because i think it's a lot better then hd but that's my opinion though if it was hd and blu-ray that would be better

02-01-2007, 06:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
God Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heaven Age: 18 Posts: 368 Rep Power: 0	I said, "why?", not "give me the most retarded answer in the history of retarded answers".

02-02-2007, 11:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dave Former FFExtreme Owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa Age: 22 Posts: 706 Rep Power: 6	I'm still using Vinyl

02-02-2007, 12:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
Roger Mexico Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York Age: 20 Posts: 175 Rep Power: 4	Blu-Ray could be awesome for general backing stuff up due to it's extremely high density dual layer format, 50 Gigs is roughly half my HDD, having that level or storage is mind-boggling. On the other hand, HD-DVD players are already cheaper [s]and backwards compatible with standard DVDs right out of the gate[/s]. I can't single one out as being better at the moment, they both seem pretty evenly matched.

02-02-2007, 12:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
I AM THE CAPS MONSTER Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SomeWhere Age: 16 Posts: 364 Rep Power: 4	Don't make me sick Blu - ray is better.

02-02-2007, 12:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dave Former FFExtreme Owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa Age: 22 Posts: 706 Rep Power: 6	I was under the impression that all Blu-ray players have backwards compatibility with DVDs and CDs as well?

02-02-2007, 12:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
Honest Abel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 21 Posts: 550 Rep Power: 5	Yeah, they're compatible, at least on the PS3. I still prefer VHS because of how fast and easy it is. Pop the tape in and you're watching a second later. You even get to start where you left off when you took the tape out without any extra hassle. I don't get why people ever downgraded to DVD. Is it cheaper or something?

02-02-2007, 01:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
I AM THE CAPS MONSTER Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SomeWhere Age: 16 Posts: 364 Rep Power: 4	lol VHS is like 45 years old now.

02-02-2007, 01:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
Honest Abel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 21 Posts: 550 Rep Power: 5	Planes were invented in 1903 and we still use them.

02-02-2007, 01:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
I AM THE CAPS MONSTER Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SomeWhere Age: 16 Posts: 364 Rep Power: 4	Yeah newer planes, oh ok and yes i get your point what your making.

02-03-2007, 12:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
YopY BOOM HEADSHOT! Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 22 Posts: 299 Rep Power: 4	According to the latest figures, Blu-ray is quickly gaining on the earlier-released HD-DVD. This is probably due to the PS3 getting released, it went with a coupon for a free Blu-ray movie or something. Right now, Blu-ray is the more advanced next-generation format, whereas HD-DVD is the cheaper. Back in the day with VHS versus Betamax ( I think that was the case ), VHS won. Betamax (or the competition anyways) was technologically more advanced though. Right now, it's still too early to tell I think.

02-03-2007, 12:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
Dave Former FFExtreme Owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa Age: 22 Posts: 706 Rep Power: 6	I've read a whole bunch of recent articles pointing to a Blu-ray victory. - They have a huge support base now in Hollywood (much bigger than HD-DVD) - Games are already starting to get too big for HD-DVD (MGS4 and Unreal Tournament 3) - The porn industry is even reconsidering their HD DVD choices - Microsoft said they would switch to Blu-ray if the market swings that way, so they're not really a big supporter of HD-DVD. - Blu-ray has outsold HD-DVD ever since the PS3 was released, and by a growing margin (3:1 atm) Basically Blu-ray is going to win lol

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