You can buy the XBOX 360 Core system for 199 GBP in the UK.
Second said:I don't even know why MS is even trying with this add-on. HD-DVD isn't exactly the format with the most support...
Tieno said:Are you willing to bet a ban on that?
Second said:I don't even know why MS is even trying with this add-on. HD-DVD isn't exactly the format with the most support...
wasting said:If these sales continue, the studios will move to HD-DVD its a given..
gofreak said:Hardly, sales are a pittance on either format. Blu-ray just has all its aces left. HD-DVD? I dunno..
I thought that was China?monkeymagic said:This was supposed to be an ace for HD-DVD.
Are you blackmailing the mods?monkeymagic said:This was supposed to be an ace for HD-DVD.
wasting said:So? It has better sales than bluray right now... If these sales continue, the studios will move to HD-DVD its a given..
I really hope Microsoft doesnt try to sell this here for $300. Are we getting a price at X06?
Second said:And with the release of the Ps3, there will always be more Blu-Ray players sold than HD-DVD players. So there will also be more BD movies sold, forever.
Where did that number come from? Nobody at least a little informed could believe a HD DVD drive could be $100.monkeymagic said:199.00 GBP = 371.133 USD
Guess it won't be $100 like everyone was certain it would be.
hi monkeymagic.monkeymagic said:199.00 GBP = 371.133 USD
Guess it won't be $100 like everyone was certain it would be.
It was obvious MS could never price the X360 HD-DVD drive in the way Sony could with the PS3 Blu-Ray drive.
monkeymagic said:199.00 GBP = 371.133 USD
Guess it won't be $100 like everyone was certain it would be.
It was obvious MS could never price the X360 HD-DVD drive in the way Sony could with the PS3 Blu-Ray drive.
Mojovonio said:That's pretty cheap for an addon that can only play... what 7 movies?
These next gen formats suck.
Retail sources have indicated to GamesIndustry.biz that Microsoft is currently planning to price the standalone HD-DVD drive at GBP 199 (293 Euro), and to package it with two HD-DVD movies. The sources also suggested that Microsoft will bundle the Premium console and next-generation movie player together for under GBP 400 (589 Euro) and that the price could even be as low as GBP 375 (552 Euros).
Kung Fu Jedi said:Haven't seen a full release list lately huh? But I get your point. It takes awhile to build a library for these things. Plus, it should upconvert all your regular DVD's.
HDMI isn't necessary for Blu Ray on the $499 and it isn't necessary for the HD-DVD drive.radioheadrule83 said:If only they could address the lack of HDMI, this might mean something.
Kung Fu Jedi said:Haven't seen a full release list lately huh? But I get your point. It takes awhile to build a library for these things. Plus, it should upconvert all your regular DVD's.
Mojovonio said:I'm not even going to bother with these formats until every studi decides to release on either one or a hybrid is released.
careful. statements like that scare peopleMrbob said:As long as there is no HDMI, the player cannot upconvert via component. Maybe in VGA mode if you use your monitor. :/
$499 PS3 won't upconvert DVD movies either.
radioheadrule83 said:Thats 360 + HD-DVD for £25-50 cheaper than PS3.
If only they could address the lack of HDMI, this might mean something.
Wrong.It sells better, because it's cheaper than Blu-Ray.
plagiarize said:careful. statements like that scare people
my TV upconverts 480p internally anyways. $3000+ sony TV for the win!
Kung Fu Jedi said:So? That still fails to explain how HD-DVD is already DOA. The point is, you can buy the two formats now, and reviewers have already weighed in on the players and movies. As I said before, the format war is far from over, and HD-DVD is certainly still in the fight. To call it DOA is crazy at this point.
Mojovonio said:Last time I was in Walmart, I only saw a few select titles.
DenogginizerOS said:I wonder if the HD-DVD player will have the X360 component cable packed in it? That would help a person who buys the core save a few bucks.
right. for some crazy reason Sony haven't moved over to the new codecs yet.offtopic said:Wrong.
It is also (currently) of substantially higher quality.
radioheadrule83 said:Thats 360 + HD-DVD for £25-50 cheaper than PS3.
If only they could address the lack of HDMI, this might mean something.
oh, so they announced the cheaper PS3 for the uk finally?Ajax said:worst. comparison. of. the. month.
plagiarize said:oh, so they announced the cheaper PS3 for the uk finally?
link please.
plagiarize said:right. for some crazy reason Sony haven't moved over to the new codecs yet.
monkeymagic said:360 + 20GB HDD + HD-DVD = £270 + £199 = £469
PS3 + 60GB HDD + Blu-Ray + WiFi = £425
monkeymagic said:360 + 20GB HDD + HD-DVD = £270 + £199 = £469
PS3 + 60GB HDD + Blu-Ray + WiFi = £425
try to keep up.Retail sources have indicated to GamesIndustry.biz that Microsoft is currently planning to price the standalone HD-DVD drive at GBP 199 (293 Euro), and to package it with two HD-DVD movies. The sources also suggested that Microsoft will bundle the Premium console and next-generation movie player together for under GBP 400 (589 Euro) and that the price could even be as low as GBP 375 (552 Euros).
plagiarize said:try to keep up.
plagiarize said:oh, so they announced the cheaper PS3 for the uk finally?
link please.
Arsenal said:Microsoft owns VC-1. You know how stuborn Sony is about this type of thing. It literally destroyed their portable music player business, lets hope they have learned some lessons during that time.
The COMBO costs $370, not the standalone drive.offtopic said:If that price ($370-ish) is true...NO SALE.
Toshiba A1 for me then...cheapest AND best next gen player (of any format) available for the forseeable future (through the holidays). TrueHD5.1, outstanding upconversion, cheap movies...might have to pull the trigger soon. The m$ add-on will only get a look-see if below $200.
which is fine. even the original post said 'which if it had HDMI it might mean something'. people made out like he'd said something crazy when he hadn't.monkeymagic said:40GB less, no WiFi, no HDMI 1.3 and 720p movies for £25 less?
No thanks.
:lolmonkeymagic said:40GB less, no WiFi, no HDMI 1.3 and 720p movies for £25 less?
No thanks.