I am leaning towards Blu-ray, but I don't want to get screw over if HD-DVD wins the format war. Which of the two has better selection and if I should get Blu-Ray, should I just buy the PS3?
2007-08-22 08:43:37 · 10 answers · asked by Scott S 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
If you were planing to get a PS3 anyway then yes make it your blu ray player. This would be the prevailing way things are headed. Blu Ray stand alone players make up less PINS than HD DVD ones. Sales of Blu ray disks are also down. with HD DVD making huge leaps. But that can change overnight. Since Sony is only staying ahead by giving the player away( remember game systems are sold at cost) I think Paramount is right on supporting HD DVD. I would be interested in what Lucas film decides to support exclusively.
I agree that a fusion format or dual type player will be the answer to the "war". But given the small amount of sales these make up you will not see a clear "format war" winner for some time.
In summary get the PS3 if you like the games, but wait to get a standalone player until the screaming is over. I am hedging toward HD DVD but I won't hold my breath.
2007-08-22 09:07:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi.This is what happens when a situation like this occurs .DVD (normal) would have to be replaced but HD DVD and Blu-ray are not being positioned as replacements to normal DVD.They are simply an option.With false starts for both HD DVD and Blu-ray as well as PS3,this issue is still a state of mind for many consumers,even those who are consistently early adopters.The back and forth claims made by both camps,also does not do much to convince buyers that either format is ready to take over and win.
It is quite possible that HD DVD and Blu-ray can co-exist indefinitely,until DVD is replaced,if ever.
2007-08-23 01:14:38 · answer #2 · answered by ROBERT P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think either is going away anytime soon, and each has a nice chunk of exclusive content, so your best bet is to either buy both (either via a dual format player or two standalones) or just choose the format with the most content you want to see. For example, of the major summer blockbusters, here's how they break down:
HD DVD Only: Bourne Ultimatium, Shrek 3, Transformers, Knocked-Up, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry
Blu Ray Only: Spiderman 3, Simpsons, Pirates 3, Die Hard 4, Ratatouille
Both: Harry Potter 5, Rush Hour 3, Ocean's 13
2007-08-23 11:30:17 · answer #3 · answered by Jericho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PS3 is a great game console, and a efry good BluRay player, which now goes for $499, and you get few free movies. You can get Toshiba HD-DVD for under $300 - and get few free movies.
Comparing to the investment into a decent TV (at least 42"), and a decent sound system, exra few dollars for a a second DVD player is not a huge factor. Does not justify "waiting out who will win the war'.
Keep in mind, if there would not be a war - the cost of the DVD players would be in $1000 range...
2007-08-22 18:46:10 · answer #4 · answered by AM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i were you i would save the money and buy the duel player sold by toshiba, it is very pricy but you will not have to worry which movies are coming out in what format. i have the hd dvd drive for the 360, eventually i will spend the money and buy the duel player. trust me having only one format sucks. there are alot of movies i like that are on blu-ray and alot on hd. Plus if you have the duel player you will not care who wins the format war. (if it ends) so if i were you i would wait, save the money, you don't want to be stuck with the losing format and have a 400 dollar peice of garbage. hope this helps.
2007-08-25 14:01:37 · answer #5 · answered by Jon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from all the research i have done it would seem the Blu-Ray is going to win the over all backing of the studios. not to mention that blockbuster has decided and is only renting blu-ray. blu-ray looks as good as hd-dvd. there are more commercial benefits for the blu-ray because of capacity. there are more major brand company developing and designing blu-ray now. why do you think hd-dvd players are at a low 299.99 ea. the share holders are dropping and getting out from what i read. blu-ray is in bigger demand.
2007-08-22 17:39:20 · answer #6 · answered by Tim V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go ahead and just get the PS3. It has one of the better Blue Ray players even better than the stand alone.
I wouldn't worry about the format war. Both will be around for a while if not forever. I suspect we will see dual players and disks as opposed to one just going away.
weeder
2007-08-22 15:49:38 · answer #7 · answered by weeder 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In my opinion Blu-ray is going to fade away and HD-DVD will be the defacto. So if I was going to buy one I would buy an HD-DVD.
2007-08-22 15:53:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
hd dvd better quality better movies and i just prefer the company
2007-08-26 01:26:55 · answer #9 · answered by JOSHUA H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LG makes one that will play both.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/lg-officially-announces-dual-blurayhd-dvd-player-160688.php
2007-08-22 16:53:07 · answer #10 · answered by Dennis K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋