My boyfriend bought the Transformers HD DVD when it came out but realized he couldn't play it in his Xbox 360. Since he uses the console as his primary DVD player, I was thinking that that would make an awesome Christmas gift. Can someone tell me if there is a component so that he can watch his HD DVDs on his Xbox 360 and if so, where can I find it?
Thanks a million!
2007-12-04 17:24:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear ➔ Xbox
Hi,
I have Xbox 360 & Xbox 360 HD-DVD add-on player. Your man he needs to buy the Xbox 360 HD-DVD add-on player & it's now cost $179 & comes with 1 free King Kong on HD-DVD,free USB cord & free HD-DVD remote. You also get 5 FREE HD-DVD movies when you buy the Xbox 360 HD-DVD add-on player. That's the total of 6 free HD-DVD movies. When you are ready to buy Xbox 360 HD-DVD add-on player, print this page at
www.thelookandsoundofperfect.com
One more thing, once you man hooks his HD-DVD player to his Xbox 360, he needs to update the Xbox 360 HD-DVD add-on player & has to go to Xbox.com & go to HD DVD Support.
Why? Because he could play more HD-DVD movies. If you have any questions, you could contact me if you wish & good luck!
Xbox 360 gamer & I support HD-DVD.
2007-12-04 21:38:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
XBox 360 and Elite can only do HD-DVDs right now and only if you buy the separate player, though there have been rumors that Microsoft will have a BluRay player if BluRay does indeed win the format war (1st source). Yes, there are differences between the formats, mainly in storage capacity. BluRay discs can hold a lot more data than HD-DVD (BluRay = 27GB for single-layer, 54GB for dual-layer... HD-DVD is only 30GB) HD-DVDs tend to be cheaper, as well. (2nd source) Recommendations? Do you already own a 360? If so, that's probably the cheaper route. As far as visuals go, I have both, a 46" 1080p LCD, and you can't tell much of a difference. In the end, I'd say go for he 360 elite, because the 360 has more, and better games for the time being. If you don't care about games, PS3 may be a better idea, and even they will have a good library of games by the end of the year. Hope this helps!
2016-05-28 06:16:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Xbox 360 console can only play standard DVD. In order for you to play high definition DVD, or HD-DVD, you need to buy a external HD-DVD player that hooks onto the XBox 360 console. Retail price for this HD-DVD player is $179.99 and comes with the movie King Kong in high definition. You can buy this at any retail electronics stores. After you purchase this HD-DVD player you can view any HD-DVD movie such as Transformers and there is a offer for five free movies in HD-DVD if you purchase this player. You have to fill out a form and select your movies and mail the form. See the link below for this offer.
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360hddvdplayer/default.htm
2007-12-04 17:35:23 · answer #3 · answered by ddominic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to buy an HD-DVD player attachment. You can find them at just about any electronics store. Here's one:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8132095&st=xbox+360+hd+player&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1158321865239
2007-12-04 17:31:12 · answer #4 · answered by omega_1405 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A extra little HD-DVD drive has to be bought, quite expensive though.
2007-12-04 19:21:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋