High Definition Discussion Thread - Blu-Ray, HDTV, etc...

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Circuit City has a B2G1 sale but all the titles are $29.99. So to answer your question, no sales....lol

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I have a copy of NCFOM and Unbreakable both watched once, $16 DLVD for each or $30 dlvd for the pair

[oaktown2000]

Holy Crap......just finished watching the Appleseed: EX Machina Blu Ray

What an awesome animated movie. The opening scenes blew me away. If your a sci-fi fan...or a fan of anime...or Mechs...or Final Fantasy type video games...or just awesome action movies....give this a try, even if it's just a rent. I rented it...but I plan on trying to pick it up at a good price now.

[grif32]

Just got back from Target and CC both had about 30 Wii's which you never see. Looks like the shortage is no more due to Mario Cart coming out.

[SmartassBoiler]

I finally got around to watching Ratatouille tonight...cartoons always look amazing in Blu-ray. The surround sound was great in the scenes that utilized it.

[SmartassBoiler]

http://www.racksandstands.com/Sanus-BF-24-B-SY0002.html

Or check their site out. I bought all my speakers stands from them.

Chris

I have the 32" version of these for my rear speakers. They're perfect.

[thaderules]

I have a copy of NCFOM and Unbreakable both watched once, $16 DLVD for each or $30 dlvd for the pair

Will you trade any of these titles for Unbreakable:

BR
District B13

HD-DVD
Blazing Saddles
We Are Marshall - HV
Stardust - HV
King Kong

[JaylisJayP]

Holy Crap......just finished watching the Appleseed: EX Machina Blu Ray

What an awesome animated movie. The opening scenes blew me away. If your a sci-fi fan...or a fan of anime...or Mechs...or Final Fantasy type video games...or just awesome action movies....give this a try, even if it's just a rent. I rented it...but I plan on trying to pick it up at a good price now.

I haven't popped this one in yet but will soon....I rented and loved the first Appleseed. If you haven't seen it Oak, check it out.

[JaylisJayP]

OK got through a few more movies tonight, here's my quick take.

What Dreams May Come HD DVD - I was really surprised by how much I liked this movie, and I'm not usually a Robin Williams or a Cuba Gooding fan. I also thought the PQ was far greater than what the reviewers gave it credit for. The colors are amazing and I thought it was very sharp, as well.

Hitman blu-ray: Movie was decent, PQ was good (not great). Olyphant is always fun to watch and the action wasn't bad. I think this barely qualifies as something I'll keep in my collection. I'm sure I'll get the urge to watch it a few more times.

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead blu-ray: I know Chugga was just talking about this one, and I was eager to get to it this weekend. I just finished it and I can honestly say I have never been more "into" a movie before. This one had me from start to finish, and I couldn't believe I was never taken out of the story the entire time. It was that good. For me, it got a tiny bit predictable toward the end leading up through the end...but that didn't take away from it at all. PSH and Ethan Hawke just do an unbelievable job of acting with their eyes.

Another note on Before the Devil.....I thought it was awesome to see the guy from Bug pop up toward the end...that was him, right?

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just finished watching The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Was a pretty good movie. Brad Pitt was really good in it I thought. Casey Affleck was ok. I dont know if it was suppose to come off this way but Robert Ford seemed really really *** for Jesse James. It was to the point of annoyance really I thought.

Other then that I dont have any complaints. The movie was very good and I enjoyed it. Didnt think I would like it as much as I did.

[Kleptos18]

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead blu-ray: I know Chugga was just talking about this one, and I was eager to get to it this weekend. I just finished it and I can honestly say I have never been more "into" a movie before. This one had me from start to finish, and I couldn't believe I was never taken out of the story the entire time. It was that good. For me, it got a tiny bit predictable toward the end leading up through the end...but that didn't take away from it at all. PSH and Ethan Hawke just do an unbelievable job of acting with their eyes.

Another note on Before the Devil.....I thought it was awesome to see the guy from Bug pop up toward the end...that was him, right?

Been thinkin about picking this up. It's like 19 bucks on wal*mart.com.

Maybe i'll grab it tonite.

[grif32]

Just finished watching The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Was a pretty good movie. Brad Pitt was really good in it I thought. Casey Affleck was ok. I dont know if it was suppose to come off this way but Robert Ford seemed really really *** for Jesse James. It was to the point of annoyance really I thought.

Other then that I dont have any complaints. The movie was very good and I enjoyed it. Didnt think I would like it as much as I did.

I wanted to add this to my collection but I heard the PQ sucked for HD.

What did you think?

Thanks
Chris

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Watched ID4 over the weekend. This was the first time I've let my kids watch it, and they were loving seeing "E.T. get his ass-whooped":D! I'll agree with those that say the PQ was pretty good for the most part but very grainy at times. Just as everyone says, the AQ was outstanding very loud and crisp :cool:. I'd give it a 4.5 out of 5 starts on the PQ/AQ.

It was a cheesy flick but hey, it was meant to be a fun movie. And watching it with the kids made me realize what was so fun about it. Cannot wait for MIB to come out on blu now.

[ToightLikeATiger]

I wanted to add this to my collection but I heard the PQ sucked for HD.

What did you think?

Thanks
Chris

I thought the PQ was just fine. It wasnt Bourne Ultimatum oh my god I need a clean pair of shorts PQ but it was good. The movie is worth seeing in my opinion. Dont know why people think it sucked. Maybe they dont understand its not a movie set in 2008....there are horses and shacks for houses and dirt roads in this movie.

[grif32]

I thought the PQ was just fine. It wasnt Bourne Ultimatum oh my god I need a clean pair of shorts PQ but it was good. The movie is worth seeing in my opinion. Dont know why people think it sucked. Maybe they dont understand its not a movie set in 2008....there are horses and shacks for houses and dirt roads in this movie.

Perfect. I love these types of movies. I will pick it up. Unless you want to trade it :)Thankschris

[grif32]

Watched ID4 over the weekend. This was the first time I've let my kids watch it, and they were loving seeing "E.T. get his ass-whooped":D! I'll agree with those that say the PQ was pretty good for the most part but very grainy at times. Just as everyone says, the AQ was outstanding very loud and crisp :cool:. I'd give it a 4.5 out of 5 starts on the PQ/AQ.

It was a cheesy flick but hey, it was meant to be a fun movie. And watching it with the kids made me realize what was so fun about it. Cannot wait for MIB to come out on blu now.

Glad you enjoyed it. The sound was some of the best AQ I have ever heard on a BR..Its one of those movies you break out ever few years to watch and enjoy it.Chris

[ToightLikeATiger]

Perfect. I love these types of movies. I will pick it up. Unless you want to trade it :)Thankschris

I actually dont have the movie YET.... I got it from Netflix and watched it last night. I will be sure to pick it up though if I can find a good deal on it. Quite a few Blu Rays I want but I dont want to pay $30 each for right now lol. Hopefully a good BOGO or sale comes up. If not the price will come down eventually.

[grif32]

I actually dont have the movie YET.... I got it from Netflix and watched it last night. I will be sure to pick it up though if I can find a good deal on it. Quite a few Blu Rays I want but I dont want to pay $30 each for right now lol. Hopefully a good BOGO or sale comes up. If not the price will come down eventually.

I hear ya. My BR buying is pretty much dead right now. Nothing I want at the prices they are asking for.

Need a BOGO very soon with GOOD titles not the same crap titles.

Chris

[SBrooks1]

I'm buying this tomorrow along with GTA:4...

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/images/post/5/5430/original.jpeg

[Hanky Panky]

I'm buying this tomorrow along with GTA:4...

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/images/post/5/5430/original.jpeg

Don't believe I've ever heard of this film...who's the broad in the back?

[ewto16]

Oddly, I recall liking that movie. I think it was decent. I am also buying GTA tomorrow.

I wish there was a good BOGO too. I have quite a few titles that I'd like to pick up, but I don't watch movies frequently enough to justify paying $30 a piece for them.

[burngwngs]

would the golden compass be worth getting on BD?

[oaktown2000]

would the golden compass be worth getting on BD?


Don't know....but give me a few days (to receive it from Columbia House, I bought it way back when they had a BOGO sale) and I can let you know. And if it sucks...I'll tell you it was great and then offer to sell you my copy ;) :D

[Hanky Panky]

Oddly, I recall liking that movie. I think it was decent. I am also buying GTA tomorrow.

Just so you know...Circuit City is offering a $10 gift card with a GTA purchase :)

[DAHUNTERMANNY]

Glad you enjoyed it. The sound was some of the best AQ I have ever heard on a BR..Its one of those movies you break out ever few years to watch and enjoy it.Chris

I just don't get why with a blu disk, they didn't just add the extra 9 mins of extended footage that I got in the limited edition ID4 DVD. :confused: They could have easily put both versions of the movie on the disk. Oh well, not like it added much to the story but you could see how they edited certain scenes. ;)





I'm buying this tomorrow along with GTA:4...

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/images/post/5/5430/original.jpeg

Meh, I actually like "A Knights Tale" better then I like that movie. :o :p

[SBrooks1]

Meh, I actually like "A Knights Tale" better then I like that movie. :o :p

I liked Heath but he can't hold a candle to Sean Connery and Richard Gere

[oaktown2000]

No disrespect to the actor that Heath became.......but A Knight's Tale was garbage. Hot garbage....that hasn't been picked up in 3 weeks.....and has been knocked over by the neighborhood dogs.

And First Knight isn't far behind.

[PrimeBane]

I just don't get why with a blu disk, they didn't just add the extra 9 mins of extended footage that I got in the limited edition ID4 DVD. :confused: They could have easily put both versions of the movie on the disk. Oh well, not like it added much to the story but you could see how they edited certain scenes. ;)


Four words: Special Edition Double Dip

[JaylisJayP]

No disrespect to the actor that Heath became.......but A Knight's Tale was garbage. Hot garbage....that hasn't been picked up in 3 weeks.....and has been knocked over by the neighborhood dogs.

And First Knight isn't far behind.

yeah, they both kinda suck.

On the fence with Compass....but probably passing, I'm not blind buying a movie for $30 anymore unless it gets a lot of positive buzz (the movie itself) in reviews and word of mouth.

[Kleptos18]

So I'm watching Layer Cake.

Never seen it. In the first 10 minutes i'm loving it :)

[SmartassBoiler]

Just so you know...Circuit City is offering a $10 gift card with a GTA purchase :)

Damn, I wish I had read that before pre-ordering it on Amazon today.

Thanks for the heads up, though.

[grif32]

So I'm watching Layer Cake.

Never seen it. In the first 10 minutes i'm loving it :)

I liked it very much..

Chris

[HollandX]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6xk1z-8KAU

[burngwngs]

Don't know....but give me a few days (to receive it from Columbia House, I bought it way back when they had a BOGO sale) and I can let you know. And if it sucks...I'll tell you it was great and then offer to sell you my copy ;) :D

bastid:D

[SmartassBoiler]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6xk1z-8KAU

Haha - this one too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU

[Hanky Panky]

Damn, I wish I had read that before pre-ordering it on Amazon today.

Thanks for the heads up, though.

Yer welcome...is there a way to cancel that pre-order? Here's the ad for this week...

http://i31.tinypic.com/2r41yc4.jpg

[thaderules]

Watched a test screening Tropic Thunder(with Stiller and Downey Jr as a black dude) a few months back and one of the characters starts talking about Blu vs. HD. The character starts saying how porn will decide the format winner.

I bet they'll take that scene out now. Very funny movie by the way.

[PrimeBane]

For my fellow Canadians... BD bogo starting tomorrow at HMV. About 40 titles available. Sony only I believe.

[ewto16]

I got passes for a preview screening of Iron Man on Wednesday. I'll let you know how it is.

Who all is getting GTA in here?

[WingNut 25]

Watched a test screening Tropic Thunder(with Stiller and Downey Jr as a black dude) a few months back and one of the characters starts talking about Blu vs. HD. The character starts saying how porn will decide the format winner.

I bet they'll take that scene out now. Very funny movie by the way.

Why would they take it out?

I'll be grabbing GTA: IV from Circuit City. I saw the ad leaked last week so I already knew about the gift card. Gotta love that!

[ewto16]

I'm getting it from Blockbuster. They give really good value for game trades for some reason so I have enough credit to get the game. I actually have $125 worth of credit, so I think I'm going to pick up Mario Kart too.

Credit for movies is TERRIBLE though.

[Kleptos18]

For my fellow Canadians... BD bogo starting tomorrow at HMV. About 40 titles available. Sony only I believe.

How are prices. is it something that us americans could have you northerners pick up a couple movies for us and it'd be worth it?

[SmartassBoiler]

Yer welcome...is there a way to cancel that pre-order? Here's the ad for this week...

The order was through Amazon, so probably. Lemme check.

[thaderules]

Why would they take it out?



Because HD DVD lost the war and porn was on their side.

[PrimeBane]

How are prices. is it something that us americans could have you northerners pick up a couple movies for us and it'd be worth it?

It will depend on the movie... some are $39.99 and some are $26.99... add 5% (Alberta only, more elsewhere) to that. Add shipping on and it's probably on par or a little worse that what you'd see from Amazon.com

[WingNut 25]

Because HD DVD lost the war and porn was on their side.

Again, why would they take that out of the movie? Does it impact the storyline? The common belief was that porn would play no part in it, so don't you think it could have been a line that was jokingly put into the film?

[PrimeBane]

IMO, it would be a nice little addition to the movie for all those caught up in the format war. :)

[grif32]

Because HD DVD lost the war and porn was on their side.

Porn was on both sides.

[freezerfuel]

Porn fought the Blu and the, Blu won. :D

[JaylisJayP]

Porn was on both sides.

Porn is on everyone's side.

[thaderules]

Again, why would they take that out of the movie? Does it impact the storyline? The common belief was that porn would play no part in it, so don't you think it could have been a line that was jokingly put into the film?

The character that said it is a "nerd". So he wasn't joking, but if the audience hears that from him now, then the nerd would sound like an idiot(not the character the movie wants him to be portrayed).

[WingNut 25]

I doubt the entire viewing audience is aware of the format war.

[grif32]

I doubt the entire viewing audience is aware of the format war.

LOL very true. 90% off the viewing audience will have no clue.

[ewto16]

People pay for porn?

[mikedanger]

People pay for porn?

well, i pay the internet bill so that counts as paying for porn, right?

[Hanky Panky]

Heheheheh...

[ewto16]

well, i pay the internet bill so that counts as paying for porn, right?

Technically, I suppose you are right. :D

[PrimeBane]

Picked up 2 movies in HMV's Sony BD bogo

Fifth Element (remastered) and FF: Spirits Within for $28 and change. Pretty damn good for Canadian pricing. :)

[Hanky Panky]

Not too shabby pappy...I own FF in Blu and it looks amazing. If they release a Chris Tucker-free version of 5th Element...I might consider owning it.

[freezerfuel]

Finally recieved my 5 free Blu-ray's... American Psycho, Full Metal Jacket (new), Hart's War, The Prestige and SWAT. Think I'll keep 'em all.

[SBrooks1]

Paramount, welcome back!!! :D

Breaking: Paramount Unveils Blu-ray Launch Plans

The wait is over: Paramount has officially confirmed the details of its Blu-ray re-entry plans, with its first titles due for release late next month.

Announced late today via press release (which can be read in full here), the studio will kick off their Blu-ray support on May 20, with the release of a quintet of titles: 'Cloverfield,' 'Face/Off,' 'Next,' 'Bee Movie,' and 'There Will Be Blood.'

Paramount will follow that up on June 24 with 'The Spiderwick Chronicles,' which will launch day-and-date with the standard DVD.

"Paramount Home Entertainment continues to focus on the consumer and to explore avenues that allow fans to get more out of their home entertainment experience," said Kelley Avery, President of Worldwide Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures. "We will have a strong slate of titles for Blu-ray release throughout the year worldwide and are enthusiastic about expanding the format's offerings for a broad consumer audience while delivering an experience that goes beyond what viewers love about DVD."

Full tech specs are not yet in for the newly-announced titles, though preliminary details in the press release indicate that the supplemental content on the Blu-ray versions will mirror the previously-released standard DVD and HD DVD versions.

Paramount's announcement follows weeks of anticipation among early adopters. The studio initially launched a format-agnostic approach to the format war in 2006, only to defect to HD DVD late last year in a widely publicized announcement. Following Toshiba's war-ending abandonment of the HD DVD format earlier this year, Paramount again switched allegiance to Blu-ray, though the studio had yet to issue details of its initial release plans.

Needless to say, we'll keep you posted on all of Paramount's future Blu-ray announcements as soon as they come to us.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Paramount/Disc_Announcements/Breaking:_Paramount_Unveils_Blu-ray_Launch_Plans/1696

[R. Giles]

So happy that Cloverfield is coming soon but I want Transformers.

[TastySweetNutz]

Really excited to see what other releases are on the horizon. Glad I waited on Cloverfield.

[Chugga]

I can see myself getting 4 of their movies right off the bat. I've been waiting forever to see Cloverfield and There Will Be Blood. Now where the hell is Transformers, then they can go back to hiding again.

[HollandX]

360 hd dvd player now $29.99

http://gizmodo.com/385205/xbox-360-hd-dvd-player-now-2999

[SBrooks1]

I have to disagree with you here as the whole point of the documentary angle was to showcase an amateur filming the entire experience...to imply as a college kid that he could afford an HD camera much less be concerned about the surround sound would be against what this movie was meant to portray.

Well I guess we know one person who won't be buying Cloverfield on Blu-ray.... :D

[JaylisJayP]

Cloverfield and TWBB for me on May 20. Have Next and Face/Off on HD DVD already....heard Bee Movie was poop.

[JaylisJayP]

Well this week ended up being all about the video games. Picked up GTA4 on PS3 and Mario Kart Wii.

Had both Golden Compass in my hands (actually bought and then returned) and Ocean's 11, but couldn't pull the trigger on either for the prices. Especially since I've seen Ocean's 11 at least 8-10 times already.

[UFCFan]

Cloverfield and TWBB for me on May 20. Have Next and Face/Off on HD DVD already....heard Bee Movie was poop.

Cloverfield and There Will Be Blood aren't coming until June 3rd. That initial press release is wrong. High def digest has updated it.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Well this week ended up being all about the video games. Picked up GTA4 on PS3 and Mario Kart Wii.

Had both Golden Compass in my hands (actually bought and then returned) and Ocean's 11, but couldn't pull the trigger on either for the prices. Especially since I've seen Ocean's 11 at least 8-10 times already.

Hey jay send me over your Wii Friend code so I can add you to my friends list for online play

[PrimeBane]

Paramount, welcome back!!! :D

About friggen time!

Well, that's 3 guarnateed purchases for me next month (Cloverfield, Bee Movie, There Will Be Blood) :D

[grif32]

Well this week ended up being all about the video games. Picked up GTA4 on PS3 and Mario Kart Wii.

Had both Golden Compass in my hands (actually bought and then returned) and Ocean's 11, but couldn't pull the trigger on either for the prices. Especially since I've seen Ocean's 11 at least 8-10 times already.

Same here. Mario Cart is so friggin fun. I hate the wheel that came with it. I use the nunchuck and wii remote instead. My GF use's the Classic controller. We both hate the wheel.

Great game.

Chris

[burngwngs]

Did anyone watch The Golden Compass on BD yet? is it worth it?

[ewto16]

Same here. Mario Cart is so friggin fun. I hate the wheel that came with it. I use the nunchuck and wii remote instead. My GF use's the Classic controller. We both hate the wheel.

Great game.

Chris

Same game purchases for me as well. GTA is fun so far. I didn't get to play Mario Kart yet.

[ewto16]

Paramount, welcome back!!! :D

Great news!!! Now I can count on getting Iron Man and Indy 4 when they come out later this year. I'll probably get Cloverfield as well.

I'm assuming they are going to hold off on Transformers until the movie comes out again next year. Get some extra hype that way and maybe some more sales with a special unedited or directors cut.

The release of Bee Movie seems to indicate that Paramount worked out the whole Paramount/DW Animation issue that was supposedly holding up the deal.

I like a lot of the Paramount/DW releases, so I'm just really excited about this!!! :D

[Hanky Panky]

I'm assuming they are going to hold off on Transformers until the movie comes out again next year. Get some extra hype that way and maybe some more sales with a special unedited or directors cut.

That's exactly what will happen...when TF2 is released they will coincide that with a blu release for TF1...it makes perfect marketing sense and timing.

[JaylisJayP]

Hey jay send me over your Wii Friend code so I can add you to my friends list for online play

Heh...excuse my ignorance, but how the hell do I find out what my Wii Friend code is?

[SBrooks1]

Heh...excuse my ignorance, but how the hell do I find out what my Wii Friend code is?

If memory serves it's in your address book where you can send messages to other people's Wii's

[ewto16]

Don't I need a Wii-friend code and a Mario Kart Wii Friend Code? I think there are two codes and they aren't the same.

Nintendo's online system is terrible. I can deal with one code, but having two codes, or a different one for each game is dumb. Plus, it seems that only Nintendo published games are getting access to the online abilities of the Wii. Quite a few titles (GH3, Rock Band, etc.) have been seriously gimped by not being able to go online.

I don't like the 360 much, but Live does it right. The PSN lags behind until they get the in-game XMB working. At least the PSN usually works when you want to actually play a game online. Truthfully, I don't think many games even use Sony's servers anyway. I think most stuff is P2P now anyway.

Does Live do P2P or is everything off their servers?

[WingNut 25]

Why doesn't Cloverfield in high def seem necessary to me? I bought the standard DVD and was fine with it. It is shot on a hand held camera so I wasn't expecting anything more than what it gave me.

[SBrooks1]

Why doesn't Cloverfield in high def seem necessary to me? I bought the standard DVD and was fine with it. It is shot on a hand held camera so I wasn't expecting anything more than what it gave me.

*sigh* Cloverfield wasn't shot with hand held cameras. It was shot with the Panavision Genesis HD camera. Cloverfield was filmed in HD. The look and feel of it being shot with hand helds was all done in post processing.

[WingNut 25]

*sigh* Cloverfield wasn't shot with hand held cameras. It was shot with the Panavision Genesis HD camera. Cloverfield was filmed in HD. The look and feel of it being shot with hand helds was all done in post processing.

My apologies. I've never read that it was shot on that specific camera. :rolleyes: Regardless, this doesn't scream "HD must own" for me.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

If you download the HD trailer from the PS3 network, you can see a huge difference

[freezerfuel]

About friggen time!

Well, that's 3 guarnateed purchases for me next month (Cloverfield, Bee Movie, There Will Be Blood) :D

Seconded! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/freezerfuel/Smilies/rockon.gif

[SBrooks1]

About friggen time!

Well, that's 3 guarnateed purchases for me next month (Cloverfield, Bee Movie, There Will Be Blood) :D

Actually, here are the correct dates for Paramount's Blu-ray's.....

May 20th:
Aeon Flux
Babel
Bee Movie
Black Snake Moan
Blades of Glory
Coming to America
Disturbia
Dreamgirls
Face/Off: Special Collector's Edition
Four Brothers
The Italian Job
Next
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Sleepy Hollow
Trading Places
The Untouchables: Special Collector's Edition
The Warriors: Ultimate Director's Cut
U2: Rattle and Hum
We Were Soldiers
World Trade Center

June 3rd:
Cloverfield
There Will Be Blood

June 24th:
The Spiderwick Chronicles

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Aren't Coming to America, Disturbia and Dreamgirls already out on Blu Ray?

[SBrooks1]

Aren't Coming to America, Disturbia and Dreamgirls already out on Blu Ray?

Right, but were out of print during their marriage to HD DVD. Now they are being re-released. :)

[Smbdyfnkillme]

Right, but were out of print during their marriage to HD DVD. Now they are being re-released. :)

Okay, I was just wondering since I know I've seen those movies before. Is there going to be anything different about them?

[ewto16]

Nice that they fired up the presses again on the previously pulled titles.

I suppose those people that paid hundreds of dollars on Ebay for the ONLY BLU-RAY copy of Blades of Glory feel pretty stupid now.

[Gooker1]

Remember that whole HDDVD buy one get two thing I posted about circuit city awhile back? Well, it never happened, but the manager went ahead and refunded a good chunk of my money that I spent on the HDDVDs. It was pretty cool of him b/c he was the one who was telling me it was gonna happen and I had loaded up after he told me that.

Anyhoo, any site dumping their HD-DVD's still or are they all pretty much done with?

[WingNut 25]

I suppose those people that paid hundreds of dollars on Ebay for the ONLY BLU-RAY copy of Blades of Glory feel pretty stupid now.

I thought that same thing!

[Chugga]

When I heard about the Paramount news I went on somewhat of a tiny Paramount shopping spree to make sure I got every title from them just in case that was the last time I'd ever see their titles on Blu-ray. So unfortunately I've got the vast majority of everything they are re-issuing. On the better side of things I'm psyched to finally get Blades of Glory. I remember going everywhere that tuesday looking to find it with no luck.

[JaylisJayP]

All right, so if I had to decide today, here's how my next 6 weeks or so are shaping up on blu-ray.

May 6
Twister - Definite
The Air I Breathe - Maybe? Good cast...was surprised by Before the Devil... maybe this is another hidden gem.

May 13
Master and Commander (ONLY if I find it on sale, otherwise I wait)

May 20
National Treasure
National Treasure 2 (maybe)
Short Circuit

May 27
Rambo
First Blood: Part 2 (possibly since it's so cheap)

June 3 -- AKA Death to Wallet Day
A Bridge Too Far
Patton
The Recruit
There Will Be Blood
Cloverfield
Dirty Harry (Maybe the box set? Undecided)
** I'll wait for a sale on the other war movies, but I do want to own them all **

Then it tapers off for a while, and then.....

JULY 29 ---- DARK F---IN CITY.

[Chugga]

I'll just do the month of May since you can never really prepare for June, who knows what happens along the Paramount/Universal front. These would be my WANTS for May...key word wants is alot different then actual purchases.

May 6th
The Air I Breathe (maybe)
First Sunday
PS I Love You
Twister

May 13th
The Chronicles of Narnia
Master & Commander
Shinobi (maybe)
Youth without Youth

May 20th
Anger Management
Bee Movie
Blades of Glory (is it coming this day?)
Face/Off
National Treasure
National Treasure 2
Next (maybe)
Short Circuit
V for Vendetta

May 27th
Rambo 2
Rambo 3
Rambo 4

Those are my wants, theres a high chance I only walk away with about half of them. I try to leave everything behind that I know will either be included in a summer or fall sale and stuff that I don't have to see immediately. Twister, Master & Commander, Anger Management, Shinobi, Youth without Youth, Face/Off, Next, etc all strike me as prime examples of movies that you'll likely see in a weekly ad sooner or later. So while I want those movies, chances are they can wait till I see a bogo, or b2g1, or $19.99 at target. Whatever comes first.

[imaginegrafix]

Nice that they fired up the presses again on the previously pulled titles.

I suppose those people that paid hundreds of dollars on Ebay for the ONLY BLU-RAY copy of Blades of Glory feel pretty stupid now.

Not to mention the people that paid $50+ for titles like coming to america, shooter, trading places, etc.

[Chugga]

Not to mention the people that paid $50+ for titles like coming to america, shooter, trading places, etc.

Shooter was the worst. I remember seeing people paying $70+ for it. The movies not even that good. Coming to America on the other hand...thats worth $50

[PrimeBane]

For me in May:

May 13th
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (Disney)

May 20th
Bee Movie (Paramount/DW)

May 27th
Rambo (Lionsgate)

Providing I can find them at a price I like anyways... the sales and deals have spoiled me.

[PrimeBane]

Why doesn't Cloverfield in high def seem necessary to me? I bought the standard DVD and was fine with it. It is shot on a hand held camera so I wasn't expecting anything more than what it gave me.

Did you see it in the theater?

I was set to just buy it on DVD as well until I saw it... much of this film will look pretty damn good in HD :)

[JaylisJayP]

Usually for catalog titles either target.com or wal-mart.com will have it priced at $20 and you can print out the ad for a price match at Best Buy or Circuit City. That's what I do...I haven't paid $25 for a catalog title in a while.

I'll just do the month of May since you can never really prepare for June, who knows what happens along the Paramount/Universal front. These would be my WANTS for May...key word wants is alot different then actual purchases.

May 6th
The Air I Breathe (maybe)
First Sunday
PS I Love You
Twister

May 13th
The Chronicles of Narnia
Master & Commander
Shinobi (maybe)
Youth without Youth

May 20th
Anger Management
Bee Movie
Blades of Glory (is it coming this day?)
Face/Off
National Treasure
National Treasure 2
Next (maybe)
Short Circuit
V for Vendetta

May 27th
Rambo 2
Rambo 3
Rambo 4

Those are my wants, theres a high chance I only walk away with about half of them. I try to leave everything behind that I know will either be included in a summer or fall sale and stuff that I don't have to see immediately. Twister, Master & Commander, Anger Management, Shinobi, Youth without Youth, Face/Off, Next, etc all strike me as prime examples of movies that you'll likely see in a weekly ad sooner or later. So while I want those movies, chances are they can wait till I see a bogo, or b2g1, or $19.99 at target. Whatever comes first.

[TastySweetNutz]

Ehhh not too hyped about the upcoming releases. Cloverfield is probably my only must buy.

[JaylisJayP]

Ehhh not too hyped about the upcoming releases. Cloverfield is probably my only must buy.

In case you missed it....

JULY 29: DARK F-----IN CITY

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

:p

[freezerfuel]

In case you missed it....

JULY 29: DARK F-----IN CITY

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

:p


Yeah man, awesome title... I love it.

Hadn't planned on buying it but ended up getting Before the Devil Knows You're Dead because so many people in this thread seemed to like it, so IT BETTER BE GOOD. :p

Also picked up Predator, been a long time since I've seen the original, can't wait to see it in all it's HD glory.

It's been nice chatting with you fellas but I picked up GTAIV so I'll see you all sometime next year.... heh, just kidding. :D

[freezerfuel]

A good thing about all those titles being released is that I already own most of the one's I want on HD DVD so it won't sting too bad.

[PrimeBane]

It looks like SBrooks has been spending some time on his knees at the Universal lot ;)
http://themanroom.com/news/Exclusive_Universal_Talks_Blu-ray_Audio_Plans/2651

DTS HD Master tracks on the catalogue releases.

[PrimeBane]

Upconverting is okay? SA BD player sales down
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9932311-1.html?tag=recentPosts

Thankfully the numbers exclude PS3s. It makes me wonder if some folks are waiting until a solid profile 2.0 player hits the market...

[Chugga]

Usually for catalog titles either target.com or wal-mart.com will have it priced at $20 and you can print out the ad for a price match at Best Buy or Circuit City. That's what I do...I haven't paid $25 for a catalog title in a while.

Ehh to be honest it's just such a hassle getting my Best Buy to price match anything that usually I don't even bother unless it's a tv show or a movie boxed set where the price drop is significant. It just seems like everytime I go there they give me the run around for 10 minutes and in the end I've saved myself $1.79. Also I should mention my Best Buy has a strict policy against matching any online deals....they don't match a damn thing that ends in .com, walmart or otherwise.

I just have to be alot more picky. In my gut I saw this day coming but now with Universal, Paramount, and to a lesser extent Warner (playing catchup) all coming out at the same time, I can't be picking up fringe titles anymore for $25 when the release calendar is likely about to blow up with quality titles.

[grif32]

Upconverting is okay? SA BD player sales down
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9932311-1.html?tag=recentPosts

Thankfully the numbers exclude PS3s. It makes me wonder if some folks are waiting until a solid profile 2.0 player hits the market...

I think they are waiting more for a good price point right now then anything. Our economy really sucks right now and even with a good 2.0 player on the market if the price is not right it wont matter IMO

Chris

[SBrooks1]

It looks like SBrooks has been spending some time on his knees at the Universal lot ;)
http://themanroom.com/news/Exclusive_Universal_Talks_Blu-ray_Audio_Plans/2651

DTS HD Master tracks on the catalogue releases.

Excellent news!!! :D

[ewto16]

I think they are waiting more for a good price point right now then anything. Our economy really sucks right now and even with a good 2.0 player on the market if the price is not right it wont matter IMO

Chris

Yeah, I agree. It is hard for people to go out right now and drop $400 plus on Blu-ray player. Around Christmas people will probably be more likely to buy them. That is really the time to judge sales. If sales don't go up then, it is a problem.

[Hanky Panky]

Yeah, I agree. It is hard for people to go out right now and drop $400 plus on Blu-ray player. Around Christmas people will probably be more likely to buy them. That is really the time to judge sales. If sales don't go up then, it is a problem.

$400 is rather pricey at this time but I imagine with the switch to HD next year and the removal of the analog signal...people will eventually catch on and understand the enhancements and enjoyment of blu.

[JaylisJayP]

This is good news. Proposition is back on the release schedule. I thought this movie kicked ass and can't wait to pick it up.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/First_Look/Disc_Announcements/First_Look_Has_Blu-ray_Proposition/1693

[grif32]

$400 is rather pricey at this time but I imagine with the switch to HD next year and the removal of the analog signal...people will eventually catch on and understand the enhancements and enjoyment of blu.

Switch is to digital next year not HD.

[WingNut 25]

The peer pressure is ridiculous. Fine, I'm buying Cloverfield on Blu.

[SBrooks1]

The peer pressure is ridiculous. Fine, I'm buying Cloverfield on Blu.

So much for being fine with the standard DVD eh? :p

[WingNut 25]

So much for being fine with the standard DVD eh? :p

Well everyone keeps saying how much greater this movie will look in HD and I'm all about having the best picture I can in the films and shows I watch so if I can find this one at a good price I'll bite. I can just give my standard copy to my Dad. He's really intrigued by this one.

[PrimeBane]

All the cool kids are ;)

[Hanky Panky]

Switch is to digital next year not HD.

So does that mean I won't pick up the HD signals for NBC, CBS or Fox? I rarely watch any tv...too busy with movies/games so I have no cable.

But my antennae does pickup ABC in HD and it looks damn sharp on my LCD tv. I guess for whatever reason the local affiliates have yet to upgrade their networks as the stations I mentioned above still pull up crappy staticky channels.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I downloaded the HD trailer for Cloverfield on the PS3 network and it is a night a and day differnce

[WingNut 25]

All the cool kids are ;)

And I want to be one of them dammit! :p

[Konger82]

I think I must be the only guy not to have a Blu Ray Player yet, but all of these damn titles coming out make me want to buy a better hd television and ps3, There are a ton of movies I'd want..Day After Tommorow, Spiderman 1-3, There will be Blood, Cloverfield, Dark City (glad to see I am not the only one who thought this movie was AMAZING!) and so much more!

[ewto16]

So does that mean I won't pick up the HD signals for NBC, CBS or Fox? I rarely watch any tv...too busy with movies/games so I have no cable.

But my antennae does pickup ABC in HD and it looks damn sharp on my LCD tv. I guess for whatever reason the local affiliates have yet to upgrade their networks as the stations I mentioned above still pull up crappy staticky channels.

Depending on the antenne and the tuner that your TV has you may still be able to use it.

Basically all stations are broadcast on analog and digital now. HDTV is carried on the digital signal, but not all digital TV is HD. Digital is just better for transmitting the signal than analog and the govt is reclaiming the analog spectrum.

From what it sounds like and my basic understanding of it, you are probably fine. You sound like you have a TV with a digital tuner and an antenne that picks up digital already, since you get ABC HD.

Just remember. Digital DOES NOT equal HD, but HD DOES equal digital. Most people will be confused by this at BB or CC between now and next year. They will be sitting at home watching regualr digital cable or OTA programming and wondering why it looks worse on their new HDTV.

[ewto16]

I think I must be the only guy not to have a Blu Ray Player yet, but all of these damn titles coming out make me want to buy a better hd television and ps3, There are a ton of movies I'd want..Day After Tommorow, Spiderman 1-3, There will be Blood, Cloverfield, Dark City (glad to see I am not the only one who thought this movie was AMAZING!) and so much more!

I just checked and you are indeed the last guy to own a Blu-ray player. You really should get one so as to not be an outcast. ;)

[Hanky Panky]

From what it sounds like and my basic understanding of it, you are probably fine. You sound like you have a TV with a digital tuner and an antenne that picks up digital already, since you get ABC HD.

Just remember. Digital DOES NOT equal HD, but HD DOES equal digital. Most people will be confused by this at BB or CC between now and next year. They will be sitting at home watching regualr digital cable or OTA programming and wondering why it looks worse on their new HDTV.

Thanks for pointing that out. I did assume that the digital signal meant HD.

Yeah, my antenna does pickup only ABC in digital broadcast but for whatever reason the other channels aren't showing up as clear. For instance, ABC analog is on channel 7 in my area and the digital signal is pulling up as channel 7.1.

I can't get Fox, CBS or NBC yet...but I periodically will go into my Magnavox LCD screen setting and do an automatic tuning of channels to see if they pick anything up.

I may need to upgrade my antenna as it's one I've had for years...RCA bunny ears.

[PrimeBane]

I think I must be the only guy not to have a Blu Ray Player yet, but all of these damn titles coming out make me want to buy a better hd television and ps3, There are a ton of movies I'd want..Day After Tommorow, Spiderman 1-3, There will be Blood, Cloverfield, Dark City (glad to see I am not the only one who thought this movie was AMAZING!) and so much more!

If you're a tv/movie/live sports nut, it's a terrific investment :)

Hockey in HD is soooooo awesome :D

[WingNut 25]

I think I must be the only guy not to have a Blu Ray Player yet, but all of these damn titles coming out make me want to buy a better hd television and ps3, There are a ton of movies I'd want..Day After Tommorow, Spiderman 1-3, There will be Blood, Cloverfield, Dark City (glad to see I am not the only one who thought this movie was AMAZING!) and so much more!

Go buy a PS3 or you can't post here anymore. ;)

[Konger82]

If you're a tv/movie/live sports nut, it's a terrific investment :)

Hockey in HD is soooooo awesome :D
I have an RCA HD 52 INCH, Rear Projector.. But not a big fan of it.. XBOX 360 looks great, the HD DVD player is mediocre..and you are correct sir Hockey in HD is the best.

[PrimeBane]

I have an RCA HD 52 INCH, Rear Projector.. But not a big fan of it.. XBOX 360 looks great, the HD DVD player is mediocre..and you are correct sir Hockey in HD is the best.

Well if you find the HD DVD player to be mediocre, odds are you'll find Blu-ray to be the same.

Of course it's all dependent on the film for either format...

[PrimeBane]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/5/5765/original.jpeg

:D

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Paramount/High-Def_Disc_Packaging/Disc_Announcements/Paramount_Adds_Exclusives_to_Cloverfield_Blu-ray/1699

[PrimeBane]

Drillbit Taylor July 1st on BD

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Paramount/Disc_Announcements/Paramount_Preps_Drillbit_Taylor_Blu-ray_for_July/1698

[PrimeBane]

DVD 2.0 Super Upconversion?

Xbox and Toshiba HD DVD players might receive a firmware upgrade to add DVD 2.0.

DVD 2.0 Format Specification:
1. Video encoded in MPEG2 SD
2. HD available via Super Upconversion to 960p (new Toshiba players only)
3. HDi interactivity
4. Networking
5. Managed Copy
6. Fully backward compatible with existing DVD players.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/08/toshiba-releases-spursengine-graphics-co-processor-for-testing/

Interesting... not sure if it will actually fly or not, but you have to think that IF Toshiba can pull this off at a terrific price, Blu-ray will take the hit... hard.

[ewto16]

Thanks for pointing that out. I did assume that the digital signal meant HD.

Yeah, my antenna does pickup only ABC in digital broadcast but for whatever reason the other channels aren't showing up as clear. For instance, ABC analog is on channel 7 in my area and the digital signal is pulling up as channel 7.1.

I can't get Fox, CBS or NBC yet...but I periodically will go into my Magnavox LCD screen setting and do an automatic tuning of channels to see if they pick anything up.

I may need to upgrade my antenna as it's one I've had for years...RCA bunny ears.

Could be your antenna is powerful enough to get those other stations as well. You may need an amplified antenna or perhaps a multi-directional unit.

Since they are just bunny ears, I'm guessing that the FOX, CBS, and NBC signals either aren't as strong or come from a different direction. Use the link below and it should tell you exactly what you need. You will need to be more specific than "van down by the river" in regards to location though. ;)

http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.aspx

[JaylisJayP]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/images/post/5/5765/original.jpeg

:D

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Paramount/High-Def_Disc_Packaging/Disc_Announcements/Paramount_Adds_Exclusives_to_Cloverfield_Blu-ray/1699

awesome

[ewto16]

DVD 2.0 Super Upconversion?

Xbox and Toshiba HD DVD players might receive a firmware upgrade to add DVD 2.0.

DVD 2.0 Format Specification:
1. Video encoded in MPEG2 SD
2. HD available via Super Upconversion to 960p (new Toshiba players only)
3. HDi interactivity
4. Networking
5. Managed Copy
6. Fully backward compatible with existing DVD players.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/08/toshiba-releases-spursengine-graphics-co-processor-for-testing/

Interesting... not sure if it will actually fly or not, but you have to think that IF Toshiba can pull this off at a terrific price, Blu-ray will take the hit... hard.

I don't see those details in that link. Not that I doubt you, but I just wanted to read more about it.

[PrimeBane]

I don't see those details in that link. Not that I doubt you, but I just wanted to read more about it.

The whole ugly thread is here
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=53842

Take it all as rumor for now, but it's an interesting rumor should it come to pass.

People that have yet to jump on the HD bandwagon may find this to be the best option for them should it pan out as advertised.

[SBrooks1]

DVD 2.0 Super Upconversion?

Xbox and Toshiba HD DVD players might receive a firmware upgrade to add DVD 2.0.

DVD 2.0 Format Specification:
1. Video encoded in MPEG2 SD
2. HD available via Super Upconversion to 960p (new Toshiba players only)
3. HDi interactivity
4. Networking
5. Managed Copy
6. Fully backward compatible with existing DVD players.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/08/toshiba-releases-spursengine-graphics-co-processor-for-testing/

Interesting... not sure if it will actually fly or not, but you have to think that IF Toshiba can pull this off at a terrific price, Blu-ray will take the hit... hard.

Yeah let's confuse consumers even more with talk of another format after they just got screwed buying HD DVD. And while we're at it when we bring out this new format let's don't make it even as good as Blu-ray, why do that? Pfffffft, 1080p? F-that. We've got 960p baby! :rolleyes:

The ignorance of some companies amuses me. Blu-ray is and has been THE definitive HD movie viewing format and it should be embraced. Anything else is just playing up to the "it's good enough" crowd and it sickens me.

[PrimeBane]

Not everyone wants to embrase BD though... I certainly can't blame anyone that has invested heavily in DVD and has zero interest in replacing their DVD collection with BDs.

[PrimeBane]

Plasma sales up 53% in the first quarter and new sales champ
http://www.digitalhome.ca/content/view/2494/206/

[CoachB]

Wow, that was fast. That must mean it sooked.Drillbit Taylor July 1st on BD

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Paramount/Disc_Announcements/Paramount_Preps_Drillbit_Taylor_Blu-ray_for_July/1698

[grif32]

Yeah let's confuse consumers even more with talk of another format after they just got screwed buying HD DVD. And while we're at it when we bring out this new format let's don't make it even as good as Blu-ray, why do that? Pfffffft, 1080p? F-that. We've got 960p baby! :rolleyes:

The ignorance of some companies amuses me. Blu-ray is and has been THE definitive HD movie viewing format and it should be embraced. Anything else is just playing up to the "it's good enough" crowd and it sickens me.

You dont think consumers are confused with Upcovert 1080P players for under $100.00 and BR 1080P players for $400 and up.

They are thinking they are gettting the same picutre as the $400.00 machine. Sad but true.

PEOPLE DO NOT CARE about BR period!! Except us crazy peoeple. I know its tough thing to swallow but its the truth. It sucks it really does but what can you do about it?

Chris

[PrimeBane]

PEOPLE DO NOT CARE about BR period!! Except us crazy people. I know its tough thing to swallow but its the truth. It sucks it really does but what can you do about it?

Chris

Word :cool:

[JaylisJayP]

How long do these movies tend to take before they show up on Amazon as a pre-order? I'm trying to get my June 3 in order dammit. :)

[PrimeBane]

Depends on the company... some take forever to send the info to retailers. :(

[PrimeBane]

$14.99 BDs at Frys (YMMV)
http://newspaperads.mercurynews.com/ROP/ads.aspx?adid=6202064&advid=32664&type=

[imaginegrafix]

You dont think consumers are confused with Upcovert 1080P players for under $100.00 and BR 1080P players for $400 and up.

They are thinking they are gettting the same picutre as the $400.00 machine. Sad but true.

PEOPLE DO NOT CARE about BR period!! Except us crazy peoeple. I know its tough thing to swallow but its the truth. It sucks it really does but what can you do about it?

Chris

Exactly - This is exactly why I was a fan of HD DVD because of cost, I'm not saying that there would be widespread adoption - but as long as the players cost $400, there is never going to be widespread adoption. Regardless of how many PS3's sell.

[DEN7ER]

$14.99 BDs at Frys (YMMV)
http://newspaperads.mercurynews.com/ROP/ads.aspx?adid=6202064&advid=32664&type=

awesome! might go get Mr & Mrs. Smith...

do you know how long this sale will last?

[DEN7ER]

nevermind, through Tues...

[WingNut 25]

Gotta hit Fry's tomorrow.

[TheRedOx]

I just blew a ton of money on the other side of my home theater room...:D - was delivered today.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/Trendy8/DSC_0059.jpg

[MPCanes]

Congrats on the Alienware - mine still runs just as fast as my new macbook, 5 years later, with only a very crappy videocard upgrade.

They know how to put together an extremely optimized system.

[JaylisJayP]

Just finished Appleseed Ex Machina.

I thought the first Appleseed was good, but this blew it away. Aside from PQ, which was top notch, this has to be one of the best sci-fi/action movies I've ever seen.

[PrimeBane]

I just blew a ton of money on the other side of my home theater room...:D - was delivered today.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/Trendy8/DSC_0059.jpg

SWEET! :D

Are you going to stream content from it or use it as an HTPC?

[Hanky Panky]

Just finished Appleseed Ex Machina.

I thought the first Appleseed was good, but this blew it away. Aside from PQ, which was top notch, this has to be one of the best sci-fi/action movies I've ever seen.

Really? Was the animation on point with what we've seen in FF: Spirits or Beowulf? Or is it a different type of style?

[ToightLikeATiger]

Just finished watching Good Luck Chuck. Was a pretty good movie. Lot of funny moments. If you havent seen it yet give it a look. I think you will like it as well.

[Tanner2126]

Just finished watching Good Luck Chuck. Was a pretty good movie. Lot of funny moments. If you havent seen it yet give it a look. I think you will like it as well.


I liked this movie too. I would love to see Jessica Alba in more comedies.

[ToightLikeATiger]

I liked this movie too. I would love to see Jessica Alba in more comedies.

I would love to see Jessica Alba in less clothing as in none....but to each his own :p:D

[WingNut 25]

I would love to see Jessica Alba in less clothing as in none....but to each his own :p:D

Signed!

[thaderules]

Got import of Island HD-DVD and the video is great, probably an A. Audio is in DD+ and I'd give it a B+.

For some reason I prefer watching movies on HD-DVD than Blu Ray on PS3. I know some movies have the same compression but HD-DVD just feels more film like to me, while Blu Ray feels a bit like clay(environments mesh and the faces are too smooth). I probably need to Calibrate my PS3, but I already tried it with the s-dvd AVIA and still not as good as HD-DVD. Anybody feel the same way?

[JaylisJayP]

Got import of Island HD-DVD and the video is great, probably an A. Audio is in DD+ and I'd give it a B+.

For some reason I prefer watching movies on HD-DVD than Blu Ray on PS3. I know some movies have the same compression but HD-DVD just feels more film like to me, while Blu Ray feels a bit like clay(environments mesh and the faces are too smooth). I probably need to Calibrate my PS3, but I already tried it with the s-dvd AVIA and still not as good as HD-DVD. Anybody feel the same way?

I do somewhat agree....but could just be in our minds.

[MPCanes]

It's your minds. You need to calibrate right. :)

[TheRedOx]

I like them both pretty equally. Consistently, I'd say the Blu stuff looks a bit better but it could absolutely just be the movies/transfers that I've seen. Still, Hot Fuzz on HD-DVD is the best PQ I've seen yet of the titles I've watched on both formats.

[SBrooks1]

For some reason I prefer watching movies on HD-DVD than Blu Ray on PS3. I know some movies have the same compression but HD-DVD just feels more film like to me, while Blu Ray feels a bit like clay(environments mesh and the faces are too smooth).

That's gotta be the dumbest thing I've ever heard...

[JaylisJayP]

That's gotta be the dumbest thing I've ever heard...

As a general statement, or whatever he's referring to with the clay thing, it might be a little off-base, but it's pretty well documented that there are at least a handful of HD DVDs that look better than their blu-ray counterpart, however small the differences. Two examples are Coming to America and District B-13.

[ewto16]

I just blew a ton of money on the other side of my home theater room...:D - was delivered today.


I have a friend that bought one of them. He liked it at first, but now it overheats a lot. He has to keep the case open or it locks up. Plus it is noisy.

[ewto16]

Usually not a site to publish rumors....

For all of Microsoft's denial, the Xbox 360 Blu-ray console rumors just will not die. In fact, they are getting more and more specific. The Chinese language Economic Daily News is reporting that Pegatron, an OEM subsidiary of ASUS, has won the order from Microsoft to assemble the Xbox 360 with Blu-ray Disc ROM drive -- shipments are expected to being in Q3 of this year. Now come on Microsoft, just come clean on the matter, we won't tell anyone.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/xbox-360-blu-ray-console-by-september/

[JaylisJayP]

If anyone's interested, it looks like FRYS's in-store advertised sale on some FOX titles for $14.99 is available online. I didn't check all the titles but I picked up Man on Fire for that price. Shipping ain't super cheap, but at $20 dlvd for the movie new, I figured it was worth it, I'd been sitting on that one for a while waiting for a sale.

[PrimeBane]

Usually not a site to publish rumors....

http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/xbox-360-blu-ray-console-by-september/

Nice... I hope it's true. I'd much rather buy another addon for $200 than buy another PS3 for $400. :)

[thaderules]

If anyone's interested, it looks like FRYS's in-store advertised sale on some FOX titles for $14.99 is available online. I didn't check all the titles but I picked up Man on Fire for that price. Shipping ain't super cheap, but at $20 dlvd for the movie new, I figured it was worth it, I'd been sitting on that one for a while waiting for a sale.

This is a better deal if you have a local Fry's and pricematch it Circuit City with the 110% difference. Comes out to about $14 after tax.

[SBrooks1]

Peter Bracke @ HighDefDigest gives Narnia 5/5 & 5/5 :eek:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/images/post/5/5336/original.jpeg

The Video: Sizing Up the Picture http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/images/stars_5.gif

One of Disney's most eagerly-anticipated Blu-ray catalog releases yet, 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' does not disappoint. This is an excellent 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 encode that can easily stand as a demo disc.

Aside from a few darker moments of slight stylization (which display a decidedly desaturated and blue cast), the majority of 'Narnia' is bright, bold and lush. The sense of depth is simply fantastic -- the "picture window" effect is on full display. The color palette is very pretty, with wonderful pastoral greens and oranges (a rarity, it seems, with most transfers today, which look all hi-tech and "edgy"). Saturation is excellent, with a super-clean look and no chroma noise or fuzziness.

Blacks are rock solid throughout, and contrast is strong enough to deliver the required detail while never sacrificing realism. Even the widest shots are alive with detail and sharpness, and the source print is spotless. Disney has also produced a clean encode, so compression artifacts are not a problem. 'Narnia' looks smashing.

The Audio: Rating the Sound http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/images/stars_5.gif

Disney offers an uncompressed PCM 5.1 Surround track (48kHz/16-bit) track for 'Narnia,' and it's excellent. Some may complain about the lack of 24-bit resolution, but I was so engrossed in this mix I can't say I minded.

Right from the opening prologue of a WWI attack, the aggressive dynamics are couch-rattling. Low bass is terrific, and the clarity and sheer impact of the entire frequency spectrum is exactly what home theater audio is all about. Dialogue is perfectly balanced as well, so even during the loudest scenes I never had to strain my ears or adjust volume levels.

Surround use is also fantastic. There is rarely a dull moment, even during the quietest dialogue scenes. There's always some sort of minor ambient effect or location sound, plus the melodic score by Harry Gregson-Williams is perfectly blended, for a harmonious immersion throughout. Action scenes, are predictably gangbusters, with the "wall of sound" effect emanating from the rears, and the sense of transparency seamless as sounds move about the speakers. This is a reference-quality presentation.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/885/chroniclesofnarnialion.html

[JaylisJayP]

This is a better deal if you have a local Fry's and pricematch it Circuit City with the 110% difference. Comes out to about $14 after tax.

yeah, definitely...unfortunately, no FRY's in Florida.

[JaylisJayP]

Nice... I hope it's true. I'd much rather buy another addon for $200 than buy another PS3 for $400. :)

You know what...as unstable as the 360 is, I'm not sure I'd invest any more money into it. I'm already buying multi-platform games for the PS3 only. Everyone's experience is different, of course, but I'm on my 4th 360. I have the Best Buy replacement plan so I've been able to just walk in and swap out a few times, but that'll run out someday.

[WingNut 25]

This is a better deal if you have a local Fry's and pricematch it Circuit City with the 110% difference. Comes out to about $14 after tax.

What is that 110% all about?

[PrimeBane]

If it's anything like price match policys in Canada, it's match plus 10% of the difference off.

[WingNut 25]

Nice. I don't shop there much at all and have never done a price match there.

[oaktown2000]

Just finished Appleseed Ex Machina.

I thought the first Appleseed was good, but this blew it away. Aside from PQ, which was top notch, this has to be one of the best sci-fi/action movies I've ever seen.

Not gonna say I told you so, but....... ;)

[ewto16]

Nice... I hope it's true. I'd much rather buy another addon for $200 than buy another PS3 for $400. :)

The article indicates it is inside the 360, versus being an add-on unit.

[PrimeBane]

hmmm... I guess you're right. That pic of the 360 with the addon confused my fragile little mind :o

Hopefully they update the motherboard as well and add HDMI 1.3a while they're at it.

[ewto16]

Maybe, I think adding a Blu-ray drive to the 360 would be a terrible move for Microsoft. It basically concedes defeat to Sony and says they screwed up in the first place. I think you also alienate a particular group of 360 users if you include a different drive in one model versus another.

I just don't think that is a terribly smart move for MS to make. I know some developers already complain about the 360 not having a hard drive standard. Now if they have to develop for two different types of drives, it will cause even more issues.

Plus, the 360 is only $50 less than a comparable PS3 model. I don't see how they could add in the Blu-ray drive at a cost effective price and still be cheaper than the PS3, which is an advantage for them now, unless they want to eat the extra cost on the sales.

I suppose they could do like they did with the Elite model and say it is just for the hardcore or high-end consumer. However, you would have like 4 models of the 360 out at that point for people to decide between when they go to the store. I think that would confuse most customers.

[PrimeBane]

I think MS is man enough to admit a mistake (see Windows ME).

Adding a BD drive also takes away from PS3 sales. "Wanna play Halo 3 and Gears of War AND play Blu-ray movies? 360 BD version is the way to go."

As for price, MS is making money on each console sold. They definately have the wiggle room to lower the price if they so choose. I would be very surprised if this new machine is more than $400 when and if it hits the market.

[SBrooks1]

Don't understand why they would add a Blu-ray drive to the 360. Unless they can magically find a way for it to support any of the HD audio formats then what's the point? All the HD DVD add-on supported was DD and DTS. If they change nothing then all you'll get is 640kb/s DD from TrueHD titles and 1.5mp/s DTS core from DTS-MA HD titles.

[ewto16]

I think MS is man enough to admit a mistake (see Windows ME).

Adding a BD drive also takes away from PS3 sales. "Wanna play Halo 3 and Gears of War AND play Blu-ray movies? 360 BD version is the way to go."

As for price, MS is making money on each console sold. They definately have the wiggle room to lower the price if they so choose. I would be very surprised if this new machine is more than $400 when and if it hits the market.

I guess, though they haven't admitted their mistakes with Vista so far. ;)

I definitly see a way that you could spin the marketing if the 360 had a BD drive as well. I'm just not sure that adding another model to the mix, even if they remove a different one from the current sales, is a good idea. I think people are already frustrated and/or confused by all the different models of the 360 (and PS3). I think another one only makes it worse.

Plus, adding a BD drive sort of changes the core functions of the 360, which already has a split feature set with the lack of a hard drive in certain versions. Adding a BD drive as standard only makes more differences and a less common ground for developers to program for.

Note that in general I'm not a big fan of the PC-ish nature that the consoles have taken this generation. I like being able to download updates and stuff like that, but I HATE the lack of a single base system, like we had in basically every generation before. Also, while I appreciate the fact that some games can be patched now, I think it leads to lazy development. Games are rushed out to meet dates and deadlines and then patched (fixed) later. Some games shouldn't even be released with the bugs they have in them.

[grif32]

Don't understand why they would add a Blu-ray drive to the 360. Unless they can magically find a way for it to support any of the HD audio formats then what's the point? All the HD DVD add-on supported was DD and DTS. If they change nothing then all you'll get is 640kb/s DD from TrueHD titles and 1.5mp/s DTS core from DTS-MA HD titles.

I agree. But IMO I think its going to be an add on like the HD DVD addon. But only time will tell.

But if they do include it then my bet is it will support all Audio Codecs like the PS3. Would be stupid not to.

Chris

[Chugga]

360 adding a Blu-ray drive is brilliant but it's something that I wouldn't touch with a 50 foot pole. Sony sells ALOT of PS3's based solely off the fact that it has blu-ray in it. Now depending on the knowledge of the customer some will buy a PS3 because it's by far the most complete Blu-ray player out there while others just know it's a videogame system that also plays high def movies so why not.

The 360 could potentially lure all of those "well it's a system and it plays high def movies" customers away from the PS3 and I'd say it would probably take a nice chunk of money away from Sony.

But with that being said with the 360's already spotty track record with defective systems I'm not 100% sure the 360 is the system I want handling the brunt of my home theater work. I'm cool with playing games on it, but it being the central hub of my home theater? After going through 4 of them, I don't have that much faith in it.

[ewto16]

I agree. But IMO I think its going to be an add on like the HD DVD addon. But only time will tell.

But if they do include it then my bet is it will support all Audio Codecs like the PS3. Would be stupid not to.

Chris

Does it have the hardware to support all the codecs? I have no idea if it does or if it even can.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

I almost bought a silver PS3 today but was unsure if it would play all BD movies as it is a Japan import. Anyone know if it would p[lay all BD movies?

[grif32]

Does it have the hardware to support all the codecs? I have no idea if it does or if it even can.

IMO it would have to "REDO" it the right way. I am not sure if it supports the codecs or has the hardware NOW to do so. But if they are going to put a BR drive in it, it would only makes sense to "Copy" the PS3.. But who knows.

Chris

[ewto16]

I almost bought a silver PS3 today but was unsure if it would play all BD movies as it is a Japan import. Anyone know if it would p[lay all BD movies?

Ummm....I don't know. I think the movies are region locked, so it wouldn't. However, I'm pretty sure you can adjust the region lock on the PS3 at least a couple times, so it is possible you could change it to English (Region 1) I would think.

If I were you, I would try to score one of the Limited Edition Gun Metal grey PS3s that are coming out with the MGS bundle.

[PrimeBane]

Don't understand why they would add a Blu-ray drive to the 360. Unless they can magically find a way for it to support any of the HD audio formats then what's the point? All the HD DVD add-on supported was DD and DTS. If they change nothing then all you'll get is 640kb/s DD from TrueHD titles and 1.5mp/s DTS core from DTS-MA HD titles.

Because it's not always about "teh moviez"

25 or even 50 GB of space would make more developers very happy.

[Chugga]

Because it's not always about "teh moviez"

25 or even 50 GB of space would make more developers very happy.

But it's not like the developers could actually ever use that space on the 360. It's mandatory that all games developed for the 360 have to be able to work across all product models so developers releasing a game on a blu-ray disk for the 360 isn't going to happen.

[PrimeBane]

I almost bought a silver PS3 today but was unsure if it would play all BD movies as it is a Japan import. Anyone know if it would p[lay all BD movies?

It will only player region A disks... but North American and Japan are in region A, so you should be good to go. :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Disc#Region_codes

[PrimeBane]

But it's not like the developers could actually ever use that space on the 360. It's mandatory that all games developed for the 360 have to be able to work across all product models so developers releasing a game on a blu-ray disk for the 360 isn't going to happen.

Sure they could... a game like Blue Dragon could be put on 1 BD rather than 3 or 4 DVD9s.

It would be like computer games 10 years ago or so... you could buy a game that came with X number of CDs or all on one DVD. :)

They'd just have to be VERY careful about packaging.

[Chugga]

Sure they could... a game like Blue Dragon could be put on 1 BD rather than 3 or 4 DVD9s.

It would be like computer games 10 years ago or so... you could buy a game that came with X number of CDs or all on one DVD. :)

They'd just have to be VERY careful about packaging.

That approach could work, but I also imagine it would be expensive and most companies would shy away from it. Having to send out 2 versions of one game is going to immediately cut into your profits, which isn't all that attractive.With that being said if I could think of one game that would do this....(I can actually only think of 1) it would be Metal Gear Solid. But thats if the game ever gets ported over to the 360. If it does I could see them pull this approach as they've already done the whole blu-ray thing, and a game of that sheer size would be about 3-4 disks on the 360. Also they'd have the money to waste to pull it off.But overall I don't really see it working out. Developers now-a-days are out to make as much money as humanly possible and while it would make their life easier to release on a BD disk, the fact that they'd be absolutely required to do it the normal way anyways will keep them away from doing it.

[PrimeBane]

Well, I guess we only have to wait for Q3 to find out. :)

[Chugga]

Now that I think about it though ehh I really don't see this happening. You gotta figure how many 360's are there out there now (I have no clue what like 17 million or something?) so say they release a Blu-ray 360 in a few months. Lets say that 360 sells 1.5 million units. A developer wouldn't change how he develops and distributes a game just to please less than 10% of the population.

To me I think the move is too little too late in terms of actually influencing the gaming end of things. But the timing is still perfect to help screw over PS3 sales. If anything I hope this change in philosophy has the 360 do away with those giant DVD cases. I trade in all of my 360 games after I'm done with them just because I hate the packaging. They look weird next to the smaller PS3/Blu-ray cases.

[ewto16]

But it's not like the developers could actually ever use that space on the 360. It's mandatory that all games developed for the 360 have to be able to work across all product models so developers releasing a game on a blu-ray disk for the 360 isn't going to happen.

Correct, that was part of my point about how it would be bad to include it. People developing for the 360 have to develop for the lowest common denominator. Right now, that means they have to develop for the 360 and assume you don't have a hard drive. Adding a BD drive to the mix, would mean it was one more thing that developers couldn't use.

To top it off, unless BD drive speed increase, it would actually hurt the 360. Everyone knows that developers force data installs on the PS3 to get around some of the BD loading times. You wouldn't be able to do that on a 360, unless you offered an option to install.

[ewto16]

To me I think the move is too little too late in terms of actually influencing the gaming end of things. But the timing is still perfect to help screw over PS3 sales. If anything I hope this change in philosophy has the 360 do away with those giant DVD cases. I trade in all of my 360 games after I'm done with them just because I hate the packaging. They look weird next to the smaller PS3/Blu-ray cases.

The problem with that is that MS has stuck to the whole "We made a gaming machine and not some movie console that happens to also play games. We have (had) the HD-DVD add-on if you really wnat to watch HD movies as well, but really we are focusing on delivering the best gaming experience and platform."

If they include the BD in the 360, then they are basically trying to compete on the multimedia hub aspects that the PS3 is better at overall. People supposedly buy the 360 just because they want to play games. Now you are going to try and get people that are looking to play games to buy it for a multimedia hub, which is the market the PS3 caters to better at the moment.

I'm sure MS would just introduce it as another SKU and say they have a console that fits every market.

Core - Cheap gamer
Pro - Gamer that wants the full experience and to play online
Elite - Gamer that knows more about actual hardware and wants a 360 that isn't inferior.
Super Bad Ass Mo' Fo' Edition - Tech geek that plays games, watches BD movies, and wants a multimedia hub all in one box, but is too lazy to just build a HTPC.

[Chugga]

Their best move would be to not include Blu-ray in a new sku, but just simply release a Blu-ray add-on. Price it below every Blu-ray player on the market (which would be easy) and see what happens. It's the easiest way to screw over the PS3 while also showing "hey guys we just made an add-on, we're still all about games, but we're giving you options, thats all".

Adding another sku isn't something that I'd suggest

[PrimeBane]

I agree Chugga... the external is a much better solution.

[JaylisJayP]

Now that I think about it though ehh I really don't see this happening. You gotta figure how many 360's are there out there now (I have no clue what like 17 million or something?) so say they release a Blu-ray 360 in a few months. Lets say that 360 sells 1.5 million units. A developer wouldn't change how he develops and distributes a game just to please less than 10% of the population.

To me I think the move is too little too late in terms of actually influencing the gaming end of things. But the timing is still perfect to help screw over PS3 sales. If anything I hope this change in philosophy has the 360 do away with those giant DVD cases. I trade in all of my 360 games after I'm done with them just because I hate the packaging. They look weird next to the smaller PS3/Blu-ray cases.


Custom cases/covers (Got extra PS3 cases from a manager i know at Gamestop) ...problem solved. :D

http://s3.tinypic.com/ae9u28.jpg

[grif32]

Custom cases/covers (Got extra PS3 cases from a manager i know at Gamestop) ...problem solved. :D

http://s3.tinypic.com/ae9u28.jpg

Thats a great idea. Looks good.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Does anyone know how to port over saved data on a PS3 to another PS3? Grif send me over your Wii friend code for Mario Kart

[oaktown2000]

Custom cases/covers (Got extra PS3 cases from a manager i know at Gamestop) ...problem solved. :D


LOL....I love it....OCD at it's finest.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

As posted on HDD

Warner is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Risky Business by releasing a Deluxe Edition on DVD and debuting the teen comedy on Blu-ray Disc.

The film that made Tom Cruise a movie star will be released on Sept. 16 (prebook Aug. 12) priced at $19.96 for the standard-definition version and $28.99 for high-definition.

Both will include a new making-of documentary, an alternate ending and commentary by Cruise, director Paul Brickman and producer Jon Avnet.

On Blu-ray, the commentary will be a video commentary, and the release will include a digital copy of the film that can be transferred to a PC or portable device.

http://www.videobusiness.com/blog/16...320025932.html

Ill wait for the price to come down

[freezerfuel]

Custom cases/covers (Got extra PS3 cases from a manager i know at Gamestop) ...problem solved. :D

http://s3.tinypic.com/ae9u28.jpg

Awesome, I've been wanting to do that for a long time with my old PSX/2 and Gamecube games. I should call a few Blockbusters and see if they have any spares laying around.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Picked up a few things today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/johnnyknoxsvill/IMG_2850.jpg

I'm selling my PS3 60gig, if anyone is interested LMK

[WingNut 25]

Good pick up.

I decided to start to re-build my movie collection by grabbing some of the Fry's BR sale movies via price match at CC. All they had was Mr and Mrs Smith and The Day After Tomorrow. The guy at customer service said they were totally picked over after their sale last week. I'll hit another CC tomorrow to grab the Die Hard titles and a few more.

[JaylisJayP]

LOL....I love it....OCD at it's finest.

You know it. Didn't get around to doing it with my Wii games...now it hurts to look at them.

[Hanky Panky]

Picked up a few things today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/johnnyknoxsvill/IMG_2850.jpg

I'm selling my PS3 60gig, if anyone is interested LMK

Nice score with that silver PS3...I didn't even know they were out yet. Going to hold my breath and hopefully grab a metal grey PS3 when the MGS version hits the U.S. in June.

Btw...why didn't you just grab the Die Hard Blu Collection set?

[thaderules]

Picked up a few things today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/johnnyknoxsvill/IMG_2850.jpg

I'm selling my PS3 60gig, if anyone is interested LMK

Does the grey PS3 come with the rumble pak controller, also where did you get it?

[Kleptos18]

I got my 5 free today.

Prestiege (wanted)
American Psycho (eh. is this worth keeping? I have the deluxe edition on dvd)
Flight of the Pheonix (pretty sure I didn't ask for this one)
Swat (def didn't ask for this one)
Swordfish (don't remember askin for this oe)

The last 3 are def up for trade. American Psycho possibly.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

It is a Japan import PS3. I got it at a place called Play-n-Trade in the Mall. They also sell the White PS3 as well. The Die Hard Collection wasn't on sale. The Die Hards were all $15 each as well as all the titles shown.

[johnnyknoxsvill]

American Psycho is pretty good, its at least worth a watch.

[Chugga]

Custom cases/covers (Got extra PS3 cases from a manager i know at Gamestop) ...problem solved. :D

http://s3.tinypic.com/ae9u28.jpg

That actually looks pretty cool. I wish the 360 would have cases like that standard. Whenever I do get around to getting shelving (it still hasn't worked out, I just don't have the motivation to do it when my house already has a built in shelf just sitting there) I'll want a uniform look on all the shelves....I don't want to have 1 large shelf just to cover the 360 cases and then the rest the normal short shelves. Right now my answer to this has just been to buy all multiplatform games on the PS3 and then when a 360 exclusive comes out I just trade it in after I beat it.

I love the PS3 cases though, you could drive over one of those things and it wouldn't break, and it's small and compact to. Just enough room to include everything it has to but also built strong for when you inevidably leave a game on the floor and step on it (Rock Band).

[grif32]

That actually looks pretty cool. I wish the 360 would have cases like that standard. Whenever I do get around to getting shelving (it still hasn't worked out, I just don't have the motivation to do it when my house already has a built in shelf just sitting there) I'll want a uniform look on all the shelves....I don't want to have 1 large shelf just to cover the 360 cases and then the rest the normal short shelves. Right now my answer to this has just been to buy all multiplatform games on the PS3 and then when a 360 exclusive comes out I just trade it in after I beat it.

I love the PS3 cases though, you could drive over one of those things and it wouldn't break, and it's small and compact to. Just enough room to include everything it has to but also built strong for when you inevidably leave a game on the floor and step on it (Rock Band).

I agree, the PS3 cases and with the BR Cases I love the smaller cases. I might have to do what jay did and get a bunch of PS3 case's and put my Wii, Xbox 360 games in them. I hate the big cases now.

[Kleptos18]

American Psycho is pretty good, its at least worth a watch.

I know the movie is good. I love it. I just don't know if it's a blu-ray movie :)

[oaktown2000]

You know it. Didn't get around to doing it with my Wii games...now it hurts to look at them.


Are those custom printed 360 covers...or did you just chop down the originals......also....what in the hell did you do with the booklets :confused:

Those two things are the only things keeping me from doing it. Oh...and the fact that I only have two 360 games....so it's not like it's a whole shelf or anything :)

[HollandX]

But it's not like the developers could actually ever use that space on the 360. It's mandatory that all games developed for the 360 have to be able to work across all product models so developers releasing a game on a blu-ray disk for the 360 isn't going to happen.


right. they can't even assume you have a hard drive. it really sucks.

[JaylisJayP]

Are those custom printed 360 covers...or did you just chop down the originals......also....what in the hell did you do with the booklets :confused:

Those two things are the only things keeping me from doing it. Oh...and the fact that I only have two 360 games....so it's not like it's a whole shelf or anything :)

Most are chopped down, unless the chop cut off the artwork, then I printed out a custom cover just for the spine. The books are in the original cases in a box in my attic, so I'll at least have what I need if/when I want to trade these in...although I lost one of the boxes. Luckily Gamestop doesn't require a manual for a trade in.

You're right, though, I am completely OCD with this stuff. Even the blu-ray cases that are different bug me. I'm considering buying some blu-ray extra cases for Bonnie and Clyde and Close Encounters. We still have a bunch of DVDs my wife wants to keep that aren't on blu-ray, so those cases are separate from my main display.

They are....as they should be....considered second-class citizens.

[JaylisJayP]

oh, hell yeah.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1257

[johnnyknoxsvill]

Picked up Mrs Doubtfire last night at BB

[ToightLikeATiger]

Watched Juno and School For Scoundrels today. Both were decent comedies. Not amazing by any means but plenty of laughs for both.

[DEN7ER]

oh, hell yeah.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=1257

awsome, not nuts for that cover art though... :o

[DEN7ER]

couldn't resist the deal. Just took a very dissapointed BestBuy through price-matching...

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1315/bluslp5.png (http://imageshack.us)

[WingNut 25]

Haha. They weren't too happy about me and another guy price matching today either. I only got Die Hard today. I may get more but Live Free Or Die Hard is my priority right now and the guy that was there with me today got the last copy.

[ToightLikeATiger]

What store did you have a flyer from to make them price match? I didnt know there were deals for $15 die hard movies out there!

[Kleptos18]

couldn't resist the deal. Just took a very dissapointed BestBuy through price-matching...

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1315/bluslp5.png (http://imageshack.us)


where are you price matching from :)

[WingNut 25]

Fry's.

[DEN7ER]

Yep, fry's... :)

[JaylisJayP]

I wonder how many people actually go through the trouble to price match at Best Buy....I personally try to do it EVERY time I want a movie. I figure if I work at it, I can save at least $5 a disc.

I know BB will never get the hint to lower it's overall prices, but the day they stop price matching is the day I go Amazon exclusive.

[JaylisJayP]

I never understood why Best Buy employees are always "disappointed" to price match. They're not on commission...is there a secret behind-the-scenes memo like the life insurance companies get to always try to avoid giving a price match?

Why would they care, it's not their money.

couldn't resist the deal. Just took a very dissapointed BestBuy through price-matching...

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1315/bluslp5.png (http://imageshack.us)

[JaylisJayP]

Thought this was pretty funny. I'm reading up on some movies trying to get my June 3 in order. Never saw Meet the Spartans, don't plan on getting it, but just for the hell of it I looked it up on rottentomatoes. I saw Epic Movie in a hotel and thought it was the biggest piece of trash I've ever seen.

Apparently MTS, with a 3% rating, is worse.

My favorite quote from the reviews:

"This was the worst movie I've ever seen, so bad that I hesitate to label it a 'movie' and thus reflect shame upon the entire medium of film."

That and the one where they say it's so bad, even Carmen Electra should be embarrassed.

[ickzer1]

There are so many movies i have to catch up on. I need a killer sale or something.

[DEN7ER]

I never understood why Best Buy employees are always "disappointed" to price match. They're not on commission...is there a secret behind-the-scenes memo like the life insurance companies get to always try to avoid giving a price match?

Why would they care, it's not their money.

Seriously!

[JaylisJayP]

OK, audio people...I know I've asked a few questions about HD audio before, but I'd like to get a "once and for all" assessment of this before I commit to buying a new receiver. Can anyone help answer these questions?

1) Now that the PS3 supports DTS-HD MA (or whatever it's called), is all I need to take advantage of this a receiver with HDMI or do I need something more?

2.) How would the hookup work with the HDMI cables, including a TV with only 1 HDMI input.

3.) Do I need an HDMI 1.3 cable? Does this have anything to do with audio at all?

4.) Do I need top, top of the line speakers to hear the difference that HD audio would provide? Right now I have a set of Polk speakers and subwoofer I got on sale for $300 at Circuit City. Is this good enough?

5.) How would you describe what the difference is between standard 5.1 surround to something like DTS-HD or TrueHD...is it the 7.1, or is it a totally different audio experience altogether?

6.) If I want to get TrueHD out of my A-2 HD DVD player....what type of receiver would I need...and would this even be possible?

7.) One more question...is it true the PS3 through optical audio cable only sends 2-channel stereo? Have I not even been getting 5.1 surround through my PS3?

Thanks very much to anyone who can tackle these for me, I really appreciate any insight or advice.

[TastySweetNutz]

Does anyone know if those 8 Films to Die For movies are going to be released on BR? Frontiere is coming out this Tuesday and I'd like to hold out if it's going to be released in HD.

[grif32]

OK, audio people...I know I've asked a few questions about HD audio before, but I'd like to get a "once and for all" assessment of this before I commit to buying a new receiver. Can anyone help answer these questions?

1) Now that the PS3 supports DTS-HD MA (or whatever it's called), is all I need to take advantage of this a receiver with HDMI or do I need something more?

A receiver that has HDMI and can PCM you should be fine. Dont need anything special or top of the line. Onkyo 605 or 705 will be more then plenty. Or wait until the new models come out.

2.) How would the hookup work with the HDMI cables, including a TV with only 1 HDMI input.

Hook everything up to the back of the receiver (including component, composite etc.) then run ONE HDMI out from the receiver to the TV. Very simple and only one HDMI cord from Receiver to TV getting rid of all the cords behind the TV. I only have one HDMI slot on my TV. I have everything hooked up to the Receiver.

3.) Do I need an HDMI 1.3 cable? Does this have anything to do with audio at all?

I would just buy the new Monster 1.3 cables they are cheap

4.) Do I need top, top of the line speakers to hear the difference that HD audio would provide? Right now I have a set of Polk speakers and subwoofer I got on sale for $300 at Circuit City. Is this good enough?

The polks should be fine. You dont need top of the line but you dont want crap speakers either

5.) How would you describe what the difference is between standard 5.1 surround to something like DTS-HD or TrueHD...is it the 7.1, or is it a totally different audio experience altogether?

Its hard to explain but your speakers just come alive. I was blown away. I for one didnt think I would notice a difference but right away I did. I dont have 7.1 hooked up yet. I have the speakers for it just to lazy to run new wire.

I will probably update to 7.1 since it will unlock more DSP's on my Onkyo 705

6.) If I want to get TrueHD out of my A-2 HD DVD player....what type of receiver would I need...and would this even be possible?\

Any HDMI PCM receiver.

A-2 was NOT designed to output in lossless bitstream.

If you own one of these players its decoding these HD audio formats internally (instead of sending the signal to the receiver to decode). When using these older players you should set your player to output in PCM. It will send this PCM data "predecoded" to your receiver and your receiver doesn't have to do anything but play it. Therefore, your receiver will not show True HD or DTS HD MA light up (because it’s already been predecoded inside your player already) You ARE still getting True HD/DTS HD MA even though your player decodes it you just are not having to use your receiver to do the decoding.

7.) One more question...is it true the PS3 through optical audio cable only sends 2-channel stereo? Have I not even been getting 5.1 surround through my PS3?

I dont know this one. I have mine hooked up via HDMI.

Thanks very much to anyone who can tackle these for me, I really appreciate any insight or advice.

I hope this helps a little. Good luck

Chris

[PrimeBane]

FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS BUY MON$TER CABLES!

:p

The 1.3a cables from monoprice will work just fine. The only time one might not want to go with cheap cables is if one is making longer runs sending a 1080p/24 signal.

[PrimeBane]

7.) One more question...is it true the PS3 through optical audio cable only sends 2-channel stereo? Have I not even been getting 5.1 surround through my PS3?

Thanks very much to anyone who can tackle these for me, I really appreciate any insight or advice.

The PS3 will output lossless via optical in 2 channels if you set you PS3 to output it. Otherwise you'll get 5.1

[JaylisJayP]

I hope this helps a little. Good luck

Chris

Huge help..thank you very much for taking the time to answer.

[JaylisJayP]

Chris....

Amazon has a 605 for $393 and a 605S for $339....do you know if there's a difference between these other than the "S" model being silver instead of black? $55 difference, I couldn't give a crap what color the thing is.

Also, does the 605 support or handle or whatever HDMI 1.3? I didn't see this described on the Amazon product specs.

[HollandX]

s just means silver. same exact unit otherwise.

[grif32]

FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS BUY MON$TER CABLES!

:p

The 1.3a cables from monoprice will work just fine. The only time one might not want to go with cheap cables is if one is making longer runs sending a 1080p/24 signal.

LOL yeah I meant to say Monoprice not Monster. WOW!! It was late. I would NEVER tell someone to buy Monster. Sorry Jay

As you can see I put Monster and Cheap together. They just dont go together.

Chris

[grif32]

Chris....

Amazon has a 605 for $393 and a 605S for $339....do you know if there's a difference between these other than the "S" model being silver instead of black? $55 difference, I couldn't give a crap what color the thing is.

Also, does the 605 support or handle or whatever HDMI 1.3? I didn't see this described on the Amazon product specs.

From a website:

With the TX-SR605, Onkyo has incorporated high end features in a reasonably priced home theater receiver, such as HDMI 1.3a video and audio capabilities, Faroudja DCDi video processing, incorporation of both XM and Sirius satellite radio, and iPOD connection compatibility. If the TX-SR605 delivers what Onkyo promises, the bar would certainly be raised in terms of features and performance per dollar, and would certainly meet the needs of most mainstream home theater consumers.

Great receiver.

[quiggle]

good morning all! I saw this television at Best Buy yesterday but didn't know if I should have gotten it because it's only in 720p, not 1080. since it's only 26" would it make a difference and is it worth it for the price? thanks!


http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8783578&type=product&id=1205246214589

[grif32]

good morning all! I saw this television at Best Buy yesterday but didn't know if I should have gotten it because it's only in 720p, not 1080. since it's only 26" would it make a difference and is it worth it for the price? thanks!


http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8783578&type=product&id=1205246214589

you will see ZERO difference between 1080P/720P on a TV that size.

Chris

[quiggle]

you will see ZERO difference between 1080P/720P on a TV that size.

Chris

thanks grif, what's the minimum size before you start needing 1080 then, 32" ? thanks!

[grif32]

thanks grif, what's the minimum size before you start needing 1080 then, 32" ? thanks!

50" -"60" or larger. But IMO where it really shines is on a 100" or bigger.

Chris

[quiggle]

thanks Chris, also what other essential accessories do I need for an HDTV (cables, antennaes, DVD player), not looking to make a huge theater entertainment set up but just something basic for a dorm room. thanks!

[grif32]

thanks Chris, also what other essential accessories do I need for an HDTV (cables, antennaes, DVD player), not looking to make a huge theater entertainment set up but just something basic for a dorm room. thanks!

HDMI, optical cable's from Monoprice.com. Very good cables at a fraction of the price Monster charges. You can get a cheap antenna to get OTA HD.

If you want BR then a PS3 if not I would go with any Upconvert DVD player would work on that size TV.

Chris

[ewto16]

Picked up a few things today.

I'm selling my PS3 60gig, if anyone is interested LMK

What do you want for your 60GB PS3? Does it work 100%? Good condition?

[ewto16]

Does anyone know how to port over saved data on a PS3 to another PS3? Grif send me over your Wii friend code for Mario Kart

You can backup your PS3 data to an external HD if you have one. You seem to have everything else, so I'm assuming you have one lying around. ;):D

You can also copy stuff to your various memory media (SD, Mem stick, USB drive) and do it that way. Most everything copies over. You might not be able to move game data that you have installed on your PS3, but you can just reinstall that on your new one.