So I figure one of three things are going to happen.
1. A dual-format player is released for $199 eventually going down to $49 bucks and the discs slide to the $10-$20 range.
2. Downloadable media gets more mainstream. Either Itv, XBox, PS3, or whatever takes off in an IPod/Itunes like fashion. All of these exclusivity contracts are moot because they only cover the discs so all studios release in the same format.
3. Due to Price/Confusion/Format War/Depth of adoption of previous format/ the general public bails on these formats like Laserdisc/SACD/DVD-Audio and wait for the next video format.
This new is more fuel for #3. I will only get interested when I see #1 or #2.
Every poll I see is that the purchase of HDTVs is driven by the desire to expierience DVDs at a better quality than they have ever seen, not to watch HD channels, or HD movies.
Final* Word on Game Delays:
The game will not be any better or include more content then planned. Any commnets that say so are just PR hogwash to make you feel better for having to wait.
Delays are due to lack of proper resources, skill, or adequate planning by the developer.
Do be thankful that they have enough respect for you to delay the game and maintain its intended level of quality.
*naznatips is exempt
