| loadedstatement said: @makingmusic476 I'm here. =] I've been quietly analyzing everything everyone is saying. Honestly, I am still torn. I am leaning towards BluRay though. Mainly because I would be getting a PS3 which would also play games (big gamer here hehe). Althoughm more expensive, money isn't an issue for me. Here is how I've compared the two formats though: Price: HD DVD is cheaper. Capacity: Currently, HD DVD has 30GB and BluRay has 50GB (although HD DVDs will apparently soon have 51GB discs). Audio/Video Compression: Pretty much the same for both formats. Max Framerate/Resolution: Same on both formats Regions: HDDVD is region free which is nice (I like to enjoy foreign movies at times.) But honestly, that won't make or break me. BluRay seems a bit more powerful, a bit more popular. And I enjoy watching the movies from the BluRay supporters more on average. So, I am leaning towards BluRay. By the way, does anyone know if the PS3 controllers use IR functionality? In other words, can I play the PS3 in a cabinet below my TV and have the controller still function? |
Like I said, it's all about the movies. :D
Also, the ps3 controllers are bluetooth. 1UP or somebody did a test and the controllers still functioned from over 30 feet away from the machine across the office. You can also buy a Sony ps3 bluetooth remote for $25.
Here's a quick synopsis of the major movies from each of the studios that you'd probably like (about 3 from each):
Blu-Ray exclusive:
Sony: Underworld, Spiderman, 5th Element
Fox: Die Hard, Independence Day, Fantastic Four
Disney: Pirates of the Caribbean, Cars, Ratatouille
HD DVD Exclusives:
Paramount: Transformers, Blades of Glory (this list was tough, most of their older HD movies are muti-format)
Universal: Bourne movies, the Mummy, Serenity, Heroes
Multiformat:
Warner: 300, Harry Potter, Blade Runner
Currenty, the Matrix and Batman Begins are HD DVD exclusive, as Warner is waiting for BD-Java 1.1 to finish the extra features on the movies (specifically picture-in-picture). They are coming out on Blu-Ray early 2008. I say screw the extra features and give them to me now, but w/e, I'm not Warner.
Here's a complete list of Blu-Ray movies available from Amazon.com.
Here's a complete list of HD DVD movies available from Amazon.com.
Here's the upcoming Blu-Ray release list.
Here's the upcoming HD DVD release list.
Figure out which selection you prefer, and make the jump. You won't regret it, either way. :)
