Aza Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Click here to read more... What do you think of this - I think it's a great move to take edge on the market again especially after Microsoft (MS) have slashed their prices of the 360 in Europe this time too The 360 still doesn't compete with the PS3 yet, but MS have another 'Elite' version lined up to be released soon. Quick question because I am not sure how this works, but the PS3 is Blu-Ray and these discs have a capacity of 25Gb. HD DVD discs have a capacity of 15Gb. So how come Blu-Ray doesn't kick ass over the HD DVD's because of the extra 10Gb in space - surely the quality once be awesome here? There are a lot of companies either gambing on supporting one of the media types to try promote the disc with companies like Fox and Dreamworks signing up to either formats. So for example, the Xbox 360 is HD DVD so am I right in [obviously] assuming that it cannot play Blu-Ray and vica versa for the PS3 (it can only play Blu-Ray and not HD DVD)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 not sure where you got those figures from but BD has a capacity of 50gb compared to 25gb capacity for HD DVD. It's all down to the coding and software used by each camp. A normal hour and half film will sit quite comfortably on a 25gb disc, but BD obviously has the advantage of being able to hold more extras if that's your thing. You are right Blu-ray cannot play HD-DVD and vice versa. Now Paramount has climbed into bed with Toshiba/Microsoft, so all their films (except any films Spielberg has directed) will be HD DVD exclusive only. As a PS3 owner, I'm looking forward to the tuner and Fox has revealed some quality films for the end of the year (Die Hard etc), so all isn't lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuro Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I back Blu-Ray personally - it makes sense for the future Whichever format wins will be a while though - there is a lot of money being poured into each project on both sides... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Mayes Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 What is Blue Ray iv seen Blue Ray DVD Player's what actually is it :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I back Blu-Ray personally - it makes sense for the future Whichever format wins will be a while though - there is a lot of money being poured into each project on both sides... that's the annoying thing. Now Paramount have gone HD-DVD only, it just drags out the format war. They were swaying towards Blu-Ray and have totally turned around now. All it does is cost the consumer more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aza Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 not sure where you got those figures from but BD has a capacity of 50gb compared to 25gb capacity for HD DVD. Hey mate - I've seen/heard from reading about a lot and that's where I got the figures from Also check Wikipedia - I've just visited their page and here is what I have lifted... Blu-ray Disc Media type: High-density optical disc Encoding: MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC (H.264), and VC-1 Capacity: 25 GB (single layer), 50 GB (dual layer) Read mechanism: 1x@36 Mbit/s & 2x@72 Mbit/s HD DVD Media type: High-density optical disc Encoding: VC-1, H.264, and MPEG-2 Capacity: 15 GB (single layer), 30 GB (dual layer) and 45 GB (triple layer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Hey mate - I've seen/heard from reading about a lot and that's where I got the figures from Also check Wikipedia - I've just visited their page and here is what I have lifted... Blu-ray Disc Media type: High-density optical disc Encoding: MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC (H.264), and VC-1 Capacity: 25 GB (single layer), 50 GB (dual layer) Read mechanism: 1x@36 Mbit/s & 2x@72 Mbit/s HD DVD Media type: High-density optical disc Encoding: VC-1, H.264, and MPEG-2 Capacity: 15 GB (single layer), 30 GB (dual layer) and 45 GB (triple layer) I was quoting the dual layer specs. although i hold my hands up i was 5gb out on the HD-DVD specs. Is it me or does the maths not add up on triple layer HD-DVD? :s I don't care for HD-DVD though lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Brown Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Think it could be you that's wrong as 3x15=45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 doh! *smacks head* i'll just get my coat now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aza Posted August 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 i'll just get my coat now.... I take it that's cos your leaving & not cos you've pulled :mrgreen: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 at least i know now not to try pulling using my wonderful maths skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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