Sony giving up on Blu-Ray ?

[AssMan]

It has been revealed that Sony is offering to discuss the terms of the next-generation format wars with Toshiba between Blu-Ray and HD-DVD. Sony has always been confident in the Blu-Ray, saying that it will be the standard for movies and games worldwide. Although Sony’s self-esteem has been quite low lately.

“From the point of view to provide the best service to the consumer, one format is better than two. We’re open to discussions,” commented Sony’s Yukinori Kawauchi.
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There had already been talk of hybrid players, so it was only natural for a move like this to happen before the full blown fight took effect. Blu-Ray will, of course, still be used in the PS3 for games. Microsoft had also released an HD-DVD add-on, which has boosted sales of the Xbox 360, and further rivaled the competition. HD-DVD also has cheaper manufacturing costs, while the Blu-Ray is technically more advanced. After all this drama, Nintendo still doesn’t have basic DVD support.

http://digitalbattle.com/2006/12/22/sony-open-to-discussions-on-format-wars/

 

[Sam Fisher]

Good, it's a waste of money anyways.

 

[Secret_Riddle]

i have a feeling ps3 will be getting an hd dvd add on then

 

[SoulManX]

Typical Sony...

 

[Shuley]

This article doesn't mention any intention that sony is giving up on blu-ray,they still want only 1 format.

 

[Shuley]

Good, it's a waste of money anyways.

Ever see a movie in HD? Come Febuary 17th 2009 all broadcasts via televison are to be in HD..Once you see HD, you won't want to go back. You'll be eating those words one day.

 

[dark_b]

Ever see a movie in HD? Come Febuary 17th 2009 all broadcasts via televison are to be in HD..Once you see HD, you won't want to go back. You'll be eating those words one day.

if tv is your life then maybe it is a good thing but if you watch tv only for some movies and maybe tne news then teh standard definition is enough.

what do i care if a comedy is in HD ?

 

[amazingfantasy15]

Sony can't give up on Blu-Ray right now, they've invested too much money in it, most especially the PS3.

As for the Nintendo thing, big deal they don't play DVDs, Nintendo made a video game machine, not an Multi-media System.

 

[darwinwins]

that article is stupid. blu-ray isn't going anywhere since ps3's were going for several thousands of dollars on e-bay. didn't see that occuring for microsoft.

 

[Addendum]

Ever see a movie in HD? Come Febuary 17th 2009 all broadcasts via televison are to be in HD..Once you see HD, you won't want to go back. You'll be eating those words one day.

It's people like you and the incessant promotion of HD like it's the best invention since the wheel that make me never want HD at all.

 

[Killgore]

Sony can't give up on Blu-Ray right now, they've invested too much money in it, most especially the PS3.

As for the Nintendo thing, big deal they don't play DVDs, Nintendo made a video game machine, not an Multi-media System.

I would buy a PS3 but it cannot even toast a slice of bread.

 

[Bat Attack]

It's people like you and the incessant promotion of HD like it's the best invention since the wheel that make me never want HD at all.

My sentiments exactley.

 

[CConn]

Ever see a movie in HD? Come Febuary 17th 2009 all broadcasts via televison are to be in HD..Once you see HD, you won't want to go back. You'll be eating those words one day.

I've seen DVDs in HD. I've seen DVD-HD in HD. It's really not that much of a difference at all. I barely noticed the difference between the two, and it was nowhere near a big enough difference to actually go out and spend money on a DVD-HD player or discs.

 

[darwinwins]

you guys aren't "big picture" people. literally. when you pop in a dvd in an auditorium, the quality of the image is degraded compared to when seen on a television set. however, with HD, it actually looks like you're watching a 35mm print in a theater.

 

[Poetic Chaos]

that article is stupid. blu-ray isn't going anywhere since ps3's were going for several thousands of dollars on e-bay. didn't see that occuring for microsoft.

microsoft could actually somewhat meet customer demand.

 

[Addendum]

you guys aren't "big picture" people. literally. when you pop in a dvd in an auditorium, the quality of the image is degraded compared to when seen on a television set. however, with HD, it actually looks like you're watching a 35mm print in a theater.

 

[CConn]

you guys aren't "big picture" people. literally. when you pop in a dvd in an auditorium, the quality of the image is degraded compared to when seen on a television set. however, with HD, it actually looks like you're watching a 35mm print in a theater.

Unfortunately, my home isn't equipped with it's own auditorium. I know, it's a really low-rent kinda place.

 

[Addendum]

And I don't need an auditorium to watch a movie.

I just need my tv, dvd player, my sofa and a cold beer in my apartment

 

[CConn]

Anyone ever go to Epcot in DisneyWorld to that theater in Chinaland that's 380 degrees around?

I want one of those to watch movies.

Hell, I'd even buy an HD-DVD player for it.

 

[Addendum]

I went to Disney World when I was 4. I don't remember any of it

 

[Killgore]

People who fork over thousands of dollars for HD = sheep

 

[Killgore]

Posters who double post = ******ed newbie

 

[darwinwins]

Unfortunately, my home isn't equipped with it's own auditorium. I know, it's a really low-rent kinda place.

i used to sit in auditoriums, pop a movie in, and do my homework or work on some ******ed projects i had no interest in. i miss college.

 

[bluejake01]

you guys aren't "big picture" people. literally. when you pop in a dvd in an auditorium, the quality of the image is degraded compared to when seen on a television set. however, with HD, it actually looks like you're watching a 35mm print in a theater.

It's better. Most theaters have ****ty projectors that they run at half the power they should.

 

[bluejake01]

People who fork over thousands of dollars for HD = sheep

That is really offensive. HD IS that damned good. It is as big a leap for home entertainment as the advent of color TV and VCR's. I work in the film industry, because of HD. We are on the cutting edge of a revolution in the way films are made...period...end of story.

People that don't get HD = Dinosaurs

Go back to your 8-track cassettes, now in stereo....you know, one speaker goes "ohm" while the other one goes "pop"