[Via Engadget, Thanks Wes]
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Reader Comments (29)
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 10:47AM unitas said
The other system is $399 with a blu-ray player. The 360 should be $399 including the hd-dvd player. Come on microsoft, you can win. Just make Live Free and make the price on par with the other system.
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 11:17AM ZEBRA NINER said
Well, as far as live goes... you get what you pay for!
I already bought the player and a ton of HD DVD's, but that price looks awesome! That's hard to pass up for someone who hasn't jumped on board yet.
They are almost meeting that price point, they COULD bundle the arcade and the hd dvd player for a little over $400. If they ever integrate the HD player and the xbox I'm on board.
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I already bought the player and a ton of HD DVD's, but that price looks awesome! That's hard to pass up for someone who hasn't jumped on board yet.
They are almost meeting that price point, they COULD bundle the arcade and the hd dvd player for a little over $400. If they ever integrate the HD player and the xbox I'm on board.
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 10:47AM (Unverified) said
I still haven't picked up one of these, maybe it's about time!
Posted: Dec 8th 2007 10:32AM (Unverified) said
I really want one of these for my 100' HD projector but I only rent movies from Blockbuster, it is no reason to buy any dvd any more with their online service. They don't support HD-DVD only BlueRay so until HD-DVD is the sole winner I wont be picking this up. But I do love my 360 and will not buy a PS3
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Posted: Dec 5th 2007 11:02AM (Unverified) said
Oh man, transformers for $129 would be so worth it.
@2 - I think the PSN will be charging membership costs eventually, when they have enough of a user base. They need to for server costs. It just makes business sense.
@2 - I think the PSN will be charging membership costs eventually, when they have enough of a user base. They need to for server costs. It just makes business sense.
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 11:06AM Brucie B said
*Sorry chillwill, U LOSE*
Great Deal!!! Can't wait to go get it!!!
Great Deal!!! Can't wait to go get it!!!
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 11:13AM Adurox said
So one question, is the difference that much?
Is it like, wow thats kinda cool, difference?
or the OMGWTFBBQ awesome, difference?
Is it like, wow thats kinda cool, difference?
or the OMGWTFBBQ awesome, difference?
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 11:21AM ZEBRA NINER said
It depends on your tv! If you are running off a 19" CRT from 1989 then I would suggest you don't buy this add-on. I have a 57" 1080p hi def tv, and I think it looks amazing. So I would have to say it depends on what you are working with.
If you do have the setup to handle hi def, then I would recommend it. I really love the way the hd movies look and I can definitely see and HEAR the difference.
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If you do have the setup to handle hi def, then I would recommend it. I really love the way the hd movies look and I can definitely see and HEAR the difference.
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 12:36PM chex said
Jon
I have a 32" 1080i Olevia LCD HDTV and my roommate has an hd dvd player. i hooked it up to my tv and i definitely think the hd movies look much better than regular dvd's. now that it is 129 bucks i am considering getting one even though my roommate has one and i would recommend you pick one up as well....
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I have a 32" 1080i Olevia LCD HDTV and my roommate has an hd dvd player. i hooked it up to my tv and i definitely think the hd movies look much better than regular dvd's. now that it is 129 bucks i am considering getting one even though my roommate has one and i would recommend you pick one up as well....
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 11:13AM (Unverified) said
Yes I think I might get this for myself for xmas.
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 11:22AM (Unverified) said
If this drop hits Europe/UK I'll be all over it in the new year, i wont be the hugest of HD-DVD collectors but if its anywhere near the £70-80 (GBP) mark then you cant say no to a HD drive at that price...
Now then, get the 120gb HDD down to a decent price as well and 360 owners will be laughing...
Now then, get the 120gb HDD down to a decent price as well and 360 owners will be laughing...
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 11:33AM (Unverified) said
@Larry "and HEAR the difference."
The sound will be basically the same as DVD because the HD DVD add on only support lossy audio. Sucks, I know, I had to get myself a Toshiba to support uncompressed PCM and Dolby TrueHD.
The sound will be basically the same as DVD because the HD DVD add on only support lossy audio. Sucks, I know, I had to get myself a Toshiba to support uncompressed PCM and Dolby TrueHD.
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 11:39AM lysernix said
Not jumping until there is a black one to match my elite.
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 11:43AM (Unverified) said
How long did you guys have to wait for your free movies? I sent mine off two months ago, still nothing...
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 12:45PM (Unverified) said
I'm still waiting its been a few months and I have a buddy that sent his out early july and he is waiting too.
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Posted: Dec 5th 2007 1:42PM (Unverified) said
I sent in my form in mid-August. I got a card from them a couple of weeks ago saying there was a delay; I think they were planning to ship in late December or something like that.
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Posted: Dec 5th 2007 11:43AM (Unverified) said
Damn! I get to buy myself one gift a year and I've already decided on a DPMS Panther in 6.8. Oh well. Don't watch movies much anyway.
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 11:52AM (Unverified) said
I'm running this puppy in glorious 1080P. All I have to say is "WOW".
Amazing player at an insane price......GO GET IT NOW!!
Amazing player at an insane price......GO GET IT NOW!!
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 11:52AM CassD said
Probably going to run and Pick one up today.
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 2:18PM (Unverified) said
Thanks for the info zlionsfan, I need to check my mail I may have the same card. Although I didnt buy mine till oct.
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 2:40PM (Unverified) said
For those of us that couldn't wait to pick up the HD DVD player when the cost was higher should still go pick this up just to get the five free movies. Once you get it home, take it to Wal Mart, of course WITHOUT receipt, and tell them you want to return it to them because it was a gift and you don't want it. You will now receive a gift card for Wal Mart for $180.00. That's 3 new AWESOME 360 games, and 5 HD DVD's for the price of $130.00. Just an idea, folks. Highly recommend voting this one up so everyone can get this tip, please!
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 9:21PM Anticrawl said
While I won't say I'm against doing such things as Walmart is an evil corporation this is "return fraud" and illegal. I wouldn't post such things in print, you can say them outloud but don't put it in print, can be submitted as evidence against you my friend if someone comes by lawsuit happy.
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Posted: Dec 5th 2007 2:56PM (Unverified) said
is this the new price from now on? or is this just a tempo.. price?
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 4:42PM (Unverified) said
i bought the hd-dvd last saturday for 180 dollars, at best buy. after reading this today, i immediately printed the image of the toys 'r us price. funny enough, it wouldn't display the price when i printed directly from the website...i had to print screen.
i went to best buy, showed the woman my reciept as well as the screen grab, and got my 56 dollar difference, which i then proceeded to use to buy children of men and the departed used for cheap.
i went to best buy, showed the woman my reciept as well as the screen grab, and got my 56 dollar difference, which i then proceeded to use to buy children of men and the departed used for cheap.
Posted: Dec 5th 2007 7:55PM MST said
tempting...
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