As part of a Q&A with GameDaily, Kim talked up the features of the outdated add-on, including a library of over 500 HD DVD movies (and
Microsoft's Shane Kim: 'Still enjoyment to be had' from 360 HD DVD drive
As part of a Q&A with GameDaily, Kim talked up the features of the outdated add-on, including a library of over 500 HD DVD movies (and
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I think this also works on PCs with the proper drivers correct?
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The drive is also very quiet compared to the 360 DVD drive so watching movies on it is much quieter then on the system itself. This was an often unmentioned benefit I found when I used to have the add-on.
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Would you enjoy the movie any less because you know you're watching it on a "dead" format?
If the above question is a "yes' for some people, maybe you need to re-think why you're watching movies in the first place.
The guy interviewed is absolutely correct, and I still have mine hooked up. I own a lot of movies, and yes, my personal collection is growing. I don't care if these are "clear out" or "sale" prices. I get to watch a movie in high def, and I get to do it cheaply.
I dunno why you feel the need to take shots at them because they are stating a fact.
And what in the hell does the DualShock have anything to do with this? Because one high def format failed that was slightly tied to the xbox 360, I suddenly have to play the PS3? Why??
It doesnt even make sense, I own a PS3, and to watch blu ray movies (Which would be the logical other "option" to HD movies) I use a wireless remote.
I'm not bitter, really, at all, I have plenty of money to throw at technology without worrying about "dead" formats, I just don't see why this is like the butt of a huge joke. They lost, yes, but there is still a positive side to all of this to the consumer, and that's all Shane was trying to point out...
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You're brilliant.
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It's fantastic!
We gamers need one thing in a generation to poke fun at, to feel better about ourselves, just like its fun to pick on Meg from Family Guy.
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(damn comment system)
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I just saw them at my local BestBuy for fifty dollars. They may not sell HD-DVDs anymore, but I'm sure I can find them online for ridiculously low prices now.
I'm thinking about getting one. Anyone know if the drive on it is quieter than the 360 itself?
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He didn't even mention taking the drive apart to scavenge the blue laser diode!
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You can now play Rock Band with all 4 instruments plugged in, without needing to plug in a hub. Woohoo!
Or how?
Anyways, hopefully those readers see this message:
No, I don't still watch Betamax, but I will say this, during the Betamax war, if I bought both formats, and the specs were similar, and I already owned a Betamax player, you better believe I'd still watch movies on it and enjoy it. It's the same thing as Blu Ray / HD - DVD, just with BM and VHS...
And I never said anything about competition. The format war was dumb to begin with. I agree with that. I just don't see the point of these posts and why they are so "funny". It just sounds dumb. My HD-DVD player works as well today as it did in the middle of the "war"...so why is that funny? I don't get it...
And I'm well aware of different companies and there not being some giant Umbrella Corporation called Blu-Ray...I wasn't talking about competition, I was just saying, just because HD-DVD is Dead and I get movies cheaply, doesn't make that a bad thing for the end consumer. I benefit. Plain and simple.
And I still don't understand the DualShock reference.
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"Since Sony has the hd movie format war all locked down, I'm sure the price of bluray movies will be coming down soon too! Oh wait, they went up! Guess thats what happens when their is no competition!"
Also you should be able to reply to your comment just like you would any other comment by hitting the reply in the bottom right corner.
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Some movies i will rebuy. But most I could care less about.
if I did purchase one it would only be for Hot Fuzz & Stardust. Not really worth it too me.
BUT, if you have one and a great collection. Thats what its about, great movies with freakin great picture.
I still watch my Sh*t copy of TMNT: Secret of the ooze Making of VHS from time to time even though VHS is dead now.
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I spent around 350 on 40 hd-dvds.
Now tell me, can you get that for Blu-ray?
Even if its 'dead' its still high quality for a cheaper price.
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I want the ~$1 BD-R discs so I can back up 50GB on a disc.
He didn't even mention taking the drive apart to scavenge the blue laser diode!
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Theyre called jokes, people... lighten up.
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yup! i feel like a king and i can use it as egg cooker too!
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Don't ytou just love Microsoft's spin..
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And your name is mocking fernando for what again exactly?