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Old 04-05-2007, 11:43 AM   #31
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i`ll be buying some blu-ray now i`ve got a PS3
I have a question though.. If a film is released on both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray which (in general) would be the best format, for overall pic/sound quality, to buy?
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Old 04-05-2007, 11:54 AM   #32
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i`ll be buying some blu-ray now i`ve got a PS3
I have a question though.. If a film is released on both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray which (in general) would be the best format, for overall pic/sound quality, to buy?
For me, it's an easy choice. I always take the HD-DVD version over the Blu-ray. The quality is very close although the early Blu-ray releases are clearly inferior. HD-DVD is way ahead as far as their In Movie functionality. There's also the matter of price. Most HD-DVD versions are cheaper than the corresponding Blu-ray version.
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Old 04-05-2007, 01:25 PM   #33
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I can answer that for both of us, the PS3. Not sure why you ask as it won't make much of a difference. It looks great on the PS3.
Just checking Z. Picking up the PS3 tonight. Reason i asked was if there was a surround sound system hooked up. Generally a dedicated player would be superiour for sound.
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Old 04-05-2007, 01:27 PM   #34
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i`ll be buying some blu-ray now i`ve got a PS3
I have a question though.. If a film is released on both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray which (in general) would be the best format, for overall pic/sound quality, to buy?
I haven't watched the BR yet El but the HD-DVDs are excellent. I am really mainly concerned with picture and sound and not too fussed on extras and menus etc.
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Old 04-05-2007, 01:44 PM   #35
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Reviewers tend to favor HD DVD by a small margin. Now that Blu Ray uses MPEG4 the gap is closing.
I use my PS3 for these movies:
Terminator 2
Prestige
Casino Royal
5th Element
Momento
Ice Age 2
X-men 3
Fantastic 4
Taladega Nights
Crank
Eragon on the way
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Old 04-05-2007, 05:24 PM   #36
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Just got my PS3, HDMI cable, wireless control and remote control. Role on Casino Royal. Where is Terminator 2 available?
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Old 04-05-2007, 06:35 PM   #37
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I got it from Amazon. Looks like it was only released in the US so far.
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Old 04-06-2007, 08:04 AM   #38
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OK i`ve now ordered these films

AVP - Extended Version
Silent Hill
Underworld Evolution

and pre-ordered

Pirates of the Caribbean : DMC
Pirates of the Carribbean 2 : COTBP

And i`m getting Casino Royale free from sony as the first 500,000 that register on the playstation network in europe qualify for it
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Old 04-06-2007, 11:09 AM   #39
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Where did you order from El?
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Old 04-06-2007, 11:40 AM   #40
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Here's what I have so far:

AVP
Behind Enemy Lines
Blackhawk Down
Casino Royale
Covenant
Crank
Fantastic 4
First Blood
5th Element (came free with the player)
Flyboys
Goal
Gridiron Gang
King Arthur
Kingdon of Heaven
Kung Fu Hustle
Open Season
Pearl Harbor
Prestige
Punisher
Reign of Fire
Rocky Balboa
Speed
Stargate
Tears of the Sun
T2
Underworld Evolution
Xmen

That's 27 Blurays in addition to 38 HD DVD titles.
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