The End of Blu-ray Vs. HD DVD War Cometh January 15, 2008?

Softpedia writes:

"We've talked time and time again about the ongoing war between the two next-generation DVD formats, HD DVD and Blu-ray, and about what each of the two sides is doing in order to achieve victory in this conflict.
However, there are some pretty strong chances that both Sony's and Toshiba's (the two developers and main backers of said formats) plans might be hindered by none other than the Korean company Samsung and its dual-format player, the BD-UP5000."

[ruibing]

The title really mislead me on what I thought this was all about. A dual format player would be a good solution if it delivers on price as well.

[ktchong]

It really does not say anything... but I approved it anyway.

[Kururo]

this doesnt do anything. heres why,

They make a dual format player, Warner's titles still sell 2:1 on blu-ray but at a higher volume. they still have the dilema of going exclusive to one format or another.

also the pricing is very important. if this dual format player costs more than 800$ i can guarentee it wont do anything to the format war.

[Mu5afir]

If anything this will help the Blu-Ray format.. having a dual format is good for the consumer but BAD for the Studios. Creating two different format costs them more money. The Ps3 is the deciding factor, as it's sales pickup companies will start to go BD exclusive.

Unless, Xbox 360s start pumping out HD-DVD enabled systems, or the Wii decides to go HD-DVD there is nothing else that can hinder the growth of the format.

[Jen5en]

I personally could care less if there could be a peaceful co-existence between the two; I just want the god damn exclusivity deals to end! I want to watch Bourne AND McClane in HD without having to invest in two different players.

[Ju]

I can care less. I have both. And it was even cheaper then $800.

[Bubble Buddy]

Noooo, i want Bourne on B) >.>

[BISHOP-BRASIL]

Really, we already have dual format players... And Samsung's newcomer isn't even cheaper then other nor nothing... If DF players would be the end of the war, this fuc*ing thing would already have ended...

[damnwrx]

It's either BD or HD DVD...
and why would I spend more when I have a PS3 that plays HD, they're both good quality picture.......SO, I do Blu.

[Mr_Kuwabara]

It's just ridiculous to have HD-DVD and Blu-Ray together. It's one or the other...

[AddisonW]

So all the hardware manufacturers that are putting out BluRay drives are going to go the completely pointless expense of adding hardware costs to every drive just support the dead HD-DVD format?

LOL!

Dream on!

And retailers are going to continue to waste shelf space on the dead HD-DVD format?

LOL!

Dream on!

Just so Toshiba doesn't have to lose face?

HD-DVD is DEAD.

Get
the
F_U_C_K
over
it

Hating Sony isn't going to bring life back to the rotting HD-DVD corpse.

[Diabloz]

Blu-ray has this generation bye DVD!

[Mr_Kuwabara]

You mean HD-DVD right?

Cuz if you mean DVD then......

[scrillakiller]

my friend whos name on this site is XBOX IS THE BEST JUST TOLD HES BUYING A PS3 THIS MONTH AND HE WAS THE BIGGEST 3WACKLY FANBOYY IM SURE YOU GUYS HAVE SEEN HIS POST

[razer]

Y O U

=)

PS: PS360 is the best way to go!

[Xbox is the BEST]

Scrillakilla. Anywayz back to the topic, Warner Bros. will make an announcment as to whom they will support exclusively at CES 2008. They are watching stand alone sales not add-on or PS#3. The most growth for a format is thru stand alones their sole purpose is to play movies. I mean the PS#3 has been outselling HD DVD players all year but it is still 2-1.

[xc7x]

for Blu-Ray & HD DVD to just combine into ONE format. obviously Toshiba isn't giving up [on M$' free money lol] on it's niche format and as long as there are payouts involved,the war will always remain

[HarryEtTubMan]

haha your dreaming. Blu Ray IS WINNING THE whole WORLDWDIE MARKET.. HDDVD ISNT EVEN close and Blu Ray will stand its ground. SAMSUNG SUPPORTS BLU RAY! The future is Blu!! WATCH IT HAPPEN!

This is one of those articles were fanoys will lose... this is crap. Blu Ray is PWNING the Worldwide market... Priveate shareholders just invested HALF A BILLION in Sonys shares!!! THEY SAID HDDVD IS DEAD AND WILL BE OBSOLETE BY SUMMER OF 2008! Its over crack heads. PS3 packs Blu Ray and people are buying the movies! BLU RAY WINS EVERYWHERE

Well Ihavent opened it yet but I'm only gonna have Spidey 3 for this Chritmas and maybe the Die Hard Trilogy.... I'm getting too many games!!!!! Unreal Tournament 3, Warhawk, Uncharted, Resistance ,Motorstorm, new map packs, new controller(DS),hdmi,Gran Turismo prolougue, COD4 nad maybe ratchet and clank! Best of both worlds haha!!!! I win wither way with the PS3 and I will win for 9 long years!

GET OFF MY NUTS JEALOUS XBOT...BLAHAHA U HAVE ALREADY LOST CRACKHEAD THATS WHY U AND UR XBOT BUDDYS ARE STALKING PS3 OWNERS EVERYWHERE. YOU HAVE LOST... TOO BAD FOR YOU. GO PLAY HALO.

[Xbox is the BEST]

buying the movies. Well said. How do you like your Blu Ray player?

[Xbox is the BEST]

buying the movies. Well said. How do you like your Blu Ray player?

[GuCCi512]

is a Fu*king TardRE

[MK_Red]

While I pray for this war to end soon, I don't think a dual player could end the war. Plus, it's really expensive and those that had the money to go HD already have their BD or HD player and those that were waiting for lower prices and such, won't go for that $800 thing, at least IMO.

[kevin1122]

like someone else said, blu-ray would still be selling more. The neutral company's would look at that and say why are we supporting hd-dvd when blu-ray is selling more.

[gamesblow]

When are people going to learn it's not about the hardware... It's about the disc based media that consumers buy? It's movies that are available. So, yeah... a Blu-ray/Hd-dvd player would go along ways in helping consumers decide which format to buy and they ahve the luxury of owning both... but it still speaks volumes when consumers are buying blu-ray 75% over Hd-dvd. So, even with this it's likely to not change what really matters... the actual movie sales.

If anything at all... this would only make the war go on longer, cause people would have a choiuce of buying 1, the other or both now. Most people go with one player and odn't look back so it's not an option. You give them the option of playing all yoru hd-dvd movies and blu-ray movies on 1 player and well... consumers start buying more of everything, but that also means stand alone players would be obsolete and people/consumers would lose again.

[essien]

all it would take is one more major electronics manufacturer to back either blu-ray or hd-dvd and that'd be the end of the other. right now it is sony with blu-ray and toshiba with hd-dvd, if samsung (or any other major electronics manufacturer) decided to go exclusive with either one that'd be the end of the battle. it doesn't even have to be an electronics company, even one of the big six film production companies...paramount/dreamwor ks, 20th century fox, disney, or universal studios.

[ip_daly]

Sony was part of HD DVD campaine but talks fell through very early on and Sony went and did there own thing! There should be just one. Time will tell.

[Die_Sloe]

I get it when it comes to exclusives in the videogame world, but now we have to deal with the same B.S. when it comes to formats and which movies are going to be on each respective machine?

I for one an completely content with my 360 and my stand alone DVD (NOT HD) player, and I refuse to choose a format until this thing plays out. A deal needs to be struck. One format needs to go away, and I'm guessing that just isnt going to happen for some time yet.

[sonyfanonly]

i dont understand why they are doing this because blu ray will continue to outsell both toshibas and that other studios player because its sony they have the best products and those who disagree are just sony haters who dont have proof they just hate sony with a passion and thats really sad

[n00dl3s]

If you're buying a 1080p HD DVD player it's only 100$ less expensive. People keep talking about the HD-a2 and HD-a3 because they sell for 100$-200$... They are so cheap because they are 1080p players... Why spend all that money on a new format and not take advantage of it??
btw my math is like this, toshiba hd-a30 = 299$ + samsung blue ray player or ps3 = 399$ so total you would spend 700$, still cheaper.

However, I have been saying for a couple of months now, that if they come out with a cheap combo player then the format war will be pretty much over. Everyone will buy the 400$ or less dual format player and let Sony and Toshiba have their slap fight forever if they want. (400$ is the price i decided it would have to be in my head to make it the obvious choice).

This is why I'm glad to be a gamer though. I have a PS3 and an xbox 360, so if i went out and spent 170$ I would have access to both formats, thus putting me in a situation of not having to take a side.

[Relientk77]

wow samsung ... talk about being a D!CK

[Boink]

2 failing formats and a player that plays both will solve everything?

[LinuxGuru]

The current consumer market shows that dual-format players are only bought by people seeking to play last-generation's media.

Such as VHS / DVD combo players.

I'm pretty sure there were Betamax / VHS players when they came out....but that didn't stop VHS from winning.

So whoever wins (blu-ray, most likely) will definitely advertise that while playing newer high-def movies, their device can also play all of their original DVD movies, of which some people have thousands.

I can guarantee you that the general consumer isn't going to want double of a thing they're unsure of (high-def formats).

This DF player is NOT going to affect the format competetion.

I know a lot of you would like this competetion to end up in sunshine and roses, but there WILL be a winner and loser.

That's how most of the world's economies work. One succeeds where another one fails.

[PS3Freak]

i'll just stick with my ps3 thank you.

[werdb]

i really don't see either side winning. by the time they finish their girl fight some new technology will come along.

[B1ueBurner]

DVD Is good enough for me..Now if they could do this with Consoles .. I'm in dreamland but its good to dream sometime

[Seraphim Soul]

Sorry but isn't this site about gaming? When did people start playing games on HD and BD? *With the exception of the PS3. Seriously though I'm sick of this $200 HD-DVD player? or New HD-DVD heading to UK....

[Salvadore]

Pricepoint?

[QuackPot]

But not for a while.

DVD is still holding strong.

Once the Ps3 sales start to skyrocket at end of 2008 - due to another price drop, AAA exlusives, two year library of games - then it will be game, set and match for BD.

It would be silly to buy a stand alone player worth US$200 when for an extra $200, you get a next gen gaming console as well.

So it's all just a matter of time.

[moujahed]

800$ for a dual format player. Or Take that 800 and get yourself a 80ps3. A couple of games,import a dualshock3,the eye, and a bag of herb... hmmm i wonder which is the best buy.

Speaking of best buy. Sony lowered their Blu-Ray player to 399$ and it comes with Spider-Man 3 Blu-Ray...

All the more reason to buy a PS3... Sony is winning the Format, and System war slowly but surely

[goldenxbox]

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