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HD DVD Movie Add On Drive Review

For years now, movie addicts all over the world have been enjoying the DVD format. Although it wasn't the first digital video format for the home enthusiast (Video CD etc), it was the first to really replace the horrid VHS tape. Now particularly here in the United Kingdom we are entering the High Definition arena, a new movie format to store HD movies is required. There is a problem though as unlike DVD which had no competition, the next generation format that will succeed DVD gives the consumer two options.

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willymcd6444d ago

i have a $71 coupon at compusa and they are chronically out of this thing, so is pretty much every place, why is this thing hard to get a hold of?

calderra6444d ago

Why is a brand new, high-end electronic device hard to obtain at Christmas?

Hmmm...
;)

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crystallakekiller6444d ago

i have one and its really great!its hard to go back to dvd's after that!the hd-dvd picture and sound quality is really unbelievable..,and i heard that its possible to plug it in your pc's..so you'll have a hd-dvd player for 200$ what a steal!!

Islandkiwi6444d ago

Does it up-convert regular dvd's?

crystallakekiller6444d ago

you can play your regular dvd's in it and it upscale them

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power of Green 6444d ago (Edited 6444d ago )

You have to puchase the PS3 to watch Blu-ray movies Muaw hahahahahahaha. $200 vs $600, Tv vs TV & PC.

MicroGamer6444d ago

aren't you paying attention?? The 360 HD-DVD player can also be used with a PC, which most people have already.

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BIadestarX6444d ago

I can't take this anymore!
I want one of these HD-DVD players! and I want it now! After listening to all the reviews I went from not being interested to dying to get one.

@PS3 for 599, Sony should had made the blu-ray player swapable, so people can replace it with hd-dvd. blu-ray who? what? no one wants that piece of sh**!

bambam19016444d ago

Why would anyone want movies from Fox, Disney, Lionsgate, MGM, Columbia, or Tri-Star? Especially at 1080p over HDMI! WOW! Thanks Sony.

richie007bond6444d ago

I live in the UK and the hd dvd drive was released here on the 1st dec, and guys these drive are flying of the shelves i cant seem to find one of these babys anywere,ive tryed all the major stores in the UK and there all sold out,every dam store i go to SORRY BUT WERE ALL SOLD OUT.Man it would be easyer to find a dam dodo,a few stores say there getting in new shipsment in the next few days so ill have to be quick,i dont think microsoft realised how much demand there would be,so bill get thoses production lines going full tilt I WANT ONE NOW

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Mortal Kombat 9 Is Still NetherRealm's Best Game 13 Years Later

Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."

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Sonyslave320h ago

I like which ever one, Raiden was speed blasting muthafkers.

monkey6024h ago

I agree. 9 was awesome

Shaolin Monks next please

vTuro243h ago

Shaolin Monks is a forgotten gem. I would love to see a new one, or a remake of the old.

vTuro243h ago

That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.

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Microsoft is discounting the Xbox 360 store up to 90% before it shuts down for good

Microsoft has slashed the prices of games across the Xbox 360 store in preparation for its July 29th closure.

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Tacoboto7h ago(Edited 7h ago)

The Dishwasher
Vigilante 8

Two non-BC and no-PC-version Arcade titles I downloaded recently. Dishwasher's sequel is on Steam at least.

I've also downloaded Ninety-Nine Nights II (shame the first wasn't available). I still want to download Burnout 3: Takedown before the weekend's up, though that is still the full $9.99 non-discounted price

franwex4h ago

Burnout 3 not available in modern times is a crime to humanity.

I know it’s probably due to the music licensing-though they can simply add other music as Burnout 3’s biggest flaw to me personally-is the music!!!

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Xbox gamers warned they've 72 hours before a ton of classic games are gone forever

The Xbox 360 Marketplace is officially shutting down in three days, which means dozens of exclusive, digital-only 360 games will no longer be available to purchase anywhere else once it does.

The Xbox 360 will be almost 20 years old next year, and to celebrate this milestone Microsoft have decided to obliterate all of its online functionality.

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shadowT12h ago

Phil Spencer: "Game preservation is critical to us at Team Xbox."

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darthv729h ago(Edited 9h ago)

Technically, the games ARE preserved... they are just removing the ability to purchase new games through the 360. They have to keep a full backup of every title (even delisted ones) because they will have to offer the ability to redownload purchased content to users.

I had deleted some games a few years back that had become delisted. I was able to get them back by going through my download history. The games in question were TMNT (classic and re-shelled), afterburner climax and outrun online. Im glad I was able to get those back as they are some of the best on the service.

Lightning777h ago

Well The Ultimate Alliance games have been delisted. I dunno how many old Activision games have been Delisted but MS needs to remake or remaster old Activision games and release them on Xbox and PS. I. Hope that's what they're doing right now.

They can't reserve everything but they 100% can reserve what they got or own.

Vits9h ago

Fortunately, the X360 was jailbroken a long time ago, so a good part of its library is available for download from 'alternative' sources. Still, it's a bummer to see the store going away.

Inverno7h ago(Edited 7h ago)

Dawn of The First Day
-72 Hours Remain-

Also they can keep the store up for life if they wanted.

hiawa236h ago(Edited 6h ago)

Series X for the back compat titles, and OG Xbox and X360 for those not on BC. I pretty much bought all of the digital games I want for the 360 so I am good.

anast4h ago

They are holding games hostage so people spend more money. This is some sleazy stuff.

Reaper22_3h ago

No, not telling you would be sleazy. I have a few more games to buy then I'm good. 360 was and still is a great console. Xbox is the best place to play!

anast3h ago

I'm not sure we are on the same page.

kennyg12316m ago

you guys will really defend xbox no matter what they do

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