Toshiba's Questionable Commitment to HD-DVD

Toshiba is selling the HD-A1 at unsustainable loss, and company President Nishida is calling for format unification. Is Toshiba really in to win?

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Islandkiwi6602d ago

From what I've been seeing in the news and reading about the quality/cost of both blu-ray and hd-dvd, there won't be a winner in these format wars. People will stick with dvds.

achira6602d ago

you have read something wrong, you should not read all the sh!t in the internet. go buy one and you will see the next gen movies ! the quality is unbelievable!

shotty6602d ago

It's going to end up like DVD+-R. Where both formats exist and we have duel players. Where the majority will be on HD-DVD since it's cheaper but ever the extra space is needed and sony ever finishes the 50Gb then they will release on blu-ray

TheMART6602d ago

In a few years time it isn't nescessary to own a next gen drive.

All will be streamed and downloadable. HD video, games, all. Like demo's on marketplace and arcadegames already are.

No need to distribute fysical media/games/movies. Cut costs. Deliver cheaper. No scratches on media.

I think neither format will really be sold. It's not worth the money at this time for sure

The BS Police6602d ago

I don't undestand it whn people say Next Gen DVDs!

It's ust old DVDs with a tad better picture and sound quality with more disc space, who really gives a sh!t!

I think most people are good with DVD anyway!

ScorpioKyle6602d ago

by the time the mass market accepts replacing standard DVDs, there will be a format much better than blueray or HDdvd

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shoota336602d ago

haha toshiba knows what coming to them. blu ray is going to own.

The BS Police6602d ago (Edited 6602d ago )

How much of the owrlds population cares about HDDVs like 8%!!!!!

Both formats are going down if you ask me!

shoota336602d ago

WoW all of a sudden next gen formats are useless no one will buy them.You xbots are some funny charactors.

THELANDSOFSAND6602d ago

bluray uses mpeg2 compression, which sucks.

i have a hd-dvd player and the quality is awesome.

The BS Police6602d ago

I am not for HD-DVD because unlike you who would waste your money on something you don't need I am catious on buying most products!

The world doesn't need HD-DVD's and thats a fact, just because I'm an XBOX fan doesn't man I share the same vews as all the other XBOX fans!

I'm not purchasing any of the HD-DVD formats!

dantesparda6602d ago (Edited 6602d ago )

Um, BS Police? do the math, 8% of the worlds population is 512 MILLION!!! HELLO!!! thats alot of people! thats more people than theyre in America and Canada combined.

And p.s. its got 15GB's to 50GB's (HD-DVD is 15GB or 45GB if triple layered and Bluray is 25GB & 50GB Dual-layered) therefore with that extra space you can run the movies in 1080P (which is 1920x1080 non-interlaced [or progressive if you prefer] non compressed. (well supposedly). The pits on it are much smaller than current DVD's and thats how they get higher capacity on them and you need a much higher wavelength (smaller/shorter waves ) laser. Hence the blue laser (just look at the electromagnetic spectrum ultraviolet/blue is shorter wavelengths and red is a longer wavelength.

Right now on standard DVD's you have 480P (640x480 non-interlaced) and its MPEG-2 compressed

The BS Police6602d ago

Wow that is alot of people, okay let me rephrace that, 1% of the population cares about HD-DVDs!

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Cyclonus6602d ago

BluRay vs HD-DVD remind me of the SACD vs DVD-AUDIO thing a few years back.

Both audio formats' sound quality were vastly superior to cd, but consumers ended up not giving a sh!t about either one.

ACE6602d ago

they should just work on big hard drives would work out cheaper

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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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Sonyslave323h ago

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

monkey6027h ago

I agree. 9 was awesome

Shaolin Monks next please

vTuro246h ago

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

vTuro246h 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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Tacoboto9h ago(Edited 9h 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

franwex6h 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!!!

GamerRN12m ago

Burnout 3, Risk Factions... I would kill for either of those

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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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shadowT15h ago

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

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darthv7211h ago(Edited 11h 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.

Lightning7710h 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.

Vits12h 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.

Inverno10h ago(Edited 10h ago)

Dawn of The First Day
-72 Hours Remain-

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

hiawa239h ago(Edited 9h 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.

anast7h ago

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

Reaper22_6h 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!

anast5h ago

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

kennyg1232h ago

you guys will really defend xbox no matter what they do

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