Could the PS3 play HD-DVD's ?? (no) - Blu-ray Forum

bignickdawg · 02-22-2008, 10:28 PM

Now that the HD-DVD format is dead, to try scoop up some sales could the PS3 or BD players plays HD-DVDs with a software upgrade or emu?

they can have a "Upgrade your player, not your movies" Campaign.

OokieSpookie · 02-22-2008, 10:29 PM

No.
/thread

ruvic · 02-22-2008, 10:35 PM

Never!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bignickdawg

Now that the HD-DVD format is dead, to try scoop up some sales could the PS3 or BD players plays HD-DVDs with a software upgrade or emu?

they can have a "Upgrade your player, not your movies" Campaign.

Sporty · 02-22-2008, 10:37 PM

Ignoring that the disc structure is physically incompatible with each other.

That wouldn't help HD-DVD die faster which is what most retailers want.

ezcobar411 · 02-22-2008, 10:48 PM

no, and why in the world would Sony want to dilute the treasure that is the PS3 with including that horrible technology. lol

mlanie10 · 02-22-2008, 10:51 PM

The drives are incompatible and Sony would never allow a emulator that could play hd-dud downloaded images for the PS3.

Kruzifixxion · 02-22-2008, 10:52 PM

Why don't we all just leave HD dvd dead and not bother with that inferior "technology"? Just let it go..Who cares about it? I don't

blu-backer · 02-22-2008, 10:52 PM

The PS3 is good, but it isn't THAT good. It can't resurrect the dead.

Canada · 02-22-2008, 10:56 PM

No, Sony's Blu Ray was in direct competition with HD DVD. It would seem kind of pointless.

miokti · 02-22-2008, 10:57 PM

lets play wake the dead... just let HD-DVD rest in peace. If you really want to sell more PS3's, then get rid of all the HD-DVD discs...

Stephie_is_a_dork · 02-22-2008, 10:58 PM

Do not, I repeat do NOT put coasters into your PS3. The condensation and spilled Dr. Pepper will make it sticky inside.

TheRealBob · 02-22-2008, 11:18 PM

HD DVD is dead and buried. It's never coming back.

So (assuming for a second that this is possible, which from what I've heard it is not) what harm would come of it?

At this point, if Sony could somehow make the PS3 play HD-DVDs, I think that would be absolutely hilarious. That would remove the absolute last talking point the HD DVD holdouts have ("at least I can enjoy some good movies at firesale prices!").

miked924 · 02-22-2008, 11:22 PM

Technically it could play the hd dvd/dvd combo discs...the dvd is side only!

cpgator · 02-22-2008, 11:23 PM

and yet another thread in the main Blu ray forum discussing HD-DVD...

MotionBlurr · 02-22-2008, 11:39 PM

Sony is coming out with an update to play Laser Disc. Its coming just you wait.

Blu As Hell · 02-22-2008, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bignickdawg

Now that the HD-DVD format is dead, to try scoop up some sales could the PS3 or BD players plays HD-DVDs with a software upgrade or emu?

they can have a "Upgrade your player, not your movies" Campaign.

WTF!!!!!!!!!

bluperch · 02-23-2008, 12:00 AM

I think that'd be a pretty good idea if it were possible (which it sounds like it's not). Think of all the HD DVDers who would convert to a PS3. How would that be a bad thing?

DisneyKrayzie · 02-23-2008, 12:16 AM

I was kind of wondering the same thing but in reverese, how to get an HD-DVD player to play a Blu-Ray disc.

I know that it isn't possible now, but I would like to know the technical reasons as to why it is not possible. As far as i know they both use the same 405nm blue/violet laser to read, since that is the same it led me to believe that there could be some sort of software hack that would make it work.

What specifically is differant about the disc structures? I know that the information is wirten closer to the surface on a Blu-Ray disc but that doesn't sound like anything that would prevent it from playing in a HD-DVD player.

I am sure someone would be able to put enough time and effort and maybe money into hacking a HD-DVD player. I know it would not be worth it, just think it is not impossible though

un4gvn94538 · 02-23-2008, 12:22 AM

davidPS3 · 02-23-2008, 12:29 AM

Wow, now that would be a step down, playing HD DVD's in a blu player, what a topic!

02-22-2008, 10:28 PM	#1
bignickdawg Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Trading Score:1	Could the PS3 play HD-DVD's ?? (no) Now that the HD-DVD format is dead, to try scoop up some sales could the PS3 or BD players plays HD-DVDs with a software upgrade or emu? they can have a "Upgrade your player, not your movies" Campaign.

02-22-2008, 10:51 PM	#6
mlanie10 Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008	No The drives are incompatible and Sony would never allow a emulator that could play hd-dud downloaded images for the PS3.

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02-22-2008, 10:29 PM	#2
OokieSpookie Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	No. /thread

02-22-2008, 10:37 PM	#4
Sporty Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Ignoring that the disc structure is physically incompatible with each other. That wouldn't help HD-DVD die faster which is what most retailers want.

02-22-2008, 10:48 PM	#5
ezcobar411 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007	no, and why in the world would Sony want to dilute the treasure that is the PS3 with including that horrible technology. lol

02-22-2008, 10:52 PM	#7
Kruzifixxion Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:South Central Los Angeles California Blu-ray reviews:1	Why don't we all just leave HD dvd dead and not bother with that inferior "technology"? Just let it go..Who cares about it? I don't

02-22-2008, 10:52 PM	#8
blu-backer Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:118	The PS3 is good, but it isn't THAT good. It can't resurrect the dead.

02-22-2008, 10:56 PM	#9
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	No, Sony's Blu Ray was in direct competition with HD DVD. It would seem kind of pointless.

02-22-2008, 10:57 PM	#10
miokti Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego, CA	lets play wake the dead... just let HD-DVD rest in peace. If you really want to sell more PS3's, then get rid of all the HD-DVD discs...

02-22-2008, 10:58 PM	#11
Stephie_is_a_dork Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:So Cal Trading Score:2	Do not, I repeat do NOT put coasters into your PS3. The condensation and spilled Dr. Pepper will make it sticky inside.

02-22-2008, 11:18 PM	#12
TheRealBob Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	HD DVD is dead and buried. It's never coming back. So (assuming for a second that this is possible, which from what I've heard it is not) what harm would come of it? At this point, if Sony could somehow make the PS3 play HD-DVDs, I think that would be absolutely hilarious. That would remove the absolute last talking point the HD DVD holdouts have ("at least I can enjoy some good movies at firesale prices!").

02-22-2008, 11:22 PM	#13
miked924 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Queens, NY Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:295 Blu-ray collection:1038 DVD collection:22 iTunes collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Technically it could play the hd dvd/dvd combo discs...the dvd is side only!

02-22-2008, 11:23 PM	#14
cpgator Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Parker, CO	and yet another thread in the main Blu ray forum discussing HD-DVD...

02-22-2008, 11:39 PM	#15
MotionBlurr Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	Sony is coming out with an update to play Laser Disc. Its coming just you wait.

02-23-2008, 12:00 AM	#17
bluperch Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Lakewood, CO	I think that'd be a pretty good idea if it were possible (which it sounds like it's not). Think of all the HD DVDers who would convert to a PS3. How would that be a bad thing?

02-23-2008, 12:16 AM	#18
DisneyKrayzie Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA	I was kind of wondering the same thing but in reverese, how to get an HD-DVD player to play a Blu-Ray disc. I know that it isn't possible now, but I would like to know the technical reasons as to why it is not possible. As far as i know they both use the same 405nm blue/violet laser to read, since that is the same it led me to believe that there could be some sort of software hack that would make it work. What specifically is differant about the disc structures? I know that the information is wirten closer to the surface on a Blu-Ray disc but that doesn't sound like anything that would prevent it from playing in a HD-DVD player. I am sure someone would be able to put enough time and effort and maybe money into hacking a HD-DVD player. I know it would not be worth it, just think it is not impossible though

02-23-2008, 12:22 AM	#19
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277

02-23-2008, 12:29 AM	#20
davidPS3 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Seattle	Wow, now that would be a step down, playing HD DVD's in a blu player, what a topic!

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