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HDTV1080P · 05-24-2007, 10:37 PM

Format Wars Update: Sentinels vs. Pirates

http://www.tvweek.com/page.cms?pageId=743

HD-DVD currently has the Matrix trilogy exclusive for a few months and BLU-RAY has the Pirates films exclusive. Later this year Warner plans on releasing Matrix for BLU-RAY once PIP is finalized for BD-Java. Now Disney is 100% exclusive to the BLU-RAY format and as long as that fact remains the Pirates movies will never appear on the HD-DVD format.

Animusmors · 05-24-2007, 11:41 PM

Microsoft reiterated its commitment to the HD-DVD format, which is compatible with its Xbox 360 game system. “We firmly stand behind the HD-DVD format as the best choice for consumers,” read an announcement on the Microsoft Gamerscore blog. “Current reports that Microsoft has a backup play which includes Blu-ray support are incorrect.”

Just like they firmly stood behind using component on their xbox 360 vs. the "not-so-good" HDMI connector.

05-24-2007, 10:37 PM	#1
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 205	Format Wars Update: Sentinels vs. Pirates Format Wars Update: Sentinels vs. Pirates http://www.tvweek.com/page.cms?pageId=743 HD-DVD currently has the Matrix trilogy exclusive for a few months and BLU-RAY has the Pirates films exclusive. Later this year Warner plans on releasing Matrix for BLU-RAY once PIP is finalized for BD-Java. Now Disney is 100% exclusive to the BLU-RAY format and as long as that fact remains the Pirates movies will never appear on the HD-DVD format.

05-24-2007, 11:41 PM	#2
Animusmors Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Hell	remember the elete Microsoft reiterated its commitment to the HD-DVD format, which is compatible with its Xbox 360 game system. “We firmly stand behind the HD-DVD format as the best choice for consumers,” read an announcement on the Microsoft Gamerscore blog. “Current reports that Microsoft has a backup play which includes Blu-ray support are incorrect.” Just like they firmly stood behind using component on their xbox 360 vs. the "not-so-good" HDMI connector.

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