Should I give up on HD DVD? - Blu-ray Forum

Leopold BUTTERS · 06-17-2007, 03:52 AM

I kinda have this feeling of an impending doom. I kinda wanna sell my stuff on ebay, 13 HD DVDs and the 360 player. But i am not sure, i'm kinda like, i have these movies, and some i will have to get on blu-ray now, the rest are universal. but, i have spent like, 200 on the player and 300 on movies. but i kninda don't want to spend more, cuz i feel like its not going to survive. anyone have any suggestions?

nhaase · 06-17-2007, 04:19 AM

You could put the player (and movies, to try and package the deal) on ebay w/ a reserve. Sometimes that dissuades people from bidding, but you will be protecting your end of it. You could also list it on Craigslist, or any site like that. Also, check into posting it on a forum (not this one, of course, as I don't think you'll get much desire for a HD DVD player on a BD site!) like AVS forum. I'm sure you'll catch hell from pro-HD DVD people ("you're making a huge mistake, I can't believe you think the format which only has one major exclusive studio and one player manufacturer will lose!), but hey, sticks and stones, you know.

Also, since it's the add-on, speak w/ other 360 owners, like on xbox forums. I'm sure you can get some interest on those.

I hope you're part of a growing tide of people doing this!

Chad Varnadore · 06-17-2007, 04:27 AM

Rent more, buy less until HD DVD's chance of survival or lack thereof is more clear. As soon as Universal goes neutral, unload your stuff while you can still find someone to buy it. Though, you might always want to keep it until the first Universal BDs come out, just incase they shaft the BD format with something inferior to the HD DVD due to poor QC at first.

The PS3 alone practically insures BDs survival. HD DVD can't change that. It can only affect the scale of BDs success/size and speed of its growth.

Of course some will tell you that supporting HD DVD at all is hurting the industry and yourself in the long run. And I can't argue with that. I honestly feel guilty everytime I watch an HD DVD. But writing for the spot, I can't afford to turn a blind eye, even if I have grown disenchanted (to put it mildly) with the motives and principles the HD DVD format has been built on.

kknight · 06-17-2007, 05:03 AM

The only reason why I'm keeping my HD-DVD player is for HD porn but if MORE HD porn ever catches on Blu-ray, I'll be getting rid of my 360 w/ HD-DVD. Sure I'll miss my favorite game Dead or Alive 4 but no worries, it's coming to PS3 exclusively!!

thebluemax · 06-17-2007, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kknight

The only reason why I'm keeping my HD-DVD player is for HD porn but if MORE HD porn ever catches on Blu-ray, I'll be getting rid of my 360 w/ HD-DVD. Sure I'll miss my favorite game Dead or Alive 4 but no worries, it's coming to PS3 exclusively!!

Really can't understand why anyone would want porn in HD.

DVD is more then good enough for porn.

As for the first writer, I would dumb your hd-dvd stuff. I did a long time ago best move I made-to BLU-RAY, no comparison

Amel · 06-17-2007, 06:24 AM

I could not watch my mature/older grandmas porn in HD

It just would not be right...

Zaphod · 06-18-2007, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by thebluemax

Really can't understand why anyone would want porn in HD.

Two words: RAZOR BUMPS

Aaron · 06-18-2007, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaphod

Two words: RAZOR BUMPS

Haha!!!

bluflu · 06-17-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Leopold BUTTERS

I kinda have this feeling of an impending doom. I kinda wanna sell my stuff on ebay, 13 HD DVDs and the 360 player. But i am not sure, i'm kinda like, i have these movies, and some i will have to get on blu-ray now, the rest are universal. but, i have spent like, 200 on the player and 300 on movies. but i kninda don't want to spend more, cuz i feel like its not going to survive. anyone have any suggestions?

Acceptance, good, it's the 5th and final stage.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ghlight=stages

Leopold BUTTERS · 06-17-2007, 03:52 PM

I think, i may keep it a bit longer, not buy any movies for it, sell the departed and happy feet to someone, since they have the dvd on the flip side. then buy them on blu.

ClaytonMG · 06-17-2007, 04:02 PM

I'm in the same boat with my HD-A1, except I have around 70 movies (which doesn't compare to my 100+ Blu-Rays). But I basically quit buying movies on HD-DVD months ago because of how hard it was to get a movie to playback properly. I think the last ones I got were Smokin' Aces, Happy Feet, Children of Men and 40 Year Old Virgin. The only one that played alright until the layer change was Children of Men. But I think I will keep my player and use it as an upconverting player and keep my movies just in case for some freak reason they're not released on Blu-Ray, since most of the movies I have are HD-DVD exclusive (For now...).

fragglerock585 · 06-17-2007, 04:05 PM

Has the English language deteriorated so much that the misuse of the word "like" has transcended beyond speech and into writing?

That said, sell it while it has value, or at least don't dig the HD-DVD hole deeper by buying more movies.

Dadds · 06-17-2007, 04:12 PM

I would keep it for now but just for universal movies. Buy everything else on Blu-ray. Also you could sell your movies that are both formats and just get them for blu.

movies3 · 06-17-2007, 08:39 PM

i would personal sell the ones that are already out on blu-ray. But then i would sell it all because once the ball does really drop ppl arent going to want it at all.

GaS · 06-17-2007, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leopold BUTTERS

I kinda have this feeling of an impending doom. I kinda wanna sell my stuff on ebay, 13 HD DVDs and the 360 player. But i am not sure, i'm kinda like, i have these movies, and some i will have to get on blu-ray now, the rest are universal. but, i have spent like, 200 on the player and 300 on movies. but i kninda don't want to spend more, cuz i feel like its not going to survive. anyone have any suggestions?

Yes. Yes you should.

jbuttler007 · 06-17-2007, 10:26 PM

This thread might help with your decision
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...d=1#post111066

Aaron · 06-17-2007, 10:33 PM

Why does everyone want porn in HD? I see no purpose. The industry had a hard enough time switching from VHS to DVD.

The Don · 06-17-2007, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron

Why does everyone want porn in HD? I see no purpose. The industry had a hard enough time switching from VHS to DVD.

I don't need to see pron in any better quality than how I already view it...

I only have 1 pron video on my comp anyways...

Aaron · 06-17-2007, 10:36 PM

I have none.

reiella · 06-18-2007, 01:54 AM

My opinion of the matter is keep what you still want.

The money is already spent, sure you can recoup some, but if the 'war' stagnants, you may find yourself wanting those Universal titles sooner than Universal bends. You can recoup some, but, well, don't switch gears just on a feeling. Regret sucks, but it also sucks the second time around

.

06-17-2007, 03:52 AM	#1
Leopold BUTTERS Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:AB,Canada Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	Should I give up on HD DVD? I kinda have this feeling of an impending doom. I kinda wanna sell my stuff on ebay, 13 HD DVDs and the 360 player. But i am not sure, i'm kinda like, i have these movies, and some i will have to get on blu-ray now, the rest are universal. but, i have spent like, 200 on the player and 300 on movies. but i kninda don't want to spend more, cuz i feel like its not going to survive. anyone have any suggestions?

06-17-2007, 04:27 AM	#3
Chad Varnadore Senior Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Salisbury, NC Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:349 Blu-ray reviews:19	Rent more, buy less until HD DVD's chance of survival or lack thereof is more clear. As soon as Universal goes neutral, unload your stuff while you can still find someone to buy it. Though, you might always want to keep it until the first Universal BDs come out, just incase they shaft the BD format with something inferior to the HD DVD due to poor QC at first. The PS3 alone practically insures BDs survival. HD DVD can't change that. It can only affect the scale of BDs success/size and speed of its growth. Of course some will tell you that supporting HD DVD at all is hurting the industry and yourself in the long run. And I can't argue with that. I honestly feel guilty everytime I watch an HD DVD. But writing for the spot, I can't afford to turn a blind eye, even if I have grown disenchanted (to put it mildly) with the motives and principles the HD DVD format has been built on. Last edited by Chad Varnadore; 06-17-2007 at 04:30 AM.

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06-17-2007, 04:19 AM	#2
nhaase Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Trading Score:2	You could put the player (and movies, to try and package the deal) on ebay w/ a reserve. Sometimes that dissuades people from bidding, but you will be protecting your end of it. You could also list it on Craigslist, or any site like that. Also, check into posting it on a forum (not this one, of course, as I don't think you'll get much desire for a HD DVD player on a BD site!) like AVS forum. I'm sure you'll catch hell from pro-HD DVD people ("you're making a huge mistake, I can't believe you think the format which only has one major exclusive studio and one player manufacturer will lose!), but hey, sticks and stones, you know. Also, since it's the add-on, speak w/ other 360 owners, like on xbox forums. I'm sure you can get some interest on those. I hope you're part of a growing tide of people doing this!

06-17-2007, 05:03 AM	#4
kknight Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Minnesota Blu-ray reviews:55	The only reason why I'm keeping my HD-DVD player is for HD porn but if MORE HD porn ever catches on Blu-ray, I'll be getting rid of my 360 w/ HD-DVD. Sure I'll miss my favorite game Dead or Alive 4 but no worries, it's coming to PS3 exclusively!!

06-17-2007, 06:24 AM	#6
Amel Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Clearwater FL Blu-ray collection:91 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I could not watch my mature/older grandmas porn in HD It just would not be right...

06-17-2007, 03:52 PM	#10
Leopold BUTTERS Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:AB,Canada Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	I think, i may keep it a bit longer, not buy any movies for it, sell the departed and happy feet to someone, since they have the dvd on the flip side. then buy them on blu.

06-17-2007, 04:02 PM	#11
ClaytonMG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2006 Location:New Brighton, MN Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:839 Blu-ray collection:2379 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I'm in the same boat with my HD-A1, except I have around 70 movies (which doesn't compare to my 100+ Blu-Rays). But I basically quit buying movies on HD-DVD months ago because of how hard it was to get a movie to playback properly. I think the last ones I got were Smokin' Aces, Happy Feet, Children of Men and 40 Year Old Virgin. The only one that played alright until the layer change was Children of Men. But I think I will keep my player and use it as an upconverting player and keep my movies just in case for some freak reason they're not released on Blu-Ray, since most of the movies I have are HD-DVD exclusive (For now...).

06-17-2007, 04:05 PM	#12
fragglerock585 Member Member since:Nov 2006	Has the English language deteriorated so much that the misuse of the word "like" has transcended beyond speech and into writing? That said, sell it while it has value, or at least don't dig the HD-DVD hole deeper by buying more movies.

06-17-2007, 04:12 PM	#13
Dadds Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:South NJ Blu-ray reviews:3	I would keep it for now but just for universal movies. Buy everything else on Blu-ray. Also you could sell your movies that are both formats and just get them for blu.

06-17-2007, 08:39 PM	#14
movies3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Location:KY Blu-ray collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:56	i would personal sell the ones that are already out on blu-ray. But then i would sell it all because once the ball does really drop ppl arent going to want it at all.

06-17-2007, 10:26 PM	#16
jbuttler007 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Ayase-Shi, Japan	This thread might help with your decision https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...d=1#post111066

06-17-2007, 10:33 PM	#17
Aaron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Oklahoma City Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:33 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:4	Why does everyone want porn in HD? I see no purpose. The industry had a hard enough time switching from VHS to DVD.

06-17-2007, 10:36 PM	#19
Aaron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Oklahoma City Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:33 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:4	I have none.

06-18-2007, 01:54 AM	#20
reiella Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:237 DVD collection:1	My opinion of the matter is keep what you still want. The money is already spent, sure you can recoup some, but if the 'war' stagnants, you may find yourself wanting those Universal titles sooner than Universal bends. You can recoup some, but, well, don't switch gears just on a feeling. Regret sucks, but it also sucks the second time around .

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