HDDVD add on $199 included "Kong" & remote! - Blu-ray Forum

BTBuck1 · 09-27-2006, 06:02 PM

X06: Microsoft Details NA Plans for HD-DVD
$199 in North America, plus a special bonus!
by Luke Smith, 09/27/2006 1.00 of 1 users recommend this story.
At its X06 event in Barcelona, Microsoft announced that the Xbox 360 HD DVD player will cost $199 in North America and ?199.99/?129.99 in the U.K., France and Germany. The Xbox 360 HD DVD player will come with a copy of Peter Jackson's King Kong on HD DVD (for a limited time at least) and the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3154050

zombie · 09-27-2006, 06:20 PM

Sounds like a good deal. Will this addon have better playback than that of the A1?

phranctoast · 09-27-2006, 06:37 PM

i knew it wouldnt be $170.

I guess this ups the anty, and Sony will have to include one of their films with the ps3..

competition kicks ass

Chris Beveridge · 09-27-2006, 06:47 PM

Keep in mind this is the smaller remote, not the really slick Harmony one that runs for $120.

marzetta7 · 09-27-2006, 06:56 PM

So, not only is it an external player, will cost $199 (making it the same price as a PS3), but will NOT have HDMI as well.

I'll pass, thanks. Why go for this when you can get more movies, more storage, capability of playing games on next gen media, and not worry about the whole no HDMI issue with a PS3 that has a drive built-in?

Again where is the outcry from those people who indeed think the PS3 is overpriced? Where?

Monkey · 09-27-2006, 06:59 PM

Good news, very good price. I was hoping for a last minute HDMI announcement so the audio wouldn't be crippled.

still likely to buy it eventually.

Kong would make a great demo disc, personally I thought it was underwhelming but in the theater it looked and sounded fantastic, same with the DVD version. Naomi Watt's was excellent and the saving grace of the movie.

Combo price is over $500 though to watch movies in HD (CORE 360 of $299 doesn't include a HD cable).

Still wish I could have paid $100 extra for my 360 to have it included from the beginning.

partridge · 09-28-2006, 12:35 PM

The 360 fanboys are all going on about the price, on other forums, they're kind of missing the point though - if you don't already own an Xbox360 the price is only just short of the top end PS3 and higher than the (now HMDI equipped) 20Gb PS3.

I didn't realise MS were dishing out blinkers with every purchase...

However, this does present blu-ray with a problem in Europe; there will be no "cheap" way into blu-ray until March next year when the PS3 launches. Now, fair enough there aren't that many movies to buy on HD-DVD over here, but it does give Toshiba and MS a genuine head start. There are over a million xbox360's in Europe, I wonder how many owners will pick up the add on?

As for the Kong DVD? Well, I'm not surprised they have to give it away...

And Peter Jackson signing up with Microsoft? I find it difficult to care, he's living off the glory from LotR - with his first movie since then, the aforementioned Kong, a flop. Next he wants to remake the Dam Busters! Can't this guy come up with something new? But maybe that's why he fits so well at MS, they've made a living out of ripping off others' ideas...

phranctoast · 09-28-2006, 01:20 PM

thx MS. now we have to wait longer for the hobbit

Jazar · 09-28-2006, 01:26 PM

I just hope this Peter Jackson/MS affair won't affect any LOTR on Blu-ray plans.

partridge · 09-28-2006, 01:29 PM

Shouldn't do, it's a studio thing, not his to decide. It would be a coup though, but one we hope doesn't happen!

Ascended_Saiyan · 09-29-2006, 06:57 AM

Amen to that.

Jeff® · 09-29-2006, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Shouldn't do, it's a studio thing, not his to decide. It would be a coup though, but one we hope doesn't happen!

Right. And last I heard he was suing them.

Lawsuit of the Rings

partridge · 09-29-2006, 08:29 AM

Back to the add-on itself, does anyone know what audio formats it supports? The PS3 has dolby and dts logos on it, but I've not seen any on the 360 or the add-on, anyone know?

Blackraven · 10-02-2006, 04:39 PM

No thanks.

I'll wait for the internal HD-DVD version instead thank you.

vick vega · 10-03-2006, 04:35 PM

and where can you see\buy this hd dvd add on? Cuz now it looks like I'll be getting the 360 add on and the bdp-s1

Jazar · 10-03-2006, 07:05 PM

No HDMI + No Analog Outputs = No Sale.

(Unless I can find it for dirt cheap)

vick vega · 10-03-2006, 07:38 PM

Wow I didn't realize that it would be stripped down to the bones w/no hdmi or analog out puts never mind.

Jazar · 10-03-2006, 07:55 PM

Yes I really don't see the big deal about this addon. It's way too stripped down for any enthusiast to care unless you just want this as a stopgap.

Monkey · 10-03-2006, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jazar

Yes I really don't see the big deal about this addon. It's way too stripped down for any enthusiast to care unless you just want this as a stopgap.

no lossless audio, no HDMI, it really is only a stopgap. $199 is a good price, but I don't know at this point.. I thought I'd buy it if it was under $200 but more and more I'm thinking it isn't worth it.

JTK · 10-04-2006, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkey

no lossless audio, no HDMI, it really is only a stopgap. $199 is a good price, but I don't know at this point.. I thought I'd buy it if it was under $200 but more and more I'm thinking it isn't worth it.

Stopgaps. Exactly right.

That all these game consoles really are, for both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD, although I expect the PS3 to be a better and more reliable Blu-Ray player than I expect this Toshiba made add-on to be for the 360.

09-27-2006, 06:02 PM	#1
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	HDDVD add on $199 included "Kong" & remote! X06: Microsoft Details NA Plans for HD-DVD $199 in North America, plus a special bonus! by Luke Smith, 09/27/2006 1.00 of 1 users recommend this story. At its X06 event in Barcelona, Microsoft announced that the Xbox 360 HD DVD player will cost $199 in North America and ?199.99/?129.99 in the U.K., France and Germany. The Xbox 360 HD DVD player will come with a copy of Peter Jackson's King Kong on HD DVD (for a limited time at least) and the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote. http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3154050

09-28-2006, 12:35 PM	#7
partridge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2005 Location:England	The 360 fanboys are all going on about the price, on other forums, they're kind of missing the point though - if you don't already own an Xbox360 the price is only just short of the top end PS3 and higher than the (now HMDI equipped) 20Gb PS3. I didn't realise MS were dishing out blinkers with every purchase... However, this does present blu-ray with a problem in Europe; there will be no "cheap" way into blu-ray until March next year when the PS3 launches. Now, fair enough there aren't that many movies to buy on HD-DVD over here, but it does give Toshiba and MS a genuine head start. There are over a million xbox360's in Europe, I wonder how many owners will pick up the add on? As for the Kong DVD? Well, I'm not surprised they have to give it away... And Peter Jackson signing up with Microsoft? I find it difficult to care, he's living off the glory from LotR - with his first movie since then, the aforementioned Kong, a flop. Next he wants to remake the Dam Busters! Can't this guy come up with something new? But maybe that's why he fits so well at MS, they've made a living out of ripping off others' ideas... Last edited by partridge; 09-28-2006 at 01:28 PM.

10-03-2006, 04:35 PM	#15
vick vega Banned Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	and where can you see\buy this hd dvd add on? Cuz now it looks like I'll be getting the 360 add on and the bdp-s1 Last edited by vick vega; 10-03-2006 at 04:39 PM.

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09-27-2006, 06:20 PM	#2
zombie Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2004 Trading Score:864	Sounds like a good deal. Will this addon have better playback than that of the A1?

09-27-2006, 06:37 PM	#3
phranctoast Power Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Long Island, NY;psn:phranctoast Blu-ray collection:78	i knew it wouldnt be $170. I guess this ups the anty, and Sony will have to include one of their films with the ps3.. competition kicks ass

09-27-2006, 06:47 PM	#4
Chris Beveridge Moderator Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Hudson, MA Blu-ray reviews:3	Keep in mind this is the smaller remote, not the really slick Harmony one that runs for $120.

09-27-2006, 06:56 PM	#5
marzetta7 Special Member Member since:Feb 2006	So, not only is it an external player, will cost $199 (making it the same price as a PS3), but will NOT have HDMI as well. I'll pass, thanks. Why go for this when you can get more movies, more storage, capability of playing games on next gen media, and not worry about the whole no HDMI issue with a PS3 that has a drive built-in? Again where is the outcry from those people who indeed think the PS3 is overpriced? Where?

09-27-2006, 06:59 PM	#6
Monkey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:31	Good news, very good price. I was hoping for a last minute HDMI announcement so the audio wouldn't be crippled. still likely to buy it eventually. Kong would make a great demo disc, personally I thought it was underwhelming but in the theater it looked and sounded fantastic, same with the DVD version. Naomi Watt's was excellent and the saving grace of the movie. Combo price is over $500 though to watch movies in HD (CORE 360 of $299 doesn't include a HD cable). Still wish I could have paid $100 extra for my 360 to have it included from the beginning.

09-28-2006, 01:20 PM	#8
phranctoast Power Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Long Island, NY;psn:phranctoast Blu-ray collection:78	thx MS. now we have to wait longer for the hobbit

09-28-2006, 01:26 PM	#9
Jazar Active Member Member since:Jun 2006	I just hope this Peter Jackson/MS affair won't affect any LOTR on Blu-ray plans.

09-28-2006, 01:29 PM	#10
partridge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2005 Location:England	Shouldn't do, it's a studio thing, not his to decide. It would be a coup though, but one we hope doesn't happen!

09-29-2006, 06:57 AM	#11
Ascended_Saiyan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Atlanta, Georgia Blu-ray collection:608 Trading Score:1	Amen to that.

09-29-2006, 08:29 AM	#13
partridge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2005 Location:England	Back to the add-on itself, does anyone know what audio formats it supports? The PS3 has dolby and dts logos on it, but I've not seen any on the 360 or the add-on, anyone know?

10-02-2006, 04:39 PM	#14
Blackraven Expert Member Member since:Jan 2005 Location:Makati, Philippines	No thanks. I'll wait for the internal HD-DVD version instead thank you.

10-03-2006, 07:05 PM	#16
Jazar Active Member Member since:Jun 2006	No HDMI + No Analog Outputs = No Sale. (Unless I can find it for dirt cheap)

10-03-2006, 07:38 PM	#17
vick vega Banned Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Wow I didn't realize that it would be stripped down to the bones w/no hdmi or analog out puts never mind.

10-03-2006, 07:55 PM	#18
Jazar Active Member Member since:Jun 2006	Yes I really don't see the big deal about this addon. It's way too stripped down for any enthusiast to care unless you just want this as a stopgap.

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