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cjdavis83 · 10-10-2007, 12:07 AM

Can anyone confirm with stats etc that we are beating HD-DUD?

THANKS

BluThunder · 10-10-2007, 12:24 AM

Blu-ray is definitely outselling HD-DVD. In Europe it's outselling HD-DVD 4 to 1 In Japan Blu is the dominating format. Also on dvdempire.com Blu-ray is at about 67% and HD-DVD is at 33%.
So BD is definitely stronger than HD-DVD. You can invest in Blu-ray technology without fears. Blu-ray is never going to go away. Now in terms of winning Blu-ray is ahead right now. It has a good chance to be the winner.

w_tanoto · 10-10-2007, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BluThunder

Blu-ray is definitely outselling HD-DVD. In Europe it's outselling HD-DVD 4 to 1 In Japan Blu is the dominating format. Also on dvdempire.com Blu-ray is at about 67% and HD-DVD is at 33%.
So BD is definitely stronger than HD-DVD. You can invest in Blu-ray technology without fears. Blu-ray is never going to go away. Now in terms of winning Blu-ray is ahead right now. It has a good chance to be the winner.

actually, not europe, but UK. Netherlands is also 4:1.
Japan? 9:1

Thundercrash07 · 10-10-2007, 10:39 AM

HD-dvd will fade to a dim memory by the time the 399,- PS3 gets released.

Papi4baby · 10-10-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cjdavis83

Can anyone confirm with stats etc that we are beating HD-DUD?

THANKS

Well you have internet access, look it up yourself, and yes BD is winning. Dont go too much by what you read in forums. Do your own research, like you mentioned, visit sites and see what's selling. By they way we have a great insiders thread, comprised of Hollywood and Blu-ray insiders from Sony and some other CE, lots of good info there. Welcome to the blu, the only format for the next definition.(CE)

Papi4baby · 10-10-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Thundercrash07

HD-dvd will fade to a dim memory by the time the 399,- PS3 gets released.

Love your sig, lol.

w_tanoto · 10-10-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Thundercrash07

HD-dvd will fade to a dim memory by the time the 399,- PS3 gets released.

it's TODAY in UK

MOONPHASE · 10-10-2007, 11:17 AM

is their any truth that the $399 PS3 wont be able to be BC with PS1 games and PS2 games? i am saying this because thats what i heard but didnt know if it was true or not

SDG · 10-10-2007, 11:57 AM

Yes, BLU is winning. Check out the Topic (Nelsons Weekly Video Scan) here on this site. A dude here keeps it up to date. Blu has been winning since the PS3 came out. Leed has been increassing ever since.

Knight-Errant · 10-10-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

is their any truth that the $399 PS3 wont be able to be BC with PS1 games and PS2 games? i am saying this because thats what i heard but didnt know if it was true or not

It will play PS1 games but not PS2 games. Sony conducted market research which suggested that was a feature that could be dropped to get the price down.

SS316SRV · 10-10-2007, 12:04 PM

Blu-ray is not winning because of a sales advantage. Sales are not the biggest indicator of success. Granted they are a large factor in determining the long term success of the format, but they are not everything. The biggest indicator of why blu-ray is winning is that studios are starting to put out releases that take full advantage of blu-rays bandwidth, think Fox and Fantastic Four. Companies in other realms are utilizing blu-ray. Think blu-ray camcorders, blu-ray disc recorders for home video and PC drives. The technology world's acceptance of blu and the shunning of HD DVD as a media format is the biggest indicator of success.

Giyomu · 10-10-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Knight-Errant

It will play PS1 games but not PS2 games. Sony conducted market research which suggested that was a feature that could be dropped to get the price down.

are you sure for PS1 games??
I thought neither PS1 nor PS2 games will run on this new model

at least... does anybody play to PS1 games on HDTV today?? or I repose my question : does anybody play to PS3 on a standard TV today??

The Guardian · 10-10-2007, 12:16 PM

Yes, PS1 emulation is completely software already so it will still be in there. THey specifically said PS2 backward compatability.

As for your other questions, yes my kid plays her old PS1 games on my PS3/HDTV. And yes, I have a friend with a PS3 and a standard TV (poor soul).

Mikeesracing · 10-10-2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cjdavis83

Can anyone confirm with stats etc that we are beating HD-DUD?

THANKS

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ques...0707/index.php

check out the year to date figures on page 3. It wasn't a great week for Blu but you will get the Idea.

Giyomu · 10-10-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The Guardian

Yes, PS1 emulation is completely software already so it will still be in there. THey specifically said PS2 backward compatability.

As for your other questions, yes my kid plays her old PS1 games on my PS3/HDTV. And yes, I have a friend with a PS3 and a standard TV (poor soul).

"WARNING : I don t blame people who play PS1 on PS3 no more people who don t have HD TV" peace to the world

I just think that PS3 requires what I'll call "a minimum environment"
I mean that to enjoy : you'll need image & audio quality + your right arm must be long enough to reach your freezer and take a good drink during your film

by the way,
how much a 1080P LCD TV cost in US??
prices in france are incredibly falling since last year

give you a hitch when you think you spent nearly 2000euros 1 year ago for a TV that cost today less than 1200...

MOONPHASE · 10-10-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Giyomu

"WARNING : I don t blame people who play PS1 on PS3 no more people who don t have HD TV" peace to the world

I just think that PS3 requires what I'll call "a minimum environment"
I mean that to enjoy : you'll need image & audio quality + your right arm must be long enough to reach your freezer and take a good drink during your film

by the way,
how much a 1080P LCD TV cost in US??
prices in france are incredibly falling since last year

give you a hitch when you think you spent nearly 2000euros 1 year ago for a TV that cost today less than 1200...

a 1080p in the US is about $1,500 to like $2,500 maybe more if its a really good tv

Caladriusse · 10-10-2007, 03:09 PM

Actually I think in Japan Blu-ray is beating HD DVD 95% to 5%. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

sj001 · 10-10-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Knight-Errant

It will play PS1 games but not PS2 games. Sony conducted market research which suggested that was a feature that could be dropped to get the price down.

Though it has been suggested that there may be a firmware update by next Spring that will enable SOME PS2 backwards compatibility.

Knight-Errant · 10-10-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sj001

Though it has been suggested that there may be a firmware update by next Spring that will enable SOME PS2 backwards compatibility.

Ahhh.....

Thundercrash07 · 10-10-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

it's TODAY in UK

Ok, it should be a dim memory by now.

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10-10-2007, 12:24 AM	#2
BluThunder Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Hollywood, CA Blu-ray collection:117 DVD collection:5	Blu-ray is definitely outselling HD-DVD. In Europe it's outselling HD-DVD 4 to 1 In Japan Blu is the dominating format. Also on dvdempire.com Blu-ray is at about 67% and HD-DVD is at 33%. So BD is definitely stronger than HD-DVD. You can invest in Blu-ray technology without fears. Blu-ray is never going to go away. Now in terms of winning Blu-ray is ahead right now. It has a good chance to be the winner.

10-10-2007, 10:39 AM	#4
Thundercrash07 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:AT	HD-dvd will fade to a dim memory by the time the 399,- PS3 gets released.

10-10-2007, 11:17 AM	#8
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	is their any truth that the $399 PS3 wont be able to be BC with PS1 games and PS2 games? i am saying this because thats what i heard but didnt know if it was true or not

10-10-2007, 11:57 AM	#9
SDG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Arkansas	Yes, BLU is winning. Check out the Topic (Nelsons Weekly Video Scan) here on this site. A dude here keeps it up to date. Blu has been winning since the PS3 came out. Leed has been increassing ever since.

10-10-2007, 12:04 PM	#11
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	Blu-ray is not winning because of a sales advantage. Sales are not the biggest indicator of success. Granted they are a large factor in determining the long term success of the format, but they are not everything. The biggest indicator of why blu-ray is winning is that studios are starting to put out releases that take full advantage of blu-rays bandwidth, think Fox and Fantastic Four. Companies in other realms are utilizing blu-ray. Think blu-ray camcorders, blu-ray disc recorders for home video and PC drives. The technology world's acceptance of blu and the shunning of HD DVD as a media format is the biggest indicator of success.

10-10-2007, 12:16 PM	#13
The Guardian Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kitchener, ON Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:1	Yes, PS1 emulation is completely software already so it will still be in there. THey specifically said PS2 backward compatability. As for your other questions, yes my kid plays her old PS1 games on my PS3/HDTV. And yes, I have a friend with a PS3 and a standard TV (poor soul).

10-10-2007, 03:09 PM	#17
Caladriusse Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:England Blu-ray collection:735	Actually I think in Japan Blu-ray is beating HD DVD 95% to 5%. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

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