DOA: Dead or Alive - Why I am glad I can play Region B Blu-ray

[dandeeswish]

Originally Posted by Xboxbydegrees

Thanks

Congrats on your New Player! Your going to love it!

[Kynch]

I need to get myself a Blu-ray player on the computer, but that means new screen, new graphics card, new sound card, new audio system. Ouch.

[CdnBlu]

I just bought a new computer, went with everything except the bluray drive

But they seem to be on sale right now at memoryexpress, might go pick one up this week.
This one:
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Product...18988(ME).aspx

[xradman]

Originally Posted by Kynch

I need to get myself a Blu-ray player on the computer, but that means new screen, new graphics card, new sound card, new audio system. Ouch.

Consider getting AnyDVD HD. It will allow you to bypass most copy protection hardware requirement (no need for HDCP compliance). If you have a resonably fast computer, it will allow you to play Blu-ray on your existing machine.

[Kynch]

Would still require a BD player and those don't come cheap yet (at least not in France).

[xradman]

Originally Posted by Kynch

Would still require a BD player and those don't come cheap yet (at least not in France).

That's too bad. You can pickup LG combo HD DVD/Blu-ray players in the US for under $100.

[Kynch]

Originally Posted by xradman

That's too bad. You can pickup LG combo HD DVD/Blu-ray players in the US for under $100.

:|

And I thought 230€ was cheap.

[xradman]

Originally Posted by Kynch

:|

And I thought 230€ was cheap.

LG Combo HD DVD/Blu-ray ROM for $99

It even includes PowerDVD Ultra 7.3 software to play both HD DVD and Blu-ray movies.

[Kynch]

Yeah found another LG for cheaper. Still doesn't beat the $99 price, too bad they don't ship internationally.

BTW, I've found a way to scan my covers now. ^^

[Transporter]

Originally Posted by Kynch

Yeah found another LG for cheaper. Still doesn't beat the $99 price, too bad they don't ship internationally.

BTW, I've found a way to scan my covers now. ^^

Be aware, they are all called H20L, but some models can only read (GGC) and others read & write Blu-Rays (GGW). In addition there is a 2-3 letter coding for the different versions. It's a bit confusing, but explains the higher/lower prices. If you need only a player you may go for the cheaper ones. They are sold at eBay for about 100 €.

[Xboxbydegrees]

Originally Posted by dandeeswish

Congrats on your New Player! Your going to love it!

Thanks! it is a beautiful thing.

[TZona]

Originally Posted by Deuce

just bought mine from amazon.fr

how can i order there, i dont speak french?

[victors]

Originally Posted by TZona

how can i order there, i dont speak french?

Have you ever used any Amazon site? then is exactly the same! don't even have to read the text

[tiger_qc]

Originally Posted by TZona

how can i order there, i dont speak french?

Never heard of google translate?

[chrischurchilltwitch]

Does anyone if the release on Amazon is the Steelbook edition as it doesnt say?
http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B001...sr=8-1&seller=

[chipvideo]

Originally Posted by chrischurchilltwitch

Does anyone if the release on Amazon is the Steelbook edition as it doesnt say?
http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B001...sr=8-1&seller=

I think its hit or miss with france amazon. I ordered it and got steels.

I did order what I thought would be steels of Next, a couple others and they were not. I guess its a buy at your own expense.

BTW the DOA steel is freaking awesome. I love hot chicks on a cover.