Tranformers on PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

stockstar1138 · 09-10-2007, 05:02 PM

I just had a crazy thought. There is widespread rumor that Sony is going to start DL content on the PS3. Now given that 95% of the blu-ray players out there are PS3s could we still get Transformers in HD via DL. Heres the logic. Paramount signs a contract that basically says 150 million dollars for no blu-rays, however nothing about hd content via download on the ps3 is ever mentioned in the contract, now they know this DL stuff is going to happen for ps3 and that the vast majority of ppl who were going to by transformers on blu-ray were ps3 owners. so they basically outsmart the hd dvd group by not voiding the contract, taking the 150 million dollars, and simply reaping in the hd rewards of all the ps3 owners out there with hd dl content and not blu-ray, and we still get transformers in hd! then in 18 months the blu-ray is released and they get to double dip.

CptGreedle · 09-10-2007, 05:06 PM

Now you are getting into a whole different technology.
It may be possible to download an HD version of Tranformers (if that comes out) via a third party company (I don't know if PS3 will have that, but Amazon might).
Playing it your PS3 might be difficult however since they are usually restricted using a DRM format that makes the file only run in certain players (like most songs from iTunes will run on iTunes and iPods, but not in Zunes), unless of course the d/l is DRM-free (yeah right).

SO in theory it may be possible.
HOWEVER, the quality of downloads still do not compete to the quality of discs. Even HD-DVDs have better quality than digital downloads. Also, surround sound will be limited if present at all. Compression will be the big issue, and action scenes will suffer from this the most.

In short, I would not want it in d/l even if it is available. At least not until the d/l technology gets better. For me, discs are the only way to watch HD content!

stockstar1138 · 09-10-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

Now you are getting into a whole different technology.
It may be possible to download an HD version of Tranformers (if that comes out) via a third party company (I don't know if PS3 will have that, but Amazon might).
Playing it your PS3 might be difficult however since they are usually restricted using a DRM format that makes the file only run in certain players (like most songs from iTunes will run on iTunes and iPods, but not in Zunes), unless of course the d/l is DRM-free (yeah right).

SO in theory it may be possible.
HOWEVER, the quality of downloads still do not compete to the quality of discs. Even HD-DVDs have better quality than digital downloads. Also, surround sound will be limited if present at all. Compression will be the big issue, and action scenes will suffer from this the most.

In short, I would not want it in d/l even if it is available. At least not until the d/l technology gets better. For me, discs are the only way to watch HD content!

a lot of people still would like it though. it could be one of those 24 hour things too like xbl, and would tide a lot of us over until tranformers is released on blu-ray in about 17 months.

bhampton · 09-10-2007, 05:12 PM

Currently the PS3 only supports files 4Gb or smaller.

If they are going to make it available for DL in a file under 4GB ,... it's not going to be worth downloading.

I'll have no problem waiting the 18 months if I ever buy that film. I skipped it in the theaters and there's plenty of stuff coming from Fox, Sony and WB to keep my pockets empty.

-Brian

stockstar1138 · 09-10-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

Currently the PS3 only supports files 4Gb or smaller.

If they are going to make it available for DL in a file under 4GB ,... it's not going to be worth downloading.

I'll have no problem waiting the 18 months if I ever buy that film. I skipped it in the theaters and there's plenty of stuff coming from Fox, Sony and WB to keep my pockets empty.

-Brian

i didn't even see the movie in theaters and i wouldn't dl it, and a blu-ray purchase is still up in the air, i'm just trying to present a theory on paramount's "logic".

Rumar 4U · 09-10-2007, 05:18 PM

Why would anyone buy transformers if it doesnt have Uncompressed Audio ?? doesnt make any sense...

wouldn't be better in SD if it has the same Audio, dont you guys think ?

spam.curitiba · 09-10-2007, 05:20 PM

Honestly though....the movie wasn't that good....18 months will be like no time

CptGreedle · 09-10-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

a lot of people still would like it though. it could be one of those 24 hour things too like xbl, and would tide a lot of us over until tranformers is released on blu-ray in about 17 months.

I don't know, if you really want to see it in High Def, get cable/sat and just watch it on a Hi Def movie channel. Seriously.
TNT has been showing some very good things in HD, and there are tons more channels planned to come out next year for all services. I know there are already HBO and Showtime HD channels as well, so just wait till then. You might be lucky enough to record it with an HD-DVR and then you can watch it whenever you want.

stockstar1138 · 09-10-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumar 4U

Why would anyone buy transformers if it doesnt have Uncompressed Audio ?? doesnt make any sense...

wouldn't be better in SD if it has the same Audio, dont you guys think ?

maybe cause we don't have a nice surround sound system?

spam.curitiba · 09-10-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

maybe cause we don't have a nice surround sound system?

even then....one day you will.....then you will be like "Oh shit...wish i had that"

stockstar1138 · 09-10-2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by spam.curitiba

even then....one day you will.....then you will be like "Oh shit...wish i had that"

this isn't a permenant buy its like those xbl rental things. id still buy the blu-ray if i wanted too later on when paramount gets their sh1t straight.

Rumar 4U · 09-10-2007, 05:31 PM

Why would anyone buy transformers if it doesnt have Uncompressed Audio ?? doesnt make any sense...

wouldn't be better in SD if it has the same Audio, dont you guys think ?

09-10-2007, 05:02 PM	#1
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	Tranformers on PS3 I just had a crazy thought. There is widespread rumor that Sony is going to start DL content on the PS3. Now given that 95% of the blu-ray players out there are PS3s could we still get Transformers in HD via DL. Heres the logic. Paramount signs a contract that basically says 150 million dollars for no blu-rays, however nothing about hd content via download on the ps3 is ever mentioned in the contract, now they know this DL stuff is going to happen for ps3 and that the vast majority of ppl who were going to by transformers on blu-ray were ps3 owners. so they basically outsmart the hd dvd group by not voiding the contract, taking the 150 million dollars, and simply reaping in the hd rewards of all the ps3 owners out there with hd dl content and not blu-ray, and we still get transformers in hd! then in 18 months the blu-ray is released and they get to double dip.

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09-10-2007, 05:06 PM	#2
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Now you are getting into a whole different technology. It may be possible to download an HD version of Tranformers (if that comes out) via a third party company (I don't know if PS3 will have that, but Amazon might). Playing it your PS3 might be difficult however since they are usually restricted using a DRM format that makes the file only run in certain players (like most songs from iTunes will run on iTunes and iPods, but not in Zunes), unless of course the d/l is DRM-free (yeah right). SO in theory it may be possible. HOWEVER, the quality of downloads still do not compete to the quality of discs. Even HD-DVDs have better quality than digital downloads. Also, surround sound will be limited if present at all. Compression will be the big issue, and action scenes will suffer from this the most. In short, I would not want it in d/l even if it is available. At least not until the d/l technology gets better. For me, discs are the only way to watch HD content!

09-10-2007, 05:12 PM	#4
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Currently the PS3 only supports files 4Gb or smaller. If they are going to make it available for DL in a file under 4GB ,... it's not going to be worth downloading. I'll have no problem waiting the 18 months if I ever buy that film. I skipped it in the theaters and there's plenty of stuff coming from Fox, Sony and WB to keep my pockets empty. -Brian

09-10-2007, 05:18 PM	#6
Rumar 4U Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Why would anyone buy transformers if it doesnt have Uncompressed Audio ?? doesnt make any sense... wouldn't be better in SD if it has the same Audio, dont you guys think ?

09-10-2007, 05:20 PM	#7
spam.curitiba Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:172 Blu-ray reviews:2	Honestly though....the movie wasn't that good....18 months will be like no time

09-10-2007, 05:31 PM	#12
Rumar 4U Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Why would anyone buy transformers if it doesnt have Uncompressed Audio ?? doesnt make any sense... wouldn't be better in SD if it has the same Audio, dont you guys think ?

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