Stupidest Question Ever!!! - Blu-ray Forum

skc087 · 10-23-2007, 04:37 AM

I recently purchased a PS3, and own about 20 Bluray dvds. I heard from a friend that the PS3 plays both Bluray and HD dvds. I was 100% certain that the PS3 only plays Bluray movies but after talking to him now I am only 99% sure. I don't want to go out and purchase a HD dvd and find out I was right all along. So, my question is

Does the PS3 play both BLURAY and HD or just BLURAY?
Thanks

Santeria · 10-23-2007, 04:39 AM

theres no such thing as stupid questions... lol
no it doesnt play HD-DVD, why in the hell would a rival help another rival?
lol lets end this topic now.

only way is if u can convert the HD-DVD to a DVD-r then play it

Blu As Hell · 10-23-2007, 04:40 AM

Just Blu-ray playa...just Blu-ray!

Redrox · 10-23-2007, 04:40 AM

It plays HD-DUD every other week only - gee LOL of course it does NOT play HD-DVD, only BLU-RAY

Canada · 10-23-2007, 04:43 AM

Only Blu Ray. Sony would be stupid to back the other side as well. After being one of the major developers of Blu.

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ESUNintel · 10-23-2007, 06:14 AM

I've heard the PS3 is capable of playing HD-DVD's with a simple firmware update, anyone know if this is true? ...not that I want it to play HD-DVDs, but I've heard this from 2 people already.

tofur69 · 10-23-2007, 06:18 AM

"I've heard the PS3 is capable of playing HD-DVD's with a simple firmware update, anyone know if this is true? ...not that I want it to play HD-DVDs, but I've heard this from 2 people already."

Those 2 people are smoking crack.

Manco · 10-23-2007, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESUNintel

I've heard the PS3 is capable of playing HD-DVD's with a simple firmware update, anyone know if this is true? ...not that I want it to play HD-DVDs, but I've heard this from 2 people already.

"Execute order 66"

Maxell · 10-23-2007, 06:49 AM

Someone asked me this also. I eventually told him that it doesn't work, it's like trying to play an xbox game on a playstation.

TheEnd187 · 10-23-2007, 06:58 AM

He was problaly talking about rippin' a HD-DVD onto the HD or PC then transferring the .m2ts files onto the ps3 in 4GB parts. Only way i know of, BTW anyne tried the 360 HD-DuD player on the ps3? lol i know it wont work

swifty7 · 10-23-2007, 08:09 AM

I'm sure if Sony wanted it, they could easily make the ps3 play hd-dvd's with a firmware upgrade, in fact they should, think about it! that would make the ps3 the hottest selling ultimate HD machine and it would bring Sony billions, on the other hand making hd-dvd's play blu-ray....now that would be impossible to achieve.

Giyomu · 10-23-2007, 08:19 AM

there's a rumour here I heard:
even if for now it seems unbeliebubble

what can stop microsoft to add an external blu player to its 360??

personally? that would be awesome!!!
I largelly prefer 360 more than PS3 for games

at least for now... have to wait 1 or 2years before seeing mgs or final fantasy...
but I also flawlessly prefer bluray to hddvd

Lord_Stewie · 10-23-2007, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skc087

I recently purchased a PS3, and own about 20 Bluray dvds. I heard from a friend that the PS3 plays both Bluray and HD dvds. I was 100% certain that the PS3 only plays Bluray movies but after talking to him now I am only 99% sure. I don't want to go out and purchase a HD dvd and find out I was right all along. So, my question is

Does the PS3 play both BLURAY and HD or just BLURAY?
Thanks

YOU CAN'T LEARN UNLESS YOU ASK QUESTIONS. So it isn't a stupid question. The PS3 plays DVD AND BLURAY. Definitely Not HDDVD.

Lord_Stewie · 10-23-2007, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swifty7

I'm sure if Sony wanted it, they could easily make the ps3 play hd-dvd's with a firmware upgrade, in fact they should, think about it! that would make the ps3 the hottest selling ultimate HD machine and it would bring Sony billions, on the other hand making hd-dvd's play blu-ray....now that would be impossible to achieve.

Why in the world Should they do that? They can, but they SHOULDN'T.

richieb1971 · 10-23-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by shadblz

Why in the world Should they do that? They can, but they SHOULDN'T.

That is not correct. It would do Sony all the favours. If PS3 played HD-DVD movies what Toshiba would essentially have is a player that only plays 5% exclusive HD movie catalog, whilst PS3 would play them all. Thats the end of HD-DVD right there.

The only negative aspect that could possibly come from it is that studios opted for HD-DVD format due to it being slightly cheaper or for contractual reasons.

Petra_Kalbrain · 10-23-2007, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Furashu

theres no such thing as stupid questions... lol

Well, if there is no such thing as a stupid question at the moment then this one is pretty darn close. In fact, it could be close enough to actually be used to create an official definition which would then turn the concept into a feasible mainstream application.

Before I get roasted, just remember that I only said that it's "close" to being a stupid question. I didn't label it as such.

JJ_L · 10-23-2007, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by richieb1971

That is not correct. It would do Sony all the favours. If PS3 played HD-DVD movies what Toshiba would essentially have is a player that only plays 5% exclusive HD movie catalog, whilst PS3 would play them all. Thats the end of HD-DVD right there.

The only negative aspect that could possibly come from it is that studios opted for HD-DVD format due to it being slightly cheaper or for contractual reasons.

As of yet no firmware update can be created to do this. The spectrum for the ray is different and therefore you need different phisical parts.

Otherwise with would combo players be so darn expensive to make? Additionally, why is HD-DVD having so much trouble adding a 3rd layer to their current HD-DVD Players.

I am not saying that its not possible. Just no one is capabable of doing it at this time.

ground chuck · 10-23-2007, 11:49 AM

are ppl really this mis-informed or just spreading rumors?

Lord_Stewie · 10-23-2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ground chuck

are ppl really this mis-informed or just spreading rumors?

I thank you!!!

10-23-2007, 04:37 AM	#1
skc087 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Georgia Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:1	Stupidest Question Ever!!! I recently purchased a PS3, and own about 20 Bluray dvds. I heard from a friend that the PS3 plays both Bluray and HD dvds. I was 100% certain that the PS3 only plays Bluray movies but after talking to him now I am only 99% sure. I don't want to go out and purchase a HD dvd and find out I was right all along. So, my question is Does the PS3 play both BLURAY and HD or just BLURAY? Thanks

10-23-2007, 06:14 AM	#7
ESUNintel Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Colorado	Is this true? I've heard the PS3 is capable of playing HD-DVD's with a simple firmware update, anyone know if this is true? ...not that I want it to play HD-DVDs, but I've heard this from 2 people already.

10-23-2007, 08:09 AM	#12
swifty7 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:3	I'm sure if Sony wanted it, they could easily make the ps3 play hd-dvd's with a firmware upgrade, in fact they should, think about it! that would make the ps3 the hottest selling ultimate HD machine and it would bring Sony billions, on the other hand making hd-dvd's play blu-ray....now that would be impossible to achieve. Last edited by swifty7; 10-23-2007 at 08:15 AM.

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10-23-2007, 04:39 AM	#2
Santeria Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:20 Trading Score:4	theres no such thing as stupid questions... lol no it doesnt play HD-DVD, why in the hell would a rival help another rival? lol lets end this topic now. only way is if u can convert the HD-DVD to a DVD-r then play it

10-23-2007, 04:40 AM	#3
Blu As Hell Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Macon Georgia 4K collection:120 Blu-ray collection:461 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Just Blu-ray playa...just Blu-ray!

10-23-2007, 04:40 AM	#4
Redrox Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Denver, Colorado	It plays HD-DUD every other week only - gee LOL of course it does NOT play HD-DVD, only BLU-RAY

10-23-2007, 04:43 AM	#5
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	Only Blu Ray. Sony would be stupid to back the other side as well. After being one of the major developers of Blu.

10-23-2007, 05:29 AM	#6
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10-23-2007, 06:18 AM	#8
tofur69 Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Westminster, CO	"I've heard the PS3 is capable of playing HD-DVD's with a simple firmware update, anyone know if this is true? ...not that I want it to play HD-DVDs, but I've heard this from 2 people already." Those 2 people are smoking crack.

10-23-2007, 06:49 AM	#10
Maxell Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007	Someone asked me this also. I eventually told him that it doesn't work, it's like trying to play an xbox game on a playstation.

10-23-2007, 06:58 AM	#11
TheEnd187 Active Member Member since:May 2007	He was problaly talking about rippin' a HD-DVD onto the HD or PC then transferring the .m2ts files onto the ps3 in 4GB parts. Only way i know of, BTW anyne tried the 360 HD-DuD player on the ps3? lol i know it wont work

10-23-2007, 08:19 AM	#13
Giyomu Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Location:France Blu-ray collection:347 Blu-ray reviews:6	there's a rumour here I heard: even if for now it seems unbeliebubble what can stop microsoft to add an external blu player to its 360?? personally? that would be awesome!!! I largelly prefer 360 more than PS3 for games at least for now... have to wait 1 or 2years before seeing mgs or final fantasy... but I also flawlessly prefer bluray to hddvd

10-23-2007, 11:49 AM	#19
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	are ppl really this mis-informed or just spreading rumors?

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