HD-DVD Loses Universal Studios

looks like either they are going to co-exist... or blu-ray is going to be the winner, but HD-DVD is certainly not winning this one.

 

Stick a fork in them. Paramount is next very soon.

 

And the walls come crumbling down for HD-DVD...

 

Glad to see that the better format is going to win.

Now, let's get better players at cheaper prices.

 

And let's get those discs at cheaper prices too. It's $30+ for a Blu-Ray or HD-DVD around here plus tax compared to $16-$19 for 2-disc DVD's.

 

for Blu-ray

 

well it would be a waste of technology if it didnt happen.

 

I think that will happen soon. This will also likely increase PS3 sales.

 

Hear, hear. I picked up an HD DVD player a couple months ago for $100 at walmart, if Blue Ray drops into that range I will pick one up in a second but I don't want to have to pay $300 for one.

And I also hope Blue Ray makes Dolby True HD standard for Blue Ray, HD DVD did while as far as I know its still up to the studio on whether or not they want to do it on Blue Ray. I mean come on, its 1080P high def picture. Lets not go skimping on the sound.

 

And yes, this definitely helps the PS3

 

Also drop PS3 to 299 and it's mine

 

$100? It either is an "Up-convert" or it is read/only

I recently bought an "Up-Convert" and it is pretty nice + I can see all my "Old" DVD's at 780P. which is good enough for me. It is read/write...and I can still buy DVD's all day for cheap.

As for quality, yeah, I do think Blu-Ray is better, but I think its gonna be awhile before we see signifigant price drops for players...

 

Coulda got the 40 GB model for $319 at Kmart back just before Thanksgiving.

They had a 20% off coupon on any one item in the store in their flyer.

$80 off the 40 GB and $100 off the 80 GB model.

 

YES thank GOD. Though that does not say Universal is going Blu-Ray just that there contract has expired so untill they Say Universal is Blu-Ray than im not freaking out. But with Warner now Blu-RAY im Stoked and can finally start buying Blu-Ray with confidence of not owing the betamax (Ouch-- HD-DVD) But honestly it was going to happen the PS3 is going to have a HUGE install base and therefore a huge Blu-Ray install base...


PS3 is not going to drop anytime soon so might as well go get one... With this news the PS3 is still the best cheapest real Blu-Ray player and a game console to boot!

This will increase sales and no price drop in expected till late summer earliest.

 

That was amazing. My mom ended up getting me (as a xmas gift) the 80GB PS3 for $399 back when that coupon was out.

 

Twas a rumor...

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/s...rsal/Universal_Re-Affirms_HD_DVD_Support/1362

 

Bummer

 

Rumor or not, it will happen eventually. 2 companies supporting one format is not enough.

 

Wow, this could get interesting...wonder who (SONY) would publish such a false report to begin with. Anybody else think this could end in court?

 

I dont have a run-down, but it seems that there is just as much support for HD-DVD as there is for Blu-ray.

 

HD-DVD
Paramount
Universal

Blu-ray
Warner Bros.
Disney (Buena Vista)
Fox
Lionsgate
MGM
Sony Pictures


70% of the movie industry support blu-ray.

 

heroes on hd-dvd was so badass

 

Definitely not. 75% of the market is Blu-Ray.