General Blu-ray news and discussion PART 3
10-24-07 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by namja
Anyway, let's please discuss Blu-ray NEWS and stop bitching at each other.
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10-24-07 | 07:28 PM
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From: Anchorage, AK, USA
Originally Posted by BornAgainStar
There's only ~$100 difference between players right now, so I don't see hardware cost as an issue anymore.
10-24-07 | 07:50 PM
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Dunno if this has been posted....
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news...o_Blu-ray/1094
'Resident Evil' Trilogy Headed to Blu-ray
Sony has announced it will ring in the new year with the mutant zombies of 'Resident Evil,' when it brings the two remaining films in the trilogy to Blu-ray this January as both stand-alone releases and in a complete box set version.
Adapted from the smash video game, the original 'Resident Evil' scared up over $100 million at the worldwide box office back in 2002, spawning a franchise that included 2004's 'Resident Evil: Apocalypse,' and this year's 'Resident Evil: Extinction,' which has been billed as the last in the trilogy.
Although Sony issued the second film in the series on Blu-ray this past January, the first film had (until now) been MIA, and 'Extinction' is only now just winding down its run in theaters. That will all change on January 2nd (a rare Wednesday release, a day after the New Year's holiday), when Sony will unleash both 'Resident Evil' and 'Extinction' in stand-alone versions, as well as a complete 'Resident Evil Trilogy' box set containing all three films.
The studio hasn't provided any tech specs or supplemental details yet on either of the new 'Resident Evil' releases, but a full press release is expected in the coming days. Needless to say, we'll keep you posted.
List prices will run the gamut, from $28.98 for 'Resident Evil,' $39.98 for 'Resident Evil: Extinction,' and $59.98 for the complete 'Resident Evil Trilogy.'
Adapted from the smash video game, the original 'Resident Evil' scared up over $100 million at the worldwide box office back in 2002, spawning a franchise that included 2004's 'Resident Evil: Apocalypse,' and this year's 'Resident Evil: Extinction,' which has been billed as the last in the trilogy.
Although Sony issued the second film in the series on Blu-ray this past January, the first film had (until now) been MIA, and 'Extinction' is only now just winding down its run in theaters. That will all change on January 2nd (a rare Wednesday release, a day after the New Year's holiday), when Sony will unleash both 'Resident Evil' and 'Extinction' in stand-alone versions, as well as a complete 'Resident Evil Trilogy' box set containing all three films.
The studio hasn't provided any tech specs or supplemental details yet on either of the new 'Resident Evil' releases, but a full press release is expected in the coming days. Needless to say, we'll keep you posted.
List prices will run the gamut, from $28.98 for 'Resident Evil,' $39.98 for 'Resident Evil: Extinction,' and $59.98 for the complete 'Resident Evil Trilogy.'
10-24-07 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BornAgainStar
There's only ~$100 difference between players right now, so I don't see hardware cost as an issue anymore.
that being said, for my personal purchasing, i see hardware prices between HD DVD and Blu-ray as being practically comparable now. an HD DVD player with my minimum requirements is going to cost me about the same as a blu-ray player. at the ~400 price point, the only feature HD DVD has that Blu-ray doesn't is PiP and internet interactivity. i'm hoping the $399 PS3 will eventually change that.
10-24-07 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by kefrank
that's true of MSRP for the latest models, but street prices still offer a slightly larger disparity.
that being said, for my personal purchasing, i see hardware prices between HD DVD and Blu-ray as being practically comparable now. an HD DVD player with my minimum requirements is going to cost me about the same as a blu-ray player. at the ~400 price point, the only feature HD DVD has that Blu-ray doesn't is PiP and internet interactivity. i'm hoping the $399 PS3 will eventually change that.
that being said, for my personal purchasing, i see hardware prices between HD DVD and Blu-ray as being practically comparable now. an HD DVD player with my minimum requirements is going to cost me about the same as a blu-ray player. at the ~400 price point, the only feature HD DVD has that Blu-ray doesn't is PiP and internet interactivity. i'm hoping the $399 PS3 will eventually change that.
10-24-07 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Harry Lime
List prices will run the gamut, from $28.98 for 'Resident Evil,' $39.98 for 'Resident Evil: Extinction,' and $59.98 for the complete 'Resident Evil Trilogy.'
I am most definitely glad I waited and didn't purchase RE: Apocalypse... now... (no pun intended)
10-24-07 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Harry Lime
Its being released after Oct. 31 so its mandatory and older PS3s will get updated as well.
that being said, i'm hopeful that all PS3s will eventually receive a Profile 1.1 update.
10-24-07 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by kefrank
i've heard conflicting reports on that actually. supposedly, the BDA mandates that all players certified after October 31st have to be Profile 1.1-compliant. the actual release date of the player is immaterial. the 40GB PS3 was almost certainly already certified given its imminent release date and therefore is not required to meet the Profile 1.1 spec.
that being said, i'm hopeful that all PS3s will eventually receive a Profile 1.1 update.
that being said, i'm hopeful that all PS3s will eventually receive a Profile 1.1 update.
Well, I have read from many sources that all PS3s will get updated via firmware. Even if the 40gb isn't preset to Profile 1.1
EDIT: http://www.hardcoreware.net/upcoming...ture-playback/
It doesnt seem completely announced and promised, it was hinted at. Also, in anthoer place where I read about firmware 1.4 being released for the PS3, it said that it will include dualshock support and also enhance Blu-ray playback. That firmware is expected by the end of the month and was said to be included with Ratchet and Clank: TOD.
Last edited by Harry Lime; 10-24-07 at 11:01 PM.
10-24-07 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DthRdrX
I really wish these studios would think about holding back titles that they know will be part of a boxset a few months later.
I would rather have it now then wait for a boxset. There are certain movies where it's not worth having the whole trilogy and I certainly don't want forced buy.
10-24-07 | 10:50 PM
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I would rather have it now then wait for a boxset. There are certain movies where it's not worth having the whole trilogy and I certainly don't want forced buy.
10-25-07 | 12:48 AM
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From: Blu-ray.com
PS3 40GB sold out in advance at Amazon
Source:
http://news.punchjump.com/article.php?id=5017
Sony Corp.'s new 40GB Playstation 3 sold out in advanced orders at retailer Amazon.com on Tues.
The new 40GB model, which includes a Blu-ray disc drive, built-in Wi-Fi, a wireless controller, and a copy of Spider-Man 3 on Blu-ray disc, will sell for $399 on Nov. 2.
Customers can opt to receive an e-mail alert when the product returns to availability.
Amazon began offering the product over the weekend following an announcement of the new product early last week.
The latest version lacks backwards compatibility found in previous models including the 20GB, 60GB, and limited compatibility in the 80GB.
Sony last week announced the 40GB SKU in addition to a price cut of the 80GB by $100 to $499. In July it price cut the 60GB SKU to $499, where it will remain until stock is depleted.
The new retail strategy will likely spike sales of the hardware, which held demand far below Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 and Nintendo Co.'s Wii in U.S. Sept. sales.
This week, Sony released the action title Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction and card battle title Eye of Judgement.
The PS3 has sold about 1.85 million units to date in the U.S.
Article 2:
http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-77156.aspx
Article 3:
http://www.psu.com/40GB-PS3-preorder...0001638-p0.php
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http://news.punchjump.com/article.php?id=5017
Sony Corp.'s new 40GB Playstation 3 sold out in advanced orders at retailer Amazon.com on Tues.
The new 40GB model, which includes a Blu-ray disc drive, built-in Wi-Fi, a wireless controller, and a copy of Spider-Man 3 on Blu-ray disc, will sell for $399 on Nov. 2.
Customers can opt to receive an e-mail alert when the product returns to availability.
Amazon began offering the product over the weekend following an announcement of the new product early last week.
The latest version lacks backwards compatibility found in previous models including the 20GB, 60GB, and limited compatibility in the 80GB.
Sony last week announced the 40GB SKU in addition to a price cut of the 80GB by $100 to $499. In July it price cut the 60GB SKU to $499, where it will remain until stock is depleted.
The new retail strategy will likely spike sales of the hardware, which held demand far below Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 and Nintendo Co.'s Wii in U.S. Sept. sales.
This week, Sony released the action title Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction and card battle title Eye of Judgement.
The PS3 has sold about 1.85 million units to date in the U.S.
Article 2:
http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-77156.aspx
Article 3:
http://www.psu.com/40GB-PS3-preorder...0001638-p0.php
Ciao,
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10-25-07 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by kefrank
that's true of MSRP for the latest models, but street prices still offer a slightly larger disparity.
that being said, for my personal purchasing, i see hardware prices between HD DVD and Blu-ray as being practically comparable now. an HD DVD player with my minimum requirements is going to cost me about the same as a blu-ray player. at the ~400 price point, the only feature HD DVD has that Blu-ray doesn't is PiP and internet interactivity. i'm hoping the $399 PS3 will eventually change that.
that being said, for my personal purchasing, i see hardware prices between HD DVD and Blu-ray as being practically comparable now. an HD DVD player with my minimum requirements is going to cost me about the same as a blu-ray player. at the ~400 price point, the only feature HD DVD has that Blu-ray doesn't is PiP and internet interactivity. i'm hoping the $399 PS3 will eventually change that.
Cheapest Blu-ray Player = $499.99
$300 difference.
10-25-07 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist
Source:
http://news.punchjump.com/article.php?id=5017
Sony Corp.'s new 40GB Playstation 3 sold out in advanced orders at retailer Amazon.com on Tues.
The new 40GB model, which includes a Blu-ray disc drive, built-in Wi-Fi, a wireless controller, and a copy of Spider-Man 3 on Blu-ray disc, will sell for $399 on Nov. 2.
Customers can opt to receive an e-mail alert when the product returns to availability.
Amazon began offering the product over the weekend following an announcement of the new product early last week.
The latest version lacks backwards compatibility found in previous models including the 20GB, 60GB, and limited compatibility in the 80GB.
Sony last week announced the 40GB SKU in addition to a price cut of the 80GB by $100 to $499. In July it price cut the 60GB SKU to $499, where it will remain until stock is depleted.
The new retail strategy will likely spike sales of the hardware, which held demand far below Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 and Nintendo Co.'s Wii in U.S. Sept. sales.
This week, Sony released the action title Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction and card battle title Eye of Judgement.
The PS3 has sold about 1.85 million units to date in the U.S.
Article 2:
http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-77156.aspx
Article 3:
http://www.psu.com/40GB-PS3-preorder...0001638-p0.php
Ciao,
Pro-B
http://news.punchjump.com/article.php?id=5017
Sony Corp.'s new 40GB Playstation 3 sold out in advanced orders at retailer Amazon.com on Tues.
The new 40GB model, which includes a Blu-ray disc drive, built-in Wi-Fi, a wireless controller, and a copy of Spider-Man 3 on Blu-ray disc, will sell for $399 on Nov. 2.
Customers can opt to receive an e-mail alert when the product returns to availability.
Amazon began offering the product over the weekend following an announcement of the new product early last week.
The latest version lacks backwards compatibility found in previous models including the 20GB, 60GB, and limited compatibility in the 80GB.
Sony last week announced the 40GB SKU in addition to a price cut of the 80GB by $100 to $499. In July it price cut the 60GB SKU to $499, where it will remain until stock is depleted.
The new retail strategy will likely spike sales of the hardware, which held demand far below Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 and Nintendo Co.'s Wii in U.S. Sept. sales.
This week, Sony released the action title Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction and card battle title Eye of Judgement.
The PS3 has sold about 1.85 million units to date in the U.S.
Article 2:
http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-77156.aspx
Article 3:
http://www.psu.com/40GB-PS3-preorder...0001638-p0.php
Ciao,
Pro-B
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10-25-07 | 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
A2 = $199
Cheapest Blu-ray Player = $499.99
$300 difference.
Cheapest Blu-ray Player = $499.99
$300 difference.
A2 = 199
Cheapest Blu-ray Player = 399.99
$200 difference.
Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
How many were available for pre-order? With this being available in limited quantity's anyway (according to Sony), it could be as little as 500 consoles. Not shocked that the numbers were not announced as this will create a great false hype demand.
10-25-07 | 01:50 AM
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Seems like the 40gb isn't the only one selling well...
http://news.softpedia.com/news/80GB-...ii-68816.shtml
80GB PS3 Sales up 960%
What? The 80GB PS3. Had it been the 40GB PS3 that was doing well for Sony we'd not be so surprised; but for the 80GB SKU that everyone's been running away from, because of its high price, to be up 960% in sales on Amazon.com's rank is very strange. Scary even for competitors Microsoft and Nintendo. Other news says that demand for Bungie's Halo 3 has lifted Xbox 360 sales past Nintendo’s Wii. Has something major happened that we haven't found out about yet...?
First things first. The most unexpected news of all, regarding sales figures for consoles of this generation, is of course the 80GB PS3 going up 960 percent in Amazon.com's sales rank - thanks ddps3.com. Not 300 percent, not 600 percent, but almost a frikkin’ 1000 percent. How is this possible? What could lift the PS3 – and most importantly, the expensive version – so high up in sales in the last 24 hours?
What? Has Halo 3 launched for it and we didn't know about it? Even if that were the case, the 80GB PS3 bundle is still packed with a copy of MotorSorm, so everything you're getting for the $499.99 is that and a SIXAXIS.
As for how Microsoft is doing with their respective machine, they owe everything to Bungie's FPS, Halo 3. According to thenewstribune.com, "Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 outsold Nintendo Co.’s Wii for the first time this year in September as surging demand for the software maker’s "Halo 3" title helped lift industry console sales."
The website mentions that N.Y.-based researcher NPD Group provided some information on Thursday according to which, "U.S. retailers sold 527,800 Xbox 360s, topping the Wii’s 501,000," also reporting that 119,400 Sony PlayStation 3s had been sold in stores, bringing total hardware sales to 124 percent.
Quite a turn of events, wouldn't you say? While we can all understand the Xbox 360's success, we'll keep our ears to the ground for more clarification on the huge demand of 80GB PS3s within the last 24 hours.
What? The 80GB PS3. Had it been the 40GB PS3 that was doing well for Sony we'd not be so surprised; but for the 80GB SKU that everyone's been running away from, because of its high price, to be up 960% in sales on Amazon.com's rank is very strange. Scary even for competitors Microsoft and Nintendo. Other news says that demand for Bungie's Halo 3 has lifted Xbox 360 sales past Nintendo’s Wii. Has something major happened that we haven't found out about yet...?
First things first. The most unexpected news of all, regarding sales figures for consoles of this generation, is of course the 80GB PS3 going up 960 percent in Amazon.com's sales rank - thanks ddps3.com. Not 300 percent, not 600 percent, but almost a frikkin’ 1000 percent. How is this possible? What could lift the PS3 – and most importantly, the expensive version – so high up in sales in the last 24 hours?
What? Has Halo 3 launched for it and we didn't know about it? Even if that were the case, the 80GB PS3 bundle is still packed with a copy of MotorSorm, so everything you're getting for the $499.99 is that and a SIXAXIS.
As for how Microsoft is doing with their respective machine, they owe everything to Bungie's FPS, Halo 3. According to thenewstribune.com, "Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 outsold Nintendo Co.’s Wii for the first time this year in September as surging demand for the software maker’s "Halo 3" title helped lift industry console sales."
The website mentions that N.Y.-based researcher NPD Group provided some information on Thursday according to which, "U.S. retailers sold 527,800 Xbox 360s, topping the Wii’s 501,000," also reporting that 119,400 Sony PlayStation 3s had been sold in stores, bringing total hardware sales to 124 percent.
Quite a turn of events, wouldn't you say? While we can all understand the Xbox 360's success, we'll keep our ears to the ground for more clarification on the huge demand of 80GB PS3s within the last 24 hours.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/80GB-...ii-68816.shtml
10-25-07 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
A2 = $199
Cheapest Blu-ray Player = $499.99
$300 difference.
Cheapest Blu-ray Player = $499.99
$300 difference.
10-25-07 | 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by QuePaso
Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
A2 = $199
Cheapest Blu-ray Player = $499.99
$300 difference.
Cheapest Blu-ray Player = $499.99
$300 difference.
Cheapest HD DVD player = $199 for the A2
Cheapest Blu-ray player = $399 for the PS3
Anyway, if you read (and re-read) the article that stemmed this discussion, you'll see that it meant the cheapest players. And, yes, I belive most of us are aware that the specs of the two machines not necessarily equivalent, only that these two represent the cheapest machines that are "currently" available.
10-25-07 | 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by namja
Actually, you guys are both wrong. Harry Lime had it right.
Cheapest HD DVD player = $199 for the A2
Cheapest Blu-ray player = $399 for the PS3
Anyway, if you read (and re-read) the article that stemmed this discussion, you'll see that it meant the cheapest players. And, yes, I belive most of us are aware that the specs of the two machines not necessarily equivalent, only that these two represent the cheapest machines that are "currently" available.
Cheapest HD DVD player = $199 for the A2
Cheapest Blu-ray player = $399 for the PS3
Anyway, if you read (and re-read) the article that stemmed this discussion, you'll see that it meant the cheapest players. And, yes, I belive most of us are aware that the specs of the two machines not necessarily equivalent, only that these two represent the cheapest machines that are "currently" available.