JamesD Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 (edited) The HD-DVD add on is now $119.99 at BestBuy. I asked the salesperson if this was a permanent price drop and he said yes. Sadly that's still too close to the price of a standalone player and you get several movies by mail with a standalone. The salesman thought that didn't apply to the add on player but Walmart's site says it does. ??? <edit> I looked at the coupon online and it includes the 360 add on. Edit by Albert: Changed title to reflect recent price drop down to $50. Edited February 28, 2008 by Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Even at $119.99 I would not buy this as HD-DVD's days are numbered. I don't expect the format to last through the end of the year. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 The only reason at this point to buy the 360's HD-DVD add-on is if there's a 360 game out that requires it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHufnagel Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I would buy one if the price Amazon was selling it for, $79.99, was the permanent price. But like JamesD said, $119.99 is still too close in price to a stand alone model. Albert, just because HD-DVD is going away doesn't mean you can't pick one up. Just think of the price blow-outs for movies when the format bites the dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodos8 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 (edited) Many of the pr0n studios are ditching HD-dvd, so its days are pretty much over. After all it was the pr0n guys that basically decided VHS over Beta. Won't they need serious airbrushing for pr0n though in HiDef? Edited February 10, 2008 by Prodos8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 The only reason at this point to buy the 360's HD-DVD add-on is if there's a 360 game out that requires it. That isn't going to happen, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakpack Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 The only reason at this point to buy the 360's HD-DVD add-on is if there's a 360 game out that requires it. That isn't going to happen, ever. But you could play regular DVDs on it as not to wear out the 360 drive as fast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 The only reason at this point to buy the 360's HD-DVD add-on is if there's a 360 game out that requires it. That isn't going to happen, ever. But you could play regular DVDs on it as not to wear out the 360 drive as fast? Dunno, good question, can you? I don't have one of those drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 The only reason at this point to buy the 360's HD-DVD add-on is if there's a 360 game out that requires it. That isn't going to happen, ever. But you could play regular DVDs on it as not to wear out the 360 drive as fast? You could also buy a $50 (or less) DVD player to do that.. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 There is one reason to own the HD-DVD add on: Collector's value. It's the same reason we buy boxes for classic games. You can't play the box, but you buy it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 The only reason at this point to buy the 360's HD-DVD add-on is if there's a 360 game out that requires it. That isn't going to happen, ever. But you could play regular DVDs on it as not to wear out the 360 drive as fast? Dunno, good question, can you? I don't have one of those drives. I have one, and yes, you can play dvds on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I have two. Well worth the $$ if you have an HD TV. Remember folks, just because a format goes out, doesn't mean the current stock stops working. I have both Blu-Ray and HD DVD, and I prefer the HD DVD format, mainly because the Blu-Ray disk, in spite of claim of having 5000% MORE storage space, can't seem to include hardly any FRICKIN extras. I'm looking forward to picking up plenty of cheap HD DVD disks in the coming months. I just snagged Cat People off Amazon for $14 this week-end. Get em while their cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockman_x_2002 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Though it's a long shot, if HD-DVD really does fizzle and leave Blu-Ray as the true successor to the DVD, what's the chances that Microsoft will later license Blu-Ray from Sony for a Blu-Ray player? I mean sure, it seems like a long-shot. One of those "never would happen" type deals. But then, on the other hand, we're talking about Microsoft (a company) paying Sony a licensing fee for Blu-Ray drives. And have you ever known Sony to turn down a buck? Just rambling, though. Would like to know your takes on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I've been happy with mine, only drawback is that it's a little noisy for a home theater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Though it's a long shot, if HD-DVD really does fizzle and leave Blu-Ray as the true successor to the DVD, what's the chances that Microsoft will later license Blu-Ray from Sony for a Blu-Ray player? I mean sure, it seems like a long-shot. One of those "never would happen" type deals. But then, on the other hand, we're talking about Microsoft (a company) paying Sony a licensing fee for Blu-Ray drives. And have you ever known Sony to turn down a buck? Just rambling, though. Would like to know your takes on it. MS have already said that aBR addon is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilnick Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 .......and I prefer the HD DVD format, mainly because the Blu-Ray disk, in spite of claim of having 5000% MORE storage space, can't seem to include hardly any FRICKIN extras. I couldn't agree with you more. I have a limited library of HD DVDs and Blue Ray discs, as I am new to HDTV this year, but so far HD DVD has outshined Blue Ray. Dual format discs (yay the $30 dollar disc will play in my old DVD player too), U Connect, Internet connectablity, are things that I have not seen on Blue Ray yet. The Disney Blue Ray discs do have 87 bazillion trailers though! Unfortunately it appears HD DVD will have a premature death. The Toshiba HD DVD players were cheap enough and HD DVD had enough exclusives that I bought it anyway, despite having lesser studio support. I do not regret it one bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 .......and I prefer the HD DVD format, mainly because the Blu-Ray disk, in spite of claim of having 5000% MORE storage space, can't seem to include hardly any FRICKIN extras. I couldn't agree with you more. I have a limited library of HD DVDs and Blue Ray discs, as I am new to HDTV this year, but so far HD DVD has outshined Blue Ray. Dual format discs (yay the $30 dollar disc will play in my old DVD player too), U Connect, Internet connectablity, are things that I have not seen on Blue Ray yet. The Disney Blue Ray discs do have 87 bazillion trailers though! Unfortunately it appears HD DVD will have a premature death. The Toshiba HD DVD players were cheap enough and HD DVD had enough exclusives that I bought it anyway, despite having lesser studio support. I do not regret it one bit. As far as I can tell the only thing Blue Ray has EVER included over HD-DVD on current disks is higher royalties and additional copy protection. I keep hearing how the format is superior and when I ask why the higher capacity is always the reason... yet HD-DVD has plenty of capacity to hold a high bit rate HD movie and the normal extras. Any collectors edition so far has come with multiple disks in both formats anyway so it's a moot point. Once HD-DVD bites the dust I'm guessing the price on discount Blue Ray titles will shift back up a bit to pay for the higher royalty. I don't know which I hate worse... Microsoft's price gouging or Sony's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 The Disney Blue Ray discs do have 87 bazillion trailers though! Just what I want... to sit or advance through 100 trailers before the movie starts. Thanks Disney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Save your cash and get a PS3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Save your cash and get a PS3 I was thinking of getting a PS3 this weekend...but I still wonder if there really will be an add-on for the 360. MS hinted at it, and I really have no use for a PS3 yet. Decisions, decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Save your cash and get a PS3 I was considering it until I found they dropped the PS2 compatibility hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Save your cash and get a PS3 I was considering it until I found they dropped the PS2 compatibility hardware. Dont be so sure about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Save your cash and get a PS3 I was considering it until I found they dropped the PS2 compatibility hardware. Dont be so sure about that. If I can't buy a new system with it I don't even want to hear it. I'm sick of fanboys jumping into threads that have nothing to do with them. I looked at the PS3, it was more expensive, they dropped the hardware compatibility. If I want to use software to emulate the PS2 I can use my PC thank you very much. Since buying my 360 I've found half a dozen people at work that have one, only a couple own a Wii and I don't even personally know anyone that owns a PS3. Sony stripped out many of the features I found attractive and unless they bring out something more like the first PS3's I'm not going to find them any more attractive than I do now. If that changes I'll reconsider but until then it's off my list and I don't need to hear speculation about something that may or may not happen in a thread that has NOTHING to do with the PS3. I obviously made the right choice for *me* with the 360. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 There's one reason to get a HD-DVD player: future eBay fodder. 1. Buy HD-DVD player. 2. Don't open the box. don't use it 3. Make tons of cash on eBay in 20 years. If classic video gaming has tought us anything, the less popular a system is, the more value it is on eBay many moons later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Well... Walmart just announced they are dumping HD-DVD so the deal is done... others are probably going to follow within the next few weeks. HD-DVD's will probably plummet in price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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