Next Generation Console Disc Formats

[DDTMANIAC]

IGN has an article up on potential storage media for PS3, XBox 2 and the next Nintendo system.

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/553/553058p1.html

Blu-Ray discs can hold 25 to 50 Gigabytes of data each (with Sony developing a 100 Gigabyte Blu-Ray disc), while HD-DVDs can't hold as much.

[Dark_Lord_Vader]

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After reading the article and doing some research on these two formats, it is sounding like Blu-Ray is leading the way. It appears to have more support and there is more information that can be stored on this disk versus HD-DVD.

[Dark_Lord_Vader]

Re: Next Generation Console Disc Formats

After reading the article and doing some research on these two formats, it is sounding like Blu-Ray is leading the way. It appears to have more support and there is more information that can be stored on this disk versus HD-DVD.

[DXZeke]

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Aslo in an interesting note, I saw on CNN.com's stocks/finance site, that Sony is going to be showing off 100gig blue ray discs early next year.

Only thing is, with so much room for media on either format, which is going to be best cost effeincey wise. People will probably get agravated if the prices go up even 5 bucks on Movies now.

[DXZeke]

Re: Next Generation Console Disc Formats

Aslo in an interesting note, I saw on CNN.com's stocks/finance site, that Sony is going to be showing off 100gig blue ray discs early next year.

Only thing is, with so much room for media on either format, which is going to be best cost effeincey wise. People will probably get agravated if the prices go up even 5 bucks on Movies now.

[CMH]

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There are obviously advantages and disadvantages.

But, the Blu-Ray disk seems to be the new format that would outweight any negatives with huge positives.

[CMH]

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There are obviously advantages and disadvantages.

But, the Blu-Ray disk seems to be the new format that would outweight any negatives with huge positives.

[nkhera1]

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i can't wait for next generation consoles to come, but we should have a poll as to which one people prefer.

[nkhera1]

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i can't wait for next generation consoles to come, but we should have a poll as to which one people prefer.

[DDTMANIAC]

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Blu-Ray is obviously the superior format, as it can hold 25 - 50 Gigabytes or 100 Gigabytes (the Sony Blu-Ray disc) of data, and HD-DVD can't hold as much.

[DDTMANIAC]

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Blu-Ray is obviously the superior format, as it can hold 25 - 50 Gigabytes or 100 Gigabytes (the Sony Blu-Ray disc) of data, and HD-DVD can't hold as much.

[Dark_Lord_Vader]

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People will probably get agravated if the prices go up even 5 bucks on Movies now.

Hey DX!

I tend to disagree. People will always pay for quality. If there is a CLEAR improvement in picture and sound quality, people will buy them. Me included. This situation is very similar to when DVD players came out on the scene. People were like 'What? $700 for a new video machine? Why would I do that when I have a 4-head VCR?' Then they see the picture. 'Whoa! That IS much better than what I have! Here is my money!'

Now, I understand that DVD players are a lot less expensive today but it is the same with any other technology. Something good is on the market and it continues to drop in price. Something better comes along that is more expensive. As people continue to purchase it, it too drops in price. Then something better comes along, and something better, better, better…

[Dark_Lord_Vader]

Re: Next Generation Console Disc Formats

People will probably get agravated if the prices go up even 5 bucks on Movies now.

Hey DX!

I tend to disagree. People will always pay for quality. If there is a CLEAR improvement in picture and sound quality, people will buy them. Me included. This situation is very similar to when DVD players came out on the scene. People were like 'What? $700 for a new video machine? Why would I do that when I have a 4-head VCR?' Then they see the picture. 'Whoa! That IS much better than what I have! Here is my money!'

Now, I understand that DVD players are a lot less expensive today but it is the same with any other technology. Something good is on the market and it continues to drop in price. Something better comes along that is more expensive. As people continue to purchase it, it too drops in price. Then something better comes along, and something better, better, better…

[DXZeke]

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Hey DarkLord,

I see your point. =)

At the same time do you really think the movie studios will take full advantage of the Blue Ray format?

I know a lot of manufactures of the HD-DVD players said that they'll have DVD players that play both formats - thankfully. It'll just be interesting to see who does what on what format and how much they take advantage of it.

If the PS3 games are on blueray, how much are those discs going to get taken advantage of by the developers...?

You see on gamespot.com yesterday they reported that the HD-DVD disc makers are begging Microsoft to use that format on XBox 2. I found that fairly amusing, but I think it would be even funnier if Micro used the blue ray discs instead. Use the other guys disc format and beat them at their own game, but I highly doubt that would happen.

[DXZeke]

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Hey DarkLord,

I see your point. =)

At the same time do you really think the movie studios will take full advantage of the Blue Ray format?

I know a lot of manufactures of the HD-DVD players said that they'll have DVD players that play both formats - thankfully. It'll just be interesting to see who does what on what format and how much they take advantage of it.

If the PS3 games are on blueray, how much are those discs going to get taken advantage of by the developers...?

You see on gamespot.com yesterday they reported that the HD-DVD disc makers are begging Microsoft to use that format on XBox 2. I found that fairly amusing, but I think it would be even funnier if Micro used the blue ray discs instead. Use the other guys disc format and beat them at their own game, but I highly doubt that would happen.