HDDVD or BLURAY version of a movie?

[mmx]

I have the HD dvd add on for the xbox360, and today I was lucky to buy a ps3.

I want to get some movies, but which version of the movies will the quality be better?

For example: MI:3, superman....

 

[spaceman]

the cheaper of the two?

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Odds are right now you won't have a choice on mosts movies. They will be one or the other.

 

[mmx]

But I'm reffering in quality. Isn't that the reason we buy this machines?

 

[SLCentral]

Exactly the damn same. Technically, your Blu-Ray player will be better, depending on your audio system, because of the TrueHD capabilities, but AFAIK, no receiver can handle it yet. Honestly, I'd get whatever is cheaper. Blu-Ray has 1080p vs. HD-DVD 1080i, but if you read up on Inverse Telecine, you'll know it's the same damn thing .

 

[DaveSimmons]

Get Netflix and try before you buy: they rent both formats, no extra charge.

AVSForum.com has sticky threads on the quality of releases for each format, try there.

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: SLCentral
Exactly the damn same. Technically, your Blu-Ray player will be better, depending on your audio system, because of the TrueHD capabilities, but AFAIK, no receiver can handle it yet. Honestly, I'd get whatever is cheaper. Blu-Ray has 1080p vs. HD-DVD 1080i, but if you read up on Inverse Telecine, you'll know it's the same damn thing .

Not entirely true...in respects to the OP's actual question.

He has an Xbox360 HD-DVD Add-on. Meaning, the highest quality connection available is component.

His PS3 can be connected via HDMI. I haven't seen Component and HDMI side-by-side but I think it's well-known that HDMI > Component.

Hence, for the time being his PS3 should have better quality. I expect MS to release an HDMI cable sometime in the near future...but until then... PS3 > Xbox360 (only in terms of movie quality).

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[intogamer]

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet

Originally posted by: SLCentral
Exactly the damn same. Technically, your Blu-Ray player will be better, depending on your audio system, because of the TrueHD capabilities, but AFAIK, no receiver can handle it yet. Honestly, I'd get whatever is cheaper. Blu-Ray has 1080p vs. HD-DVD 1080i, but if you read up on Inverse Telecine, you'll know it's the same damn thing .

Not entirely true...in respects to the OP's actual question.

He has an Xbox360 HD-DVD Add-on. Meaning, the highest quality connection available is component.

His PS3 can be connected via HDMI. I haven't seen Component and HDMI side-by-side but I think it's well-known that HDMI > Component.

Hence, for the time being his PS3 should have better quality. I expect MS to release an HDMI cable sometime in the near future...but until then... PS3 > Xbox360 (only in terms of movie quality).

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

:thumbsup: Blue Ray for PS3

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet

Originally posted by: SLCentral
Exactly the damn same. Technically, your Blu-Ray player will be better, depending on your audio system, because of the TrueHD capabilities, but AFAIK, no receiver can handle it yet. Honestly, I'd get whatever is cheaper. Blu-Ray has 1080p vs. HD-DVD 1080i, but if you read up on Inverse Telecine, you'll know it's the same damn thing .

Not entirely true...in respects to the OP's actual question.

He has an Xbox360 HD-DVD Add-on. Meaning, the highest quality connection available is component.

His PS3 can be connected via HDMI. I haven't seen Component and HDMI side-by-side but I think it's well-known that HDMI > Component.

Hence, for the time being his PS3 should have better quality. I expect MS to release an HDMI cable sometime in the near future...but until then... PS3 > Xbox360 (only in terms of movie quality).

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

Sorry, but you're sort of wrong .

Find something to show me that HDMI truly is better then Component. Theoretically, yes, it is better, but I've yet to see an image that looks better on HDMI over component. The real reason I like HDMI is the fact that it's one cable; no denying that's nice. But in terms of video quality, I don't think theres a difference. In fact, the first gen. HD-DVD players from Toshiba had a better quality from component then HDMI .

 

[Flashram]

Originally posted by: SLCentral
Exactly the damn same. Technically, your Blu-Ray player will be better, depending on your audio system, because of the TrueHD capabilities, but AFAIK, no receiver can handle it yet. Honestly, I'd get whatever is cheaper. Blu-Ray has 1080p vs. HD-DVD 1080i, but if you read up on Inverse Telecine, you'll know it's the same damn thing .

Lots of bad info here.

Anyway, check here for some decent reviews on both formats.

BTW, the 360 addon supports 1080p over VGA. No TrueHD from the 360 drive but the Toshiba HD-A2 supports it. The HD-XA2 supports 1080p as well.

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: SLCentral
Exactly the damn same. Technically, your Blu-Ray player will be better, depending on your audio system, because of the TrueHD capabilities, but AFAIK, no receiver can handle it yet. Honestly, I'd get whatever is cheaper. Blu-Ray has 1080p vs. HD-DVD 1080i, but if you read up on Inverse Telecine, you'll know it's the same damn thing .

Lots of bad info here.

Anyway, check here for some decent reviews on both formats.

BTW, the 360 addon supports 1080p over VGA. No TrueHD from the 360 drive but the Toshiba HD-A2 supports it.

What bad info? The 360 doesn't do TrueHD, while the PS3 does, and no receiver, AFAIK, can handle it as of now. Yes, 360 can do 1080p over VGA, but there's been so many reports of the VGA giving a washy image that looks worse then the component connection. HD-A2 is the same exact picture as the A1, except for a few minor updates, and sans analog 5.1. HD-AX2 isn't even out yet.

 

[Shawn]

Buy HD-DVD whenever possible to support the HD-DVD format!!!!!

 

[RagingBITCH]

BluRay sucks.

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

This is all fine and good but it doesn't help the OP.

I'm not aware of any studios producing DVD's in both formats. Right now the movies are released on one format or the other. If you see Happy Gilmore on HD-DVD you probably won't find it on BR.

So, since the OP has both players, just buy the title if you want it. Don't fret over the format because you probably won't have a choice.

 

[FoBoT]

don't the blue ray discs spontaneously combust? they are from sony, right?

 

[Flashram]

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: SLCentral
Exactly the damn same. Technically, your Blu-Ray player will be better, depending on your audio system, because of the TrueHD capabilities, but AFAIK, no receiver can handle it yet. Honestly, I'd get whatever is cheaper. Blu-Ray has 1080p vs. HD-DVD 1080i, but if you read up on Inverse Telecine, you'll know it's the same damn thing .

Lots of bad info here.

Anyway, check here for some decent reviews on both formats.

BTW, the 360 addon supports 1080p over VGA. No TrueHD from the 360 drive but the Toshiba HD-A2 supports it.

What bad info? The 360 doesn't do TrueHD, while the PS3 does, and no receiver, AFAIK, can handle it as of now. Yes, 360 can do 1080p over VGA, but there's been so many reports of the VGA giving a washy image that looks worse then the component connection. HD-A2 is the same exact picture as the A1, except for a few minor updates, and sans analog 5.1. HD-AX2 isn't even out yet.

Yeah I see he's only interested in the addon. However, I have my 360 connected via VGA and have no problems with it at 1080p. My image is not washed out at all and appears sharper than when using component. I have a Samsung HL-S6187W.

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: SLCentral
Exactly the damn same. Technically, your Blu-Ray player will be better, depending on your audio system, because of the TrueHD capabilities, but AFAIK, no receiver can handle it yet. Honestly, I'd get whatever is cheaper. Blu-Ray has 1080p vs. HD-DVD 1080i, but if you read up on Inverse Telecine, you'll know it's the same damn thing .

Lots of bad info here.

Anyway, check here for some decent reviews on both formats.

BTW, the 360 addon supports 1080p over VGA. No TrueHD from the 360 drive but the Toshiba HD-A2 supports it.

What bad info? The 360 doesn't do TrueHD, while the PS3 does, and no receiver, AFAIK, can handle it as of now. Yes, 360 can do 1080p over VGA, but there's been so many reports of the VGA giving a washy image that looks worse then the component connection. HD-A2 is the same exact picture as the A1, except for a few minor updates, and sans analog 5.1. HD-AX2 isn't even out yet.

Yeah I see he's only interested in the addon. However, I have my 360 connected via VGA and have no problems with it at 1080p. My image is not washed out at all and appears sharper than when using component. I have a Samsung HL-S6187W.

I use my 360 addon through Component on my 720p plasma, though I can't say I've tried VGA. No reason to in my case, I suppose. Either way, I've never been so enthusiastic about a picture before.

Edit: So, what bad info?

 

[Flashram]

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: SLCentral
Exactly the damn same. Technically, your Blu-Ray player will be better, depending on your audio system, because of the TrueHD capabilities, but AFAIK, no receiver can handle it yet. Honestly, I'd get whatever is cheaper. Blu-Ray has 1080p vs. HD-DVD 1080i, but if you read up on Inverse Telecine, you'll know it's the same damn thing .

Lots of bad info here.

Anyway, check here for some decent reviews on both formats.

BTW, the 360 addon supports 1080p over VGA. No TrueHD from the 360 drive but the Toshiba HD-A2 supports it.

What bad info? The 360 doesn't do TrueHD, while the PS3 does, and no receiver, AFAIK, can handle it as of now. Yes, 360 can do 1080p over VGA, but there's been so many reports of the VGA giving a washy image that looks worse then the component connection. HD-A2 is the same exact picture as the A1, except for a few minor updates, and sans analog 5.1. HD-AX2 isn't even out yet.

Yeah I see he's only interested in the addon. However, I have my 360 connected via VGA and have no problems with it at 1080p. My image is not washed out at all and appears sharper than when using component. I have a Samsung HL-S6187W.

I use my 360 addon through Component on my 720p plasma, though I can't say I've tried VGA. No reason to in my case, I suppose. Either way, I've never been so enthusiastic about a picture before.

Edit: So, what bad info?

"Blu-Ray has 1080p vs. HD-DVD 1080i"

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: SLCentral
Exactly the damn same. Technically, your Blu-Ray player will be better, depending on your audio system, because of the TrueHD capabilities, but AFAIK, no receiver can handle it yet. Honestly, I'd get whatever is cheaper. Blu-Ray has 1080p vs. HD-DVD 1080i, but if you read up on Inverse Telecine, you'll know it's the same damn thing .

Lots of bad info here.

Anyway, check here for some decent reviews on both formats.

BTW, the 360 addon supports 1080p over VGA. No TrueHD from the 360 drive but the Toshiba HD-A2 supports it.

What bad info? The 360 doesn't do TrueHD, while the PS3 does, and no receiver, AFAIK, can handle it as of now. Yes, 360 can do 1080p over VGA, but there's been so many reports of the VGA giving a washy image that looks worse then the component connection. HD-A2 is the same exact picture as the A1, except for a few minor updates, and sans analog 5.1. HD-AX2 isn't even out yet.

Yeah I see he's only interested in the addon. However, I have my 360 connected via VGA and have no problems with it at 1080p. My image is not washed out at all and appears sharper than when using component. I have a Samsung HL-S6187W.

I use my 360 addon through Component on my 720p plasma, though I can't say I've tried VGA. No reason to in my case, I suppose. Either way, I've never been so enthusiastic about a picture before.

Edit: So, what bad info?

"Blu-Ray has 1080p vs. HD-DVD 1080i"

Other then using the VGA connection, which, like I said, has had lots of reports of washy colors, there's no other way to get 1080p. But yes, I did forget to mention that in my original post.

 

[randay]

get a netflix trial subscription and try both, then decide for yourself.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
don't the blue ray discs spontaneously combust? they are from sony, right?

no they rape the wife, kill the dog and burn the house down if you play them more then once.

 

[Flashram]

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: SLCentral
Exactly the damn same. Technically, your Blu-Ray player will be better, depending on your audio system, because of the TrueHD capabilities, but AFAIK, no receiver can handle it yet. Honestly, I'd get whatever is cheaper. Blu-Ray has 1080p vs. HD-DVD 1080i, but if you read up on Inverse Telecine, you'll know it's the same damn thing .

Lots of bad info here.

Anyway, check here for some decent reviews on both formats.

BTW, the 360 addon supports 1080p over VGA. No TrueHD from the 360 drive but the Toshiba HD-A2 supports it.

What bad info? The 360 doesn't do TrueHD, while the PS3 does, and no receiver, AFAIK, can handle it as of now. Yes, 360 can do 1080p over VGA, but there's been so many reports of the VGA giving a washy image that looks worse then the component connection. HD-A2 is the same exact picture as the A1, except for a few minor updates, and sans analog 5.1. HD-AX2 isn't even out yet.

Yeah I see he's only interested in the addon. However, I have my 360 connected via VGA and have no problems with it at 1080p. My image is not washed out at all and appears sharper than when using component. I have a Samsung HL-S6187W.

I use my 360 addon through Component on my 720p plasma, though I can't say I've tried VGA. No reason to in my case, I suppose. Either way, I've never been so enthusiastic about a picture before.

Edit: So, what bad info?

"Blu-Ray has 1080p vs. HD-DVD 1080i"

Other then using the VGA connection, which, like I said, has had lots of reports of washy colors, there's no other way to get 1080p.

My biggest gripe with the 360 drive is the audio. There seems to be no dynamic range in action scenes. Everything sounds flat. There is a thread over on AVS forum about it as well. Hopefully there will be a fix.

BTW, I have a PS3 and a few Blu-Ray movies sitting here. You really can't go wrong either way. The Blu-Ray transfer of Kung Fu Hustle is getting great reviews for PQ.

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: FoBoT
don't the blue ray discs spontaneously combust? they are from sony, right?

no they rape the dog, kill the wife and burn the house down if you play them more then once.

fixed

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: FoBoT

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: FoBoT
don't the blue ray discs spontaneously combust? they are from sony, right?

no they rape the dog, kill the wife and burn the house down if you play them more then once.

fixed

NOOO not the dog! poor thing!

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: SLCentral
Exactly the damn same. Technically, your Blu-Ray player will be better, depending on your audio system, because of the TrueHD capabilities, but AFAIK, no receiver can handle it yet. Honestly, I'd get whatever is cheaper. Blu-Ray has 1080p vs. HD-DVD 1080i, but if you read up on Inverse Telecine, you'll know it's the same damn thing .

Lots of bad info here.

Anyway, check here for some decent reviews on both formats.

BTW, the 360 addon supports 1080p over VGA. No TrueHD from the 360 drive but the Toshiba HD-A2 supports it.

What bad info? The 360 doesn't do TrueHD, while the PS3 does, and no receiver, AFAIK, can handle it as of now. Yes, 360 can do 1080p over VGA, but there's been so many reports of the VGA giving a washy image that looks worse then the component connection. HD-A2 is the same exact picture as the A1, except for a few minor updates, and sans analog 5.1. HD-AX2 isn't even out yet.

Yeah I see he's only interested in the addon. However, I have my 360 connected via VGA and have no problems with it at 1080p. My image is not washed out at all and appears sharper than when using component. I have a Samsung HL-S6187W.

I use my 360 addon through Component on my 720p plasma, though I can't say I've tried VGA. No reason to in my case, I suppose. Either way, I've never been so enthusiastic about a picture before.

Edit: So, what bad info?

"Blu-Ray has 1080p vs. HD-DVD 1080i"

Other then using the VGA connection, which, like I said, has had lots of reports of washy colors, there's no other way to get 1080p.

My biggest gripe with the 360 drive is the audio. There seems to be no dynamic range in action scenes. Everything sounds flat. There is a thread over on AVS forum about it as well. Hopefully there will be a fix.

BTW, I have a PS3 and a few Blu-Ray movies sitting here. You really can't go wrong either way. The Blu-Ray transfer of Kung Fu Hustle is getting great reviews for PQ.

Hmm, I'm not getting that flat sound with my 360 HD-DVD drive. It's hooked up via optical to a Denon AVR-2807, and from there I've got Definitive Technology Mythos speakers. Honestly, King Kong (the only movie I have so far) sounds incredible. Then again, when I can't compare to Blu-Ray, it's hard to say.