HD DVD Add On

[ArcArsenal]

In the wake of recent format war announcements it appears HD DVD has lost.

That being said, what are the members of this forum going to do with their 360 HD DVD attachments?

I know, I know...it will still play my existing HD DVD's....but who wants that extra piece of equipment lying around when there are no new movies even being released for it?

With a standalone at least you get a pretty good upconverting DVD player - but for those of us with a non-HDMI 360, we don't even get that.

Just want to hear some thoughts on what you will do with it. I am going to continue to use it for HD DVD's until the price of the disc on Blu has dropped to a point where I feel its worth it to replace. At that point I will box the attachment up and shove it into the closet along with my other "wise purchases"

[BodyHauler]

Sorry didn't see the news stories that said all studios are supporting Blu as of 2/19 and are destroying their current inventory.

But to answer your question I'll keep it and the Panisonic until LG or Samsung has the most up to date player.

[SickSol]

Ill keep mine it really dosen't take up much space and I will still watch my hd dvd's. I'm getting a vga cord for it so I can upconvert standard dvd's in my game room.

[meda1ni]

Keeping mine and watching out for the FIRE SALE!!!

[House, H.D.]

Originally Posted by meda1ni

Keeping mine and watching out for the FIRE SALE!!!

Ditto here.

[wikdSTi]

Im trying to sell mine the only reason I was holding onto it was for Transformers. Thats not worth holding onto it especially when one day I wont be able to sell it at all.

[Ron Mexico]

It still plays my HD DVD movies - it hasn't exploded yet, nor has the media imploded. I'm keeping mine.

[ni9ht_5ta1k3r]

*checks discs and player*

Nope, not broken.

[BodyHauler]

To the OP I may have spoke out of turn. As I said I hadn't see anything posted until after I got back online later and saw the story on the HD page . If I'm not able to get a Purple player from LG I'll have some kind of Purple drive for my computer and run that to my tv.

I dont have 10 posts yet so I can't put the link in.

[nusilver]

Originally Posted by ArcArsenal

With a standalone at least you get a pretty good upconverting DVD player - but for those of us with a non-HDMI 360, we don't even get that.

BS. VGA Upconverts as well.

[Blinx123]

I've no intention to sell mine. It's absolutely great to have 3 drives plugged into the PC. It's also great that I can get 1080i/72/96 this way.

I haven't even watched that much HD-DVD and still have 8 sealed titles I'm looking forward to watch.

[ccphilly1984]

Originally Posted by wikdSTi

Im trying to sell mine the only reason I was holding onto it was for Transformers. Thats not worth holding onto it especially when one day I wont be able to sell it at all.

will give u 40 shipped for one... you have ebay? can we make a hidden listing and can you accept paypal?


my buddy has a 360 and he would love to see top gun in hd for real cheap...

[DustoMan]

Originally Posted by nusilver

BS. VGA Upconverts as well.

That's right. Looks great!

[BLU-DOOKIE]

Actually, Microsoft already has a blu-ray add on made ready and tested. Could hit the market within 3 months.

I'd post the link but I dont have 10 posts yet so there fore I cant, although its the 2nd to top article on the website in my sig.

[ArcArsenal]

Originally Posted by nusilver

BS. VGA Upconverts as well.

Yes it does upconvert to 1080p IF your TV accepts 1080p via VGA cable. My Sony Bravia will not upconvert it to full HD.

In a way you are right, but of course you then have to buy a VGA cable - is it worth another $40 purchase to make use of a player being listed for $129?

Just a thought.