AnandTech on XB360 & NV GPUs for HD DVD

[Geo]

http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2890&p=1

It seems they have a bit of a crush on HD DVD on the XB360.

Those who don't want to take a chance on their PC being able to play HD-DVDs can at least rely on their Xbox 360 for that. The drive combined with the remote provided a very simple and easy to use experience. The Xbox 360 handled playing back HD-DVD movies as well as any consumer electronics device could be expected.

 

[jb]

Cool read and I still seeing the HD-DVD on-one selling well as every time I go into my local Best Buy they are out of stock. Clerk always says the same thing: "a few came in but they are gone now". Which is a good thing as if they did find one, I'd be awefully tempted in getting it

 

[RobertR1]

From playing around with a friends add-on, it's very good. The PQ easily rivals my HD-A1 and it seems to have much better error correction (hate to admit that!) along with faster loading and response times. With the upcoming DTS @ 1.5mbps audio updae coming, the audiophiles should be pleased as well.

 

[Randell]

I'm very happy with mine. It's an incredably inexpensive way to get into Hi-Def original source material. If HD-DVD dies, then I haven't lost too much investment either.

 

[Geo]

The "investment" for some of us would be in media more than the player.

Tho I'm still fidgeting. One day I'm just going to go AIIIIEEE!!! I CAN'T STAND IT ANYMORE! and run out and do something about some HD player or other.

 

[Rys]

Sweet Lord, just put a PS3 and a 360 + addon under your giant TV already!

 

[Geo]

And the day my wife says that to me I likely will! She hasn't been worn down yet by my fidgeting on the matter, but that day will come!

 

[Randell]

The "investment" for some of us would be in media more than the player.

but it's not like the 360 add-on wouldn't be able to carry on playing the discs after the format war is over (if it either does resolve to one format)

 

[jamesnmandy]

Cool read and I still seeing the HD-DVD on-one selling well as every time I go into my local Best Buy they are out of stock. Clerk always says the same thing: "a few came in but they are gone now". Which is a good thing as if they did find one, I'd be awefully tempted in getting it

they are in stock all over if you order one, in store pickup is a bit harder, but i dont live in a big city, and the local mall, the only one in this town, has like 4 stores with stock on the shelves, just a few, but even when they dont have them on the shelves, you can order them from their site, i am speaking of Gamestop/EB Games in particular

 

[jb]

jamesnmandy,

thanks for the info. I figured if I really would want one I could order it. Now its just an gee it would be nice to have as i do have some extra cash and time over the holiday break