[trotamundos]

Probably end up with just Rats, Scott and I posting in here but meh. Thought it might be a good idea to have a thread where we can advise on new releases, what films are due on which format etc. And also the cheapest/best sites to use and good deals on the hardware and films themselves.

For those with 360's. Gamestation are currently selling the HD-DVD add-on for £99 plus £5 delivery. Play selling for £110 iirc.

[retired_little.splash]

might be interesting to pop in here from time to time

[retired_felina]

what would you recommend by way of stand alone HDDVD and BlueRay players?

[marynot]

question: why would anyone buy a stand alone bluray player when a ps3 has one built in and its cheaper. Even if i wasnt a sony fan boy id still get the ps3 mainly for the price

[trotamundos]

Answer: Same as last time you asked this. Stand-alone players are better in terms of quality and features (normally) than players that are part of a console or the like. If you were to play a DVD through a PS2, and through a standalone, you would notice a difference, as an example.

Smeone like Scott could probably provide facts etc.

[timdude12]

Yeah im in on this also.
Just finished watching planet earth hd-dvd, awesome. Doesn't have the diaries part of the episodes that were on tv which is a shame but great nonetheless.
Batman Begins is also recomended by me along with full metal jacket.

Where can we find a good list of upcoming releases?
HD-DVD currently quite a poor showing in the stores when compared to Blu-Ray, not sure if thats the case online tho!

[trotamundos]

Oh and I'm not sure Cook. I'm going to be doing it through the 360 add-on, as it's the only way I could afford it.

[retired_jessicadon]

In comparisons between stand alone blu-ray players and the PS3, the latter has come out very well tbh.

[trotamundos]

Stanny, as HD-DVD is region free the best place to get them is via the US. From the likes of www.dvdpacific.com www.movietyme.com and www.dvdworldusa.com

Much better selection, and cheaper than UK on the whole.

[trotamundos]

Originally posted by Ratinho:
In comparisons between stand alone blu-ray players and the PS3, the latter has come out very well tbh.

That's why I said normally

I'm sure someone will point out the standalones have 3.454 more pixels or something.