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Much less expensive than stand-along HD-DVD players
Excellent image quality on HD DVDs
Decent upscaling on film-based DVDs
HDMI output when used with Xbox 360 Elite or newer Premiums
Relatively inexpensive compared with standalone models
Can access advanced multimedia features
Just like standalone ...
The editors didn't like
No HDMI output
Cant decode or pass advanced Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
Or DTS-HD soundtracks
No analog multichannel outputs
More expensive than a standalone HD player if you dont already own an Xbox 360
Much less expensive than stand-along HD-DVD players
No HDMI output
One of Sonys bragging points about their new PlayStation 3 is the fact it can play high-definition DVDs in the Blu-Ray format. But Microsofts not letting this comment slide, thanks to their new video game console accessory, the HD-DVD drive for the ...
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Published: 2006-12-06, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
Excellent image quality on HD DVDs; decent upscaling on film-based DVDs; HDMI output when used with Xbox 360 Elite or newer Premiums; relatively inexpensive compared with standalone models; can access advanced multimedia features, just like standalone ...
Cant decode or pass advanced Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, or DTS-HD soundtracks; no analog multichannel outputs; more expensive than a standalone HD player if you dont already own an Xbox 360; adds more bulk and cables to your 360 setup.
The Xbox 360 HD DVD player is an inexpensive way for 360 owners to get high-def movies, but nonowners and audiophiles should stick with standalone HD players.
Abstract: With HD DVD and Blu-ray players costing upwards of $1000 a pop – assuming you can even find one – what’s a home theater aficionado in search of the highest quality video to do? In a move so un-Microsoft-like that it may trigger identity...
Overall, I am really impressed with the new Microsoft Xbox 360 HD-DVD drive. When pairing it with the Xbox 360 console that is connected to an HDTV, adding HD-DVD support is a breeze to setup, easy to use and brings next-generation movie image qualit...
Abstract: November 14, 2006 - Almost a year ago at CES 2006, Bill Gates announced during his opening night keynote speech that an HD-DVD add-on drive would be released for the Xbox 360. That was back when we thought the PlayStation3 would be launching much earl...
Published: 2006-11-12, Author: Dean , review by: dvdtown.com
Abstract: Nov 12, 2006 History of the Video Game ModuleThroughout the history of video game consoles, the add-on peripheral has never truly been successful. Mattel Electronics and their Intellivision family of consoles and Coleco Industries and their ColecoVisi...
Abstract: An HD DVD player for $250? Yes, if you already have an Xbox 360. Microsoft has bowled Blu-ray a spin ball with its ‘pocket-money (well, compared to the price of a PlayStation 3) HD DVD drive. Its given Toshibas high-def format a shot in the arm jus...
