Testseek.com have collected 42 expert reviews of the Microsoft Xbox 360 HD-DVD Drive and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Xbox 360 HD-DVD Drive.
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The editors liked
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
Superb image quality, Elegant design, Simple to install, Easy to Use, Low cost
Nothing to speak of The Final Word The Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player performs beautifully, is easy to install, intuitive to use and is the cheapest way to experience HD-DVD playback.
The Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player performs beautifully, is easy to install, intuitive to use and is the cheapest way to experience HD-DVD playback.
Less than a quarter of the price of todays stand-alone HD DVD players, Includes the Xbox 360 Universal remote, Disc-load times were half those of Toshibas current HD DVD players, Two rear USB slots that let you connect USB peripherals
doesnt offer HDMI connectivity, so theres no way to output your HD DVDs via HDMI for optimal video and audio quality, No 1080p output via component video
While it doesnt offer HDMI connectivity, the Xbox 360 HD DVD player matches up well against stand-alone HD DVD players, and its a relative bargain at AU$249.95. ...
Abstract: A bargain route to getting HD DVD playback for your PC or Xbox, but there are limitations. HD DVD is Microsofts preferred format, and following Sonys inclusion of Blu-ray in the PlayStation 3 the Xbox 360 is fighting back with this latest add-on. At...
Abstract: Get HD DVD playback on both your Xbox 360 and PC. An amazingly cheap way to get HD, but make sure that your PC can cope with it. With the fight between Blu-ray and HD DVD starting to hot up, Sonys addition of a Blu-ray drive to its next-generation P...
Abstract: HD add-on for the Xbox 360 console: If youve been hunting for the cheapest way to enjoy either HD DVD or Blu-ray, the answer in both cases is likely to lie in a games console. The Playstation 3, as has been widely reported, ...
Abstract: If youve got a High-Definition (HD) TV or projector and have been dying to find a cheap way to watch HD movies, Microsofts Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player is a good way to do so, particularly if you also need to upgrade your games console. The outer casing...
Picture quality; incredibly affordable; easy to use; remote control and King Kong HD DVD included
No support for lossless audio; Xbox 360 still makes some noise; awkward styling
When you balance out the price and performance, this is the best next-gen disc player on the market -- any movie fan with an Xbox 360 and an HD Ready TV should seriously consider buying one. There are one or two minor niggles, and the styling is sligh...
