ps3 blu-ray somebody please explain

CraigR · 24-04-2006, 07:02 PM

could somebody explain to me what blu-ray is

Addis · 24-04-2006, 06:37 PM

Blu-ray is a technology which uses a blu-laser instead of a red laser to record data to disc. The blue laser can be focused into a smaller space than red laser and so can fit more data onto disc than DVD. The PS3 uses blu-ray discs as the preferred medium for games and movies.

Blu-ray is supported by Sony, HP, Dell, Apple, Hitachi, Ld, Mitsubishi elec, Panasonic, Pioneer, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, TDK, Thomson, 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney and Warner Bros and EA games (wikipedia source).

HD-DVD is its competitor, which also uses a blue laser to read/write the disc. It is used in the Xbox 360 and is backed by Microsoft, Intel, Universal and Paramount as well as some other movie producers.

Technically, blu-ray offers more data storage.

Nic · 26-04-2006, 12:55 AM

I'll be going blu-ray

pelvis_3 · 26-04-2006, 06:25 AM

So will i when the prices are cheap enough.

Karanislove · 26-04-2006, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelvis

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So will i when the prices are cheap enough.

By the time new technology will be in the market~! It sucks actually, coz its always been high price for the common people when a new thing comes out.

If you talk about me, I am realy laging behind from new tech. Recently I've bought a 2nd Hand Ricoh DVD writer, which is not even dual layer. (its just for the sake that I've a DVD writer.hah!)

Exfoliate · 27-04-2006, 12:40 AM

Blueray all the way. Much more capacity than HD DVD and hey if it comes inside every PS3 that's a huge bonus concidering stand alone players will be around $1000.
Just to clarify xbox 360's currently do not have HD DVD drives, it's MS's plan to allow for users to by a separte drive later on...hardly a winning tactic.

Nic · 27-04-2006, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Exfoliate

Just to clarify xbox 360's currently do not have HD DVD drives, it's MS's plan to allow for users to by a separte drive later on...hardly a winning tactic.

How many winning tactics do Microsfot really have??

Addis · 05-05-2006, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nic

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How many winning tactics do Microsfot really have??

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Well this one seems to have worked financially for them so far:
Laugh at this new "superior" technology and advertise against it.
Make a proposal to aquire the company, failing that send some of Gate's chunky guys to "rough up" their CEO.

I sincerely hope that blu-ray wins the format war.

megamaced · 05-05-2006, 11:08 PM

It's because of Blue-ray that the PS3 has been delayed. Sony is waiting til Blue-Ray becomes a standard before it releases the PS3. Obviously there is no point releasing the PS3 as Blue-Ray compatible if HD-DVD becomes the norm.

All I can say is this: Most, if not all of Sony's recent propriatory technology has bombed. Be it Minidisk, ATTRAC or UMD. Nothing makes me think Blue-Ray will be any different

Addis · 06-05-2006, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by megamaced

It's because of Blue-ray that the PS3 has been delayed. Sony is waiting til Blue-Ray becomes a standard before it releases the PS3. Obviously there is no point releasing the PS3 as Blue-Ray compatible if HD-DVD becomes the norm.

All I can say is this: Most, if not all of Sony's recent propriatory technology has bombed. Be it Minidisk, ATTRAC or UMD. Nothing makes me think Blue-Ray will be any different

Sony aren't waiting for blu-ray to become a standard, Sony are trying to make it the standard themselves. Its not Sony's own technology either, there are other companies developing it.

You also don't seem to realise that HD-DVD also uses a blue laser, so in many ways its similar to blu-ray. And why should HD-DVD not "bomb"? Keep up to date mega

megamaced · 07-05-2006, 08:52 PM

I guess I am not such a geek after all

Karanislove · 08-05-2006, 01:36 AM

addis is right mega.....HD DVD can play twice better quality than DVD but reaquires HD TV as well.....

Alphadelta · 19-05-2006, 04:15 AM

I used to think for awhile at least that the first console to the market would hold a big advantage over other consoles. But Look what happen to the dreamcast . The xbox 360 is a cool gaming machine as of present .Plus its also comes a year before the Wii or Playstation3 . But it was the games which usually decide which machine is best for each gamer. I never owned an xbox wanted to get one only because of halo and halo 2 . But I already have halo for the pc and whenever halo 2 comes out for the pc I'll be sure to get a copy . But I really have to say the HD-DVD VS Blu-Ray DVD is a waste of money . Don't get me wrong I'm all for the future of gaming and video entertainment . But for goodness sake how many people will actually buy a add on HD-DVD player for the xbox 360 . I think and MS thinks (they aren't going to say it in public) they screwed up by releasing a year ahead instead of waiting to add a HD-DVD drive internally to the Xbox 360. Sony isn't going to talk alot of BS they are putting their money where there mouth is on PS3. Blu-Ray will make or break Sony . People will complain about the PS3 price tag but I would rather put my money towards a system in which I have to keep buying add-ons to get the max out of a consoles. PS3 (built in hard drive , Blu-ray built in , and backwards capablity to PS1 ,PS2 without downloading a BS patch to play ). I think the smart consumer would save more money in the long run with PS3. I have yet to talk to anybody who could call me out on those facts alone.

Karanislove · 19-05-2006, 04:48 AM

80-90% of the consoles sales are depends on their games Library. I will never rush to buy a new thing, let it enter into market and see what problems people will face in the first. Like in the PS2 there was lots of problems with their DVD drive. So cant say it can be happen with this new BD DVD.

Addis · 19-05-2006, 08:01 AM

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Sorry to be pedantic about this but the blu-ray discs are just known as blu-ray discs, not blu-ray DVD as DVD is a copyright of the DVD Forum.

Sony are being very bold with the whole PS3, new technology isn't perfect as yields with the Cell manufacturing process isn't great, and compatibility with PS2 games isn't 100% (very good, but not all). Yet the industry wouldn't be what it is today if companies didn't take a leap and embrace technology which is possible but limited by commercial factors. It could be the downfall of Sony if something bad happens, but if it goes well it could seriously destroy the Xbox360 market share.

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CraigR Geek Trainee Join Date: Apr 2006 Gender: Posts: 5 Status: Offline	ps3 blu-ray somebody please explain could somebody explain to me what blu-ray is

24-04-2006, 06:37 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
Addis The King Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 18 Male Posts: 5,255 Times Helpful: 403 My Mood: Drunk Status: Offline My Computer	Blu-ray is a technology which uses a blu-laser instead of a red laser to record data to disc. The blue laser can be focused into a smaller space than red laser and so can fit more data onto disc than DVD. The PS3 uses blu-ray discs as the preferred medium for games and movies. Blu-ray is supported by Sony, HP, Dell, Apple, Hitachi, Ld, Mitsubishi elec, Panasonic, Pioneer, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, TDK, Thomson, 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney and Warner Bros and EA games (wikipedia source). HD-DVD is its competitor, which also uses a blue laser to read/write the disc. It is used in the Xbox 360 and is backed by Microsoft, Intel, Universal and Paramount as well as some other movie producers. Technically, blu-ray offers more data storage. __________________ Never trust a program you don't have the source code for. My website \| Powerful Desktop Linux \| Linux for human beings \| Linux for power users \| Linux for ricers

26-04-2006, 12:55 AM	#3 (permalink) Top
Nic Sleepy Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 18 Female Posts: 2,470 Times Helpful: 21 My Mood: Sleepy Status: Offline My Computer	I'll be going blu-ray __________________

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27-04-2006, 12:40 AM	#6 (permalink) Top
Exfoliate Captain Dial-up Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,258 Times Helpful: 223 Status: Offline My Computer	Blueray all the way. Much more capacity than HD DVD and hey if it comes inside every PS3 that's a huge bonus concidering stand alone players will be around $1000. Just to clarify xbox 360's currently do not have HD DVD drives, it's MS's plan to allow for users to by a separte drive later on...hardly a winning tactic. __________________

05-05-2006, 11:08 PM	#9 (permalink) Top
megamaced Geek Geek Geek! Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 24 Male Posts: 3,467 Times Helpful: 352 My Mood: Fine Status: Offline My Computer	It's because of Blue-ray that the PS3 has been delayed. Sony is waiting til Blue-Ray becomes a standard before it releases the PS3. Obviously there is no point releasing the PS3 as Blue-Ray compatible if HD-DVD becomes the norm. All I can say is this: Most, if not all of Sony's recent propriatory technology has bombed. Be it Minidisk, ATTRAC or UMD. Nothing makes me think Blue-Ray will be any different __________________ "A computer is like air conditioning: it becomes useless when you open windows". ~Linus Torvalds

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megamaced Geek Geek Geek! Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 24 Male Posts: 3,467 Times Helpful: 352 My Mood: Fine Status: Offline My Computer	I guess I am not such a geek after all __________________ "A computer is like air conditioning: it becomes useless when you open windows". ~Linus Torvalds

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Karanislove It's D Grav80 Of Luv Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 23 Male Posts: 3,460 Times Helpful: 160 My Mood: Cool Status: Offline My Computer	addis is right mega.....HD DVD can play twice better quality than DVD but reaquires HD TV as well..... __________________ __________________________________________________ ___ Troubleshoot a Dead/Unbootable PC / Microsoft Events Viewer Troubleshoot Printer / Most Common Home Audio Problems_

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Alphadelta Geek Trainee Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 5 Status: Offline	I used to think for awhile at least that the first console to the market would hold a big advantage over other consoles. But Look what happen to the dreamcast . The xbox 360 is a cool gaming machine as of present .Plus its also comes a year before the Wii or Playstation3 . But it was the games which usually decide which machine is best for each gamer. I never owned an xbox wanted to get one only because of halo and halo 2 . But I already have halo for the pc and whenever halo 2 comes out for the pc I'll be sure to get a copy . But I really have to say the HD-DVD VS Blu-Ray DVD is a waste of money . Don't get me wrong I'm all for the future of gaming and video entertainment . But for goodness sake how many people will actually buy a add on HD-DVD player for the xbox 360 . I think and MS thinks (they aren't going to say it in public) they screwed up by releasing a year ahead instead of waiting to add a HD-DVD drive internally to the Xbox 360. Sony isn't going to talk alot of BS they are putting their money where there mouth is on PS3. Blu-Ray will make or break Sony . People will complain about the PS3 price tag but I would rather put my money towards a system in which I have to keep buying add-ons to get the max out of a consoles. PS3 (built in hard drive , Blu-ray built in , and backwards capablity to PS1 ,PS2 without downloading a BS patch to play ). I think the smart consumer would save more money in the long run with PS3. I have yet to talk to anybody who could call me out on those facts alone.

19-05-2006, 04:48 AM	#14 (permalink) Top
Karanislove It's D Grav80 Of Luv Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 23 Male Posts: 3,460 Times Helpful: 160 My Mood: Cool Status: Offline My Computer	80-90% of the consoles sales are depends on their games Library. I will never rush to buy a new thing, let it enter into market and see what problems people will face in the first. Like in the PS2 there was lots of problems with their DVD drive. So cant say it can be happen with this new BD DVD. __________________ __________________________________________________ ___ Troubleshoot a Dead/Unbootable PC / Microsoft Events Viewer Troubleshoot Printer / Most Common Home Audio Problems_

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Addis The King Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 18 Male Posts: 5,255 Times Helpful: 403 My Mood: Drunk Status: Offline My Computer	Off Topic: Sorry to be pedantic about this but the blu-ray discs are just known as blu-ray discs, not blu-ray DVD as DVD is a copyright of the DVD Forum. Sony are being very bold with the whole PS3, new technology isn't perfect as yields with the Cell manufacturing process isn't great, and compatibility with PS2 games isn't 100% (very good, but not all). Yet the industry wouldn't be what it is today if companies didn't take a leap and embrace technology which is possible but limited by commercial factors. It could be the downfall of Sony if something bad happens, but if it goes well it could seriously destroy the Xbox360 market share. __________________ Never trust a program you don't have the source code for. My website \| Powerful Desktop Linux \| Linux for human beings \| Linux for power users \| Linux for ricers

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