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dave17
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22nd Nov 06 at 12:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/productpage.asp?productcode=XT0161&title=microsoft_xbox_360_hd_dvd_drive

Might put my name down, little xmas present to myself

[Edited on 23-11-2006 by dave17]
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22nd Nov 06 at 12:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Not a bad price considering, may get one of these also.
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has anyone actually read any reviews on how this thing performs as an HD DVD player?
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I thought the price was good.

Dave i would think it would do the job, just as good as any other console DVD player? Would be the same options etc?
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But consoles have never really been able to match the quality of a proper DVD player have they. I wouldn't dream of using my 360 to play DVDs when I have a Denon DVD player.

I'm just wondering if it'd be worth putting the money towards a proper HD DVD player instead....
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Well i only ever use consoles, as i dont have a standalone player.

And i would have thought HD is HD
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oh you silly boy

Have you heard the noise the 360 makes when reading DVDs? I wouldn't be able to stand that to be honest.

The PS2 was a shoot DVD player at best. Audio would be out of sync with the video half the time, frustrating. Once again made a rather annoying noise (excluding the slimline model).

Standalone DVD players are much better imo. That's why I'm wondering if there have been any reviews on the 360 HD player.
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Well i didnt really ever bother about deacent quality until i got my Samsung, and ive had a 360 addiction since that

I spose wel have to see how it stands up against other players, although the sound wouldnt bother me too much because i have surround sound to drown it out
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Can the 360 play copied and different region DVD's ????

If it can then there is a good chance I will purchase one in Jan
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it can play copied but i think it may be region locked.

Dave surely the xbox wont be noisy with DVD's will it? does it not use a fan controller to slow them down when not using lots or processing power?

i may get me one of these anyway

[Edited on 22-11-2006 by topshot_2k]
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It's not as noisy as it can be, but you can still hear it and it bugs me personal preference I guess. The Denon is silent so it's very noticeable, especially during quiet scenes.
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yes spose you cant really compare to a denon, but for 120quid i wont complain
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these can be connected to pc's and MACs via usb and are recognised by windows as a hd-dvd drive. need to install some drivers though

here's the info about it

http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2006/11/8303/



[Edited on 22-11-2006 by supacook2k]
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Nice
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Toshiba eh? least its decent make then.
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not enuff funds before xmas due to havin to buy xmas presents for people i dont want too ie the missus

will be getting one after xmas tho fo sho
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quote:
Originally posted by topshot_2k
it can play copied


without chipping?
John
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DVD players can play copies as long as they can read the disc.

Nothing to do with chipping.

Not sure how this works with hd-dvd though.
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i was on about playing games
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http://www.krunker.com/2006/11/12/xbox-360-hd-dvd-player-review/
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decent review that

Cheers Dave
James
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It's a bit bulky
Jamie Walby
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23rd Nov 06 at 12:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Certainly going to look into this.
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i agree

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