Blu-Ray has won. Universal anounced no new HD DVD titles at CES.

This is the end of the format war.  Universal is the last exclusive supporter of HD DVD, and it anounced no titles whatsoever for the format at CES, where as every other movie studio anounced tons of titles for Blu-Ray, or for both formats, like the non-exclusive Warner Bros. and Paramount.  Considering the fact that the exclusivity contract between Universal and Toshiba (HD DVD) runs out this month, it seems as if Universal is switching sides, or at least going neutral.

There were over 600 Blu-Ray titles anounced at CES, compared to a mere 200 HD DVD titles, and everyone of those titles were from either Warner Bros. or Paramount and were also anounced for Blu-Ray.  HD DVD will recieve no exclusive content this year.

Many HD DVD diehards speculate that Universal is waiting to release its list of future titles at some later date, but considering the fact that it anounced loads of titles at last year's CES and that it has made absolutely no effort to renew the contract with Toshiba, it seems as if they have seen the light, and decided to maximize profits by switching to Blu-Ray.

This has saved us all from a horrible format war that initial seemed like it wouldn't end for years, but luckily, only a few early early adopters got cought up in the mess.

This is the end of the format war. Universal is the last exclusive supporter of HD DVD, and it anounced no titles whatsoever for the format at CES, where as every other movie studio anounced tons of titles for Blu-Ray, or for both formats, like the non-exclusive Warner Bros. and Paramount. Considering the fact that the exclusivity contract between Universal and Toshiba (HD DVD) runs out this month, it seems as if Universal is switching sides, or at least going neutral.

There were over 600 Blu-Ray titles anounced at CES, compared to a mere 200 HD DVD titles, and everyone of those titles were from either Warner Bros. or Paramount and were also anounced for Blu-Ray. HD DVD will recieve no exclusive content this year.

Many HD DVD diehards speculate that Universal is waiting to release its list of future titles at some later date, but considering the fact that it anounced loads of titles at last year's CES and that it has made absolutely no effort to renew the contract with Toshiba, it seems as if they have seen the light, and decided to maximize profits by switching to Blu-Ray.

This has saved us all from a horrible format war that initial seemed like it wouldn't end for years, but luckily, only a few early early adopters got cought up in the mess.

makingmusic476

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This is the end of the format war. Universal is the last exclusive supporter of HD DVD, and it anounced no titles whatsoever for the format at CES, where as every other movie studio anounced tons of titles for Blu-Ray, or for both formats, like the non-exclusive Warner Bros. and Paramount. Considering the fact that the exclusivity contract between Universal and Toshiba (HD DVD) runs out this month, it seems as if Universal is switching sides, or at least going neutral.

There were over 600 Blu-Ray titles anounced at CES, compared to a mere 200 HD DVD titles, and everyone of those titles were from either Warner Bros. or Paramount and were also anounced for Blu-Ray. HD DVD will recieve no exclusive content this year.

Many HD DVD diehards speculate that Universal is waiting to release its list of future titles at some later date, but considering the fact that it anounced loads of titles at last year's CES and that it has made absolutely no effort to renew the contract with Toshiba, it seems as if they have seen the light, and decided to maximize profits by switching to Blu-Ray.

This has saved us all from a horrible format war that initial seemed like it wouldn't end for years, but luckily, only a few early early adopters got cought up in the mess.

Takiwara

Look right here

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?show=nowavailable

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?show=comingsoon

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_HD_DVD_releases

Here's the article concerning the lack of Universal movies at CES: http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/news/show/CES/Universal/CES:_No_New_HD_DVD_Announcements_from_Universal/429

 They have 210 titles alone for Blu-Ray here with more that have yet to be listed: http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/releasedates.html

Totals

188- HD-DVD

[QUOTE="makingmusic476"] They have 210 titles alone for Blu-Ray here with more that have yet to be listed: [url]http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/releasedates.htmlzakkro

And i can tell you now Blu ray will kill HD-DVD.

HD-DVD lost long ago MS fanboys just don't want to admit it. I really don't even know why people would go for HD-DVD fanboy or not it's just inferior in every way possible to the blu ray. No movies and less space. I would think it would be for the price difference(the price difference for the players is large, but the price in discs is the same) but most MS fanboys try to make up things that make the HD-DVD seem better than blu ray(like having "more features") and they almost never talk of price when arguing that HD-DVD is better. onemic

i never planned on buying a hd-dvd player for my 360, and i probably never will buy blu-ray movies for my future ps3. I will say though that these consoles are losing their true identities of being game machines

[QUOTE="onemic"]HD-DVD lost long ago MS fanboys just don't want to admit it. I really don't even know why people would go for HD-DVD fanboy or not it's just inferior in every way possible to the blu ray. No movies and less space. I would think it would be for the price difference(the price difference for the players is large, but the price in discs is the same) but most MS fanboys try to make up things that make the HD-DVD seem better than blu ray(like having "more features") and they almost never talk of price when arguing that HD-DVD is better. Raging-Cashew

i never planned on buying a hd-dvd player for my 360, and i probably never will buy blu-ray movies for my future ps3. I will say though that these consoles are losing their true identities of being game machines

god i hope this means they will start releasing bluray movies. HD dvd has doen a horrible advertisign job for themselves, anywhere i woudl go bluray woudl eb all over the place with ads and what not, i barly ever saw any hd dvd stuff unless it was in a specialty magjoevfx

of course 360 trolls are going to come in and try to say that this isn't true by posting info that talks about how HD-DVD was selling more than blu-ray and then say that the only reason why sony has that many partners is because they're close friends with them. onemic

lol dont forget the wii that cant playback dvd's or even cdr...

its sad that the console wars may lie on the future of the movie industry optical disc, ironic to say the least.
davez82

Yeah it really is. I honestly think big library with great games is the way to win the "console war". its truth that sony gives the best chance for devs to make great games(I no 360 is easier to program for but ps3 has more space so i figure that will mean more in the future.) but if great games arent being made then cell & blu ray dont matter.

[QUOTE="onemic"]of course 360 trolls are going to come in and try to say that this isn't true by posting info that talks about how HD-DVD was selling more than blu-ray and then say that the only reason why sony has that many partners is because they're close friends with them. choasgod

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[QUOTE="onemic"]of course 360 trolls are going to come in and try to say that this isn't true by posting info that talks about how HD-DVD was selling more than blu-ray and then say that the only reason why sony has that many partners is because they're close friends with them. onemic

[QUOTE="onemic"][QUOTE="choasgod"]

[QUOTE="onemic"]of course 360 trolls are going to come in and try to say that this isn't true by posting info that talks about how HD-DVD was selling more than blu-ray and then say that the only reason why sony has that many partners is because they're close friends with them. choasgod

[QUOTE="onemic"][QUOTE="choasgod"]

[QUOTE="onemic"]of course 360 trolls are going to come in and try to say that this isn't true by posting info that talks about how HD-DVD was selling more than blu-ray and then say that the only reason why sony has that many partners is because they're close friends with them. choasgod

I saw that too but I think they only announced no new titles for Q1. I think it'll pick up later this year.jlabadie88

haha its funny how little details can change the entire meaning of of a statement isnt it bro? 

Nothing is decided yet anyway, because what it boils down to is not how many titles are released, but how much hardware is sold.  Discs are useless without hardware.  And at half the price with just as good performance (forget the smaller space, that is not important to most people) many people will go for hd dvd.  Besides, by the time blu ray comes down in price a bit, you will probably be able to get an hd dvd player for under $400.  Any sane person will pick that option...or wait even longer before buying either format.  But really, anything can happen as of right now.  People have to remember though the importance of pricing in these wars. This is far from over.

[QUOTE="choasgod"][QUOTE="onemic"][QUOTE="choasgod"]

[QUOTE="onemic"]of course 360 trolls are going to come in and try to say that this isn't true by posting info that talks about how HD-DVD was selling more than blu-ray and then say that the only reason why sony has that many partners is because they're close friends with them. makingmusic476

[QUOTE="jlabadie88"]I saw that too but I think they only announced no new titles for Q1. I think it'll pick up later this year.menduco76

haha its funny how little details can change the entire meaning of of a statement isnt it bro? 

Nothing is decided yet anyway, because what it boils down to is not how many titles are released, but how much hardware is sold.  Discs are useless without hardware.  And at half the price with just as good performance (forget the smaller space, that is not important to most people) many people will go for hd dvd.  Besides, by the time blu ray comes down in price a bit, you will probably be able to get an hd dvd player for under $400.  Any sane person will pick that option...or wait even longer before buying either format.  But really, anything can happen as of right now.  People have to remember though the importance of pricing in these wars. This is far from over.

other than universal what other company is exclusively backing HD-DVD? Isn't only one other company? onemic

There was also many companies making devices that could use both. So it's more like a nuetral victory.risktakerguy

[QUOTE="onemic"]other than universal what other company is exclusively backing HD-DVD? Isn't only one other company? makingmusic476

[QUOTE="makingmusic476"][QUOTE="onemic"]other than universal what other company is exclusively backing HD-DVD? Isn't only one other company? onemic

[QUOTE="makingmusic476"][QUOTE="onemic"]other than universal what other company is exclusively backing HD-DVD? Isn't only one other company? onemic

Damn once they lose universal they will have nothing. Yep HD-DVD is done for sure there is really no denying that now. onemic