[QUOTE="gromit007"]With a standard HDD across all models, a hi-def dvd player is not needed.BobHipJames

Not true......

A) standard HDD doesn't play hi-def movies

B) standard HDD doesn't alleviate disc capacity concerns....

I do agree though. Hi-def DVD not needed. It's lasted this long and I've seen enough proof to convince me that relative to other game boxes PS3 games are "padded" with additional content....

not to say these games are inferior. They're definitely superior from a technical standpoint to the games on DVD-9 on Xbox 360, but, still. 360 fans don't seem to mind and it doesn't appear to affect the quality of the product dramatically. Then again, why Gears of War was rated 9.6 I will never understand.

From a financial perspective, DVD-9 made perfect sense. From a financial perspective, the core model made sense to the men in the ivory tower at Microsoft. In reality, it was an idiot move. HDD+DVD-9 would have secured a 5 year win for Microsoft, moreso than it is now....

No HDD caching and size-limits on Arcade downloads has got to be pretty weak for XBL planners and developers right now.

A) A game console does not need to play hi0def movies

B) Storage capacity of a DVD is irrelevant when you can install games to the HDD. Crysis fits on a single DVD but expands to 15GBs or so when installed. Games can be spanned over multiple discs and installed and leave only one disc needed for playing a game. If you were to remove all of the redundant data on a PS3 game, they would not be much more than 9GB

So definately a HDD over a hi def player

[QUOTE="prodiqy32"]if microsoft really cared about hd dvd they would of. i honestly think they are resposible for its downfall. they knew the PS3 would have blu-ray. i think they were throwing away their money by supporting toshiba in a half-a$$ way. and universal and paramount will be a blu-ray supporter by the end of the month!!!!winner-ps3

microsoft new hddvd wasnt going to win, the support from the companies was too obvious! bluray was the most supported new format ever, this is fact, do the research

HD DVD was 7-8 months from market when the 360 came out. Besides, the price would have been ungodly high to include it. They made a cheaper console and got a year head start. Thats two big things MS did.

I own this game it is awsome but it would be better of it have two playerB1kmatt

Do you mean online? It has 2 player splitscreen..

2D = Super Mario Bros 3 or Super Mario World. There are tons of other entries you could fit in here.

3D = Super Mario Galaxy easily.

Blackbond

You left out 2.5D...

[QUOTE="HAZE-Unit"]I was expecting this answer, I know alot and I can prove alot that Blu-Ray is needed, look at Warner for starters.

Verge_6

...:lol: What the hell does THAT have to do with anything?

I think this is changing the subject to avoid admitting ownage

[QUOTE="Verge_6"][QUOTE="HAZE-Unit"][QUOTE="Ramadear"][QUOTE="HAZE-Unit"]

Read and educate yourself before you claim anything.

HAZE-Unit

You are in no position to judge, believe me.

Tell me this stuff when you become a developer, yu are just a random poster just like me.

So, therefore, you have no idea what the hell you are talking about either, huh?

I was expecting this answer, I know alot and I can prove alot that Blu-Ray is needed, look at Warner for starters.

I hear Warner Brothers makes great games...oh wait....

[QUOTE="gromit007"][QUOTE="HAZE-Unit"]

[QUOTE="gromit007"]

I am right and you are wrong. Nothing more, nothing less.HAZE-Unit

Ya, you are right just like when you compared a console with a handheld. :lol:

And that has what to do with your lack of knowledge about HD?

That tells alot about your claimed logic.

Logic and knowledge are separate things. You have yet to show either in this thread.

[QUOTE="gromit007"]

I am right and you are wrong. Nothing more, nothing less.HAZE-Unit

Ya, you are right just like when you compared a console with a handheld. :lol:

And that has what to do with your lack of knowledge about HD?

EGM has no shame.

Nike_Air

Nor does Sony.