Because then people would copy their Blu-Ray movies and the studios would flip a conniption.

Sony has a vested interest in HDMI just as much as they have one in Blu-Ray. HDMI is important to them. Why support a competing format (vga)?

Bgrngod

VGA isn't that popular in home entertainment. The use of VGA connections is limited and probably not worth the cost in Sony's eyes. And yes, they the main feaure of HDMI is copy protection and I can't say I blame them. Piracy is rampant and these companies have a right to protect their property, be it physical or intellectual.

Well, MS's VGA isn't true HD, but yes, Sony needs to make one. MS had their's out at launch. immortality20

MS VGA on the 360 is capable of 1080p. It will even allow DVD upscaling, which isn't allowed via component.

after watching what sony and MS have been doing this gen, do you think multiple sku's will become the standard and if so is this a good thing? Nintendo only has 1 sku and they're succeeding with itmmirza23

Ironically, Nintendo offered multiple sku's before anyone else.

[QUOTE="ramey70"][QUOTE="sonic_rusher"][QUOTE="ramey70"][QUOTE="sonic_rusher"][QUOTE="Lazy_Boy88"][QUOTE="sonic_rusher"]

[QUOTE="nytrospawn"]Well, its cheaper to not have wireless components in the controller. Thats why the Wii controller uses the Wii-mote. Making the controller completely wireless like saying if you have a car with no seats, you buy a new car instead of replacing the seats. As for Sony, I got no idea.sonic_rusher

Ya I dont think you understand how it works because they all have wireless Bluetooth, Wii, 360, and PS3 all have it.

No YOU don't understand. Bluetooth is a standardized wireless protocol used with lots of headets. PS3 and Wii have it but I think PS3 is the only one that uses it for controllers. MS has some proprietary bandwidth for controllers so they can control 3rd party periphereals.

They all have some sort of wireless capabilities to the point that they dont need useless add ons like USB adapters. Wii uses bluetooth for their Wireless controllers, so does PS3, 360 may not but its a term most commoners know and it does not make a difference because Nintendo and Sony still have to allow them to use it just like MS. It has nothing to do with cost. They are at a huge advatage because veryone loves their games. They can charge alot of money.

Bluetooth is open technology and independent of Nintendo and Sony. They can't "allow" someone to use or not use it in the case of MS's proprietary technology.

Well that is what IGN said when they were complaining about Nintendo's lack of a headset. Saying that a third party company could make a headset and Nintendo could give them the access to their wireless technologies.

The editorial on IGN focused more on the lack of support for voice chatting rather than the lack of headsets. In fact, the artice itself says that there are no technical barriers to the use of headsets on the Wii. Nintendo has no power to selectively enforce or restrict Bluetooth technology. The only ones that can do that are the promoter members of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group which are Microsoft, IBM, Intel, Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia, and Toshiba.

Then why do i keep hearing that Nin tendo is stopping third parties from using bluetooth? I mean Im not doubting you but if it is readily available then they should use it and why am i haring that nintendo is stopping them

It's not that they are stopping people, they are just making it pointless. Why market a headset for the Wii when it doesn't support voice chat? What Nintendo does stop is the motion sensing 3rd party Wiimotes, which is proprietary Nintendo technology.

btw; check out this netflix report. 3 times as many hd dvd are being rented than bluray..;)

http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/34235/113/

tango90101

You need to work on your reading comprehension. The article doesn't say that.

[QUOTE="ramey70"][QUOTE="sonic_rusher"][QUOTE="Lazy_Boy88"][QUOTE="sonic_rusher"]

[QUOTE="nytrospawn"]Well, its cheaper to not have wireless components in the controller. Thats why the Wii controller uses the Wii-mote. Making the controller completely wireless like saying if you have a car with no seats, you buy a new car instead of replacing the seats. As for Sony, I got no idea.sonic_rusher

Ya I dont think you understand how it works because they all have wireless Bluetooth, Wii, 360, and PS3 all have it.

No YOU don't understand. Bluetooth is a standardized wireless protocol used with lots of headets. PS3 and Wii have it but I think PS3 is the only one that uses it for controllers. MS has some proprietary bandwidth for controllers so they can control 3rd party periphereals.

They all have some sort of wireless capabilities to the point that they dont need useless add ons like USB adapters. Wii uses bluetooth for their Wireless controllers, so does PS3, 360 may not but its a term most commoners know and it does not make a difference because Nintendo and Sony still have to allow them to use it just like MS. It has nothing to do with cost. They are at a huge advatage because veryone loves their games. They can charge alot of money.

Bluetooth is open technology and independent of Nintendo and Sony. They can't "allow" someone to use or not use it in the case of MS's proprietary technology.

Well that is what IGN said when they were complaining about Nintendo's lack of a headset. Saying that a third party company could make a headset and Nintendo could give them the access to their wireless technologies.

The editorial on IGN focused more on the lack of support for voice chatting rather than the lack of headsets. In fact, the artice itself says that there are no technical barriers to the use of headsets on the Wii. Nintendo has no power to selectively enforce or restrict Bluetooth technology. The only ones that can do that are the promoter members of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group which are Microsoft, IBM, Intel, Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia, and Toshiba.

stop playing yourself thinkng that it will.its's been out 2 years now and have only sold or shipped 11.6 million units ( which probably 2 to 3 million are because of red ring of death. ) also this thing does not sale any where but the u.s. at the end of the day 1st place will be sony 2nd will be nintendo ( the wii phenom will fade cause only first party games are good) and the 360 will finish a distant 3rd sad but true.patrickjw333

Replacements for the RROD do not count towards sale numbers.

[QUOTE="Lazy_Boy88"][QUOTE="sonic_rusher"]

[QUOTE="nytrospawn"]Well, its cheaper to not have wireless components in the controller. Thats why the Wii controller uses the Wii-mote. Making the controller completely wireless like saying if you have a car with no seats, you buy a new car instead of replacing the seats. As for Sony, I got no idea.sonic_rusher

Ya I dont think you understand how it works because they all have wireless Bluetooth, Wii, 360, and PS3 all have it.

No YOU don't understand. Bluetooth is a standardized wireless protocol used with lots of headets. PS3 and Wii have it but I think PS3 is the only one that uses it for controllers. MS has some proprietary bandwidth for controllers so they can control 3rd party periphereals.

They all have some sort of wireless capabilities to the point that they dont need useless add ons like USB adapters. Wii uses bluetooth for their Wireless controllers, so does PS3, 360 may not but its a term most commoners know and it does not make a difference because Nintendo and Sony still have to allow them to use it just like MS. It has nothing to do with cost. They are at a huge advatage because veryone loves their games. They can charge alot of money.

Bluetooth is open technology and independent of Nintendo and Sony. They can't "allow" someone to use or not use it in the case of MS's proprietary technology.

[QUOTE="ramey70"]I love how everyone on this board pretends they have an MBA.Nathan_Drake

considering how close I am to earning my business degree, it's quite insulting actually ;)

Undergrad or grad? I received my MBA from UT-Austin in 2002. You picked a great time to finish, starting salaries are the highest they've been in quit some time for BBA/MBA holders.