HD DVD Discussion - Warner Bros exchange program introduced 4/22/09 (see first post)

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[size=+1]***Warner Bros exchange program introduced for anyone interested in swapping some of their WB HD DVD discs for the Blu-Ray counterparts. It's not free, but you do get to keep the HD DVD disc. See the thread here.***[/size]

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The time has come to bid our preferred format farewell. An unfortunate but obvious conclusion to the HD DVD vs. Blu-Ray battle is that one of them would have to get buried in the end. I was happy to see many dual-format owners say that they preferred HD DVD, and even now the format offers some features that Blu-Ray is still catching up with.

Although the manufacturing of new players has come to a close, Toshiba will continue to support and service current players for the next several years.

The original HD DVD thread can still be found here and does have some helpful information here and there and was quite useful during the format's life. However, as it approached the 4500 post mark, it's clear that this is as good a time as any to start fresh.


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Here's a list of the top posters as well as everyone who had at least 10 posts in the old thread:

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[quote name='BostonCollegeFan']What player do you use for on the PC?

For some reason, when I tried one program (I forgot the name) all my microsoft applications got wiped...WIndows Movie Maker, etc etc.[/quote]


cyberlink power dvd
 
[quote name='erehwon']Are there any HD-DVDs that I should focus on picking up? I'm just wondering if there will be some movies that won't make the move to blu-ray for a long time. I just received my 60 gig PS3 from gamefunk, so I can play both formats now. I'm just a little unsure of how much buying I'll do for HD-DVD.[/quote]
Try here:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=856119
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=942015

And here:
http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/reviews_video.html
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']How much is Circuit City offering for trading in your HD DVD player? Also, does it work with the HD DVD drive?[/QUOTE]

Trade it in then buy a BH200 that plays both. ;-)
 
[quote name='Sarang01']Trade it in then buy a BH200 that plays both. ;-)[/quote]

How much are they offerring though? I have an XBOX360 HD DVD player that I could trade in since I was thinking of getting one through FYE for $20 after MIR if its still available.
 
I just received my HD DVD of I am Legend and the scene in the beginning when Will Smith is hunting and the Lions come the HD DVD locks (when playing on my HD DVD Drive for the XBOX 360). I tried 3 times on both the theatrical and alternate ending and it locks in the same screen. I have played a few HD DVDS since buying my player a few months back and never had any problems - anyone have any suggestions? or anyone have the same issue
 
It could be a mastering issue with the disc itself. You might want to check the wb page to see if there is a recall or an exchange program being set up..usually companies are very quick to respond to mastering issues and you will have to send your disc in for exchange which could take several weeks to get back :whistle2:(
 
[quote name='dsullo']I just received my HD DVD of I am Legend and the scene in the beginning when Will Smith is hunting and the Lions come the HD DVD locks (when playing on my HD DVD Drive for the XBOX 360). I tried 3 times on both the theatrical and alternate ending and it locks in the same screen. I have played a few HD DVDS since buying my player a few months back and never had any problems - anyone have any suggestions? or anyone have the same issue[/quote]

Did you download the latest update for the HD DVD drive? I think the update was released a few days ago.
 
I was gonna ask if you updated too. I had to today when I popped in my copy of I am legend as well. I didnt have any playback issues with mine though.

bill123
 
If the Patch doesnt work you can try to take it back and ask if you can switch it with the same disc. Most stores are okay with it.
 
Sounds most likely to be a disc pressing error. I had a problem with "An American Werewolf in London - Combo Edition" were the DVD side would read fine, but the HD DVD side coudln't even be read by the player. Just try to get an exchange.
 
[quote name='thrustbucket']So I got my card from Best Buy today, and it's for $150. I have no idea why. I bought an A2 in January.

Cool though. I'll take it![/QUOTE]

Did it say on the paper 150 or did you call and find this out? Anyway I got mine today as well, I thought they weren't shipping until May. Basically pays for most of GTA so i'm pretty happy .
 
I am starting to wonder if there are going to be anymore big sales on HD DVD movies for awhile, things seemed to have dried up pretty quickly
 
[quote name='Ikohn4ever']I am starting to wonder if there are going to be anymore big sales on HD DVD movies for awhile, things seemed to have dried up pretty quickly[/QUOTE]

So am I , I was hoping for one big firesale but looks like stock is being destroyed right and left, I might have to buy certain titles now before they become too hard to find.
 
Has anyone had any problem playing Smokin Aces on the 360 add on? I have a copy of the German version and US release and neither HD version works. If you are wondering why 2 copies, It was cheaper to get a replacement US copy than ship my German copy back to Amazon Germany.
 
[quote name='Malik112099']delete everything off your HD DVD drive and download the update[/QUOTE]

Yep. That usually does the trick for me if something won't play on the add-on.
 
[quote name='coolsteel']Did it say on the paper 150 or did you call and find this out? Anyway I got mine today as well, I thought they weren't shipping until May. Basically pays for most of GTA so i'm pretty happy .[/QUOTE]

It says under the card where it is glued to the paper something like "value of card $150"
 
update on my issue. I contacted amazon and a replacement (I AM LEGEND HD DVD) is in the mail to be delivered in 2 days. I shipped my defective one back, hopefully the new one will not lock up on me. I will delete my files on the HD DRIVE (360) just to be sure. Do you guys normally delete the files from your HD DRIVE regularly? Can't wait to watch I AM LEGEND IN ALL ITS HD GLORY!!!
 
I got Planet Earth from the discovery store and noticed the video is jerky at times. Would this be due to me playing this on my brother's xbox with the HD-DVD add on?
 
[quote name='erehwon']I got Planet Earth from the discovery store and noticed the video is jerky at times. Would this be due to me playing this on my brother's xbox with the HD-DVD add on?[/QUOTE]

Have you done the latest update. Shouldn't be jerky.
 
[quote name='erehwon']How do you do updates?[/QUOTE]

Should just happened automatically if you are connected to live and watch and HD Movie
 
I finally just got to see Justice League: The New Frontier...what an awesome movie! I love the old style look and feel of the whole film. It was fantastic!
 
Any of you with a Hastings in your area be sure to check it out all new releases are 16.99, various catalog titles for 12.99, and all clearance rentals are 9.99, today I picked up

The Heartbreak Kid
Into the Wild
No Reservations
Michael Clayton
Beowulf

All for 9.99 and I also picked up Balls of Fury for 16.99, and what has to be one of the best deals I've ever had, I found a used copy of the Complete Matrix Trilogy and it rang up 16.99
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']I finally just got to see Justice League: The New Frontier...what an awesome movie! I love the old style look and feel of the whole film. It was fantastic![/quote]


i couldnt agree w/ you more,i hope they do more movies like that
 
[quote name='joker______']i couldnt agree w/ you more,i hope they do more movies like that[/QUOTE]

They are , The Teen Titans:Judas Contract is coming .
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']I finally just got to see Justice League: The New Frontier...what an awesome movie! I love the old style look and feel of the whole film. It was fantastic![/quote]

Indeed. Massive improvement over Superman/Doomsday.
 
Did anyone order I AM LEGEND from Deepdiscount.com, i pre-ordered it and i haven't gotten it yet. Is anyone experiencing the same problem as me?
 
Has anybody had a problem with American Gangster? I bought it for my friend and he said the HD side doesn't work. Maybe cause of the new 360 HD-DVD update?
 
anyone know what happened to deepdiscount? I had a bunch of movies queued up for $10 and less and went I went back tonight to pull the trigger, they were now all like $22. What happened to their sale?
 
[quote name='unseth']anyone know what happened to deepdiscount? I had a bunch of movies queued up for $10 and less and went I went back tonight to pull the trigger, they were now all like $22. What happened to their sale?[/QUOTE]

Uuuhhhhh... like... you know.... the sale ended dude.
 
[quote name='unseth']anyone know what happened to deepdiscount? I had a bunch of movies queued up for $10 and less and went I went back tonight to pull the trigger, they were now all like $22. What happened to their sale?[/quote]

Yea I noticed the same thing today, guess I might have to head over to Amazon and pick up the titles I was eyeing. Most that I wanted seem to be about two dollars more at Amazon, guess I should have pulled the trigger last week.
 
[quote name='taint mcgee']Did anyone order I AM LEGEND from Deepdiscount.com, i pre-ordered it and i haven't gotten it yet. Is anyone experiencing the same problem as me?[/quote]

All I know is that it took two and a half weeks for some movies I recently ordered to arrive. So, I'd just hold tight, I guess.
 
[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']All I know is that it took two and a half weeks for some movies I recently ordered to arrive. So, I'd just hold tight, I guess.[/quote]


That stinks. I live one state over, and they shipped it the day before it was released according to the email. Unless they are biking it to me, they didnt really ship it.
 
[quote name='taint mcgee']Did anyone order I AM LEGEND from Deepdiscount.com, i pre-ordered it and i haven't gotten it yet. Is anyone experiencing the same problem as me?[/QUOTE]

I pre-ordered I Am Legend from Deepdiscount.com. I finally got it after 2 weeks but I live on the west coast. The biggest problem is I got a bad disc and it wouldn't play on either of my HD-DVD players. It froze on the alternate version at chapter 5 and 6 on both players. I had never had any problems with either player before this disc. I now have contacted Deepdiscount and I'm mailing I Am Legend back and probably won't see another copy for 3-4 weeks.
 
Only Walmart carries HD DVDs around me now. It's only a select few titles (American Gangster, Chuck & Larry, & so on) with the prices ranging from $12-$30. I've gotten the titles that I really wanted already, but I guess I'm a little bummed out that they didn't stick around in stores a bit longer. Got in on the HD DVD thing at the end of February, and got a little addicted to searching stores for them.
 
[quote name='taint mcgee']Did anyone order I AM LEGEND from Deepdiscount.com, i pre-ordered it and i haven't gotten it yet. Is anyone experiencing the same problem as me?[/QUOTE]

I ordered also, and mine still shows pre-order status for I Am Legend, though they shipped the other HD DVD that was in the order.
 
Well i got mine today, 8 days after it shipped. I guess its not too bad but i would like it sooner especially with a pre-order. And the movie is awesome!
 
Ya know, I'm still waiting for the prices of HD-DVD players to come down in price. CC is charging 89.99 for a Toshiba HD-A3, which seems a little much at the moment. Am I crazy?
 
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