PS3 and Xbox360

weaver4 · 6th July 2005, 17:05

Will either of these boxes play: DivX, Xvid, NeroDigital or any other format?

Latexxx · 6th July 2005, 20:28

Xbox 360 will function as media center extender and will thus play content stored on media center pc's. It could also support other upnp compliant server programs such as Nero though the main idea behind upnp is that the server shell convert programmes to a format supported by the device (e.g. mpeg-2 or wmv in case of xbox 360).

Nobody knows about ps3 but at least it will play bluray which should make it possible to author and burn avc movies using a pc with bluray-r drive.

Trahald · 7th July 2005, 06:40

That will definately be a big + for the blu ray camp (assuming ps3 maintains the lead ps2 already has on the market.) Sony definately using its gaming leverage to push its technologies (bluray-ps3 / umd-psp )

Latexxx · 7th July 2005, 13:04

On the other hand, Microsoft has stated that they will an updated version of Xbox 360 after next-gen dvd format wars are over.

Zach · 7th July 2005, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latexxx

On the other hand, Microsoft has stated that they will an updated version of Xbox 360 after next-gen dvd format wars are over.

They did? Really? Heh.. that would sure be a bad marketing move if true. Seriously, who would want to buy a console knowing it would be obsolete in a couple of months? It's not like it'll only take a simple software upgrade to switch between Blu-ray and HD.

Latexxx · 7th July 2005, 17:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zach

They did? Really? Heh.. that would sure be a bad marketing move if true.

here.

Quote:

Seriously, who would want to buy a console knowing it would be obsolete in a couple of months? It's not like it'll only take a simple software upgrade to switch between Blu-ray and HD.

It'll take at least a year or two before the format wars are over. And the games will run on older systems too so it doesn't render first generation units obsolete.

6th July 2005, 17:05	#1 \| Link
weaver4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 904	PS3 and Xbox360 Will either of these boxes play: DivX, Xvid, NeroDigital or any other format?

6th July 2005, 20:28	#2 \| Link
Latexxx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 618	Xbox 360 will function as media center extender and will thus play content stored on media center pc's. It could also support other upnp compliant server programs such as Nero though the main idea behind upnp is that the server shell convert programmes to a format supported by the device (e.g. mpeg-2 or wmv in case of xbox 360). Nobody knows about ps3 but at least it will play bluray which should make it possible to author and burn avc movies using a pc with bluray-r drive. __________________ A/V moderator @ hydrogenaudio.org My weird old sh*t: http://www.nic.fi/~lhahne/ http://last.fm/user/Latexxx/

7th July 2005, 06:40	#3 \| Link
Trahald Wewkiee Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: kashyyyk Posts: 2,115	That will definately be a big + for the blu ray camp (assuming ps3 maintains the lead ps2 already has on the market.) Sony definately using its gaming leverage to push its technologies (bluray-ps3 / umd-psp ) __________________ AAAArrrrrrggghhh!!!!

7th July 2005, 13:04	#4 \| Link
Latexxx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 618	On the other hand, Microsoft has stated that they will an updated version of Xbox 360 after next-gen dvd format wars are over. __________________ A/V moderator @ hydrogenaudio.org My weird old sh*t: http://www.nic.fi/~lhahne/ http://last.fm/user/Latexxx/

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode