Tag Archives: HD DVD

Xbox 360 HD DVD Add-on Now $129.98 at ToysRUs.com

Posted on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 by MegaZone

For those of you with an Xbox 360, the HD DVD add-on is selling for just $129.98 at ToysRUs.com. Hat tip to EngadgetHD.

Posted in Blu-ray/HD DVD | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Australian Rental Chains Back Blu-ray

Posted on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 by MegaZone

Australian video rental chains Video Ezy and Blockbuster, both owned by Franchise Entertainment Group, will exclusively rent Blu-ray Disc, and not HD DVD, at their 870 stores, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Paul Uniacke, FEG managing director, said that … Continue reading →

Posted in Blu-ray/HD DVD | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Wal*Mart pulls a 180 on Venturer HD DVD player

Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2007 by MegaZone

Despite categorically stating in September that they would not be carrying the Venturer SHD7000, it is now listed on their site for $199.98. Via EngadgetHD.

Posted in Blu-ray/HD DVD | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Amazon lists the Samsung BD-UP5000 BD/HD DVD combo player for pre-order

Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2007 by MegaZone

Amazon has listed the Samsung BD-UP5000 1080p Blu-ray Disc / HD DVD combo player for pre-order. The pre-order price is $799.99, $200 off the $999.99 MSRP. It is slated for release on January 15, 2008. Hat tip to Gizmodo.

Posted in Blu-ray/HD DVD | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Blu-ray Outsells HD DVD Nearly 3:1 In Europe

Posted on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 by MegaZone

Blu-ray Disc sales in Europe have broken the one million mark for the year, accounting for approximately 73% of high-def disc sales, with HD DVD accounting for the remaining 27%. Blu-ray is beating HD DVD in Europe nearly 3:1, even … Continue reading →

Posted in Blu-ray/HD DVD | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment