Triple-layer 45GB HD-DVD

[duncan888]

Will the Xbox HD-DVD player be able to read the new Triple-layer 45GB HD-DVD when they are in use in the future?

 

[Eliot]

i see no reason why not, old dvd players play daul layer dvds

 

[Goatboy]

I don't think the triple layer spec was finalisd before stuff went into production, it may or may not.

 

[duncan888]

I don't think the triple layer spec was finalisd before stuff went into production, it may or may not.

Triple layered spec was shown off by Toshiba way back in May....

 

[Puzzled]

Would 45GB ever be used for movies anyway?

 

[BillytheImpaler]

Would 45GB ever be used for movies anyway?

It could be if the marketing dudes ever fell out of love with multi-disk boxed sets, especially with regards to seasons of TV shows like Lost or 24.

 

[Puzzled]

It could be if the marketing dudes ever fell out of love with multi-disk boxed sets, especially with regards to seasons of TV shows like Lost or 24.

True, although it would probably still be cheaper to use a couple of normal HD-DVD's instead of one triple layer.

For example Family Guy Series 4 (or was it 3) could easily fit on 2 DVD's yet they put it on 3 anyway.

 

[FrankJH]

Someone also pointed out in a reply to me in another thread that pschology also has a part to play - if the consumer sees a huge box of 9 dvd's lets say they think they are getting more value for money than offering the same content on one hd-dvd

Personally I think the opposite , I would pay a little extra to have everything on one disc in a slim case than one hefty box - which usually break the spine as soon as you have opened it fully - its also more convenient having one disc in the player rather than continually changing discs

But I can see their point also

 

[Goatboy]

Triple layered spec was shown off by Toshiba way back in May....

The HD-DVD [players have been out a fair while, I don't think they finalised the triple layer spec in time - no doubt they can make future players play them but if current ones don't there would be many unhappy punters.

 

[oxygene]

Indeed, I also would pay more for less disks. Hence why I lvoe Blue-ray at 50gb for 2 layers

 

[FrankJH]

Indeed, I also would pay more for less disks. Hence why I lvoe Blue-ray at 50gb for 2 layers

Exactly my view also - with 200GB variety in final phase of development by TDK i believe

 

[Dup]

Surely it would only need a firmware update, given the 360s online capabilities I wouldn't see why not.

I would rather have a smaller, smoother more reliable medium however. Just seems too much for a tiny CD.

 

[Goatboy]

Exactly my view also - with 200GB variety in final phase of development by TDK i believe

Not for films or games though, will be pc only if and when they finally emerge.

 

[Caustic]

Surely it would only need a firmware update, given the 360s online capabilities I wouldn't see why not.

No, I am fairly sure the 360's HD-DVD could not play triple layer disks. It is not part of the existing standard, and no current HD-DVD players could play them.

It is also highly unlikely to be just a firmware thing, since it would require changes to the laser and the focusing system.