not yet, but it is entirely possible...some day hopefully!
three disagrees for saying that you'd need a computer to get these formats/containers to either the ps3 or xbox. WOW. People aren't even reading this, they're just deciding I might be bashing this or that console within a word or four. ignorance ftw. Pretty sad.
If this article were written with the consoles capabilities without the need of a pc, then its almost irrelevant to consider ANY of these containers as most all of them would be coming from a streamed source, or copied to a portable hard drive which was then hooked up to either, so not sure about that.
I don't know that I agree. I'd say there about the same if discount some obscure containers/formats that people rarely use anyway. Not sure I believe the ps3 to be superior as far as its media capabilities go, again, I own both, they are both quite competent. Thankfully, we can blame MS for Sony supporting DivX and vice versa as competition has driven them both to do things I don't think they would have done without wanting to try to stay ahead/even with the other.
Sort of.
If you are just counting containers, yes. I own both, and honestly having a 2 gig Divx file size limit is kinda bunk. Particularly since its touted as divx certified.
They *both* seem to have problems playing all the container formats they claim to be able to do. I've spoken to several people who seem to have problems getting older divx/xvids to play on either. They are basically neck and neck - or at least that has been my own personal experience, no uni...
You are totally right, the 10 cycle could just be with regards to how longs its supported, but Sony has not said either way. *IF* the ps3 isn't successful, there may be no ps4. According to some rumor on Digg, sony execs say 2010, but for how much money thats been invested into R&D for the ps3, that just seems really soon. As to when the 720 drops... who knows but I hope this time they make sure there aren't any design flaws in it before it hits production. *sigh*
I realize its a powerful computer but computers do get rendered obsolete. The ps2 had a pretty long life cycle so I suppose anything is possible, but I think to say your product will still be competitive in 10 years is a *REALLY* bold claim in the electronics industry. Only time will tell. I don't particularly mind if its another 7 year product, but they'd know better than I would whats in store for it, and us heh.
@kewlkat So you can't like them both you have to be a fanboy? Strange way of looking at it. Point taken though, it seems like people get riled up whenever formats are mentioned these days... Kinda silly.
I agree with everything else you said though.
I see what you're saying but I think its a mindset, not something that isn't doable. As I said up above, just as most people download their music now, I think within the next 5-7 years most people will get their movies just the same: thats the way TV is going already. I am not saying physical media will go away altogether, I am saying that alternatives are great, and not everyone needs/wants/has the shelf space for hundreds of movies anymore, especially when it looks like I'm going to end ...
I get way more scratched DVD's than I get failing HDD's, and it's not like I mistreat them. Just like most people download their music now, I believe movies can be just as successful in the downloadable content market.
I do agree though, optical disks will be around for a while, but I don't necessarily believe opticals are any more durable, just easier to lose one optical disc than a whole HDD full of movies (for some).
Sure the potential for the data to last foreve...
there isn't a way that I'm aware of to replace the drive, however certain "mods" which can be performed if you are willing to *void your warranty* which will allow you to flash your existing drive with a firmware that may spin more quietly/slowly. fwiw it does help but its at a cost.
@ lord cheese: I watch a lot of movies off of a 1 TB mybook hooked up to the 360, and after an hour or so of operation I can still hear it - yes the drive is loud, but I am hearing the cooling fans. It's quieter than the zephyr (I've owned both) but it is still loud for a media center device IMO.
@minataro: iirc the code name for the new 360 @ 65nm cpu/gpu is jasper.
supposedly the newer smaller gpu will be out sometimes this spring/summer, which should make the 360 a much quieter console.
but sleeper? no
14 year old wants microsoft to fight battles for him. sweet.
this is why you always see the disclaimer:
game experience may change during online play.
it sounds like some teenaged cross dressing hacker gone wild. Great stuff.
its not a loophole, just something that can be done on very specific new line discs thus far.
man I am hitting the jackpot with level headed posters today. I totally agree. I probably sounded a bit more harsh than I meant to, I don't hate either entity, I'm just not going to rush to eithers defense. Both are *HUGE* corporations who are really interested in taking our money and both are large enough to take care of themselves. I've said it already but I don't care how or on what I play the games or movies, just that the games and movies themselves are good to hell with the vehicl...
I'd agree but I speak no Japanese but after your glowing review I think I'll give it a go!
dual format players are going to go the day of the dodo just like hd-dvd players in the very long run, and these are *MUCH* cheaper than a dual format player.