Willco ends HD format war - HE PICKS A SIDE, WITH HIS VERY FIRST HD PURCHASE

[The Fake Shemp]

Got it at Best Buy tonight for $54.99 and used a leftover Hannukah gift card to cover the purchase.  I'm just waiting for a refurb PS3 to show up in my district or someone to trade in a PS3, and I'm set!

[Howard Alan Treesong]

I'm in France and busy
link to Toshiba bailing rumor plz

[The Fake Shemp]

Toshiba bailed out after I went Blu-Ray.  I am pretty much the indicator for politics, economy and videogame industry!

[Akala]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ib77125d96b22e86027d0bfb0c25aa58d

 

That or it was Willco.

[The Fake Shemp]

I have on good authority that Toshiba was anxiously awaiting what format I'd back, especially since I sport a jet black Xbox 360 Elite and that HD-DVD drive is cheap.  But I want a winning format that has Evil Dead II, so I opted for Blu-Ray.  Immediately as Best Buy rung up my purchase, a red light went off and a transmission was sent to Toshiba headquarters alerting them of my purchase.  Afterwards, news of the departure from the HD-DVD scene began to leak.  Do the math.

[xnikki118x]

I have on good authority that Toshiba was anxiously awaiting what format I'd back, especially since I sport a jet black Xbox 360 Elite and that HD-DVD drive is cheap.  But I want a winning format that has Evil Dead II, so I opted for Blu-Ray.  Immediately as Best Buy rung up my purchase, a red light went off and a transmission was sent to Toshiba headquarters alerting them of my purchase.  Afterwards, news of the departure from the HD-DVD scene began to leak.  Do the math.

TRUFAX??

[Howard Alan Treesong]

"This week, two key retailers, Best Buy and Netflix Inc., both got off the fence and threw their support behind Blu-ray exclusively, citing widespread studio support and consumer preference."

The war could hardly be more over at this point!

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

Now go pick up a HDMI cable and a copy of Ratatouille.  Even if you don't like the movie it looks balls out amazing in HD.

[Rman]

Are picking up a gimped ps3, wilco?

[sky]

You have chosen wisely. 

[Solo]

Im on both sides - HD DVD 360 addon and PS3 = not being left out on the cold on any release.

[MrAngryFace]

it'll all get re-released on bluray anyway

[bud]

michael bay says blu-ray is better, and the guy made armageddon

[Solo]

it'll all get re-released on bluray anyway

No doubt, but in a lot of cases it could be a long ass time.

[Mupepe]

it'll all get re-released on bluray anyway

No doubt, but in a lot of cases it could be a long ass time.

I just want Casablanca on blu ray and I'll import Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind from Japan.  The rest I can wait for really.

[MrAngryFace]

I have plenty to watch in the meantime!

[TVC15]

Now go pick up a HDMI cable and a copy of Ratatouille.  Even if you don't like the movie it looks balls out amazing in HD.

The Pixar Short Films Collection is pristine as well; amazing considering the age of some of the content.

[Mr. Gundam]

"This week, two key retailers, Best Buy and Netflix Inc., both got off the fence and threw their support behind Blu-ray exclusively, citing widespread studio support and consumer preference."

The war could hardly be more over at this point!

Wal-Mart is going Blu-ray exclusive, too.

As much as I dislike that company, that should really bring an end to this stupid format war.

[ferrarimanf355]

Just reading the meltdowns on Engadget HD by these two goons makes me feel good that I waited until a winner was confirmed. 
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