Blu-ray Thread

Dev · 2nd May 2008, 10:25

Here we can talk about all things Blu, such as the latest releases, the last blu-ray you watched, your own reviews etc...

I still have so many blu-ray's in their seal, I haven't had the time to watch them...

Personally I can't wait for Batman Begins on Blu ! But also the Matrix and LOTR Trilogy !

Great website for Blu-ray reviews - www.blu-ray.com

WeasteDevil · 2nd May 2008, 14:48

What player do you have?

Garethw · 2nd May 2008, 15:05

I recently bought Blade runner on Blu ray. All i can say is WOW!

The film is over 20 years old but the picture quality is exceptional.

I have been really impressed with the PS3 Blu Ray player.

Rahul · 2nd May 2008, 15:07

Can anyone really tell the difference between HD-DVD and Blu-ray though ?

I mean as in picture quality-wise?

WeasteDevil · 2nd May 2008, 15:11

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Originally Posted by Rahul

Can anyone really tell the difference between HD-DVD and Blu-ray though ?

I mean as in picture quality-wise?

Of course you can, under the correct viewing conditions and a well coded film. It is not only the video quality however, it's also the sound quality.

Dev · 2nd May 2008, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garethw

I recently bought Blade runner on Blu ray. All i can say is WOW!

The film is over 20 years old but the picture quality is exceptional.

I have been really impressed with the PS3 Blu Ray player.

I hope you picked up the US version (5 disc) and not the European one (2 disc) !

Dev · 2nd May 2008, 16:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

What player do you have?

Just the PS3 mate. I might get one in the future but the PS3 is doing a fine job right now.

Garethw · 3rd May 2008, 12:22

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Originally Posted by Dev

I hope you picked up the US version (5 disc) and not the European one (2 disc) !

Unfortunately i didn't. It was an impulse buy when i saw it.

Am i right in thinking that the PS3's not region locked for Blu rays?

WeasteDevil · 3rd May 2008, 17:22

It is region locked for Blu-ray, but many discs don't use it. You have to make sure that you check first. I expect that Blu-ray is the same, but the region locking of DVDs on the PS3 is in the XMB software, it's not in the hardware - people report to have played DVDs from outside of their region on the PS3 under Linux.

VidaRed · 3rd May 2008, 18:40

its two fecking huge to download blu-ray movies through the net.

3Sixty · 3rd May 2008, 18:44

You could always, you know, buy them.

WeasteDevil · 3rd May 2008, 18:45

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Originally Posted by VidaRed

its two fecking huge to download blu-ray movies through my connection over the net.

50GB would be.

3Sixty · 3rd May 2008, 18:57

I need to get some more films on blu-ray, they do looking fucking great, only got Die Hard 4 and 300 at the moment.

Richter · 3rd May 2008, 19:41

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Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

50GB would be.

Seems like it possible to play ripped Blu Ray movies now on ps3 by burning a image file on a dvd5. Sure it's not like a full 50gb Blu Ray but should be better than normal DVD.
http://paste2.org/p/24873

WeasteDevil · 3rd May 2008, 19:47

Yes, the quality will not be the same, but for some movies you will get DVD quality or slightly better, or lots of discs. There is always the HD option for HD movies. They keep cracking the BD disc protection, then they close it, then they crack it again. It seems that games might never be cracked.

Dev · 4th May 2008, 16:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garethw

Unfortunately i didn't. It was an impulse buy when i saw it.

Am i right in thinking that the PS3's not region locked for Blu rays?

The US version is well worth it. You can pick one up new from ebay for around £20. It is region free.

I agree that the picture quality is extraordinary for a movie so old.

Dev · 6th May 2008, 11:03

Next weeks releases:

Due for release on 12/05/2008

Aliens Vs Predator: Requiem (2) (Blu-ray)
Predator (Blu-ray)
Signs (Blu-ray)
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (Blu-ray)
Helvetica (Documentary) (Blu-ray)
Shall We Dance (Blu-ray)

Might pick up Predator, I have the collectors edition on DVD but it's always worth another purchase.

'You're bleeding!'
'I ain't got time to bleed!'

esmufc07 · 6th May 2008, 20:23

Got a HDTV at the weekend so it's time to pick up a couple of Blu Ray movies. Any outstanding ones out there at the moment?

Alex · 6th May 2008, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rahul

Can anyone really tell the difference between HD-DVD and Blu-ray though ?

I mean as in picture quality-wise?

Yes

Dev · 7th May 2008, 00:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by esmufc07

Got a HDTV at the weekend so it's time to pick up a couple of Blu Ray movies. Any outstanding ones out there at the moment?

Here are a few I recommend

The Prestige
3:10 to Yuma
Reign Over Me
The Spiderman Trilogy
Planet Earth
30 Days of Night
Casino Royale
The Condemned
Eastern Promises

That lot should get you started. All with top notch reference picture quality.

esmufc07 · 7th May 2008, 00:41

May pick up Casino Royale, still not seen it and I enjoy the Bond movies. (The modern ones more than the older ones).

Cheers

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Dev Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,075	Blu-ray Thread Here we can talk about all things Blu, such as the latest releases, the last blu-ray you watched, your own reviews etc... I still have so many blu-ray's in their seal, I haven't had the time to watch them... Personally I can't wait for Batman Begins on Blu ! But also the Matrix and LOTR Trilogy ! Great website for Blu-ray reviews - www.blu-ray.com

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WeasteDevil Hand Solo Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 57,678	What player do you have?

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Garethw Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England; The home of James Bond, Fish and chips and Chavs! Posts: 1,583	I recently bought Blade runner on Blu ray. All i can say is WOW! The film is over 20 years old but the picture quality is exceptional. I have been really impressed with the PS3 Blu Ray player.

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Rahul Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hunting The Hunter ! Posts: 4,740	Can anyone really tell the difference between HD-DVD and Blu-ray though ? I mean as in picture quality-wise?

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WeasteDevil Hand Solo Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 57,678	It is region locked for Blu-ray, but many discs don't use it. You have to make sure that you check first. I expect that Blu-ray is the same, but the region locking of DVDs on the PS3 is in the XMB software, it's not in the hardware - people report to have played DVDs from outside of their region on the PS3 under Linux.

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VidaRed First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,540	its two fecking huge to download blu-ray movies through the net.

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3Sixty Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St Marys Dugout Posts: 918	You could always, you know, buy them.

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3Sixty Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St Marys Dugout Posts: 918	I need to get some more films on blu-ray, they do looking fucking great, only got Die Hard 4 and 300 at the moment.

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WeasteDevil Hand Solo Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 57,678	Yes, the quality will not be the same, but for some movies you will get DVD quality or slightly better, or lots of discs. There is always the HD option for HD movies. They keep cracking the BD disc protection, then they close it, then they crack it again. It seems that games might never be cracked.

6th May 2008, 11:03	#17 (permalink)
Dev Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,075	Next weeks releases: Due for release on 12/05/2008 Aliens Vs Predator: Requiem (2) (Blu-ray) Predator (Blu-ray) Signs (Blu-ray) Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (Blu-ray) Helvetica (Documentary) (Blu-ray) Shall We Dance (Blu-ray) Might pick up Predator, I have the collectors edition on DVD but it's always worth another purchase. 'You're bleeding!' 'I ain't got time to bleed!'

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esmufc07 Smashed's bitch Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A good fortune may forbode a bad luck, which may in turn disguise a good fortune Posts: 6,157	Got a HDTV at the weekend so it's time to pick up a couple of Blu Ray movies. Any outstanding ones out there at the moment?

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esmufc07 Smashed's bitch Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A good fortune may forbode a bad luck, which may in turn disguise a good fortune Posts: 6,157	May pick up Casino Royale, still not seen it and I enjoy the Bond movies. (The modern ones more than the older ones). Cheers