Sony declares war is over (AGAIN). - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

james99 · 2007-02-12, 01:38 PM

Once again Sony is proclaiming victory. I guess nobody believed them a month ago.

Sony is so confident that Bishop said the studio plans to begin marketing the format to consumers as the winner of the format war.

“The message that we’re going to put out to the consumer now is, now it is safe to make a choice,” he said. “No more fence-sitting is needed.”

james99 · 2007-02-12, 01:42 PM

Last months article:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...highlight=sony

stampeder · 2007-02-12, 01:43 PM

Marketing chutzpah...

Cyclism · 2007-02-12, 01:45 PM

Well then, if the format war is truly over, then let's see Sony convince their BD partners to put all those back catalogue titles out.

Beef · 2007-02-12, 05:37 PM

I wish they would spend as much effort on releasing new game titles as they seem to on declaring format victory.

But to Cyclism's point, I would buy more BD titles if they were to release some classics (like the Blues Brothers!!) and especially some concert videos. i am more interested in purchasing concerts than movies any day.

eightninesuited · 2007-02-12, 06:15 PM

As the article says, they're trying to get f sitters to buy into their format. With no Spielberg titles on HD DVD, it makes decisions a lot easier.

scrooloose · 2007-02-12, 06:45 PM

This kind of stunt from Sony is exactly why I'm pulling for HD DVD. I just don't want this company in control of the High Definition DVD format. I'll take Toshiba any day!

-Mike

U · 2007-02-12, 09:32 PM

What stunt are you referring to? How is Sony "controlling" anything exactly? They are not the only backers of the format. There are dozens of H/W manufacturers and studios besides Sony that are behind BD as well...

If Sony really wants to end this they should do a simultaneous release of Spider-Man 3 on BD and in theaters. If they revoke all the software players from being able to play the release they should have a few solid weeks of piracy-free sales... Until someone decides to hack via HDMI or hack at their pricey standalone player or game console.

hc666 · 2007-02-13, 10:07 AM

ET is on HD DVD soon... wasn't that Spielberg ? i may be wrong.

yeah down with sony... i route for HD DVD just because of Sony haha love my toshiba toys!

Mr_Rt · 2007-02-13, 10:20 AM

This kind of stunt from Sony is exactly why I'm pulling for HD DVD. I just don't want this company in control of the High Definition DVD format. I'll take Toshiba any day!

Have you actually been following this format war??? Both sides have been release this type of article for months. Remember when HD DVD sent out the article attached with their pro mo Semi Trailer???
Please avoid from making pointless comments...in my opinion, I would agree with you it was only a one constant..but its not...
I think that is why they call it a "War"??

hc666 · 2007-02-13, 03:57 PM

propaganda!!!

animal farm!!!

Danster · 2007-02-13, 04:38 PM

I can't help but associate Sony and their war victory with the Irak spokesman during the war. He kept saying that the coalition hadn't "seized" Baghdad, yet, even while he was on camera, you could see US tanks in the background...just priceless.

Seriously, this victory declaration is still preventing me from making up my decision to buy either BR or HDDvd.

eightninesuited · 2007-02-13, 06:30 PM

Actually, now Bagdad Bob sounds more like HD DVD.

- Wait for Chinese Players
- 51gb Discs "might" be possible
- Studio neutrality is inevitable
- amazon charts now mean nothing
- Dolby + soundtracks are good enough

Blu-ray has

- BD-J 1.1 interactivity coming in June.
- buy our stupidly expensive movies

... and that's really all I can think of. They pretty much came through with most of the other stuff that would've made the list last year.

scrooloose · 2007-02-13, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Rt

Please avoid from making pointless comments...in my opinion, I would agree with you it was only a one constant..but its not...
I think that is why they call it a "War"??

Yes, Mr RT, I have been following the format war, and I know that Sony pulls a lot of crap that I don't like (remember the root kit fiasco??)

Also, I'll make whatever comment I feel like.

-Mike

2007-02-12, 01:38 PM	#1
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	Sony declares war is over (AGAIN). Once again Sony is proclaiming victory. I guess nobody believed them a month ago. Sony is so confident that Bishop said the studio plans to begin marketing the format to consumers as the winner of the format war. “The message that we’re going to put out to the consumer now is, now it is safe to make a choice,” he said. “No more fence-sitting is needed.”

2007-02-12, 06:45 PM	#7
scrooloose Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grimsby, Ont. Posts: 3,117	This kind of stunt from Sony is exactly why I'm pulling for HD DVD. I just don't want this company in control of the High Definition DVD format. I'll take Toshiba any day! -Mike __________________ Pioneer PRO-110FD \| Pioneer VSX-92TXH \| BELL 9242 \| Panasonic DMP-BD35 \| XBOX 360 \|WD TV Live Hub

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Danster Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincoln.NB Pop 465,123 Posts: 5,301	I can't help but associate Sony and their war victory with the Irak spokesman during the war. He kept saying that the coalition hadn't "seized" Baghdad, yet, even while he was on camera, you could see US tanks in the background...just priceless. Seriously, this victory declaration is still preventing me from making up my decision to buy either BR or HDDvd. __________________ Home Theatre: Yamaha HTR-6190, Klipsch Speakers, SANYO PLV-Z4, TOSHIBA HDDVD, LG BD555C, Cerwin Vega HTS12 Sub, VIP2300, XBox 360, HTPC.

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2007-02-12, 01:42 PM	#2
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	Last months article: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...highlight=sony

2007-02-12, 01:43 PM	#3
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	Marketing chutzpah...

2007-02-12, 01:45 PM	#4
Cyclism Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver - OTA, Pioneer KURO Elite Signature PRO-141FD, 27" iMac, WDTV Live. Posts: 2,779	Well then, if the format war is truly over, then let's see Sony convince their BD partners to put all those back catalogue titles out.

2007-02-12, 05:37 PM	#5
Beef Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 142	I wish they would spend as much effort on releasing new game titles as they seem to on declaring format victory. But to Cyclism's point, I would buy more BD titles if they were to release some classics (like the Blues Brothers!!) and especially some concert videos. i am more interested in purchasing concerts than movies any day.

2007-02-12, 06:15 PM	#6
eightninesuited Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 358	As the article says, they're trying to get f sitters to buy into their format. With no Spielberg titles on HD DVD, it makes decisions a lot easier.

2007-02-12, 09:32 PM	#8
U Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,488	What stunt are you referring to? How is Sony "controlling" anything exactly? They are not the only backers of the format. There are dozens of H/W manufacturers and studios besides Sony that are behind BD as well... If Sony really wants to end this they should do a simultaneous release of Spider-Man 3 on BD and in theaters. If they revoke all the software players from being able to play the release they should have a few solid weeks of piracy-free sales... Until someone decides to hack via HDMI or hack at their pricey standalone player or game console.

2007-02-13, 10:07 AM	#9
hc666 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 864	ET is on HD DVD soon... wasn't that Spielberg ? i may be wrong. yeah down with sony... i route for HD DVD just because of Sony haha love my toshiba toys!

2007-02-13, 10:20 AM	#10
Mr_Rt Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Edmonton Posts: 153	This kind of stunt from Sony is exactly why I'm pulling for HD DVD. I just don't want this company in control of the High Definition DVD format. I'll take Toshiba any day! Have you actually been following this format war??? Both sides have been release this type of article for months. Remember when HD DVD sent out the article attached with their pro mo Semi Trailer??? Please avoid from making pointless comments...in my opinion, I would agree with you it was only a one constant..but its not... I think that is why they call it a "War"??

2007-02-13, 03:57 PM	#11
hc666 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 864	propaganda!!! animal farm!!!

2007-02-13, 06:30 PM	#13
eightninesuited Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 358	Actually, now Bagdad Bob sounds more like HD DVD. - Wait for Chinese Players - 51gb Discs "might" be possible - Studio neutrality is inevitable - amazon charts now mean nothing - Dolby + soundtracks are good enough Blu-ray has - BD-J 1.1 interactivity coming in June. - buy our stupidly expensive movies ... and that's really all I can think of. They pretty much came through with most of the other stuff that would've made the list last year.