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wraggster
August 26th, 2007, 16:43
via engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/26/buffalo-offers-up-external-hd-dvd-blu-ray-combo-drive-in-japan/)

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/08/8-25-07-buffalo-hd-dvd-play.jpg

Nah, Buffalo isn't manufacturing the HD DVD / Blu-ray drive that sits comfortably within its new external enclosure, but those parked in Japan can reportedly get ahold of this peace maker for just ¥51,000 ($440). Apparently, Buffalo chose the GGC-H20N optical drive to read both high-definition formats in its BHC-6316U2, and CyberLink's PowerDVD7.3 Ultra will also be thrown in for good measure. Next month, Buffalo will be loosing the BRHC-6316U2, which will utilize the GGW-H20N Blu-ray burner / HD DVD reader and will run customers a respectable ¥74,800 ($644).
Tree
August 26th, 2007, 16:59
does dis make HD-DVDs work on PS3 or was it just a pointless post?
tallica
August 26th, 2007, 18:06
No its for a pc
mcdougall57
August 26th, 2007, 21:21
does this work with usb? cox i cant see usb being fast enough
SSaxdude
August 26th, 2007, 22:35
does dis make HD-DVDs work on PS3 or was it just a pointless post?

No. And why would you want HD DVDs on a PS3?
ElRazur
August 26th, 2007, 22:41
No. And why would you want HD DVDs on a PS3?

Flexibility? Futureproofing? Say, if bluRay loses the format war or something.
F9zDark
August 26th, 2007, 22:41
I think he was wondering because this is in the PS3 news forum. I suppose Blu-Ray is important to PS3 owners as well, making it newsworthy in this forum.

And besides I find the Blu-Ray burner aspect interesting, even though I cannot imagine many uses for it.

Well maybe a Linux LIVE Blu-Ray disc packed to the brim with games and emulators.
Demibeard
August 26th, 2007, 23:42
Is it me or do the HD-DVD and Blu-Ray logos look to be really badly stuck on? Some one has NO photoshop skills whatsoever or Buffalo are using a half-arsed ad agency.

Interesting though.
Elven6
August 27th, 2007, 01:52
To answer a few questions:

USB can be fast enough, what do you think the 360 HD DVD drive runs through?

2. Why buy this for your PS3 of you are worryed about Blu Ray losing? I heard through linux people have ran their Xbox 360 drive on their PS3s. Besides the 360 drive will be way cheaper then this.
mcdougall57
August 27th, 2007, 04:11
To answer a few questions:

USB can be fast enough, what do you think the 360 HD DVD drive runs through?

thanks

but if so what was the point of inventing hdmi lol we could of just used usb cables lol
ElRazur
August 27th, 2007, 08:44
Yes, fast enpugh to run HD dvd......Maybe not blu ray due to the way the data are stored on them?
Elven6
August 27th, 2007, 16:43
Yes, fast enpugh to run HD dvd......Maybe not blu ray due to the way the data are stored on them?

Um no, they both run at the same speeds.
Tree
August 27th, 2007, 19:04
To answer a few questions:

USB can be fast enough, what do you think the 360 HD DVD drive runs through?

2. Why buy this for your PS3 of you are worryed about Blu Ray losing? I heard through linux people have ran their Xbox 360 drive on their PS3s. Besides the 360 drive will be way cheaper then this.

attuly no it was coz not every movies on blu-ray ... so i might want a HD-DVD just 2 watch dat film init
F9zDark
August 28th, 2007, 00:49
Hah. Considering a 5 pack of Blank Blu-ray discs will cost you 140 dollars, I cannot imagine too many people rushing out to buy a Blu-Ray burner.
Tree
August 28th, 2007, 01:02
Hah. Considering a 5 pack of Blank Blu-ray discs will cost you 140 dollars, I cannot imagine too many people rushing out to buy a Blu-Ray burner.

OMG!!!!!!!! i was thinkin of buyin one so i could put loads of things on one disk likes movies ... back up my computer etc ... but no way am i payin that much just for blu-ray RW ...