It was only a few short months ago that we were reporting on the white-hot HD war between Toshiba's HD DVD format and the BDA's Blu-ray Disc.
At IFA 2007 (and 2006 for that matter), we reported from various press conferences. Blu-ray Disc Association members bravely bragged that Blu-ray was on the verge of slaying HD DVD. And likewise, Toshiba was insisting that the HD DVD format would prevail despite the odds stacking up against it.
Eventually, the HD DVD format fell on its sword and conceded the industry to Blu-ray. Those people who bought BD players and PS3's rejoiced. And those who'd bought Toshiba HD DVD players were miffed and cried into their morning oats.
But if you're one of those irritated HD DVD early adopters, you've got one last chance to laugh in the face of all those smug Blu-ray owners.
Because while most Blu-ray Disc movies still cost around £18, you can now snap up a plethora of HD DVD titles from just £2.99.
Indeed, there are plenty of HD DVD movies available online for £2.99, which aren't even available on Blu-ray yet.
On HMV.co.uk for instance, there are 91 HD DVD titles, all available for bargain prices. American Gangster for £2.99 for instance – it's not even out on Blu-ray yet. The same is so for the likes of The Kingdom, King Kong (I hated it too) and the Kiera Knightley-tastic Atonement.
How about Battlestar Galactica Season 1 for just £12.99? Nope, that's not out on Blu-ray yet either.
So don't let your HD DVD player gather dust under the stairs. Make use of it. And show all those Blu-ray-buying idiots what it's like to own lots of beautiful, shiny and cheap HD movies in 1080p.
I mean jeez, HD DVD was a way better format anyway, right?
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zoydwheeler
August 6th 2008
1. "HD DVD was a way better format anyway, right?"
No. No, it wasn't.
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