Category Archives: Formats

Xbox 360 HD DVD Add-on Now $129.98 at ToysRUs.com

Posted on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 by MegaZone

For those of you with an Xbox 360, the HD DVD add-on is selling for just $129.98 at ToysRUs.com. Hat tip to EngadgetHD.

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Another Buy One, Get One Free Blu-ray Sale

Posted on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 by MegaZone

I think I know what Blu-ray’s big sales strategy is this holiday season – disc sales! In the past few weeks we’ve seen a couple of buy one, get one free sales, and a buy two, get one free sale. … Continue reading →

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Australian Rental Chains Back Blu-ray

Posted on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 by MegaZone

Australian video rental chains Video Ezy and Blockbuster, both owned by Franchise Entertainment Group, will exclusively rent Blu-ray Disc, and not HD DVD, at their 870 stores, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Paul Uniacke, FEG managing director, said that … Continue reading →

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Wal*Mart pulls a 180 on Venturer HD DVD player

Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2007 by MegaZone

Despite categorically stating in September that they would not be carrying the Venturer SHD7000, it is now listed on their site for $199.98. Via EngadgetHD.

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Amazon lists the Samsung BD-UP5000 BD/HD DVD combo player for pre-order

Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2007 by MegaZone

Amazon has listed the Samsung BD-UP5000 1080p Blu-ray Disc / HD DVD combo player for pre-order. The pre-order price is $799.99, $200 off the $999.99 MSRP. It is slated for release on January 15, 2008. Hat tip to Gizmodo.

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