I wonder what quality HD and what codec will the content be? I'm guessing the bit rates will be quite low, say 10Mbps to keep the video files to a reasonable size for download.
If I want to watch high definition and pay for it after paying for shiny new 1080p HDTV, I want the 30Mbps+ bitrate that Bluray allows for...
The audio is only in DD-5.1, too, since that's what the 360 can output. I suspect we'll be waiting for the next Xbox before we see 1080p+TrueHD. Then again, given what's in the HDTV market right now, 720p+DD-5.1 is a pretty good point to start with.
I am feeling very good about digital distribution obiviating the need for next-gen discs in the next Xbox and Wii.
amen. downloadable content would limit sound quality and video quality to stay small enough to download. The average high speed connection around here is 3mbits and 1.5mbits for cable/dsl. DSL in my area increased to 5 and 10, but I havent upgraded... yet. Still, most files and websites don't even allow the full bandwidth. I know I've never seen anything take advantage of my full speed other than dslreports.com speed tests.
I paid for an hdtv and a quality sound system, i want to buy media that takes advantage of them.
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mixja @ Jan 7th 2008 6:13AM
I wonder what quality HD and what codec will the content be? I'm guessing the bit rates will be quite low, say 10Mbps to keep the video files to a reasonable size for download.
If I want to watch high definition and pay for it after paying for shiny new 1080p HDTV, I want the 30Mbps+ bitrate that Bluray allows for...
Erwos @ Jan 7th 2008 6:49AM
The audio is only in DD-5.1, too, since that's what the 360 can output. I suspect we'll be waiting for the next Xbox before we see 1080p+TrueHD. Then again, given what's in the HDTV market right now, 720p+DD-5.1 is a pretty good point to start with.
I am feeling very good about digital distribution obiviating the need for next-gen discs in the next Xbox and Wii.
locke6854 @ Jan 7th 2008 7:12AM
amen. downloadable content would limit sound quality and video quality to stay small enough to download. The average high speed connection around here is 3mbits and 1.5mbits for cable/dsl. DSL in my area increased to 5 and 10, but I havent upgraded... yet. Still, most files and websites don't even allow the full bandwidth. I know I've never seen anything take advantage of my full speed other than dslreports.com speed tests.
I paid for an hdtv and a quality sound system, i want to buy media that takes advantage of them.