Testseek.com have collected 42 expert reviews of the Microsoft Xbox 360 HD-DVD Drive and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Xbox 360 HD-DVD Drive.
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The editors liked
Superb image quality
Elegant design
Simple to install
Easy to Use
Low cost
Less than a quarter of the price of todays stand-alone HD DVD players
Includes the Xbox 360 Universal remote
Disc-load times were half those of Toshibas current HD DVD players
Two rear USB slots that let you connect USB peripherals
The editors didn't like
Nothing to speak of The Final Word The Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player performs beautifully
Is easy to install
Intuitive to use and is the cheapest way to experience HD-DVD playback.
Doesnt offer HDMI connectivity
So theres no way to output your HD DVDs via HDMI for optimal video and audio quality
Abstract: The Blu-ray player on the PS3 with HDMI 1.3 is almost good enough to call a reference quality player. The Microsoft HD DVD player isn’t. However, at its price point, it is a pretty good value when you consider the fact that it loads faster than any...
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Microsoft has done a good job of providing high definition movie functionality at a very affordable price. Yes, if you add the cost of this drive to the cost of an Xbox 360 it amounts to a fair wad of cash, but if you already own an X360 the price of the ...
Much less expensive than stand-along HD-DVD players
No HDMI output
One of Sonys bragging points about their new PlayStation 3 is the fact it can play high-definition DVDs in the Blu-Ray format. But Microsofts not letting this comment slide, thanks to their new video game console accessory, the HD-DVD drive for the ...
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Published: 2006-12-06, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
Excellent image quality on HD DVDs; decent upscaling on film-based DVDs; HDMI output when used with Xbox 360 Elite or newer Premiums; relatively inexpensive compared with standalone models; can access advanced multimedia features, just like standalone ...
Cant decode or pass advanced Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, or DTS-HD soundtracks; no analog multichannel outputs; more expensive than a standalone HD player if you dont already own an Xbox 360; adds more bulk and cables to your 360 setup.
The Xbox 360 HD DVD player is an inexpensive way for 360 owners to get high-def movies, but nonowners and audiophiles should stick with standalone HD players.
Abstract: With HD DVD and Blu-ray players costing upwards of $1000 a pop – assuming you can even find one – what’s a home theater aficionado in search of the highest quality video to do? In a move so un-Microsoft-like that it may trigger identity...
Overall, I am really impressed with the new Microsoft Xbox 360 HD-DVD drive. When pairing it with the Xbox 360 console that is connected to an HDTV, adding HD-DVD support is a breeze to setup, easy to use and brings next-generation movie image qualit...
