B5: TLT in High Def!!

[Stryker412]

"Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will releasing its direct to video movies exclusively in high definition on Xbox LIVE simultaneous with their availability on DVD, starting with Sublime. Babylon 5: The Lost Tales to follow later."

I can't wait to see this in HD!

[Andrew_Swallow]

Do may people here have an Xbox 360?

[Darth_librarian]

I think I may now have to pick one up...

Expect it on iTunes eventually, when the exclusivity ends...

[Stryker412]

If you're getting one go for the new Elite model that was just announced today:



For $479.99, here's what gamers will get (in black -- see picture):

# Xbox 360 Elite console. The console is equipped with a premium black finish and three powerful core processors capable of producing the best in HD entertainment (up to 1080p), 16:9 cinematic aspect ratio, anti-aliasing for smooth textures, full surround sound, HDMI output and DVD playback with upscaling capabilities right out of the box.
# Xbox 360 120GB hard drive. The 120GB detachable hard drive allows gamers to save their games and store television shows, movies, music, pictures, trailers, levels, demos and other content available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.3 The hard drive is sold separately for an estimated retail price of $179.99 (U.S.).
# Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (black). This award-winning, high-performance wireless controller, now in black, features the Xbox Guide Button for quick, in-game access to friends and music. It has a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of 30 hours on two AA batteries. It is sold separately for an estimated retail price of $49.99 (U.S.).
# Xbox 360 headset (black). Now available in black, the headset lets gamers strategize or trade taunts while playing games and send voice messages to friends on Xbox LIVE.
# Xbox 360 HDMI cable. New to Xbox 360, HDMI allows consumers to get HD video (up to 1080p) and multichannel surround sound, all from one cable. (Editor's Note: The component/composite cable already included with the Xbox 360 is also in the Xbox 360 Elite box).
# Xbox LIVE Silver Membership. With this, gamers can chat with friends online, collect achievements and gamerscores, send and receive voice and text messages, and access Xbox LIVE Marketplace content such as game demos, HD movies and TV, as well as the best in downloadable games from Xbox LIVE Arcade.
# One-month subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold. An Xbox LIVE Gold Membership provides a complete online entertainment experience. Those who subscribe to this premium service can engage in competitive online multiplayer matches, tailor their matchmaking via feedback and accomplishments, chat with more than one person at a time, and take advantage of unique privileges in the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and Xbox LIVE Arcade.

[Milkman]

Man.. beat me to it! Here is a larger article and full MS press release.

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/100-official-xbox-360-elite-moves-from-fanboy-wet-dreams-to-reality-%5Bupdated-photos%5D-247636.php

[Radhil]

Bleh? What the hell is this? Exclusivity? Can't tie up the BluRay/HD-DVD plants for half a minute to press out the discs?

Good thing I don't have HD level gear, otherwise I'd have to beat people up for this kind of stupid.

[RMcD]

I have one, but the video download service isn't active in the UK yet Great to know an HD version will be available though

[NotSoWize]

Woo Hoo! My Xbox 360 just might be good for something other than blowing people up! I hope this works out.

[Stryker412]

Bleh? What the hell is this? Exclusivity? Can't tie up the BluRay/HD-DVD plants for half a minute to press out the discs?

Good thing I don't have HD level gear, otherwise I'd have to beat people up for this kind of stupid.

I doubt it'll be exclusive for very long. It's probably just much cheaper for them to offer this up as a DL rather than press all the discs. This way they can gauge interest first before investing in disc format.

[Vyse]

Something worth downloading form the 360 market place!!

[Jan]

I doubt it'll be exclusive for very long. It's probably just much cheaper for them to offer this up as a DL rather than press all the discs. This way they can gauge interest first before investing in disc format.

The press release linked to above said that the releases in both forms will be simultaneous.

Jan

[Stryker412]

The press release linked to above said that the releases in both forms will be simultaneous.

Jan

Correct I meant HD/BR disc releases.

[Kevin]

Dang, I'll definetly have to do that with my 360. That's pretty awesome, I was really hanging out for an HD version of some sort, and the 360's a pretty cool tool for providing HD content.

[rallytbk]

Dang, I'll definetly have to do that with my 360. That's pretty awesome, I was really hanging out for an HD version of some sort, and the 360's a pretty cool tool for providing HD content.

Except if you want to play HD-DVD you must purchase a separate HD-DVD player to view store bought pressed HD-DVD's.

The HD games are playable in HD, but they are HD games on DVD media (or in PC gaming 1920 Î 1080 resolution, not HD games on HD media.

[Stryker412]

I bought the HD-DVD player and at only $140 it was by far the best option out there.