If you own an Xbox 360 HD-DVD drive/player, then prepare for a much needed auto-update the next time you fire up an HD movie. I have the 360 HD-DVD player and I’m happy about a few of the new changes.
What to expect:
User will be able to select the following audio output formats via TOSLINK or HDMI:
- Digital Stereo (2 channel PCM)
- Dolby Digital 5.1
- DTS 5.1
- WMA Pro
Added “Dynamic Range Control” toggle for digital audio output; Improved HD-DVD networking support; Improved HD-DVD title compatibility; Improved performance with MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; 1080p via HDMI is supported on the Xbox 360 Elite with HDCP compliant displays; Improved parental controls.
Most of these things are alien to me but the new audio output format selections are great. I’ll see if it changes my experience from a sound perspective tonight. This comes right as many HD-DVD owners prepare for the Matrix HD release. Thumbs up.
yeah i know lol
*HUGZ*
May 15th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
I still need to pick up the HD-DVD… been waiting for the prices of the movies themselfs to go down in price a bit.. maybe the Matrix will push me to just get one..
Trinity in Hi Def.. the GF is going to hate me soon
May 15th, 2007 at 2:59 pm
yeah. But I haven’t bought an HDDVD in months………..
May 15th, 2007 at 5:32 pm
i just downloaded the update. it was an excellent update! just what i was waiting for…now it’s time to increase the HD movie collection.