DVD Release of HL2
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DVD sales did just recently beat out VHS sales in the video market. How that pertains to this, well, it doesn't.
But I will buy the DVD version if I can get it, platinum.
But I will buy the DVD version if I can get it, platinum.
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Great And i Got no DVD player. If i count correctly I'll have enough money in two months to buy hl2. Hopefully the'll bring out a CD version as well.
Even though I'd buy a DVD player just for hl2.
Even though I'd buy a DVD player just for hl2.
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Same here. Untill now I haven't had the need to buy a DVD player for my computer when I have a DVD player and a 32" Sony Wega TV about 10 feet from my computer. I would run out and buy one for this game, but my girlfriend and I don't have a lot of loot (probably because we buy stuff like 32" TVs).Originally posted by dawdler
Aw crap, that reminded me that I only have the cdrw in this one, I never installed the DVD cause we got a DVD player (isnt much software on dvd now). Darn it!
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Originally posted by dawdler
Yeah, I hate switching CDs, and it appears a game cant be succesfull on just one CD anymore
Half-Life 2 won't have any in-game movies, so I think CD switching is only an issue during install, which really isn't a big deal.
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Great, finally they are starting to release games on DVD's.
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Is it true that the computer reads DVD's faster than CD's? If that's true the loading times and starting the game will go faster...
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what is the difference between a CD and DVD for a game. I don't know anything about computers, at all!
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1. Yes I believe DVD's are read quicker.
2. If it's anything like HL1, the load times won't be affected by the speed of the drive, since it's handled by your other hardware instead (you can play HL and it's mods without the CD, and there is no difference in loading times).
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Just the amount of information you can get on each format. If HL2 fills up 4 CD's then instead of having to swop 4 CD's during install (Unlikely you would need to at all in the game) then you can buy (If you have a DVD drive in your PC) the DVD version which will be just the 1 disk. Personally I will go for the DVD version and help the industry move from CD to DVD (Plus enable me to set the install going and disappear for 10 mins rather than sit there changing CD's every 3 mins)
I don't have a DVD player on my computer, as I think it's somewhat pointless, and I'm getting pretty concerned. If I play it on a CD, will I have longer load times after I've installed the game? Will I not have acess to the special edition's extra media? Will I miss out on anything except for the initial install time? Thanks guys.
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Most likely, the DVD version will be a limited release. There have been DVD versions of games released in the past, but the ratio was usually 20:1 in favor of CD-ROM. In fact, you might even have to specifically order it from your local software shop to make sure you get a DVD version.
Now here's the real question: will the collector's edition be a DVD exclusive?
Now here's the real question: will the collector's edition be a DVD exclusive?
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Looks like I will now be spending money to get myself a DVD player for my comp. I know it would be the exact same on CD but I have been wanting games to switch to DVD for a long time and I will support any company that wants to start the switch. So ill buy the DVD version.
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I don't have one myself, and while you technically can get one for $40, the question should be can you get a good one for that little. I've seen DVD-ROM drives for at little as $29.99, but it's usually some cheap ass brand like "Hi-Val" or something lame like that. The name brand components like Pioneer, Sony, or Acer are usually considerably more.
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But the point is, we don't have to "change cd's all the time," just during installation. Once the game is installed, you shelve all the other CD's and just use the play disc. It's really not that big of deal.
Now if the collector's edition is a DVD exclussive, I may finally get a DVD-ROM drive, but since money is pretty tight at the moment, I most likely won't. And since I'm going to do a full install anyway, load times will be identical.
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Clearly the whole IT industry is turning to DVD? Why?
1) DVD Burners are cheaper
2) DVD-R's are cheaper
3) More software is being released on 3-4 CD's these days. Will be alot more 'neater' and now days cheaper to just throw it on a single DVD.
Basically to get yourself a DVD-Rom it's very very cheap. There is no great excuse.
I remember when the first Command & Conquer came out on CD only and I didn't have a CD-ROM yet. I went out and brought one.
The same scenerio will happen with DVD's. Game companies will start to make games that require 5 CD's and they are like 'stuff it' and just put it on DVD ONLY.
If Diablo 3 (whenever it comes out) is a 5 cd game but they choose to only put it on DVD everyone would buy a DVD-Rom then.
The problem with transfering from CD-Rom to DVD will be solved with a few big titles being released on DVD only. You watch.
1) DVD Burners are cheaper
2) DVD-R's are cheaper
3) More software is being released on 3-4 CD's these days. Will be alot more 'neater' and now days cheaper to just throw it on a single DVD.
Basically to get yourself a DVD-Rom it's very very cheap. There is no great excuse.
I remember when the first Command & Conquer came out on CD only and I didn't have a CD-ROM yet. I went out and brought one.
The same scenerio will happen with DVD's. Game companies will start to make games that require 5 CD's and they are like 'stuff it' and just put it on DVD ONLY.
If Diablo 3 (whenever it comes out) is a 5 cd game but they choose to only put it on DVD everyone would buy a DVD-Rom then.
The problem with transfering from CD-Rom to DVD will be solved with a few big titles being released on DVD only. You watch.
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Basically to get yourself a DVD-Rom it's very very cheap.
You mean you can get a low quality one for cheap. What about a good one? I don't like having to replace my drives every six months.
You mean you can get a low quality one for cheap. What about a good one? I don't like having to replace my drives every six months.
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Lite-On produces reasonably prices DVD/DVD combo drives and they are of suprisingly good value. Lite-On's have always includd the most recent technologies and capabilities (and have replaced Plextor as my optical drives of choice)
If you're looking for a plain DVD-ROM I'd suggest:
LiteOn 16x (40x cd rom) DVD-ROM (approx $45)
or if combo:
LiteOn 48x24x48x/16x CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive (approx $72)
