Microsoft have just released a new update for the HD DVD Add on drive for the Xbox 360 console. This includes some minor bug fixes (I know that they have fixed the menu problems on my Exotic Saltwater Aquarium HD DVD from trying my copy!) and added a few new features:
- Added option for user to select from 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
I love to see the HD DVD add on getting an update to add new features and fix some minor issues. I still hope that HD DVD (as the cheaper format) will win through. I think at this stage neither HD DVD or Bluray will win the war totally, but it would be nice to see the cheaper HD DVD stand alone players selling more than the rival. We all have to look at Multi-Format players though really at least for the next couple of years!
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