DeV0 #1 Posted March 26, 2003 Hi All This isnt really a VS question, i like both machines. But what would be the average opinion of the dvd movie quality? I like the xbox sound a little bit more and the control has more options,, But the PS2 has a boot disc for mutli region. I really want to find out which does the job better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CPUWIZ #2 Posted March 26, 2003 I think they both suck for DVD playback. But that's just me and my 3 DVD players talking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigferret #3 Posted March 26, 2003 Ditto what CPUWIZ said. Both are pretty terrible DVD players compared to most mid-level dedicated DVD units. Want proof? Simply pop in a monitor-calibration disk of some sort and run the video tests. The PS2 in particular is pretty weak. Just my 2 cents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liquid_sky #4 Posted March 26, 2003 the xbox has better compatability than the ps2, but i still would stick with a standalone dvd player Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JagMX #5 Posted March 26, 2003 yeah man the ps2's dvd playback sux big time. Ive seen certain movies with constant flashing white lines for an entire movie, and it cant read every dvd out there. The xbox is much better with sounds, playback and reliability. but these systems werent built with the best dvd playback out there even tho the xbox's is pretty good, its what i use to watch all my dvds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liquid_sky #6 Posted March 26, 2003 if they are pan and scan that is.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeV0 #7 Posted March 26, 2003 Thanks guys I have a stand alone pioneer in the bedroom, Space is the problem though and i have the PS2 and XBOX on the 2 big sets. From all your advise im gonna use the Xbox on my main set for dvd movies, Guess i just need to mod for all region. Cheers ppl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabriel #8 Posted March 26, 2003 The PS2 is better. While I've encountered one DVD that won't play on a PS2 and another that has a problem about midway through playing, I've encountered many more DVDs that the X-Box simply won't recognize and refuses to play. The XBox player has a couple more features (variable speed fast forward/rewind and zoom) but when you can't play your movies on it, then it doesn't really matter much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vic George 2K3 #9 Posted March 26, 2003 With DVD players getting cheaper, I don't think it would hurt to have a spare stand-alone player on hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fretwobbler #10 Posted March 26, 2003 wwwwwwhhhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr flflflflflflflflflflfllflflflfllflflflflflfl ssssssssssssssssssssssssss wwwwwwhhhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr flflflflflflflflflflfllflflflfllflflflflflfl ssssssssssssssssssssssssss Guest: "Whats that noise?" Me: "The PS2 playing a DVD" Guest: "Turn up the volume on the TV, I can barely hear whats being said" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabriel #11 Posted March 26, 2003 With DVD players getting cheaper, I don't think it would hurt to have a spare stand-alone player on hand. I agree. After my poor experiences with the XBox (pay $30 extra to unlock something it can already do, and then find out that it won't play half a dozen of my discs), I decided to by a pure DVD player. I'm just as happy with my 5 disc Panasonic DVD changer as I am with my PS2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MegaManFan #12 Posted March 26, 2003 I agree. After my poor experiences with the XBox (pay $30 extra to unlock something it can already do, and then find out that it won't play half a dozen of my discs), I decided to by a pure DVD player. I'm just as happy with my 5 disc Panasonic DVD changer as I am with my PS2. Substitute "PS2" for "X-Box" in the first line of Gabriel's post, and you have the same experience for me with the exact same results. I still love my PS2 mind you, but only for gaming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikau #13 Posted March 26, 2003 Half the reason I bought a PS2 was for its DVD player, and mine works fine, suprisingly. The system has more trouble with loading games though. Damn Sony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdstuff64 #14 Posted March 26, 2003 Xbox any day.The PS2 dvd player is crap,and so is the remote for it.It won't even read a few of my discs.The Xbox dvd player works fine,never have a problem with it.So Xbox gets my vote. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxy Cleopatra #15 Posted March 26, 2003 I've used both as DVD players. The PS2 menu is crap, playback is crap. I've had so many movies that wouldn't paly in that thing. I missed the end of Dogma because the thing froze up! The Xbox is better but, it still had some screw-ups. That's why I made Starscream hook up his extra DVD player to the big screen. It's a pain in the butt because it doesn't have a remote, (well it does but it's in the basement working the reciever down there) but I haven't had any problems with playback. Gaming consoles for playing games, DVD's for playing DVD's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justice_is_blind #16 Posted March 26, 2003 Why not totally redeem yourself and get a video-CD player? (cd-i,Saturn+VCD card,) Not only can you get *new*Video CD movies on eBay dirt cheap you can also download and burn all your favorite Kazza adult M-peg's.Ask Jaghammer about the video quality on most video CD's. Or just get a walk-man Video CD player http://www.gamechoice.com.hk/vcdmp3.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mintyfresh #17 Posted March 27, 2003 Just buy a GameCube and a standalone DVD player, you get your games, and you can play your movies, And best of all, its still cheaper than an Xbox! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justice_is_blind #18 Posted March 27, 2003 Just buy a GameCube and a standalone DVD player, you get your games, and you can play your movies, And best of all, its still cheaper than an Xbox! Or.. just buy the Panasonic Gamecube. :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SS #19 Posted March 27, 2003 My PS2 was the only DVD player that I owned for about two years and I never had one bit of trouble with it. It's still gonna be the only DVD in my bedroom setup. I’ve heard a lot of people complain about the PS2 for DVD playback but I’ve seriously never had any difficulties whatsoever. Maybe I was just lucky? It is a 1st generation (as in 1st week) model. Would that make any difference? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JagMX #20 Posted March 27, 2003 Why not totally redeem yourself and get a video-CD player? (cd-i,Saturn+VCD card,) Not only can you get *new*Video CD movies on eBay dirt cheap you can also download and burn all your favorite Kazza adult M-peg's.Ask Jaghammer about the video quality on most video CD's. Or just get a walk-man Video CD player http://www.gamechoice.com.hk/vcdmp3.html vcd's are fukin cool , an xillent substitute when you cant find a dvd thats NOT widescreen or letterbox. plus some vcd's are really good quality and nice and cheap for when times are tough, like now Foxy mentioned that the ps2 frooze, heh, when i bought the system to really cheak it out the fukin thing frooze the first day i bught it while i was playing a game, talk about garbage im surprised tho that the xbox gave some of you trouble, i mean the xbox doesnt have it where some dvds say "Playstation 2 Compatible!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starscream #21 Posted March 27, 2003 Neither. Get a stand alone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CPUWIZ #22 Posted March 27, 2003 Neither. Get a stand alone http://www.atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=23284 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeV0 #23 Posted March 27, 2003 Yes yes yes, neither , standalone etc As ive said i have a standalone in the BEDROOM, i have no space for it on the big sets. Ok, Ive come to the conclusion that after watching some DVD's on the xbox now that it is easily as good as my stand alone pioneer,, Therefore i will use the xbox. Also there is a vcd bootdisc for modded 'xboxs. I have way over 100 vcds bought from hong kong which i used to frequent. Holy crap, i believe CPUwiz has the same player!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MegaManFan #25 Posted March 27, 2003 Gaming consoles for playing games, DVD's for playing DVD's I knew there was a good reason I signed up for the Girly Girl Club. Why can't MORE people see it this way? That's why I love GameCube, it's a PURE GAMING CONSOLE. HUTTAH! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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