Halo Legends Blu-ray dated Feb. 9, 2010; perfect fanboy storm approaches

Joystiq: A year ago, the following sentence would have been absolutely, totally, and in all other ways inconceivable: The Blu-ray edition of the Halo Legends anime project is scheduled for release on February 9, 2010. The impossible union of Halo and Blu-ray will not only arrive on the same day as the DVD release, but it will also contain an exclusive overview of the series through the events of Halo 3. As Blu-ray.com risibly puts it, "Soon you'll be able to play Halo on your PS3."

[WildArmed]

lol.. I just dont see the relationship between bluray version of halo legends and fanboys going crazy =/

Everything has a bluray version now -.-

[Godmars290]

You're missing the double irony of PS3 fanboys buying, or saying they bought, the BR and waving the fact in 360 fanboys faces. the sh*tstorm that will result.

[Bnet343]

I don't think Halo fans will care if there's a BR version or not, it's a movie, not a game.

[rockleex]

Including playing Halo on Bluray in 1080p. :P

[WildArmed]

lol i thought irony was too hard for fanboys to comprehend.

[Chubear]

Halo on the PS3. Didn't think I'd see it this gen but there it is. Wow. lol

[Cenobia]

"Everything has a bluray version now"

....except one thing.... >:D

/fanboy

[Xbox Avatars Shoe]

HAHAHA!

[Fencefry]

"it's a movie, not a game."
oicwatudidthar xD

[Microsoft Xbox 360]

LOL.

[badz149]

what is so hard about accepting a movie on BD? 360 games won't see the light of the day on BD - FINE! PS3 owners can watch Halo anime on BD - also FINE! see? no need to flame or anything!

[sikbeta]

I don't know WTF is going on that site, over using sarcasm in every article and posting articles not related to Playstation, pointing out everything in the article that make it sound really bad, is like a good way to get hits with "sarcasm" bashing in disguise articles everywhere

You can't say you like a console over another, because you are accused as a fanboy, you can't contradict an article made by Joystiq or you will get accused as a troll, is like everyone trying to act smart to not get accused of something, they are more like analysts than gamers

And I was mad because of the fanboysm in N4G, seems like every site act in a different way but with the same results after all

[PirateThom]

Finally, Halo in HD.

[WildArmed]

lol natively @ 1080p

[Microsoft Xbox 360]

Yeah it's a first.

[NeptuneOO7]

Halo : Reach on PS3!

Confirmed.

/Sarcasm

[FiftyFourPointTwo]

Halo Legends PS3 bundle?

jk.

[Anorexorcist]

you're treading on very soft, sensitive fanboy ground here.

If you don't take care, The Xbot Butt-Buddies will come around and give you a Disagree-Lashing like you've never felt before...then they'll scurry off and say nothing because they know Blu-Ray is the new standard and the Pwnage against them is just too much.

[Chubear]

One step closer to having even halo on the Playstation. XD

Oh how sweet this is for me when I remember all the FUD with the whole Blu-ray/HD DVD thing. hehe, love it. XD

Hear ye hear ye, THE END IS NIGH 360fans. REPENT ye least have time! lol

[HolyOrangeCows]

...to play some dumb cartoon based off an over rated game.

[Godmars290]

Can someone explain to how this is a "perfect fanboy storm" when the chief fanboys of the franchise can't watch it on BR. Will actually be limited DL only if they want to watch it in HD on a 360.

[pixelsword]

It's not a blow to Bungie or anything, but it does leave a bad taste in my mouth, being a HALO fan... even if I also own a PS3.

I want to play the HD disc-version of the HALO movie on the 360 to be honest, and it won't feel right to play it on my PS3, but if I get it (and it's possible that I might) I would get the Blu-Ray version just for the extra HALO content.

In a way it is and it isn't Microsoft's fault: It's not their fault that HD-DVD failed, but I still do blame them for not making HD-DVD standard in 360's because HD-DVD growth was strong for a while, and if it was standard, HD-DVD would've been that much more popular. Not to mention that both versions could co-exist for a long time (like VHS and DVD's did [and still do]).

[Godmars290]

But it is MS's fault for choosing HDDVD over BR, then supporting HDDVD, because Sony didn't want to use their menu and security software. Believing that they could use the 360 as a Trojan horse for DDL w/o making it an all-aspect media hub.

[pixelsword]

wow. Well, I do understand your point. It was a decision in terms of "give and take": but if HD-DVD would've won we'd be saying how Sony messed-up because if they'd only used the menu and security software, the Blu-Ray would be in business. But let's face it: Sony made a good decision there because part of the reason why HD-DVD failed was because of Hollywood being skiddish about HD-DVD after it was proved hackable, which if HD-DVD used Microsoft's security system (if I'm understanding it correctly) would be the direct cause... which COULD explain why Microsoft wanted both versions of Discs to fail, to which they almost confessed by their support of DDL.

Hmmm...

[Bnet343]

I don't think Microsoft will be mad about this. You can also look at it this way. PS3 owners are buying a Halo movie proving that Halo can sell on anything and that Halo appeals to all. That's how Microsoft sees it. It's the same as the mod for playing as Master Chief on UT3 on the PS3. Microsoft saw it as "free advertising"

[Godmars290]

HDDVD couldn't have won because the main argument was about providing more space. Putting it in the 360 might have prolonged things but you'd still have multiple discs - Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey - and reduced content/compromised quality - Transformers. Worse there might have been additional production issues that only would have added to the number of RRoD incidents.

@Kigmal:
Of course MS isn't going to be mad at taking money from PS3 owners, but the fact remains that the best they have to offer their own key fanbase is a DDL rental. That not only will the anime be in poor resolution through a 360 DVD, but noisy as well.

[Dude420]

Way to spread BS, yes while a dual layered BD is 50gb and a dual layered HD-DVD is 30gb, the space would still be sufficient enough for any current gen games. Multi-discs? Yeah sure buddy.

Btw, I've seen both HD DVD and BD versions of Transformers and they both look exactly the same. The only difference really is sound, but how many people really have top of the line stereo systems? I'm sure some of you do, but the majority doesn't and I don't think they seem to care either.

[Godmars290]

The point isn't that few people would have a sound system to get the most out of a fully loaded disc but that there wasn't a fully loaded HDDVD disc available at the time.

An equally moot argument is Blue Dragon. Single sided 15GB discs were the only thing around at the time, so the 20GB game would have been on two discs unless a good part of that was redundant data. not that it matters, since the 360 doesn't have a HDDVD drive.

[Ninji]

And the games were supposed to be rated M for mature? lol. I guess it just goes to show that the majority of the xbot population is nothing but kids.

[Socomer 1979]

It again proves ps3's superiority and teaches the lesson of getting over it. The media and its fanboys have to accept that truth. Make your ammends now for the denial youve been in and the trouble youve caused with youre pure stupidity.

THE CELL
PSN
BLURAY

Have won and now we reap the benefits.

[DaTruth]

That was some pretty stupid denial! I wish they would have put money on it... er, maybe that's what they're so upset about?

[WildArmed]

lol yes coz you can play a movie on the PSNZzzz the Celzzzz

its just a bluray.. and yes there are other bluray players then the ps3 -.-
(though i use my wuvly ps3)

[ReviewsArePolitics]

What is stronger for Xtards: Their hate for Sony or their love for Halo?

[Chubear]

MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!! *evil grin*

[Anorexorcist]

a love for any arbitrary factor that they think can win a fanboy argument (first it was having better games, then it was having HD-DVD, then it was having a cheaper-priced system, now its sales), and a hate for anything that is firmly rooted in reality and is backed by logic.

[AliTheBrit19]

When it comes to fanboys, even though they regularly bash Microsoft/Sony you find they still happily use other products not related to the consoles.

You will find Xbox fanboys using Sony Bravia's

And PS3 Fanboys using Windows

[BurninDragon08]

Oh the irony. Funny how 360 owners can't even watch it on their system! Lmfao!

[Bnet343]

If that weren't possible they would of scrapped this whole idea as a whole.

DVD version, plus a 1080p HD version on Xbox Live.

[WildArmed]

yes coz they arent releasing a DVD version -.- sheesh people

[AssassinHD]

That is some quality irony right there. I fully expect Warzone Gamer (or whatever his name is) to post a "Master Chief on my PS3" article. It is only fair after all.

[divideby0]

this has got to make MS feel like bad....how could it not...LOL

[Chubear]

Feel bad? lol

Look, MS know exactly what they're doing. They dont' give a damn. It's about the money period.

[PandemicPrawn0]

Halo Reach screens have been leaked!!!

[WMW]

i doubted bungies ability to improve on halo reach but it looks like it will be the best looking game on the 360 it won't be as good as killzone 2 but hey atleast its getting better.

[djfullshred]

haha, this truely sounds like an epic WTF moment in video game history.

[Sir Ken_Kutaragi]

...Halo in 1080p!!! ;-D ;-D ;-D

[chrisulloa]

LOL not even UC is in 1080p native.

[Saaking]

I won't disagree with you becuase you're right, but I will disagree becuase it's you.

[Why Dat]

even though Chris is "correct", the fact he had to bring in a totally different game to this topic is just stupid.

If you must know, since you're so damn blind, Uncharted 2 looks 10x better (and plays better) than anything you got on your Xbox. Ohh... you're hurt? Well too bad. STFU.

Next time, comment on the actual article.

[wikia]

.....and Halo 3 is 640p native (sub HD) while uncharted is 720p native (HD) your point is?

[foxtheory]

*cue The Twilight Zone theme music*

[sashimi]

DVD version DLC confirmed! :P j/k j/k

[Captain Tuttle]

Sony VAIO's now shipping with Windows 7!

[AK46]

It's all about Loyalties. Sony is going to make some money off the halo series.

[xoxideu]

the dvd or the definitive version on Blu-ray

I suggest the blu-ray that way you can watch that green power ranger in HD all on your xbo- oh wait...

*cue sound effect*
wah wah wah wahhhh

:(

[Halo3 MLG Pro]

Looks like I might have to buy a ps3 now. :)

[Ldubbz]

Will be funny to pop that bad boy in my PS3...but since I have a Gears of War theme on my PS3 sometimes, and a Halo one on my PSP...its nothing new

[McDaygo]

People can buy standalone Blu-Ray players. Even peeps with 360's.

[Ps_alm3k]

this will be the only HD halo they will get....lol hahahah j/k.....
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......Or maybe not...