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DVD interactive
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:52 pm
by Alan_Eng
Hi!
I just wondered what everyone's thoughts were on the ever increasing catalogue of DVD interactive (or DVD-i as I call it) games?
I have a small collection now, and although they'll never replace our cd-i, some of the games are good. My favourite is the Telly Addicts series. There's a Lara Croft game and Wallace & Gromit is fun.
I wonder if Philips have been tempted to create a dedicated DVD-i console and get back into the gaming circle?
Alan
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:19 pm
by cdifan
At one time Philips told developers a DVD-i format was in the making, but nothing ever came of it as far as I know.
Knowing Philips, it could well be that prototypes were made but got canceled...
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:05 pm
by Bas
Philips specced the sequel of CD-i if rumours have to be believed!
They promised consumers DVD would be compatible with CD-i as well.
Those minigames available on DVD are not of any value to me. Although i like the ALG games! I have Space Ace and Mad Dog Mccree on DVD, playable on every DVD player. But, the conversion is rough, and i think the CD-i versions are better!
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 4:49 pm
by cdoty
HD DVD and Blu-ray offer a better interactive experience. Blu-ray uses Java. I'm not exactly sure what HD DVD uses.
Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 2:00 am
by gtdalby
cdoty wrote:HD DVD and Blu-ray offer a better interactive experience. Blu-ray uses Java. I'm not exactly sure what HD DVD uses.
HD DVD uses JavaScript and XML.
Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:29 am
by cdoty
gtdalby wrote:HD DVD uses JavaScript and XML.
That sounds like it won't offer any better interactivity than the current DVD standard.
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:32 am
by Ruekov
cdoty wrote:HD DVD and Blu-ray offer a better interactive experience. Blu-ray uses Java.
Blu-ray uses the GEM protocol.
GEM (Globally-Executed-MHP) is a derivation of MHP (and others), pan-european system of tv interactivity in work in some countries of Europe (for example, Spain).
MHP (Media Home Platform) is very similar to Mediahighway or OpenTV, are engines who works under html and java technologies.
PlayStation 3 at the moment NOT supports GEM.
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 6:50 am
by cdoty
Great Tandy VIS site. What's the difference between the MD 2500 and MD 5200? I have the Memorex MD 2500. It would be interesting to see if software could be developed for the system.
Sorry, for the off topic post.
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 7:00 am
by cdoty
cdifan wrote:At one time Philips told developers a DVD-i format was in the making, but nothing ever came of it as far as I know.
The Nuon was known as DVD-Interactive. I wonder if they're related?
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 8:56 pm
by Ruekov
cdoty wrote:The Nuon was known as DVD-Interactive. I wonder if they're related?
It's not Related. The nuon technology is more extensive than dvd-i. Nuon requires a special chipset in the DVD Player.
I found this:
http://www.nuon-dome.com/
cdoty wrote:Great Tandy VIS site. What's the difference between the MD 2500 and MD 5200? I have the Memorex MD 2500. It would be interesting to see if software could be developed for the system.
Thanks!
I have too a MD2500 but I mispelled it to MD5200. I will solve it this night or tomorrow.