Transformers Blu-Ray Features Listed at IGN

IGN has an overview on the features that the upcoming Blu-Ray release of Transformers will contain.

Transformers Return in High-Definition

So it looks like it has the SAME features of the HD-DVD (which they failed to point out) as well as gimmicky stuff like customizable menus, and more downloadable crap on the screen when viewing.

Would it have killed them to include turnarounds for ALL of the robots? I thought the words "Bluray" and "Definitive" meant a little more.

Cool features...but a GPS locator?!

Wow, someone bought an HDDVD player.

No? Heck, if I bought an HD-DVD player, I wouldn't be complaining at all because there is nothing new on the Bluray HD-DVD Transfans got a break here.

It sounds like it was a good idea to not run out and buy a Blue Ray player. Huh.

I can't wait for this.
I've had the PS3 since last July.
Finally upgraded from 1080i to 1080p this July.
Boy am I glad Blu-Ray won.
Makes me feel more smarter.

While it's true it may not have anything new in the extras department, the Bluray release has TrueHD and PCM audio tracks. More than enough reason for me to double dip.

Awesome, can't wait for this. Finally looking forward to Transformers in HD!

*runs into living room and hugs his PS3*

I called it a few months back, but watch, the Trailer for ROF will be sneak previewed via BD Live!

I bought a HDDVD player purely to watch Transformers in HD. Have since sold the thing. I still have the Transformers HDDVD though.

Nice, you can put it right next to your BetaMax and Laser Disk collection.

That's ok, I was "THIS" close to buying the 360's HDDVD player when they went on clearance and Transformers for less than 20 bucks, but luckily for me, they were out of the HD players. I am a very bad shopper at Frys.

If this happens, I'll fart.

And then will be sneak previewed on the internet that evening

I don't know what that means.

over here at Suncoast, we've gotten over 30 reservations already for this movie...

Here's the simple answer. Just as the video is compressed on DVD, the audio is also compressed to fit. Bluray allows for not only HD video but also HD audio codecs.

Hm... considering I got the special edition, and thinking of getting a PS3 (since my PS2 went kaput), should the Blu-Ray DVD be worth it?

Sometimes the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing.

Hey now this could be a cool feature where maybe the GPS locator will tell us where all the Autobots and Decepticons are throughout the film, and then we can see exactly where they completely forgot about Barricade in the editing.

Yeah, I just read the post by IGN and the GPS feature is going to be AWSOME!!!! Sorry to you people who can't get the downloads, you'll be missing out on the goods.

P.S.
I would like to see what happened to Barricade.

Yeah, I'm sure that's what the GPS is, I mean what else could it be?

so same features as the HD-DVD version?

eh


might get it eventually but its nothing i'll rush out to get right away

About the GPS... like.... for the first part of the movie the Autobots are in space and the only ones really running around are Scorponok and Blackout. We know where BB is. I guess it will show Starscream flying around on his way to the dam? I guess it's just going to be a bunch of dots on a map with bs made up to show them traveling from location to location.

Ahhhh yes.... my first... and ONLY Blu Ray purchase...

If I remember right from the last time I saw the GPS thing on the HD-DVD it basically shows on a little map where the characters are (I think with dots) and has the "energy" level for each character which decreases when they take damage. I believe Barricade's life bar just disappears shortly after Bonecrusher's death. It's an interesting feature that adds a new way to watch the movie once more.

Of course I've edited the movie and cut out the whole Barricade reappearing and then disappearing as well as some other stupid crap. Sadly it's just the DVD version so I'm not sure I'll even ever watch it. Once I can edit the Blu-ray one though I'll watch that.

Like others, we're getting Blu-ray simply for the sound options not on the HD-DVD.

Pre-ordered already I can't wait until the 2nd movie hits next year.

yeah, the PS3 is great because if you have the wireless network, you can do automatic updates rather then worrying about obtaining new discs and such. On top of that not only can you play games, but you can also DL new trailers and such off the playstation network. I use it more for movies then games...

just keep in mind that the 20gb and 40gb version of the PS3 do NOT have playback compatibility meaning you can't play PS2 and PS1 games. Only the 60gb, 80gb, and the new 120gb have the playback feature

Awwwe, so they don't show barricade exit the Freeway and head for Mexico?

PS1 game playback is purely software emulated so ALL PS3 models can play PS1 games.

The PS2 compatibility does depend on the model. The 20gb and 60gb models through hardware (basically there is a PS2 inside the PS3 minus the controller inputs) which gives the best results (these models are both off the market, but can still be obtained used). The CURRENT 80gb model (the one which comes with a Dual Shock 3 and MGS4 in a bundle) uses a combination of software and hardware which doesn't have quite as high a compatibility. The list of supported games can be found somewhere on Sony's website. The 40gb does not play any PS2 games. The same is true of an unbundled 80gb model announced for release later this year at the 40gb price of $400 (this model is basically just a 40gb model with a larger hard drive).

There were rumors of a 120gb system, but nothing official has been announced, the only thing which has been is the previously mentioned unbundled 80gb system.

So if you are looking to buy a backwards compatible PS3 the 80gb bundle is the way to go unless you want to track down a used 20 or 60 gig model.

Cool. Now I can have Transformers upstairs, too! If anyone is interested, I can take a look at the GPS thing tonight to see what happens to Barricade for sure. It's a cool little feature, but I can't say that I watched it all the way through. It's cool that when the Autobots get to Earth, all their little dashboards fly out and activate.

The pop-up video stuff was the best. If all the next-gen treatments were as good as the Transformers HD-DVD (features, picture), I think people would be more inclined to check out BluRay.

This really is the best disc I've ever owned. It is as impressive as when Matrix came out on DVD, and made the whole HD-DVD thing totally worth it.

There is one thing is interesting, though. On the HD-DVD, a lot of stuff isn't on the disc and was gradually added over the months (real-life Sector 7 clips of classic Bumblebee, Starscream, Grimlock, menu overlays, etc.) The only thing that they didn't get around to was the movie editor thing. Why don't they just include it on the BD now?

It would be great (as the one poster said) to get a rotating HD model of each of the robots instead of just Prime, Bumblebee, Ironhide, Blackout, Megs and Screamer.