Microsoft Xbox One - an Apology
We're very sorry to have be snarky about a thing that the new console can't do...
An apology: Yesterday we were quite snarky about the fact that Microsoft, while licensing Blu-ray to play on its Xbox One console, hadn't take this decision the entire route to 3D Blu-ray. We are sorry for being snarky.
We are sincerely sorry. Deeply and honestly. We are sorry because Sony has made its PS4 manual available online and guess what:
"Playback of the following types of discs is not supported.
CD
BD-RE ver.1.0
BD-R/RE XL
Blu-ray 3D™
DVDs that have not been finalized
Do not use the following discs. If you do, the system may be damaged.
8 cm discs
Non-circular discs, such as discs in the shape of a card, star, or heart
Discs that are cracked or deformed, or discs that have been repaired
A DualDisc features one side that conforms to the DVD standard, and another side with audio only. The audio-only side cannot be played on the PS4™ system.
If a device that is not compatible with the HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection) standard is connected to the PS4™ system using an HDMI cable, video or audio cannot be output from the system.
For continuous playback of copyright-protected BDs, the encryption key for AACS (Advanced Access Content System) may need to be renewed. To renew the key, you must update the system software.
Some discs may not be playable due to scratches, dust, the quality of recording, or the characteristics of the recording device.
In rare instances, DVDs, BDs and other media may not operate properly when played on the PS4™ system. This is primarily due to variations in the manufacturing process or encoding of the software."
In case you didn't know... Sony is largely responsible for Blu-ray and has a range of 3D TVs to play them on if only... if only there were more players. Sorry Microsoft.
Check out our story about the PS4 manual here.
We are sincerely sorry. Deeply and honestly. We are sorry because Sony has made its PS4 manual available online and guess what:
"Playback of the following types of discs is not supported.
CD
BD-RE ver.1.0
BD-R/RE XL
Blu-ray 3D™
DVDs that have not been finalized
Do not use the following discs. If you do, the system may be damaged.
8 cm discs
Non-circular discs, such as discs in the shape of a card, star, or heart
Discs that are cracked or deformed, or discs that have been repaired
A DualDisc features one side that conforms to the DVD standard, and another side with audio only. The audio-only side cannot be played on the PS4™ system.
If a device that is not compatible with the HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection) standard is connected to the PS4™ system using an HDMI cable, video or audio cannot be output from the system.
For continuous playback of copyright-protected BDs, the encryption key for AACS (Advanced Access Content System) may need to be renewed. To renew the key, you must update the system software.
Some discs may not be playable due to scratches, dust, the quality of recording, or the characteristics of the recording device.
In rare instances, DVDs, BDs and other media may not operate properly when played on the PS4™ system. This is primarily due to variations in the manufacturing process or encoding of the software."
In case you didn't know... Sony is largely responsible for Blu-ray and has a range of 3D TVs to play them on if only... if only there were more players. Sorry Microsoft.
Check out our story about the PS4 manual here.
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