High-Def Disc Interactivity Debuts on HD DVD

An anonymous reader writes "Next to picture quality, interactivity has been touted as one of the key selling points of the next-gen disc formats — unlike standard def DVD, both HD DVD and Blu-ray are capable of delivering truly interactive experiences. This past Tuesday, Universal Studios released 'Fast and the Furious: Toyko Drift' on HD DVD with an interactive feature they've dubbed 'U-Control,' delivering the first true on-the-fly, user-controlled supplements to a pre-recorded video format."

interactivity...

[User 956]

Next to picture quality, interactivity has been touted as one of the key selling points of the next-gen disc formats -- unlike standard def DVD, both HD DVD and Blu-ray are both capable of delivering truly interactive experiences.

By "interactivity", I'm assuming they mean throwing the player out of a third-story window when it refuses to play a DRM'ed movie that you've paid for [betanews.com]?

Interactivity!

[bunbuntheminilop]

Yes, that's whats going to sell it!

Obligatory Futurama

[Dachannien]

Announcer: If you want Calculon to race to the laser gun battle in his hover-Ferarri, press 1! If you want Calculon to double-check his paperwork, press 2! Enter now!
Fry presses 1.
Chair: You have pressed 2!
Fry: No, I didn't!
Chair: I'm almost positive you did!
Time passes.
Calculon: Add in the carryover from form 16A, then deduct line 2B...

Pr0n

[king-manic]

It'll be huge for porn. They already do choose your own camera angle. They can now do it with higher definition. See that $5 whore and her meth teeth in 1080p with 5.1 surround to truly capture what it's like to be seedy and cheap all from the comforts of home. See every pimple, needle mark, ruise, and wrinkle.

Re:Interactivity: perfect for porn

[PornMaster]

Hahahaha... superimpose a bag over the chick's face.