8.5GB DVD+R discs

[Oriphus]

Here's a bit of info for those who wish to read about the discs:

http://www.dvdrw.com/press/duallayer.htm

[decryptit]

Is +r better than -r

[Oriphus]

Not really. Here is some info for you:

http://www.chrismccann.co.uk/dvd_formats.htm

[mrdrcd]

Hello

I got some info... i was trying to copy this game for ps2 and i came to find out that this game (Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest) was burned onto a dual layer dvd... which i saw in a gamer pro magazine.... i started scaning the net find info on this find of this that i had hear little about and came to this form.... i was wordering if you can tell me how this corparations get ahold of this disks???

THanks

[admin]

mrdrcd: Copying PS2 games is illegal if you didn't buy the the original, and referring to this is not allowed according to forum rules.

As for your question, commercial dual layer "burning" (it is actually "pressing") has been around for ages. In fact, most DVD movies are dual layered.

Dual layered burning for home use is different (just like CD burning and commercial CD production is different) and uses different technology (which is why home burned discs are not as compatible as commercially pressed ones).

[Oriphus]

And if you want your own commercial pressing machine i think they are around $35,000 according to a website in the US a few months back + you then have to make a template for the DVD which costs around $10,000 so its only really viable for a movie back-up if you wish to spend about $40,000 to $50,000 a disc. lol Personally id buy the original twice