I checked several threads before this, and I think I may have stumbled across a couple of them saying they need compression, storage, etc, but I am starting one for a somewhat specific question.

I have a large DVD/BR collection that is still growing, and I have digital copies of most (unfortunately...most are currently poorly ripped, but I'll be re-ripping them soon). I will not be using a HTPC solution for most of the televisions in my apartment, so I am looking for the most versatile solution / file format to convert to.

My media devices will be a HTPC, 2 xbox 360s, and a PS3. The only one hooked up to any sort of decent sound system is the PS3, and it would be preferable to keep 5.1 audio for the PS3. Here (http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/video/filetypes.html) are the supported PS3 file types and this (http://support.xbox.com/support/en/us/nxe/gamesandmedia/movies/videofaq/viewvideoplaybackfaq.aspx) is a FAQ I found about Xbox 360 video filetypes.

The reason I created this thread is in the past I tried Xilisoft, a free ps3 converter, and one other one (can't remember the name...Ultimate something) and I never got a "quality" conversion. The audio would always desync, or the "hd 720p" would NOT be anywhere NEAR 720p. So, I need a bit of guidance as to where to start in my search for a decent conversion and/or ripping set. I know this is going to take a while, and am considering upgrading my e6750 to a q9550.

Another alternative, not sure if anyone has any experience with this, is using the CUDA technology to convert. Does anyone know how that turns out? They (badaboom) have a free trial that I will download when I get home tonight and see how it handles HD media.

I checked several threads before this, and I think I may have stumbled across a couple of them saying they need compression, storage, etc, but I am starting one for a somewhat specific question.

I have a large DVD/BR collection that is still growing, and I have digital copies of most (unfortunately...most are currently poorly ripped, but I'll be re-ripping them soon). I will not be using a HTPC solution for most of the televisions in my apartment, so I am looking for the most versatile solution / file format to convert to.

My media devices will be a HTPC, 2 xbox 360s, and a PS3. The only one hooked up to any sort of decent sound system is the PS3, and it would be preferable to keep 5.1 audio for the PS3. Here (http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/video/filetypes.html) are the supported PS3 file types and this (http://support.xbox.com/support/en/us/nxe/gamesandmedia/movies/videofaq/viewvideoplaybackfaq.aspx) is a FAQ I found about Xbox 360 video filetypes.

The reason I created this thread is in the past I tried Xilisoft, a free ps3 converter, and one other one (can't remember the name...Ultimate something) and I never got a "quality" conversion. The audio would always desync, or the "hd 720p" would NOT be anywhere NEAR 720p. So, I need a bit of guidance as to where to start in my search for a decent conversion and/or ripping set. I know this is going to take a while, and am considering upgrading my e6750 to a q9550.

Another alternative, not sure if anyone has any experience with this, is using the CUDA technology to convert. Does anyone know how that turns out? They (badaboom) have a free trial that I will download when I get home tonight and see how it handles HD media.

I had success with Nero Recode 3 with the PS3. There is a Sony PS3 profile. For DVD this is trivial since recode can rip and convert on the fly. But for bluray it may be a bit more difficult.

I've been using Aimersoft total media, but i dont know if it support blu-ray. maybe you can try it. it has also a free trial.

I use AnyDVD to rip the movie with soundtrack I want (default 5.1) and then encode it using Super. (sometimes called SuperC, but it's really Super©). Super is freeware and can convert just about ANYTHING into ANYTHING ELSE with full control over video/audio wrappers, codecs, and bitrates.

EDIT: I haven't done anything with any of my HD-DVDs or Blu-Rays, but there is a AnyDVD-HD upgrade that would give me the same functionality.