Do I need a HD DVD player to play normal DVD's on an HDTV?

[bhayn007]

We're upgrading our TV but weren't planning on buying a new DVD player.

[Cupcake™]

you can use any its just a matter of quality.

Regular dvd players play regular dvds

Upconverting- plays regular dvds and upconverts the quality to a better quality. It is NOT hd

HD Players- Play hd movies and regular dvds

Blu ray- Plays blu ray and regular

Combos- Play hd, blu ray, and regular dvds

[jim f]

no a normal dvd player works fine. for your dvd player you can buy cords for near HD quality.

[kevin m]

No. Use the component outs or S- video.

[j0hn6oo]

no, it will just wont play the DVD in HD

[Weisey]

no... hd dvd players play hd dvd's, and dvd players play dvd's...i know its tricky

[petey00petey]

You Can...but You Might Consider An Upconvert Dvd Player...it Will Play Standard Dvd's But Increases The Picture Quality On An Hdtv....amazon Has Some Below 100.00

[petey00petey]

You Can...but You Might Consider An Upconvert Dvd Player...it Will Play Standard Dvd's But Increases The Picture Quality On An Hdtv....amazon Has Some Below 100.00

[Unregistered]

can u play regular/normal dvd's on a HDTV? becuz ive been told that if you want to watch a dvd on an HDTV you need to buy a HD,DVD player to watch them on a HDTV, so is that true?