Why are dvds included in almost all Blu-ray releases?

[raven007]

I'm not sure if this is on here or if this is the right place to put this but I have had this question since i have been buying blu ray discs. Why are dvds included in almost all blu ray movie releases? I mean what is the point if we wanted the movie on dvd we would of bought the dvd.

[Kryptonic]

You're basically getting the DVD copy for free if you want to watch it while on trips or on your laptop.

Also, they're trying to do away with standard DVD-only releases and making combo packs only slightly more expensive helps in a big way. Why pay $17 for only the DVD when the combo pack is $20?

[Jutty]

isnt that DVD disc a coaster for the cups of Tea and coffee or soda you drink when you watch your BD ?

[Loiselle]

You also have people who haven't purchased a Blu-ray player yet, that are going to eventually. Rather than buy the title over again, they can purchase this way, and have it in the new format as well.

[Shin sam]

Originally Posted by Jutty

isnt that DVD disc a coaster for the cups of Tea and coffee or soda you drink when you watch your BD ?

Best answer ever. Fact!

[alwaysHD]

i have never once used the dvd in the combo pack, ever, maybe because i only watch movies in my house and not on the go

[spanky87]

I never use them. I see why companies do it though, but I just don't like the banners.

And, I'm OCD, so this really bothers me when it happens like this:

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[raven007]

Originally Posted by alwaysHD

i have never once used the dvd in the combo pack, ever, maybe because i only watch movies in my house and not on the go

i agree to me if seems a waist of space in the case

[L'armée des ombres]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

You're basically getting the DVD copy for free if you want to watch it while on trips or on your laptop.

Also, they're trying to do away with standard DVD-only releases and making combo packs only slightly more expensive helps in a big way. Why pay $17 for only the DVD when the combo pack is $20?

Regarding getting the DVD's almost free i think that recent prices of these combo packs don't reflect that

[raven007]

Originally Posted by Jutty

isnt that DVD disc a coaster for the cups of Tea and coffee or soda you drink when you watch your BD ?

lol or you can tie them on a tree to scare the birds away lol

[raven007]

Originally Posted by maggimagg

Regarding getting the DVD's almost free i think that recent prices of these combo packs don't reflect that

no they dont i remember buying a blu ray a while ago at $24 it came with a dvd and if you bought the dvd alone it was under $20 so no I think your paying more for a blu ray because of the dvd included

[raven007]

Originally Posted by spanky87

I never use them. I see why companies do it though, but I just don't like the banners.

And, I'm OCD, so this really bothers me when it happens like this:

[Show spoiler]

i remember seeing scream 4 at walmart in a blu ray only edition

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by maggimagg

Regarding getting the DVD's almost free i think that recent prices of these combo packs don't reflect that

Really? Getting a 4-disc 3D combo of Avengers or Prometheus (w/ U&S) for $19.99 is too expensive? Get out.

[raven007]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

Really? Getting a 4-disc 3D combo of Avengers or Prometheus (w/ U&S) for $19.99 is too expensive? Get out.

some stores have the combo packs for like 24 or 30 dollars where a blu ray only is sometimes 20 and the dvd is sometimes 16 look at the katy perry movie that came out the dvd was $12 the blu ray with the dvd was $16 and the 3d blu ray with regular dvd and regular blu ray was $24 so your paying a little more for blu ray combo pack at least i think

[Love Blu-Ray]

Because DVDs are good for giveaways to friends and family that is not interested in Blu-Ray or does not have a Blu-Ray, I always give my friend the DVDs since she is not interested in Blu-Ray

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by raven007

some stores have the combo packs for like 24 or 30 dollars where a blu ray only is sometimes 20 and the dvd is sometimes 16 look at the katy perry movie that came out the dvd was $12 the blu ray with the dvd was $16 and the 3d blu ray with regular dvd and regular blu ray was $24 so your paying a little more for blu ray combo pack at least i think

Then shop at the store with the cheapest prices, price match, or buy on Amazon.

[Chloenator]

The DVDs in the combo packs are good for any family members who do not own a Blu-ray player yet. They're also good for trips in the car for the kids when it comes to family films. I buy combo packs whenever possible. I don't think they're a waste of space at all. They actually come in handy sometimes.

[L'armée des ombres]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

Really? Getting a 4-disc 3D combo of Avengers or Prometheus (w/ U&S) for $19.99 is too expensive? Get out.

That is with a heavy discount.
I don't live in the US so i don't get these discounts
The SRP of Avenger set is $49.99 and what do you get?
The 4 disc are 2 Blu's and 2 DVD's.
Because of the high SRP 50% off is 25$

[raven007]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

Then shop at the store with the cheapest prices, price match, or buy on Amazon.

i go to walmart there always low prices lol

[raven007]

Originally Posted by Fragile Line

The DVDs in the combo packs are good for any family members who do not own a Blu-ray player yet. They're also good for trips in the car for the kids when it comes to family films. I buy combo packs whenever possible. I don't think they're a waste of space at all. They actually come in handy sometimes.

i under stand doing that for kiddy movies so they can watch in the car but what about the dvds in movies not meant for kids like Carrie?