Best Matrix Trilogy??

[DeucesWild]

I've noticed several different Matrix trilogies on Amazon. I'd like to know which one is the best to purchase. I do like extra features, and best picture quality...but I'm not interested in sets that include extra physical 'swag'.

Thanks!

DW

[*PREACHER*]

I have:



IMO it's the best set out there, PQ, AQ, and extras...but that's me.

You shant be disappointed.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

The Ultimate Matrix Collection is the way to go if you want EVERYTHING. It includes all 3 films, all of the extra features, and The Animatrix. Most of the other trilogy packages are missing something.

As for PQ and AQ? We are talking about Warner Bros here, so all of the film discs will be identical across every release. The rarely release "remastered" content if it has already been on Blu-ray previously.

[Jutty]

The Ultimate Matrix Collection < now you have been told 3 times......now get buying sonny

[Abaddon22]

+1

[DeucesWild]

Thanks everyone! One more question: the following is also for sale on Amazon. The difference between the one suggested in this thread (with the picture) and this one is that the one previously mentioned has '2008' at the end of the title, and this one has '2012' at the end.

Any other difference between these two...besides the price, and the fact that Amazon sells them both??

http://www.amazon.com/The-Ultimate-M.../dp/B008UZCZL4

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by DeucesWild

Thanks everyone! One more question: the following is also for sale on Amazon. The difference between the one suggested in this thread (with the picture) and this one is that the one previously mentioned has '2008' at the end of the title, and this one has '2012' at the end.

Any other difference between these two...besides the price, and the fact that Amazon sells them both??

http://www.amazon.com/The-Ultimate-M.../dp/B008UZCZL4

Well, they both contain six discs, so I doubt there is much difference.

The only thing I can think of is that Warner issued another print run because of low stock. In doing so, they likely replaced the "defective" disc in the original set. And by defective I mean, "the disc that contained a 0.5 second visual glitch that was hardly noticeable unless you slowed the action down to a frame-by-frame advancement" situation.

[JTKenobi]

The new one (2012) might come with a digital copy but the 2008 one didn't. I've still not seen this set with the digital copy in the wild despite looking at every store, but I finally saw one on ebay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321132187633...84.m1438.l2649

[DeucesWild]

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Well, they both contain six discs, so I doubt there is much difference.

The only thing I can think of is that Warner issued another print run because of low stock. In doing so, they likely replaced the "defective" disc in the original set. And by defective I mean, "the disc that contained a 0.5 second visual glitch that was hardly noticeable unless you slowed the action down to a frame-by-frame advancement" situation.

Which disc was the defect noticed on? Makes sense that they might re-issue it with a corrected disc.

Originally Posted by JTKenobi

The new one (2012) might come with a digital copy but the 2008 one didn't. I've still not seen this set with the digital copy in the wild despite looking at every store, but I finally saw one on ebay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321132187633...84.m1438.l2649

Hmm...that's a prettier cover, but I have no use for a digital copy. I see that the one in the auction was purchased at Best Buy. I'm going to hit up their website to see if they have both of them for sale. Attractive pricing on Ebay, btw. I was thinking about buying it from Amazon...but re-thinking that strategy now! Thanks people

[ObiTrentKenobi]

There are 2 version of the Ultimate Matrix Collection, make sure to purchase the later-year one... 2011 or 2012 version I believe.

Why? Because there was a coding issue with Matrix Revolutions on the older bluray boxset where pixelation and digital jitter noise occurred in a scene. They had a trade-in program for a while through Warner for the bad discs. Make sure to get a newer Revolutions disc.

-ObiTrent

(edit: I now see that someone commented on the old disc issue)

(P.S., I own the 10-Disc DVD version of this set - and the bonus features are enormous! I could have done without the Animatrix, but the rest is well done!)

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by DeucesWild

Which disc was the defect noticed on? Makes sense that they might re-issue it with a corrected disc.

The 3rd film had a half-second blip on it that I didn't notice until my 4th viewing after reading about it. But, I also had to pause playback and advance it frame by frame in order to see it. It's that quick.

[DeucesWild]

Decent jump in price for the 2012 version. Might be able to live with a 'blip'. Are WB still offering the disc replacement?

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by DeucesWild

Decent jump in price for the 2012 version. Might be able to live with a 'blip'. Are WB still offering the disc replacement?

They should still honour a disc replacement.

[DeucesWild]

Thanks Petra. I'll have to look into contact information for WB. It's worth a little homework for the difference in price between the 2008 and 2012 version.

Thanks again, everyone!

DW

[tylergfoster]

I think more recent editions of the set may not include a booklet?

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by DeucesWild

Thanks Petra. I'll have to look into contact information for WB. It's worth a little homework for the difference in price between the 2008 and 2012 version.

Thanks again, everyone!

DW

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=109434

[Jutty]

why not contact WB first to see if the disc replacement program is still in effect?

[Patienceofkaori]

Question how can u tell what version is the beat up one by the packaging. I bought a used copy from ebay from Gohastings so i was curious by the packaging how can u tell?

[DeucesWild]

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=109434

Thanks alot! Saved me alot of time searching for the info!

Originally Posted by Jutty

why not contact WB first to see if the disc replacement program is still in effect?

Exactly what I said I was going to do, Jutty. Just got off the phone with WB, and they DO still offer the disc replacement.

Thanks again, everyone. Your help was very much appreciated

DW

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by DeucesWild

Thanks alot! Saved me alot of time searching for the info!

My pleasure. This is a prime example of why I come to these forums. It makes my day to know that I've been able to help someone.

Originally Posted by DeucesWild

Exactly what I said I was going to do, Jutty. Just got off the phone with WB, and they DO still offer the disc replacement.

Thanks again, everyone. Your help was very much appreciated

DW

Again, it was a pleasure.