Blu-ray/DVD Combos - Blu-ray Forum

Max · 03-16-2011, 03:41 PM

Why are they still doing this? Wasn't the flipper discs and combos a major problem with the HD-DVD format?

If Blu-ray wants to be the only kid on the block by replacing DVD as the new format, why do they continue to offer both? Some even have Blu-ray/DVD/Digital download. ugh!

Many films are offered as Blu-ray only. i wish they would all be liie this. Do people really need both? I understand they may want to pop a Kids movie in the mini-van for the little ones, so I can see why Disney is especially fond of it.

I'm guessing there will be a point when all of these multi-format titles will be re-released as Blu-ray only.

Thoughts, opinions?

Thanks all

DanG · 03-16-2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max

Many films are offered as Blu-ray only. i wish they would all be liie this. Do people really need both? I understand they may want to pop a Kids movie in the mini-van for the little ones, so I can see why Disney is especially fond of it.

Looks like you answered your own question.

Bumcats · 03-16-2011, 03:47 PM

Cause not many people own Blu ray players compared to dvd? I find it better. Just release one version with both. People can own it on dvd and when it comes to that time where they can upgrade, they already have the blu.

RBBrittain · 03-16-2011, 03:49 PM

Most of the BD/DVD combos are separate discs (though Universal & Summit have tried BD/DVD flippers); virtually all SD/HD DVD combos were flippers, which caused the compatibility issues.

BD/DVD combos are mainly because BD doesn't have anywhere near the penetration outside the "mancave" (kids' rooms, master bedroom, car, portable players, etc.) that DVD does; you can use the BD with your home theater and the DVD on long trips.

HD Goofnut · 03-16-2011, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max

Why are they still doing this? Wasn't the flipper discs and combos a major problem with the HD-DVD format?

If Blu-ray wants to be the only kid on the block by replacing DVD as the new format, why do they continue to offer both? Some even have Blu-ray/DVD/Digital download. ugh!

Many films are offered as Blu-ray only. i wish they would all be liie this. Do people really need both? I understand they may want to pop a Kids movie in the mini-van for the little ones, so I can see why Disney is especially fond of it.

I'm guessing there will be a point when all of these multi-format titles will be re-released as Blu-ray only.

Thoughts, opinions?

Thanks all

Refer to my list if you are curious as to which ones are BD/DVD combos: https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-mo...-together.html

kpkelley · 03-16-2011, 03:58 PM

I've got a bunch of the flipper discs and I haven't had an issue with any of them as of yet.

HD Goofnut · 03-16-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

I've got a bunch of the flipper discs and I haven't had an issue with any of them as of yet.

Same here. I have owned quite a few flipper DVDs and I have never had a problem with them either.

threefiftyrocket · 03-16-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max

Why are they still doing this? Wasn't the flipper discs and combos a major problem with the HD-DVD format?

If Blu-ray wants to be the only kid on the block by replacing DVD as the new format, why do they continue to offer both? Some even have Blu-ray/DVD/Digital download. ugh!

Many films are offered as Blu-ray only. i wish they would all be liie this. Do people really need both? I understand they may want to pop a Kids movie in the mini-van for the little ones, so I can see why Disney is especially fond of it.

I'm guessing there will be a point when all of these multi-format titles will be re-released as Blu-ray only.

Thoughts, opinions?

Thanks all

My parents don't have Blu-ray, and probably won't for a long time. I think its nice when I buy a movie I can send the DVD their way... I don't understand why its such a HUGE deal to a lot of people. If you don't want the DVD version, don't buy it. WB and Sony and Disney all offer options now, the only one I can think of that doesn't is Fox. And many times the Fox version with the DVD is exclusive to one store. If your movie comes with a DVD, if you don't want it, give it away, or buy the version that doesn't come with one...

Eny- · 03-16-2011, 05:03 PM

Maybe because they don't really offer an option 90% of the time and when they do, they tend to drop the extras disc. Iron Man 2 anyone?

I'm all up for offering these double or triple packs but also give me a chance to buy only the blu-ray version for $5 less.

The Fighter (eg) could be $19,99 for the triple pack and $15,99 for the BD only or $39,99/$29,99MSP. I'm sure everyone would be happy.

fatediesel · 03-16-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

My parents don't have Blu-ray, and probably won't for a long time. I think its nice when I buy a movie I can send the DVD their way...

Yeah, I've got a similar situation, my parents have a winter home in Arizona, and the guest house there only has a small TV/DVD combo. Because of this I've taken all the DVDs I get with Blu-rays down there and let them have them for people to watch in their guest house.

Battra92 · 03-16-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

My parents don't have Blu-ray, and probably won't for a long time. I think its nice when I buy a movie I can send the DVD their way... I don't understand why its such a HUGE deal to a lot of people. If you don't want the DVD version, don't buy it.

I like the fact that there is a DVD in with the Blu-Ray for this very reason. My parents still have a CRT TV (Standard Def even!) and have neither the disposable income nor the need or desire to get rid of it and buy an HDTV. So Blu-Ray to them is worthless.

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 03-16-2011, 05:27 PM

I let my fiancée parents borrow my DVD copy many times. Or I let her brother borrow the DVD if he wants to take it over a friends house or something. I never understand the hate for them. They don't increse the price and if there is a combo pack that cost more then there is a single disc Blu for you to buy. Too many people on this forum think that of it's useless to them the it must be useless for everyone else.

Alpha · 03-16-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyOfDarknessAW

Too many people on this forum think that of it's useless to them the it must be useless for everyone else.

Not really. But I think that's the case with the majority. After all, this is a Blu-ray forum. Personally, I have absolutely no need for DVD. However, I don't care if it's included in a combo pack or anything. Just like the DC...useless for me, but I don't care if it's there.

little flower · 03-17-2011, 04:06 AM

I like it when they put an extra Dvd in. For one thing my Blu-ray player is in my room. So it's nice to have an extra copy of the movie that I can watch in my living room. Also I can use the extra Dvd copy on my computers and when I go to other peoples houses and so on.

willard0118 · 03-17-2011, 04:18 AM

I think its a good move on the studios part. It helps with the transition from DVD to Bluray. They probably have some people thinking, I'll be getting a bluray player later so instead of just buying the DVD I'll get this combo pack.
Also It makes me feel like I'm getting more for my money. No I don't really use the DVD myself, but if my kid wants to watch a movie in his room with no bluray player, atleast we are not double dipping.
And lastly, the packaging is great. (except for maybe the flippers) I have no issues with the way they package them together.
Years down the line we may see the end of DVDs, but I'm sure that is a few decades away and I'm not going to waste my time thinking about that. I'm happy with Blu Ray and Dread the Day we see a new format that makes us want to buy our collection all over again. At that time I think I'll refuse to make that leap and there will be someone like the guy that started this forum saying Why is Blu Ray still Around, Do people really use this?

Roudy · 03-17-2011, 04:23 AM

I only have one BD player...if I want to watch a movie in the bedroom the DVD comes in handy. Or you could be a nice guy and let friends/family borrow it or give it away. And if that doesn't make you happy throw it on eBay for a few bucks...

wilky61 · 03-17-2011, 06:28 AM

You might b**** about the free DVD in some Blu-Ray packages nowadays, but I can assure you that my dad/girlfriend/friends don't.

ch0sen1 · 03-17-2011, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumcats

Cause not many people own Blu ray players compared to dvd? I find it better. Just release one version with both. People can own it on dvd and when it comes to that time where they can upgrade, they already have the blu.

This is always what I thought!

THALL434 · 03-17-2011, 11:37 AM

DVD is so cheap nowadays if they offered a Blu Ray only version for many titles it wouldn't be much cheaper. The people who should be upset are the people who pay $15.99 for just the DVD version.

KrugerIndustrial · 03-17-2011, 11:51 AM

Blu-ray + DVD together sells better -> cheaper price.
Blu-ray only -> relatively high price.

Quote:

Originally Posted by THALL434

DVD is so cheap nowadays if they offered a Blu Ray only version for many titles it wouldn't be much cheaper. The people who should be upset are the people who pay $15.99 for just the DVD version.

Oh that would be everyone in Scandinavia and also here in Finland. Want to rent a movie? 4.5 euros a day for DVD.

03-16-2011, 03:41 PM	#1
Max Junior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Brooklyn Center, MN Blu-ray collection:12	Blu-ray/DVD Combos Why are they still doing this? Wasn't the flipper discs and combos a major problem with the HD-DVD format? If Blu-ray wants to be the only kid on the block by replacing DVD as the new format, why do they continue to offer both? Some even have Blu-ray/DVD/Digital download. ugh! Many films are offered as Blu-ray only. i wish they would all be liie this. Do people really need both? I understand they may want to pop a Kids movie in the mini-van for the little ones, so I can see why Disney is especially fond of it. I'm guessing there will be a point when all of these multi-format titles will be re-released as Blu-ray only. Thoughts, opinions? Thanks all

03-16-2011, 05:03 PM	#9
Eny- Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Lisbon, Portugal Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:1377 Trading Score:14	Maybe because they don't really offer an option 90% of the time and when they do, they tend to drop the extras disc. Iron Man 2 anyone? I'm all up for offering these double or triple packs but also give me a chance to buy only the blu-ray version for $5 less. The Fighter (eg) could be $19,99 for the triple pack and $15,99 for the BD only or $39,99/$29,99MSP. I'm sure everyone would be happy. Last edited by Eny-; 03-16-2011 at 05:07 PM.

03-17-2011, 04:18 AM	#15
willard0118 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Trading Score:535	I think its a good move on the studios part. It helps with the transition from DVD to Bluray. They probably have some people thinking, I'll be getting a bluray player later so instead of just buying the DVD I'll get this combo pack. Also It makes me feel like I'm getting more for my money. No I don't really use the DVD myself, but if my kid wants to watch a movie in his room with no bluray player, atleast we are not double dipping. And lastly, the packaging is great. (except for maybe the flippers) I have no issues with the way they package them together. Years down the line we may see the end of DVDs, but I'm sure that is a few decades away and I'm not going to waste my time thinking about that. I'm happy with Blu Ray and Dread the Day we see a new format that makes us want to buy our collection all over again. At that time I think I'll refuse to make that leap and there will be someone like the guy that started this forum saying Why is Blu Ray still Around, Do people really use this? Last edited by willard0118; 03-17-2011 at 04:21 AM. Reason: spelling

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03-16-2011, 03:47 PM	#3
Bumcats Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Chula Vista, CA 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:163	Cause not many people own Blu ray players compared to dvd? I find it better. Just release one version with both. People can own it on dvd and when it comes to that time where they can upgrade, they already have the blu.

03-16-2011, 03:49 PM	#4
RBBrittain Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Little Rock, AR 4K collection:751 Blu-ray collection:1842 DVD collection:91 MA collection:989 Digital collection:349 iTunes collection:56 Prime collection:5 Trading Score:6	Most of the BD/DVD combos are separate discs (though Universal & Summit have tried BD/DVD flippers); virtually all SD/HD DVD combos were flippers, which caused the compatibility issues. BD/DVD combos are mainly because BD doesn't have anywhere near the penetration outside the "mancave" (kids' rooms, master bedroom, car, portable players, etc.) that DVD does; you can use the BD with your home theater and the DVD on long trips.

03-16-2011, 03:58 PM	#6
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	I've got a bunch of the flipper discs and I haven't had an issue with any of them as of yet.

03-16-2011, 05:27 PM	#12
ArmyOfDarknessAW Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Moosic, PA Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:64	I let my fiancée parents borrow my DVD copy many times. Or I let her brother borrow the DVD if he wants to take it over a friends house or something. I never understand the hate for them. They don't increse the price and if there is a combo pack that cost more then there is a single disc Blu for you to buy. Too many people on this forum think that of it's useless to them the it must be useless for everyone else.

03-17-2011, 04:06 AM	#14
little flower Senior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:484	I like it when they put an extra Dvd in. For one thing my Blu-ray player is in my room. So it's nice to have an extra copy of the movie that I can watch in my living room. Also I can use the extra Dvd copy on my computers and when I go to other peoples houses and so on.

03-17-2011, 04:23 AM	#16
Roudy Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray collection:365 DVD collection:76 Trading Score:15	I only have one BD player...if I want to watch a movie in the bedroom the DVD comes in handy. Or you could be a nice guy and let friends/family borrow it or give it away. And if that doesn't make you happy throw it on eBay for a few bucks...

03-17-2011, 06:28 AM	#17
wilky61 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Atlanta, GA Blu-ray collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:1	You might b**** about the free DVD in some Blu-Ray packages nowadays, but I can assure you that my dad/girlfriend/friends don't.

03-17-2011, 11:37 AM	#19
THALL434 Special Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Central Virginia Blu-ray collection:553 DVD collection:34 Trading Score:14	DVD is so cheap nowadays if they offered a Blu Ray only version for many titles it wouldn't be much cheaper. The people who should be upset are the people who pay $15.99 for just the DVD version.

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