Winning strategy for Sony (Blu-ray)? - Blu-ray Forum

DaDane · 01-03-2007, 07:13 AM

It's not really a secret that PS3 is selling under it's actual price. Yet I think that an extra rebate could be the winning strategy for Sony (PS3, Blu-ray)

Buy a PS3 and get a free 'next generation high definition' movie of your choise.

And if they are smart they'll advice the other producers of movies ahead of time. I could easily see them hurry a lot of movies the the Blu-ray format. Think about it. How many HD-DVD + Blu-ray movies do you think they are selling in an average month?
If Sony actually did this at the opening in Europe (in March as far as i recall) how many movies do you think they could 'sell' in a month.

And what's far more important. It will open the eyes of the potential custommers for Blu-ray.

blitz6speed · 01-03-2007, 07:20 AM

I think we're going to start to see some "dumbed down" blu-ray players similar to the A2. No analog out, missing features and low price. Except they will work properly unlike the A1.

dobyblue · 01-03-2007, 12:17 PM

Well the Samsung is now $569 on Amazon.
I hope they don't dumb down any of the players. Blu-ray's audio and video integrity should never be dumbed down.

DaDane · 01-03-2007, 05:17 PM

Well, - I was talking about bundling a movie, - not a player.

The main idea is:

* To make people see that their new PS3 is actually also a next generation high definition "dvd" player

reiella · 01-03-2007, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaDane

Well, - I was talking about bundling a movie, - not a player.

The main idea is:

* To make people see that their new PS3 is actually also a next generation high definition "dvd" player

Launch (500k) PS3s included a 25gb copy of Talladega Nights.

Subsequent consoles have an advert and a coupon pack for 10$ rebate on alot of different blu ray titles.

DaDane · 01-04-2007, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reiella

Launch (500k) PS3s included a 25gb copy of Talladega Nights.

Subsequent consoles have an advert and a coupon pack for 10$ rebate on alot of different blu ray titles.

Something like that!

I don't know how many HD televisions Sony are selling, - but giving a free Blu-ray movie to these customers might be a very good idea too.
It signals that the screen is 'good enough for the next generation high definition thing', - and it tells what that 'next generation high definition thing' is. I wouldn't be to surprised if people went back to buy a player for there disc. Just to see what the screen can do when it does it's best.

Ascended_Saiyan · 01-04-2007, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaDane

Something like that!

I don't know how many HD televisions Sony are selling, - but giving a free Blu-ray movie to these customers might be a very good idea too.
It signals that the screen is 'good enough for the next generation high definition thing', - and it tells what that 'next generation high definition thing' is. I wouldn't be to surprised if people went back to buy a player for there disc. Just to see what the screen can do when it does it's best.

That's a great idea!

MrVandelay · 01-04-2007, 07:56 PM

http://nexgenwars.com/

Shows current stat for number of consols sold...

mbslrm · 01-04-2007, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrVandelay

http://nexgenwars.com/

Shows current stat for number of consols sold...

Go to VGcharts.org instead. They don't lie about the current statistics.

jorg · 01-04-2007, 08:10 PM

vg charts is more accurate wil the ps3 and wii but the dick soft has already shipped tere 10 milonth unit and i don`t think they would do that when there 1.5 mill short

DaDane · 06-30-2007, 10:43 PM

Nice to see that they are listening to my advise.
They even give five movies with a PS3 in the US now...

jcdDigix · 06-30-2007, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaDane

Nice to see that they are listening to my advise.
They even give five movies with a PS3 in the US now...

Looks like you were right. But it would have eventually come down to this.
Marketing wise!

docjan_uk · 07-01-2007, 08:38 AM

A better bet might be for Sony/the other manufacturers to offer say... a $150 voucher to go towards the purchase of any BD player along with any of their HDTV's.
In a few months, assuming the price of players will be from 399-499 bucks, that could make the players seriously tempting at prices like $249 and $299 bucks. Especially if you've just got a new HDTV.

Throw in a couple of free blurays with the player and you've got yourself a winner

.

gamer4eva · 07-01-2007, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaDane

Nice to see that they are listening to my advise.
They even give five movies with a PS3 in the US now...

the best part being its your choice of movies

01-03-2007, 07:13 AM	#1
DaDane Member Member since:May 2005	Winning strategy for Sony (Blu-ray)? It's not really a secret that PS3 is selling under it's actual price. Yet I think that an extra rebate could be the winning strategy for Sony (PS3, Blu-ray) Buy a PS3 and get a free 'next generation high definition' movie of your choise. And if they are smart they'll advice the other producers of movies ahead of time. I could easily see them hurry a lot of movies the the Blu-ray format. Think about it. How many HD-DVD + Blu-ray movies do you think they are selling in an average month? If Sony actually did this at the opening in Europe (in March as far as i recall) how many movies do you think they could 'sell' in a month. And what's far more important. It will open the eyes of the potential custommers for Blu-ray.

01-04-2007, 08:10 PM	#10
jorg Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:2	. vg charts is more accurate wil the ps3 and wii but the dick soft has already shipped tere 10 milonth unit and i don`t think they would do that when there 1.5 mill short

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01-03-2007, 07:20 AM	#2
blitz6speed Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Anaheim Hills, CA Trading Score:8	I think we're going to start to see some "dumbed down" blu-ray players similar to the A2. No analog out, missing features and low price. Except they will work properly unlike the A1.

01-03-2007, 12:17 PM	#3
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Well the Samsung is now $569 on Amazon. I hope they don't dumb down any of the players. Blu-ray's audio and video integrity should never be dumbed down.

01-03-2007, 05:17 PM	#4
DaDane Member Member since:May 2005	Well, - I was talking about bundling a movie, - not a player. The main idea is: * To make people see that their new PS3 is actually also a next generation high definition "dvd" player

01-04-2007, 07:56 PM	#8
MrVandelay Junior Member Member since:Dec 2006	http://nexgenwars.com/ Shows current stat for number of consols sold...

06-30-2007, 10:43 PM	#11
DaDane Member Member since:May 2005	Nice to see that they are listening to my advise. They even give five movies with a PS3 in the US now...

07-01-2007, 08:38 AM	#13
docjan_uk Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray reviews:5	A better bet might be for Sony/the other manufacturers to offer say... a $150 voucher to go towards the purchase of any BD player along with any of their HDTV's. In a few months, assuming the price of players will be from 399-499 bucks, that could make the players seriously tempting at prices like $249 and $299 bucks. Especially if you've just got a new HDTV. Throw in a couple of free blurays with the player and you've got yourself a winner .

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