When u buy:Basic release vs. Deluxe release - Blu-ray Forum

bone crusher · 10-26-2010, 09:26 PM

Just curious to know when you guys buy Blu-rays do you try to get the most intense version of every movie or just go for the more basic and $$$ conscious release? ie; Casino Royale single disc vs. Casino Royale Collector's Edition or 300 standard release vs. 300-The Complete Experience.

Moefiz · 10-26-2010, 09:30 PM

Depends on the movie and how much I like it, sometime when a newer version becomes available I would grab that..

Really depends on the movie thou.

Deadset · 10-26-2010, 09:31 PM

Depends on how much I like the movie. For 300, I sold my standard copy and bought the Digibook.

For Avatar, I waited...didn't buy the single disc bluray.

For Watchmen - I have both the Steelbook and the Ultimate edition.

Raybee · 10-26-2010, 09:32 PM

Usually basic. I'm all about collecting my favorite movies with the best possible video/audio I can get. I don't need anything extra.

Blu-Benny · 10-26-2010, 09:38 PM

For me as well, it depends.

Like for iron man 2….i got the 3 disc version for the extras.

Harry Potter I sold my original releases and am getting the Ultimate Editions now.

Usually I don’t care for massive box sets, I prefer to go for the versions w/the extra disc w/the extra features on them.

Walts Ghost · 10-26-2010, 09:40 PM

Depends on the movie.

Like Watchmen I bought The Ultimate Cut version, and 300 I bought the Digibook. But sound of music I'm just getting the basic version and not the super deluxe box set. So it really just depends on the movie

SPIDERone · 10-26-2010, 09:43 PM

Depends on the price and movie.

If it's a bonus DVD, it's not too special to me.. Bonus DVD + Digital Copy I'll spend a few bucks more. Bonus DVD+Digital Copy + Extras I'll spend about $7-8 more. Even though I don't have a 3D TV, I'd go for a 3D BD if it's a few bucks more.

The problem comes when the basic edition is so much less in price that it's hard to justify it. Knight & Day, for example, is $27 for the BD+DVD+DC or $19 for the BD+DVD.

42041 · 10-26-2010, 09:50 PM

Only if the deluxe edition has something that elevates it above the usual added fluff/trash in a fancy box... like the inclusion of "Hearts of Darkness" on the Apocalypse Now set.

Most of the time I'm happy to just have the movie.

philip74 · 10-26-2010, 10:05 PM

i always get the best version out there.

the sordid sentinel · 10-26-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by philip74

i always get the best version out there.

Yeah, same here. I don't do steelbooks or imports, but I prefer the best version of the domestic release. And if a bare bones version is released knowing a special ed. is on the way I always hold off. My attitude is that if I'm going to lay down my cash for something I want the best version.

Gone2HiDef · 10-26-2010, 10:19 PM

Usually "deluxe" version over standard. This includes if it has even just a digital copy; I'd get that version over the standard version.

LuFeng · 10-26-2010, 10:28 PM

I prefer the deluxe super super versions if possible

philip74 · 10-26-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gone2HiDef

Usually "deluxe" version over standard. This includes if it has even just a digital copy; I'd get that version over the standard version.

me too, especially since they often come with slipsleeves!

Gone2HiDef · 10-26-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by philip74

me too, especially since they often come with slipsleeves!

Yes! Even just having a slipcase makes it the deluxe version for me too.

csdot · 10-26-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by moefiz

depends on the movie and how much i like it, sometime when a newer version becomes available i would grab that..

Really depends on the movie thou.

+1

mndoss85 · 10-27-2010, 01:56 AM

I usually go for the best release out there. Sometimes I even hold out on a bare bones release if I even think they're going to have a special edition out at some point, just so that I don't have to go back and buy it again.

jrmac2000 · 10-27-2010, 01:57 AM

It certainly depends on the film for me, but if I like it I shoot for the deluxe treatment. Though I will have hard time deciding on The Sound of Music Digibook Target exclusive vs. the collector's set

SteelPen · 10-27-2010, 02:02 AM

Like most posters on here, it all depends! But, if I had to choose, no brainer...Deluxe!

Freekman · 10-27-2010, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Moefiz

Depends on the movie and how much I like it, sometime when a newer version becomes available I would grab that..

Really depends on the movie thou.

Exactly

rexcrk · 10-27-2010, 02:19 AM

I always have to get the best version (or, the version that has the most content). I don't really care about special packaging or anything though. I prefer the simple packaging.

One instance where I didn't get the "best" version was WALL-E. I skipped on the three-disc Blu-ray because I already had the digital copy from the DVD so I just got the two-disc WALL-E. I kinda wish I got the three-disc just because it has the slipcover.... it's the only Pixar movie I have without the slipcover =/

Funny thing is, even though I always like to get the most content... I hardly ever watch ALL the extra features. I guess it really depends on the movie though.

10-26-2010, 09:26 PM	#1
bone crusher Banned Member since:Jun 2007 Location:canada Trading Score:259	When u buy:Basic release vs. Deluxe release Just curious to know when you guys buy Blu-rays do you try to get the most intense version of every movie or just go for the more basic and $$$ conscious release? ie; Casino Royale single disc vs. Casino Royale Collector's Edition or 300 standard release vs. 300-The Complete Experience.

10-26-2010, 10:05 PM	#9
philip74 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:11 Trading Score:140	i always get the best version out there. Last edited by philip74; 10-26-2010 at 10:07 PM.

10-26-2010, 09:30 PM	#2
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Depends on the movie and how much I like it, sometime when a newer version becomes available I would grab that.. Really depends on the movie thou.

10-26-2010, 09:31 PM	#3
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	Depends on how much I like the movie. For 300, I sold my standard copy and bought the Digibook. For Avatar, I waited...didn't buy the single disc bluray. For Watchmen - I have both the Steelbook and the Ultimate edition.

10-26-2010, 09:32 PM	#4
Raybee Member Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray collection:323	Usually basic. I'm all about collecting my favorite movies with the best possible video/audio I can get. I don't need anything extra.

10-26-2010, 09:38 PM	#5
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	For me as well, it depends. Like for iron man 2….i got the 3 disc version for the extras. Harry Potter I sold my original releases and am getting the Ultimate Editions now. Usually I don’t care for massive box sets, I prefer to go for the versions w/the extra disc w/the extra features on them.

10-26-2010, 09:40 PM	#6
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Arizona 4K collection:783 Blu-ray collection:3086 DVD collection:177 iTunes collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:1	Depends on the movie. Like Watchmen I bought The Ultimate Cut version, and 300 I bought the Digibook. But sound of music I'm just getting the basic version and not the super deluxe box set. So it really just depends on the movie

10-26-2010, 09:43 PM	#7
SPIDERone Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 Location:San Diego, CA Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:108	Depends on the price and movie. If it's a bonus DVD, it's not too special to me.. Bonus DVD + Digital Copy I'll spend a few bucks more. Bonus DVD+Digital Copy + Extras I'll spend about $7-8 more. Even though I don't have a 3D TV, I'd go for a 3D BD if it's a few bucks more. The problem comes when the basic edition is so much less in price that it's hard to justify it. Knight & Day, for example, is $27 for the BD+DVD+DC or $19 for the BD+DVD.

10-26-2010, 09:50 PM	#8
42041 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008	Only if the deluxe edition has something that elevates it above the usual added fluff/trash in a fancy box... like the inclusion of "Hearts of Darkness" on the Apocalypse Now set. Most of the time I'm happy to just have the movie.

10-26-2010, 10:19 PM	#11
Gone2HiDef Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:123 Blu-ray collection:759 DVD collection:169 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Usually "deluxe" version over standard. This includes if it has even just a digital copy; I'd get that version over the standard version.

10-26-2010, 10:28 PM	#12
LuFeng Power Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Conway,South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:58 Blu-ray collection:1753 DVD collection:291 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:74	I prefer the deluxe super super versions if possible

10-27-2010, 01:56 AM	#16
mndoss85 Junior Member Member since:Oct 2010 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:330	I usually go for the best release out there. Sometimes I even hold out on a bare bones release if I even think they're going to have a special edition out at some point, just so that I don't have to go back and buy it again.

10-27-2010, 01:57 AM	#17
jrmac2000 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:South Carolina 4K collection:906 Blu-ray collection:6424 DVD collection:1015 Digital collection:480 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:3	It certainly depends on the film for me, but if I like it I shoot for the deluxe treatment. Though I will have hard time deciding on The Sound of Music Digibook Target exclusive vs. the collector's set

10-27-2010, 02:02 AM	#18
SteelPen Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Bartow, FL 4K collection:170 Blu-ray collection:425 Trading Score:139	Like most posters on here, it all depends! But, if I had to choose, no brainer...Deluxe!

10-27-2010, 02:19 AM	#20
rexcrk Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:263 Blu-ray collection:583 DVD collection:235	I always have to get the best version (or, the version that has the most content). I don't really care about special packaging or anything though. I prefer the simple packaging. One instance where I didn't get the "best" version was WALL-E. I skipped on the three-disc Blu-ray because I already had the digital copy from the DVD so I just got the two-disc WALL-E. I kinda wish I got the three-disc just because it has the slipcover.... it's the only Pixar movie I have without the slipcover =/ Funny thing is, even though I always like to get the most content... I hardly ever watch ALL the extra features. I guess it really depends on the movie though.

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