Is Blockbuster exclusively BD? - Blu-ray Forum

EuLoGY · 10-13-2007, 02:16 AM

I just went to my local Blockbuster here in Peoria, AZ (just outside Phoenix) and got a membership to rent a couple of BD's I didnt want to buy but stil wanted to see them.

I saw over 150 Blu-ray titles available for rent. I was very pleased with that, but when I went to see the HD-DVD selection..........THERE WAS NONE.

Is Blockbuster BLU exclusivly??? I haven't see this reported here let me know

talbers23 · 10-13-2007, 02:21 AM

yes, have been for a while

Ben · 10-13-2007, 02:22 AM

As John McClane would say:

"Welcome to the party, Pal!"

bkbluray · 10-13-2007, 02:24 AM

Yes. They started out by having both Blu-ray and HD-DVD at a few select stores. The Blu-ray composed about 70% of the hi-def movie rentals. They decided to expand Blu-ray, but not bring HD-DVD to any other stores. They said "HD-DVD just isn't worth the shelf space, but Blu-ray is." They still have HD-DVD at the few select stores where it started (until the format dies of course), but other than that, it's all Blu.

EDIT: They still don't have Blu-ray at every store. It's only at select ones right now, but I'm sure as time goes on and Blu-ray continues to dominate, more and more stores will have it, and eventually every store will.

EuLoGY · 10-13-2007, 02:51 AM

wow, and HD-DVD fanny boys still think they have hope? if you cant even rent disc's in HD-DVD, wouldnt that affect sales of HD-DVD players?????

It's over fellas.....throw in the towel lmao!!!!!!

Beta-guy · 10-13-2007, 02:56 AM

the Blockbuster near me, rents both HD-DVD and Blu-ray...

Jeff® · 10-13-2007, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

As John McClane would say:
"Welcome to the party, Pal!"

Maxell · 10-13-2007, 04:40 AM

Yeah, although a small percentage of stores have hddvd as well. I saw Blades of Glory and a few other titles at the Miami Beach BB.

10-13-2007, 02:16 AM	#1
EuLoGY Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Phoenix via Detroit Blu-ray reviews: 3	Is Blockbuster exclusively BD? I just went to my local Blockbuster here in Peoria, AZ (just outside Phoenix) and got a membership to rent a couple of BD's I didnt want to buy but stil wanted to see them. I saw over 150 Blu-ray titles available for rent. I was very pleased with that, but when I went to see the HD-DVD selection..........THERE WAS NONE. Is Blockbuster BLU exclusivly??? I haven't see this reported here let me know

10-13-2007, 02:24 AM	#4
bkbluray Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:MN Home Theater Gallery:57 Blu-ray collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:25	Yes. They started out by having both Blu-ray and HD-DVD at a few select stores. The Blu-ray composed about 70% of the hi-def movie rentals. They decided to expand Blu-ray, but not bring HD-DVD to any other stores. They said "HD-DVD just isn't worth the shelf space, but Blu-ray is." They still have HD-DVD at the few select stores where it started (until the format dies of course), but other than that, it's all Blu. EDIT: They still don't have Blu-ray at every store. It's only at select ones right now, but I'm sure as time goes on and Blu-ray continues to dominate, more and more stores will have it, and eventually every store will. Last edited by bkbluray; 10-13-2007 at 02:27 AM.

10-13-2007, 02:51 AM	#5
EuLoGY Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Phoenix via Detroit Blu-ray reviews: 3	wow, and HD-DVD fanny boys still think they have hope? if you cant even rent disc's in HD-DVD, wouldnt that affect sales of HD-DVD players????? It's over fellas.....throw in the towel lmao!!!!!! Last edited by EuLoGY; 10-13-2007 at 02:55 AM.

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10-13-2007, 02:21 AM	#2
talbers23 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:24 iTunes collection:45	yes, have been for a while

10-13-2007, 02:22 AM	#3
Ben Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Dallas Blu-ray collection:607 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	As John McClane would say: "Welcome to the party, Pal!"

10-13-2007, 02:56 AM	#6
Beta-guy Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:1	the Blockbuster near me, rents both HD-DVD and Blu-ray...

10-13-2007, 04:40 AM	#8
Maxell Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007	Yeah, although a small percentage of stores have hddvd as well. I saw Blades of Glory and a few other titles at the Miami Beach BB.

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