Think it's Over? - Blu-ray Forum

bhampton · 12-20-2007, 02:40 PM

Now that Blu Ray has weathered the deflection of Paramount and the big guns: Transformers, Shrek 3, and Bourne, have failed to result in HD DUD taking even a single week of sales for the year.

I'm curious how people feel about the Format War. I think it's been over since the release of the PS3 more then a year ago but now I'm more certain then ever that DUD was just a mistake.

-Brian

xberserker · 12-20-2007, 03:47 PM

If warner goes Blu it's OVER!

gandley · 12-20-2007, 04:03 PM

too dang early to tell, yes blu has performed better and should be backed for a win, but those pesky Ants just dont give up.

CES will be a telling time. hopefully the industry will see sense.

sj001 · 12-20-2007, 04:06 PM

Yes. It was over last November when the PS3 came out.

Ispoke · 12-20-2007, 04:10 PM

All the indicators are positive for blu, but until Warner turns..........?

zombie · 12-20-2007, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xberserker

If warner goes Blu it's OVER!

+1

As long as they don't accept any bribes I fail to see how they could possibly choose HD DVD when Blu-ray has dominated all year long and has showed no signs of slowing down. Also, if Warner truly wants the format war to end then Blu-ray is the only choice they can make.

Uxi · 12-20-2007, 10:18 PM

It's not over yet, but this is definitely a chair thrown at Microsoft for a change.

victorvondoom88 · 12-20-2007, 10:25 PM

The problem with HD-DVD is that they have DEEP pockets as in Microsoft. So if they really want to drag this out just to stall HD disc's in general they probably could for quite a while longer unfortunately.

I wouldn't put it past them just to try and get the whole download thing going but..... I guess we will have to wait and see.

The Don · 12-20-2007, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victorvondoom88

The problem with HD-DVD is that they have DEEP pockets as in Microsoft. So if they really want to drag this out just to stall HD disc's in general they probably could for quite a while longer unfortunately.

I wouldn't put it past them just to try and get the whole download thing going but..... I guess we will have to wait and see.

they are stalling out HD-DVD/Blu-ray because they want to buy time until they finish their download service..

Spankey · 12-20-2007, 11:29 PM

As long as it's breathing or Warner is not Blu exclusive HD-DVD is viable.

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 12-21-2007, 04:06 PM

It's been over for a long time.

monkyman · 12-21-2007, 04:28 PM

As long as they have Warner, they still have a chance. After Warner makes it's decision, you will get your answer.

DetroitSportsFan · 12-21-2007, 06:23 PM

It all depends on Warner.

Ice2Dragon · 12-21-2007, 06:38 PM

The game's have just begun..

View Poll Results: Do you think the HD Format War is Over?
Yes, Blu Ray won	40	65.57%
No, HD DUD remains viable	12	19.67%
I'm not certain one way or the other.	9	14.75%
Voters: 61. You may not vote on this poll

12-20-2007, 02:40 PM	#1
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Think it's Over? Now that Blu Ray has weathered the deflection of Paramount and the big guns: Transformers, Shrek 3, and Bourne, have failed to result in HD DUD taking even a single week of sales for the year. I'm curious how people feel about the Format War. I think it's been over since the release of the PS3 more then a year ago but now I'm more certain then ever that DUD was just a mistake. -Brian

12-20-2007, 03:47 PM	#2
xberserker Active Member Member since:Oct 2006 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:24 Blu-ray reviews: 1	If warner goes Blu it's OVER!

12-20-2007, 04:03 PM	#3
gandley Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:The Drowning Pool	too dang early to tell, yes blu has performed better and should be backed for a win, but those pesky Ants just dont give up. CES will be a telling time. hopefully the industry will see sense.

12-20-2007, 04:06 PM	#4
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	Yes. It was over last November when the PS3 came out.

12-20-2007, 04:10 PM	#5
Ispoke Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Cambridge Blu-ray collection:416	All the indicators are positive for blu, but until Warner turns..........?

12-20-2007, 10:18 PM	#7
Uxi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:9	It's not over yet, but this is definitely a chair thrown at Microsoft for a change.

12-20-2007, 10:25 PM	#8
victorvondoom88 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:middle of nowere, IL. Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:39 Blu-ray collection:656	The problem with HD-DVD is that they have DEEP pockets as in Microsoft. So if they really want to drag this out just to stall HD disc's in general they probably could for quite a while longer unfortunately. I wouldn't put it past them just to try and get the whole download thing going but..... I guess we will have to wait and see.

12-20-2007, 11:29 PM	#10
Spankey Power Member Member since:Oct 2006	As long as it's breathing or Warner is not Blu exclusive HD-DVD is viable.

12-21-2007, 04:06 PM	#11
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	It's been over for a long time.

12-21-2007, 04:28 PM	#12
monkyman Special Member Member since:Jun 2007	As long as they have Warner, they still have a chance. After Warner makes it's decision, you will get your answer.

12-21-2007, 06:23 PM	#13
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	It all depends on Warner.

12-21-2007, 06:38 PM	#14
Ice2Dragon Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:9	The game's have just begun..

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