article: The Hd-dvd Format Now Has More Titles Then The Blu-ray Format

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According to this article since Paramount is HD-DVD exclusive now there is now more HDTV titles on the HD-DVD format compared to the BLU-RAY format.

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“Discontinued Paramount and DreamWorks titles account for just over 11% of all domestic Blu-ray releases, leaving 257 Blu-ray titles in active release as of Aug. 28, according to data from The DVD Release Report. There are 279 HD DVDs available to consumers, giving that format the edge in title count for the first time since Blu-ray began to dominate at the turn of the new year.”

http://www.homemediamagazine.com/index.cfm?sec_id=2&newsid=11104

[JTK]

And they're still losing in sales by a good 2-1 margin.

[Maximus]

I think by the end of the year the balance will have been addressed.

Remember we have seen just a fraction of what the BDA are planning. It is definitely a sure-fire bet that we will hear more at IFA.

Tomorrow at 16:00-17:00 European time. About 10am ET for anyone wondering.

[Smackos]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

I think by the end of the year the balance will have been addressed.

Remember we have seen just a fraction of what the BDA are planning. It is definitely a sure-fire bet that we will hear more at IFA.

Tomorrow at 16:00-17:00 European time. About 10am ET for anyone wondering.

Thanks for that mate...was wondering when that was starting. Does anyone know of any media coverage that will be atending so I can stay glued to my screen and follow all the announcements...?

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Smackos

Thanks for that mate...was wondering when that was starting. Does anyone know of any media coverage that will be atending so I can stay glued to my screen and follow all the announcements...?

I think Blu-ray.com will be in attendance.

Other than that, the usual places, Engadget, Ars, Reghardware.

[jw]

They may have more titles, but we more titles that people want and that sell.
Have you ever looked at the blu vs red sction in your local target/circuit city? HD DVD is WELL Stocked and Blu Ray is almost empty always.

[HD Rider]

You people stuck on 2:1 sound like a bunch of babies..its like your argument that have against the HD folks..and its weak at that

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by HD Rider

You people stuck on 2:1 sound like a bunch of babies..its like your argument that have against the HD folks..and its weak at that

Wow, where did this troll come from ?

[JTK]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

Wow, where did this troll come from ?

They've gotten quite brazen and blatant since the Paramount news.

[JAGUAR1977]

Originally Posted by JTK

They've gotten quite brazen and blatant since the Paramount news.

This is why I don't like people boasting on either side, one announcement and it can all come crashing down.

Right now the only thing you can boast about with any confidence is software sales, the rest is speculation, potential and FUD.

[groovyone]

Originally Posted by HD Rider

You people stuck on 2:1 sound like a bunch of babies..its like your argument that have against the HD folks..and its weak at that

What's your argument? Cheap Players?

[marzetta7]

Originally Posted by groovyone

What's your argument? Cheap Players?

Exactly...how's the "cheap players" argument doing for you now HD Rider? Ya know, given that Blu-ray has thumped HD DVD all year long.

As long as the BDA keeps its price of players in close parity to their HD DVD counterparts, more consumers will flock to Blu-ray with brands like Sony, Panasonic, Pioneer, Sharp, Philips, LG, and Samsung rather than a brand like Toshiba and...oh wait,...no one else.

Never underestimate a good brand, especially in electronics. Unless you have a substatiative agrument of how Brand X chinese HD DVD player will somehow conquer all existing and trusted brand names of the BDA. Otherwise, I say shut your pie hole HD Rider, and troll somewhere else. So what is your argument?...We're waiting to smack you down.

[dmunjal]

Originally Posted by marzetta7

Exactly...how's the "cheap players" argument doing for you now HD Rider? Ya know, given that Blu-ray has thumped HD DVD all year long.

As long as the BDA keeps its price of players in close parity to their HD DVD counterparts, more consumers will flock to Blu-ray with brands like Sony, Panasonic, Pioneer, Sharp, Philips, LG, and Samsung rather than a brand like Toshiba and...oh wait,...no one else.

Never underestimate a good brand, especially in electronics. Unless you have a substatiative agrument of how Brand X chinese HD DVD player will somehow conquer all existing and trusted brand names of the BDA. Otherwise, I say shut your pie hole HD Rider, and troll somewhere else. So what is your argument?...We're waiting to smack you down.

I know Toshiba is selling more players than all the other Blu-Ray brands combined. As long as the OVERALL number of Blu-Ray players (including PS3) keeps increasing faster than Toshiba's sales, Blu-Ray will always have more players and therefore more software sales.

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by HD Rider

You people stuck on 2:1 sound like a bunch of babies..its like your argument that have against the HD folks..and its weak at that

I'm not sure how consistently beating the competitor by 2:1 is a weak argument for claiming a lead in the format wars.

It seems whatever small advantage HD DVD has or gets is trumpetted as vital to the success of HDM. That's weak.

Gary

P.S. Has the Paramount move changed your mind about getting a PS/3?

[bryaaaant]

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

I'm not sure how consistently beating the competitor by 2:1 is a weak argument for claiming a lead in the format wars.PS/3?

lol i think what he considers strong is having a $199 crappy player.




yeah right. i'd rather buy myself a nice upconverting dvd player..

[lch]

Originally Posted by bryaaaant

lol i think what he considers strong is having a $199 crappy player.




yeah right. i'd rather buy myself a nice upconverting dvd player..

errr..., i don't think we even need to.
our blu-ray player especially ps3 upconvert dvd even better than most upconverting dvd player.

[Blue]

Lets separate the fact and the fud. I have been using DVDUniverse since last year as the reference. They only list when they have word from the studios that a release is on the way 355 HD-DUD vs 406 Blu-ray
There are a few anomalies in there (caused by Paramount) and they have not included the FOX releases, so take the 40 Paramount titles away and add the FOX and Blu-ray is still well ahead (future confirmed releases are included in both), but please don't let a few relevant balanced supportable stats get in the road of some good old fashioned FUD for HD-DUD.

[marzetta7]

Originally Posted by Blue

Lets separate the fact and the fud. I have been using DVDUniverse since last year as the reference. They only list when they have word from the studios that a release is on the way 355 HD-DUD vs 406 Blu-ray
There are a few anomalies in there (caused by Paramount) and they have not included the FOX releases, so take the 40 Paramount titles away and add the FOX and Blu-ray is still well ahead (future confirmed releases are included in both), but please don't let a few relevant balanced supportable stats get in the road of some good old fashioned FUD for HD-DUD.

Well said. Kudos.

[Smackos]

Thanks mate.. oh and while I remember.. you lot were ROBBED of a penalty against Man U the other day..! Still.. play like that the rest of the season and you'll do fine..

[Balquin]

Originally Posted by Smackos

So please.. pray tell.. is your arguement then? Ignore all reason and logic and follow the rest of the sheep over at AVMS? How's it weak when it's factually based and the biggest single decider who's "winning" and who's "loosing"..

I find it humorous that at a site called "bluray.com" has people from the red camp coming in and being trolls. What, they don't have a good resource for themselves to gloat over how they are going to lose? LOL This is a BD site! If you love red so much, find some place else to go! Cause really, if you like to go to both, that's what AVS is for.