Did I miss something with HD-DVD & Amazon? - Blu-ray Forum

Darth-Blu · 08-28-2007, 08:46 PM

I just noticed HD-DED just took off like a rocket recently. (According to the sales chart). Did I miss something?

Here's the link:
http://www.hdgamedb.com/amazon/history.aspx

dobyblue · 08-28-2007, 08:47 PM

Blu-ray is still doubling the HD DVD in top 100.

Plus all of the top 100 Blu-ray discs are ranked higher than #1000

There are several HD DVD discs still down at #4000 and higher.

owa · 08-28-2007, 08:49 PM

eproductwars shows 0 copies in stock for blu-ray and only 49 copies for HD DVD. That can't be right, can it?

Jack Torrance · 08-28-2007, 08:49 PM

Just to be clear - does the "buy 2, get 1 free" Amazon special apply to hd-dvd?

Mr.Neutral · 08-28-2007, 08:51 PM

Yes, I think there is a buy one get one for both Blu-ray and HD DVD.

CptGreedle · 08-28-2007, 08:53 PM

All that graph shows me is that HD-DVD is a gamble.. look at that thing.. it plummets than sky rockets and plummets again.
I assure you it will drop drastically soon.

HD-DVD is an unstable technology selling-wise, while Blu-ray is consistently in the top 100! It is a very stable line with good sales that are never wildly fluctuating.

With the recent releases of HD-DVD today that Blu-ray is lacking, it is expected that it will increase right now, but when the Blu-ray releases start pouring out in the next few months, you can rest assured that Blu-ray will remain on top!

I am also expecting to see that graph posted all over the HD-DVD FUD fanboy sites...

CAB · 08-28-2007, 08:54 PM

They released a 300 without GRAIN and tons of Blu defected.

MasterXeus · 08-28-2007, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Torrance

Just to be clear - does the "buy 2, get 1 free" Amazon special apply to hd-dvd?

Yes, both Blu-ray and HD-DVD have the Buy 2 Get 1 Free. I think HD-DVD has some where around 56 titles, but Blu-ray has around 105 titles

Jack Torrance · 08-28-2007, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

I am also expecting to see that graph posted all over the HD-DVD FUD fanboy sites...

It already is... along with the charts showing the spike in HD-DUD player sales.

Let the babies have their bottle. They'll need something positive to look back on.

Jack Torrance · 08-28-2007, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterXeus

Yes, both Blu-ray and HD-DVD have the Buy 2 Get 1 Free. I think HD-DVD has some where around 56 titles, but Blu-ray has around 105 titles

Ah - that would explain the concentrated spike in the catalogue titles, while blu-ray is more evenly spread.

ReduxInflux · 08-28-2007, 08:56 PM

blades of glory. and heroes. just a hiccup.

WickyWoo · 08-28-2007, 09:49 PM

You get 3 free discs on amazon with player purchase, plus they have the same buy 2 sale going

cpgator · 08-28-2007, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterXeus

Yes, both Blu-ray and HD-DVD have the Buy 2 Get 1 Free. I think HD-DVD has some where around 56 titles, but Blu-ray has around 105 titles

Happen to know if you can mix them up, or do all 3 have to be one or the other? I can't find 3 BRs in their list that I want.

hyperdine · 08-28-2007, 10:13 PM

I think the sales numbers are too easily manipulated when we're dealing with small numbers like this. What would prevent someone like Amir from buying 100 copies of Heroes and simply expensing it on his corporate card?

CAB · 08-28-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyperdine

I think the sales numbers are too easily manipulated when we're dealing with small numbers like this. What would prevent someone like Amir from buying 100 copies of Heroes and simply expensing it on his corporate card?

. . . or canceling it before it ships. But seriously, this is most likely buys of the new releases and the free ones.

MasterXeus · 08-28-2007, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpgator

Happen to know if you can mix them up, or do all 3 have to be one or the other? I can't find 3 BRs in their list that I want.

You can not mix Blu-rays with HD-DVDs.

DJeffries · 08-28-2007, 10:34 PM

I think the player spike is due to a major fire sale at Amazon. This also account for a good bit of the software numbers because of the extra freebies.

doctorD · 08-28-2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyperdine

I think the sales numbers are too easily manipulated when we're dealing with small numbers like this. What would prevent someone like Amir from buying 100 copies of Heroes and simply expensing it on his corporate card?

I'm not trying to be a conspiracy theorist, but I was thinking the same thing. But that is ok...let them have their day...they sure paid for it!!!

Lord_Stewie · 08-28-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Torrance

Just to be clear - does the "buy 2, get 1 free" Amazon special apply to hd-dvd?

Amazon just announced an hdvd player almost free and 8 hddvd discs to go with it for free..
http://www.dvdtown.com/news/hd-dvd-p...-for-free/4698

BigB88 · 08-28-2007, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadblz

Amazon just announced an hdvd player almost free and 8 hddvd discs to go with it for free..
http://www.dvdtown.com/news/hd-dvd-p...-for-free/4698

Amazon also has the PS3 deal for 8 movies and a PS3 for $450, doing the math of the 8 movies on BD, that would be $210 for a PS3! I'd rather pay $210 for a PS3, then a worthless boat anchor HD-DVD player for $10 or even $1.

08-28-2007, 08:56 PM	#11
ReduxInflux Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:orange county, ca Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:3	blades of glory. and heroes. just a hiccup. Last edited by ReduxInflux; 08-28-2007 at 09:55 PM.

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08-28-2007, 08:46 PM	#1
Darth-Blu Member Member since:Jan 2007	Did I miss something with HD-DVD & Amazon? I just noticed HD-DED just took off like a rocket recently. (According to the sales chart). Did I miss something? Here's the link: http://www.hdgamedb.com/amazon/history.aspx

08-28-2007, 08:47 PM	#2
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	Blu-ray is still doubling the HD DVD in top 100. Plus all of the top 100 Blu-ray discs are ranked higher than #1000 There are several HD DVD discs still down at #4000 and higher.

08-28-2007, 08:49 PM	#3
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	eproductwars shows 0 copies in stock for blu-ray and only 49 copies for HD DVD. That can't be right, can it?

08-28-2007, 08:49 PM	#4
Jack Torrance Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Overlook Hotel Blu-ray reviews:1	Just to be clear - does the "buy 2, get 1 free" Amazon special apply to hd-dvd?

08-28-2007, 08:51 PM	#5
Mr.Neutral Banned Member since:Aug 2007	Yes, I think there is a buy one get one for both Blu-ray and HD DVD.

08-28-2007, 08:53 PM	#6
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	All that graph shows me is that HD-DVD is a gamble.. look at that thing.. it plummets than sky rockets and plummets again. I assure you it will drop drastically soon. HD-DVD is an unstable technology selling-wise, while Blu-ray is consistently in the top 100! It is a very stable line with good sales that are never wildly fluctuating. With the recent releases of HD-DVD today that Blu-ray is lacking, it is expected that it will increase right now, but when the Blu-ray releases start pouring out in the next few months, you can rest assured that Blu-ray will remain on top! I am also expecting to see that graph posted all over the HD-DVD FUD fanboy sites...

08-28-2007, 08:54 PM	#7
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	They released a 300 without GRAIN and tons of Blu defected.

08-28-2007, 09:49 PM	#12
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	You get 3 free discs on amazon with player purchase, plus they have the same buy 2 sale going

08-28-2007, 10:13 PM	#14
hyperdine Senior Member Member since:Sep 2006	I think the sales numbers are too easily manipulated when we're dealing with small numbers like this. What would prevent someone like Amir from buying 100 copies of Heroes and simply expensing it on his corporate card?

08-28-2007, 10:34 PM	#17
DJeffries Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:The middle of nowhereland Blu-ray collection:673	I think the player spike is due to a major fire sale at Amazon. This also account for a good bit of the software numbers because of the extra freebies.

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