Blu-ray has progressed more in 2 years than LaserDisc in a decade - Blu-ray Forum

benricci · 11-04-2008, 02:25 PM

For a format that was around 20 years, that's pretty pathetic. I didn't realize how crappy the stats were on laserdisc sales.

Banjo · 11-04-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

For a format that was around 20 years, that's pretty pathetic. I didn't realize how crappy the stats were on laserdisc sales.

It was always a niche format. But I don't believe Blu-ray Disc will become a niche format. It is definitely heading for the mainstream status. It's just a matter of time.

Beast · 11-04-2008, 04:59 PM

I don't care what anyone says. I still loved Laserdisc when it was around.

I still have my Star Wars Definative Collection and other titles.

benricci · 11-04-2008, 06:56 PM

Funny, I still have some cherished discs as well, even though my player is long gone. I think part of me still likes the artwork and gatefold sleeves.

AintNoSin · 11-04-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

Funny, I still have some cherished discs as well, even though my player is long gone. I think part of me still likes the artwork and gatefold sleeves.

I still have my Star Wars trilogy box and the Fantasia CAV box. The extras on those sets are just too nice to part with,

DavePS3 · 11-04-2008, 07:04 PM

Laserdiscs for the most part were VERY expensive. I paid 80.00 on numerous occasions for a disc. They were just too pricey for the average consumer, not to mention the fact that the players were normally around the 700.00 range. They were a videophile medium... a movie buff/rich bugger product. I ended up with 280 of them.

mikejet · 11-04-2008, 07:32 PM

BD is progressing faster than DVD did.

FinalEvangelion · 11-04-2008, 02:33 PM

Thanks for the stats. It's very much appreciated to get some real facts without any spin.

It will definitely hit mainstream status in a while. Once recording capabilities are fully tapped outside of Japan (I live here and it's a huge market) and two of the three consoles (PS4 and Xbox 720) have it, the format will not go anywhere. Yes, I do think Xbox 720 will have a BD drive standard, whether it goes against MS ideals or not.

CrabbyAzz · 11-04-2008, 03:48 PM

I really don't think thats a valid comparison. It was very apparent that Laser disc was going to be a niche format within a year of it's release. People couldn't record on it and no one was interested in renting them. That's why it went nowhere. But delvelopers continued to support it similiar to mini disc and SACD.

11-04-2008, 02:33 PM	#8
FinalEvangelion Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008	Thanks for the stats. It's very much appreciated to get some real facts without any spin. It will definitely hit mainstream status in a while. Once recording capabilities are fully tapped outside of Japan (I live here and it's a huge market) and two of the three consoles (PS4 and Xbox 720) have it, the format will not go anywhere. Yes, I do think Xbox 720 will have a BD drive standard, whether it goes against MS ideals or not. Last edited by FinalEvangelion; 11-04-2008 at 02:36 PM.

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11-04-2008, 02:25 PM	#1
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	For a format that was around 20 years, that's pretty pathetic. I didn't realize how crappy the stats were on laserdisc sales.

11-04-2008, 04:59 PM	#3
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	I don't care what anyone says. I still loved Laserdisc when it was around. I still have my Star Wars Definative Collection and other titles.

11-04-2008, 06:56 PM	#4
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Funny, I still have some cherished discs as well, even though my player is long gone. I think part of me still likes the artwork and gatefold sleeves.

11-04-2008, 07:04 PM	#6
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Laserdiscs for the most part were VERY expensive. I paid 80.00 on numerous occasions for a disc. They were just too pricey for the average consumer, not to mention the fact that the players were normally around the 700.00 range. They were a videophile medium... a movie buff/rich bugger product. I ended up with 280 of them.

11-04-2008, 07:32 PM	#7
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	BD is progressing faster than DVD did.

11-04-2008, 03:48 PM	#9
CrabbyAzz Banned Member since:Sep 2008	I really don't think thats a valid comparison. It was very apparent that Laser disc was going to be a niche format within a year of it's release. People couldn't record on it and no one was interested in renting them. That's why it went nowhere. But delvelopers continued to support it similiar to mini disc and SACD.

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