Blu-ray is great - pricey listings on Amazon.co.jp, though - Blu-ray Forum

anthonybrooker · 02-10-2008, 09:53 PM

I decided the battle of the format wars had been won by Sony's Blu-ray so I went out and bought a new Playstation 3 solely for watching blu-rays. Got my first blu-rays yesterday; Goodfellas, The Prestige and Ronin. The picture quality and sound is simply stunning... BUT... that's the last of my purchases for the foreseeable future. i'm not prepared to fork out $25+ to watch a movie, no matter how good the quality. Now that Warner has made up it's mind, and Sony clearly has an unbeatable lead, it's time for the studios and manufacturers to reward it's loyal customers by bring the price of the media down to <$20.

Until that day happens I'll be buying DVDs again because the quality difference between the two is not worth an additional $10-$20.

Edit:

ok, i walked into that i guess.

well, i've gone onto amazon.com instead of .co.jp and sure enough you guys get a lot of bargains. i have just ordered the following:

1 "The Fifth Element [Blu-ray]"
Bruce Willis; Blu-ray; $19.95

Sold by: Amazon.com1 "Training Day [Blu-ray]"
Denzel Washington; Blu-ray; $14.95

Sold by: Amazon.com1 "Unforgiven [Blu-ray]"
Beverley Elliott; Blu-ray; $19.95

Sold by: Amazon.com1 "The Last Samurai [Blu-ray]"
Ken Watanabe; Blu-ray; $18.95

Sold by: Amazon.com1 "Vertical Limit [Blu-ray]"
Chris O'Donnell; Blu-ray; $16.95

Sold by: Amazon.com1 "Blood Diamond [Blu-ray]"
Leonard DiCaprio; Blu-ray; $14.95

Sold by: Amazon.com1 "The Patriot (Extended Cut) [Blu-ray]"
Mel Gibson; Blu-ray; $16.95

Sold by: Amazon.com1 "Underworld (Unrated) [Blu-ray]"
Kate Beckinsale; Blu-ray; $16.95

Sold by: Amazon.com1 "Blade Runner (Five-Disc Complete Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray]"
Harrison Ford; Blu-ray; $27.95

Sold by: Amazon.com1 "Spider-Man - The High Definition Trilogy (Spider-Man / Spider-Man 2 / Spider-Man 3) [Blu-ray]"
Tobey Maguire; Blu-ray; $48.95

Sold by: Amazon.com1 "The Aviator [Blu-ray]"
Alec Baldwin; Blu-ray; $19.95

Sold by: Amazon.com1 "Ocean's Trilogy (Ocean's Eleven/ Ocean's Twelve/ Ocean's Thirteen) [Blu-ray]"
Brad Pitt; Blu-ray; $54.95

Honestly, I'm not cheap, I was just knocked sideways by the prices being quoted in Japan on Amazon.co.jp.

And yes, I should have done much more research about the media but it's one of those things, i fired then aimed.

New blu-rays arriving in a few days and eagerly awaiting them.

As for the quality of the equipment I purchased, the pioneer 50" is state of the art and definitely not for cheapskates.

Once again, apologies for not following this forum's protocol. All i saw was General Discussion and that's all my intention was. If I could remove the thread or change the title i would do so.

helli3yte · 02-10-2008, 09:56 PM

Edited.

anthonybrooker · 02-10-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by helli3yte

then why the **** do you open a new thread to let the world know what your thinking especially when this is a BLU-RAY forum you retard. Go back under the bridge from where you came from you ****ing troll.

LOCK THIS THREAD

decaf for this man...

helli3yte · 02-10-2008, 10:01 PM

im just keeping everything in order here, and new people that open threads to start talking like that will deserve harsh treatment. maybe you should have lurked a little while longer until you were satisfied with making blu ray purchases. i still think your a troll.

jw · 02-10-2008, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helli3yte

im just keeping everything in order here, and new people that open threads to start talking like that will deserve harsh treatment. maybe you should have lurked a little while longer until you were satisfied with making blu ray purchases. i still think your a troll.

I think I would edit your post though, language dude!!(Not that I dont have a potty mouth)

Troll or not, I think there are titles not worthy of the blu-ray logo as the PQ is horrible and we all know where they come from. But for those few bad ones, Others are awesome, Get Cars or Ratatouille and see if you feel the same way. Fantastic Four ROSS is another good clear example. Watch those on a 1080p TV and then tell us what you think

Stinkin Mushroom · 02-10-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helli3yte

then why the ...

euhm? wtf?

JJ · 02-10-2008, 10:00 PM

I think I spend about $16 a Blu.

CAB · 02-10-2008, 10:02 PM

Can you post information about your setup? A/V processor, speakers, display? I'm interested in what is causing your Blu-ray experience to be not good enough.

Edit: What sound reason is there for Blu-ray content to come down in price?

clyon · 02-10-2008, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAB

Can you post information about your setup? A/V processor, speakers, display? I'm interested in what is causing your Blu-ray experience to be not good enough.

Thier cheap, they don't want to spend $25 on a movie.

BUT what about when movies do come down in price & then your end up double dipping & will probly end-up costing more then $25

LennDawg · 02-10-2008, 10:07 PM

I'll take your PS3 off your hands for ya if you're going to be waiting a little longer.

anthonybrooker · 02-10-2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAB

Can you post information about your setup? A/V processor, speakers, display? I'm interested in what is causing your Blu-ray experience to be not good enough.

Sure.

Brand new Pioneer PDP-LX508G
Panasonic HiDef Cable box (not much choice in Japan)
New PS3 40GB (2007 edition with the quiet fan etc)

Perhaps I should clarify as people think I'm a troll when genuinely I just got this stuff yesterday.

I really really like the quality, it's fantastic. I guess I'm not enough of an aficionado though to pay the premium for the media. Now maybe it's cos it's such a ripoff buying it here is Japan (which is ironic as it was invented here) so maybe the solution for me is to stock in New York everytime I go there.

Did not mean to rattle anyone's cages, just thought they can now make this stuff a lot cheaper.

LynxFX · 02-10-2008, 09:56 PM

I own over 70 Blu-ray discs now and the average price I've paid is under $15. Most were actually in the $10-12 range. I haven't bought a single movie for over $20.

Just like DVD, you have to wait for the deals if you want them cheap.

helli3yte · 02-10-2008, 09:57 PM

the guy is a troll and everyone knows it.

clyon · 02-10-2008, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helli3yte

the guy is a troll and everyone knows it.

one post & then *****s about the cost - GOT TO BE A TROLL

pokerface · 02-10-2008, 10:13 PM

Whatever ! If you don't want to spend the money then don't, just don't cry to all of us about it and clog the forum with garbage. Fact is there are alot of BD for less then $25 and BOGO sales from time to time that really drops the average price.

You can't go to a movie with a date for $25 if you want a soda and popcorn, you can reach the national debt if you add a box of Rasinettes. Let me see, I think I will stay at home owning the movie for $25 and not have to put up with the talkers, the cell phones, and all the other ***holes.

anthonybrooker · 02-10-2008, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pokerface

Whatever ! If you don't want to spend the money then don't, just don't cry to all of us about it and clog the forum with garbage. Fact is there are alot of BD for less then $25 and BOGO sales from time to time that really drops the average price.

You can't go to a movie with a date for $25 if you want a soda and popcorn, you can reach the national debt if you add a box of Rasinettes. Let me see, I think I will stay at home owning the movie for $25 and not have to put up with the talkers, the cell phones, and all the other ***holes.

please accept my apologies.

supersix4 · 02-11-2008, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helli3yte

the guy is a troll and everyone knows it.

probly lol

I love 24-34$ movies A+++++++

zMadMonk · 02-10-2008, 09:58 PM

Sorry you feel that way. Apparently, you are one of those people who can't appreciate the better audio and picture - either due to a bad setup, using the wrong cables, or you just are physically incapable of seeing a difference.

The main point is: Keep enjoying your movies, regardless. If standard DVD is good enough, bully for you.

I, for one, smell a troll.... either that, or someone that obviously knows not what he is talking about.

anthonybrooker · 02-10-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zMadMonk

Sorry you feel that way. Apparently, you are one of those people who can't appreciate the better audio and picture - either due to a bad setup, using the wrong cables, or you just are physically incapable of seeing a difference.

The main point is: Keep enjoying your movies, regardless. If standard DVD is good enough, bully for you.

I, for one, smell a troll.... either that, or someone that obviously knows not what he is talking about.

seriously not a troll. just a new blu-ray owner that thinks now the war has been won the price should come down rapidly. btw, i live in tokyo and there are no discounts on the blurays here.

blackhawktraffic · 02-11-2008, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by anthonybrooker

seriously not a troll. just a new blu-ray owner that thinks now the war has been won the price should come down rapidly. btw, i live in tokyo and there are no discounts on the blurays here.

Who cares cry someone else a river.

02-10-2008, 09:53 PM	#1
anthonybrooker Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Tokyo, Japan	Blu-ray is great - pricey listings on Amazon.co.jp, though I decided the battle of the format wars had been won by Sony's Blu-ray so I went out and bought a new Playstation 3 solely for watching blu-rays. Got my first blu-rays yesterday; Goodfellas, The Prestige and Ronin. The picture quality and sound is simply stunning... BUT... that's the last of my purchases for the foreseeable future. i'm not prepared to fork out $25+ to watch a movie, no matter how good the quality. Now that Warner has made up it's mind, and Sony clearly has an unbeatable lead, it's time for the studios and manufacturers to reward it's loyal customers by bring the price of the media down to <$20. Until that day happens I'll be buying DVDs again because the quality difference between the two is not worth an additional $10-$20. Edit: ok, i walked into that i guess. well, i've gone onto amazon.com instead of .co.jp and sure enough you guys get a lot of bargains. i have just ordered the following: 1 "The Fifth Element [Blu-ray]" Bruce Willis; Blu-ray; $19.95 Sold by: Amazon.com1 "Training Day [Blu-ray]" Denzel Washington; Blu-ray; $14.95 Sold by: Amazon.com1 "Unforgiven [Blu-ray]" Beverley Elliott; Blu-ray; $19.95 Sold by: Amazon.com1 "The Last Samurai [Blu-ray]" Ken Watanabe; Blu-ray; $18.95 Sold by: Amazon.com1 "Vertical Limit [Blu-ray]" Chris O'Donnell; Blu-ray; $16.95 Sold by: Amazon.com1 "Blood Diamond [Blu-ray]" Leonard DiCaprio; Blu-ray; $14.95 Sold by: Amazon.com1 "The Patriot (Extended Cut) [Blu-ray]" Mel Gibson; Blu-ray; $16.95 Sold by: Amazon.com1 "Underworld (Unrated) [Blu-ray]" Kate Beckinsale; Blu-ray; $16.95 Sold by: Amazon.com1 "Blade Runner (Five-Disc Complete Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray]" Harrison Ford; Blu-ray; $27.95 Sold by: Amazon.com1 "Spider-Man - The High Definition Trilogy (Spider-Man / Spider-Man 2 / Spider-Man 3) [Blu-ray]" Tobey Maguire; Blu-ray; $48.95 Sold by: Amazon.com1 "The Aviator [Blu-ray]" Alec Baldwin; Blu-ray; $19.95 Sold by: Amazon.com1 "Ocean's Trilogy (Ocean's Eleven/ Ocean's Twelve/ Ocean's Thirteen) [Blu-ray]" Brad Pitt; Blu-ray; $54.95 Honestly, I'm not cheap, I was just knocked sideways by the prices being quoted in Japan on Amazon.co.jp. And yes, I should have done much more research about the media but it's one of those things, i fired then aimed. New blu-rays arriving in a few days and eagerly awaiting them. As for the quality of the equipment I purchased, the pioneer 50" is state of the art and definitely not for cheapskates. Once again, apologies for not following this forum's protocol. All i saw was General Discussion and that's all my intention was. If I could remove the thread or change the title i would do so. Last edited by anthonybrooker; 02-11-2008 at 06:13 AM.

02-10-2008, 09:56 PM	#2
helli3yte Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Mt.Prospect, IL	Edited. Last edited by Ben; 02-11-2008 at 01:10 AM. Reason: language, insulting other members.

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02-10-2008, 10:01 PM	#4
helli3yte Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Mt.Prospect, IL	im just keeping everything in order here, and new people that open threads to start talking like that will deserve harsh treatment. maybe you should have lurked a little while longer until you were satisfied with making blu ray purchases. i still think your a troll.

02-10-2008, 10:00 PM	#7
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	I think I spend about $16 a Blu.

02-10-2008, 10:02 PM	#8
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	Can you post information about your setup? A/V processor, speakers, display? I'm interested in what is causing your Blu-ray experience to be not good enough. Edit: What sound reason is there for Blu-ray content to come down in price?

02-10-2008, 10:07 PM	#10
LennDawg Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:265 Trading Score:2	I'll take your PS3 off your hands for ya if you're going to be waiting a little longer.

02-10-2008, 09:56 PM	#12
LynxFX Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007	I own over 70 Blu-ray discs now and the average price I've paid is under $15. Most were actually in the $10-12 range. I haven't bought a single movie for over $20. Just like DVD, you have to wait for the deals if you want them cheap.

02-10-2008, 09:57 PM	#13
helli3yte Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Mt.Prospect, IL	the guy is a troll and everyone knows it.

02-10-2008, 10:13 PM	#15
pokerface Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Delaware Blu-ray collection:360	Whatever ! If you don't want to spend the money then don't, just don't cry to all of us about it and clog the forum with garbage. Fact is there are alot of BD for less then $25 and BOGO sales from time to time that really drops the average price. You can't go to a movie with a date for $25 if you want a soda and popcorn, you can reach the national debt if you add a box of Rasinettes. Let me see, I think I will stay at home owning the movie for $25 and not have to put up with the talkers, the cell phones, and all the other ***holes.

02-10-2008, 09:58 PM	#18
zMadMonk Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Colorado	Sorry you feel that way. Apparently, you are one of those people who can't appreciate the better audio and picture - either due to a bad setup, using the wrong cables, or you just are physically incapable of seeing a difference. The main point is: Keep enjoying your movies, regardless. If standard DVD is good enough, bully for you. I, for one, smell a troll.... either that, or someone that obviously knows not what he is talking about.

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