The Hunger Games (Best Buy Exclusive Collectors Edition) - Page 8 - Blu-ray Forum

lcummins · 08-19-2012, 05:35 AM

I picked up the Best Buy version and just finished watching the movie... no problems at all. Guess I got lucky! Had to go to two different stores to find one, and at the second store, they happened to have one at the pickup window because someone grabbed one from the display not knowing their copy was already at the pickup area.

shikoku86 · 08-19-2012, 05:46 AM

My guess why there is a problem with the best buy exclusive is because of the magnets. Magnets and discs do not go well together.

Though i am not entirely sure whether the discs are located on the top or bottom, it could also be because of a **** up at the factory where workers would assemble these packages putting the discs at the top close tot he magnets.

Also due to bulk packaging (how they stack them in the box to the distribution center or out from the factory) the magnets could affect the discs. If you stack them right side up the ones on the bottom would affect the one's at the top of it. Depending Individually on where the discs are located in the actual product.

I myself but the discs at the bottom after watching the movie to avoid the megnets as much as possible. Magnets destroy data with prejudice.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 08-19-2012, 05:49 AM

The following have reported problems with the movie disc in the Best Buy Cube:

TechLife (personally tried two copies, knows of at least two returns by other customers)
emr25
22soultaker
neoz
narphenal
cbs777
floridafuzz
Shatnerman

MikeCL · 08-19-2012, 05:50 AM

magnets do not harm the disc

Edword · 08-19-2012, 06:15 AM

Tried the disc in my BB exclusive and I didn't have any problems.

HDnBoonies · 08-19-2012, 06:59 AM

My daughter wanted the cube, so I bought it for her and it worked great! She's happy because she can watch it again in her room on her DVD player...

Cahleb · 08-19-2012, 07:57 AM

just finished watching my copy. no problems at all. worked perfect.

GamerBoy14 · 08-19-2012, 08:03 AM

This is one weird event. I wonder what's causing some to be faulty and others not.

Sneazer · 08-19-2012, 08:52 AM

Just finished checking mine. There were no issues at all. Hopefully the set I got for my friend works well.

emr25 · 08-19-2012, 12:02 PM

Does everyone who has had problems have a Panasonic player? I have a BDT320 and I know at least a few others had problems with the Panasonic and then had the disc work fine in their PS3.

Also, this issue could potentially increase the exclusivity of this version. If 1,000 exchange it for another, that's 1,000 of the 47,250 that are no longer available.

crs · 08-19-2012, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shikoku86

My guess why there is a problem with the best buy exclusive is because of the magnets. Magnets and discs do not go well together.

Though i am not entirely sure whether the discs are located on the top or bottom, it could also be because of a **** up at the factory where workers would assemble these packages putting the discs at the top close tot he magnets.

Also due to bulk packaging (how they stack them in the box to the distribution center or out from the factory) the magnets could affect the discs. If you stack them right side up the ones on the bottom would affect the one's at the top of it. Depending Individually on where the discs are located in the actual product.

I myself but the discs at the bottom after watching the movie to avoid the megnets as much as possible. Magnets destroy data with prejudice.

You could store your discs on top of earth's biggest magnet and nothing would happen. You must have gotten this confused with hard drives.

TechLife · 08-19-2012, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emr25

Does everyone who has had problems have a Panasonic player?

I don't. It didn't work for me in my PS3, Dell laptop or an LG. All less than two years old and all fully updated.

laz305 · 08-19-2012, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RicketyCricket

Got mine around 7 pm, they were only 3 left.
Mine is number 8,356, nice and low

Haven't checked to see if there's any problems with the disc yet.

This set is numbered? I gotta hope my BBY holds my pre-order till Friday.

TechLife · 08-19-2012, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laz305

This set is numbered? I gotta hope my BBY holds my pre-order till Friday.

The included "acrylic keepsake" is numbered on the back.

Destinys Memory · 08-19-2012, 02:34 PM

No problems at all for me. My Best Buy version works flawlessly.

Funny how the few members who have reported problems with the Best Buy version, all STRONGLY suggest that members immediately go out and get the Target exclusive. Kinda makes ya wonder if there's an agenda there...

TechLife · 08-19-2012, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destinys Memory

Kinda makes ya wonder if there's an agenda there...

Yep. It's a conspiracy and it's all explained here: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=1436

Madman2112 · 08-19-2012, 04:49 PM

I have both the BB exclusive and the Target exclusive and have not watched either yet but was just wondering if:

1.) Best Buy Corporate is aware of this issue and
2.) Will there be a fix from the LIONSGATE

I have 3 of these sets going overseas and I don't want these issues to become a problem for my friend over there. Would be nice to let them know in case they do have an issue that is fix is on the horizon.

EDIT: I just sent off an e-mail to Lionsgate Dear Lionsgate.com

[Show spoiler]

about the issue(s) at hand. Don't know if it will get to the right people at the beginning but hopefully it will get somewhere and will be addressed.

TechLife · 08-19-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madman2112

I have both the BB exclusive and the Target exclusive and have not watched either yet but was just wondering if:

1.) Best Buy Corporate is aware of this issue and
2.) Will there be a fix from the Lions Gate

1. IF this is a big enough issue and affects more than a few, they will be after today.

I'm tempted to call a couple of BBs later and see if they have had more come back.

2. Again, IF this is a big enough issue, I hope so. It probably will really depend on how may were effected

22soultaker · 08-19-2012, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madman2112

I have both the BB exclusive and the Target exclusive and have not watched either yet but was just wondering if:

1.) Best Buy Corporate is aware of this issue and
2.) Will there be a fix from the LIONSGATE

I have 3 of these sets going overseas and I don't want these issues to become a problem for my friend over there. Would be nice to let them know in case they do have an issue that is fix is on the horizon.

EDIT: I just sent off an e-mail to Lionsgate Dear Lionsgate.com

[Show spoiler]

about the issue(s) at hand. Don't know if it will get to the right people at the beginning but hopefully it will get somewhere and will be addressed.

Im sure BB is aware. It only took them a day to put on there Facebook that they were going to send out more Jaws digibooks. They pay close attention to this stuff esp on big releases. Business has been down and they want to do everything to stay ahead of the competition. I hope most dont get there money back and just exchange it. BB has really come along way esp in the Blu Ray community With there steelbooks, Metal Cases, and Exclusives. Wouldnt wanna see them lose even more business when its not even there fault.

TechLife · 08-19-2012, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 22soultaker

I hope most dont get there money back and just exchange it. BB has really come along way esp in the Blu Ray community With there steelbooks, Metal Cases, and Exclusives. Wouldnt wanna see them lose even more business when its not even there fault.

I agree entirely. Even though I already have a copy from Target, I am going to go buy another from BB. Not only because I love BB but also because stuff like this bothers the heck outta me and I am determined to find one that works.

08-19-2012, 05:49 AM	#143
blu-ray_girl_fan Banned Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:87	Best Buy Hunger Games Cube Problems The following have reported problems with the movie disc in the Best Buy Cube: TechLife (personally tried two copies, knows of at least two returns by other customers) emr25 22soultaker neoz narphenal cbs777 floridafuzz Shatnerman Last edited by blu-ray_girl_fan; 08-20-2012 at 02:57 AM.

08-19-2012, 02:34 PM	#155
Destinys Memory Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:7	No problems at all for me. My Best Buy version works flawlessly. Funny how the few members who have reported problems with the Best Buy version, all *STRONGLY* suggest that members immediately go out and get the Target exclusive. Kinda makes ya wonder if there's an agenda there... Last edited by Destinys Memory; 08-19-2012 at 03:41 PM.

08-19-2012, 04:49 PM	#157
Madman2112 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2010 Location:In the good 'ol USA Trading Score:19	I have both the BB exclusive and the Target exclusive and have not watched either yet but was just wondering if: 1.) Best Buy Corporate is aware of this issue and 2.) Will there be a fix from the LIONSGATE I have 3 of these sets going overseas and I don't want these issues to become a problem for my friend over there. Would be nice to let them know in case they do have an issue that is fix is on the horizon. EDIT: I just sent off an e-mail to Lionsgate Dear Lionsgate.com [Show spoiler] about the issue(s) at hand. Don't know if it will get to the right people at the beginning but hopefully it will get somewhere and will be addressed. Last edited by Madman2112; 08-19-2012 at 05:09 PM.

08-19-2012, 05:35 AM	#141
lcummins Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:KY 4K collection:446 Blu-ray collection:5314 DVD collection:1529 iTunes collection:119 Prime collection:10 Trading Score:32	I picked up the Best Buy version and just finished watching the movie... no problems at all. Guess I got lucky! Had to go to two different stores to find one, and at the second store, they happened to have one at the pickup window because someone grabbed one from the display not knowing their copy was already at the pickup area.

08-19-2012, 05:46 AM	#142
shikoku86 Active Member Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:401	My guess why there is a problem with the best buy exclusive is because of the magnets. Magnets and discs do not go well together. Though i am not entirely sure whether the discs are located on the top or bottom, it could also be because of a **** up at the factory where workers would assemble these packages putting the discs at the top close tot he magnets. Also due to bulk packaging (how they stack them in the box to the distribution center or out from the factory) the magnets could affect the discs. If you stack them right side up the ones on the bottom would affect the one's at the top of it. Depending Individually on where the discs are located in the actual product. I myself but the discs at the bottom after watching the movie to avoid the megnets as much as possible. Magnets destroy data with prejudice.

08-19-2012, 05:50 AM	#144
MikeCL Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Connecticut 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:182 Trading Score:2	magnets do not harm the disc

08-19-2012, 06:15 AM	#145
Edword Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:SoCal, CA 4K collection:246 Blu-ray collection:615 DVD collection:13 Digital collection:176 Trading Score:254	Tried the disc in my BB exclusive and I didn't have any problems.

08-19-2012, 06:59 AM	#146
HDnBoonies Active Member Member since:Sep 2011 Blu-ray collection:301	My daughter wanted the cube, so I bought it for her and it worked great! She's happy because she can watch it again in her room on her DVD player...

08-19-2012, 07:57 AM	#147
Cahleb Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:212 Blu-ray collection:1800 Trading Score:278	just finished watching my copy. no problems at all. worked perfect.

08-19-2012, 08:03 AM	#148
GamerBoy14 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:316 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:85	This is one weird event. I wonder what's causing some to be faulty and others not.

08-19-2012, 08:52 AM	#149
Sneazer Active Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Los Angeles Blu-ray collection:685 DVD collection:31 Trading Score:1	Just finished checking mine. There were no issues at all. Hopefully the set I got for my friend works well.

08-19-2012, 12:02 PM	#150
emr25 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2010 Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:913 Trading Score:1	Does everyone who has had problems have a Panasonic player? I have a BDT320 and I know at least a few others had problems with the Panasonic and then had the disc work fine in their PS3. Also, this issue could potentially increase the exclusivity of this version. If 1,000 exchange it for another, that's 1,000 of the 47,250 that are no longer available.

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