Blockbuster causes huge ripple effect on HD DVD... - Blu-ray Forum

Jack Torrance · 06-19-2007, 08:46 PM

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/hd-dvd-on...les-270313.php

Blockbuster's Blu-ray Endorsement Having Major Impact on HD DVD Player Sales

Blockbuster's decision to support Blu-ray in all of its 1,450 stores is having a bigger impact than it seems. A tipster at an unnamed retailer tells us they've had more HD DVD player orders canceled over the last few days than they've seen over the entire life cycle. The kicker? All of them were canceled because of the Blockbuster announcement.

Not only that, new sales of HD DVD players are nonexistent, with Blu-ray being the only things moving now.

The more tech savvy of us rent our stuff on Netflix or Blockbuster Online (which is still supporting both formats for now), but this announcement—covered in many mainstream media sources—had a big impact on people who actually rent at Blockbuster.

Any of you tipsters working at other retail outlets see something similar? Email us if you have. – Jason Chen

Thanks tipster!

Unknown27 · 06-19-2007, 08:47 PM

This was taken from Gizmodo a few minutes ago :

Blockbuster's decision to support Blu-ray in all of its 1,450 stores is having a bigger impact than it seems. A tipster at an unnamed retailer tells us they've had more HD DVD player orders canceled over the last few days than they've seen over the entire life cycle. The kicker? All of them were canceled because of the Blockbuster announcement.

Not only that, new sales of HD DVD players are nonexistent, with Blu-ray being the only things moving now.

The more tech savvy of us rent our stuff on Netflix or Blockbuster Online (which is still supporting both formats for now), but this announcement—covered in many mainstream media sources—had a big impact on people who actually rent at Blockbuster.

Wow......HD-DVD might as well roll over now

j_rocca42 · 06-19-2007, 08:48 PM

Good news! Thanks for the info!

iamxu · 06-19-2007, 08:49 PM

i think i'll go buy another movie tonight

jermwhl · 06-19-2007, 08:49 PM

Sure, I'm sure the mainstream public (those that pay attention to news like that) would shy away from HD-DVD. I didn't think the impact would be this instantaneous though! Great news! Perhaps we'll see Universal go neutral before Christmas! Wouldn't that be great!!!!!

DavePS3 · 06-19-2007, 08:55 PM

Microsoft backing out their support... Toshiba cutting their forecasts... Blockbuster renting Blu-Ray... DTS HD specs twice as high as on HD-DVD...the writing's on the wall. Universal - get your shit together!!!

The Don · 06-19-2007, 08:58 PM

I hope this isn't bullcrap...I mean, how many people really were ordering HD DVD players in the past few days for there to be such a substantial 'cancellation' rate...?

I'd like to believe this...but I don't think either format is popular enough for this kind of rejection...and anywhere near the level that was implied..

Esox50 · 06-19-2007, 09:00 PM

Well, if there are two HD DVD players on order worldwide, and both are cancelled...that's pretty "substantial"...at least in percentage terms.

Helicon · 06-19-2007, 09:01 PM

Blockbusters "Blu-ray only" strategi is the best birth day gift Blu-ray could get.

It will create a lot of awareness for Blu-ray and the winning format

DaveFi · 06-19-2007, 09:02 PM

I doubt it's bs. The first I've heard of Blu-Ray on the local news at all was when they mentioned this story the other day.

It's got to impact the average buyer.

babyBlu · 06-19-2007, 09:02 PM

It'll be interesting to see the HD sales figures for the next couple of weeks/months. That will show us how immediate of an effect this announcement has. Hopefully the article above represents what is happening at most retailers, not an aberration of what is really happening. Upcoming sales figures should let us know which is the case.

DavePS3 · 06-19-2007, 09:03 PM

Hey, Blu... I like your Laserdisc avatar... haven't seen that baby in awhile!

The Don · 06-19-2007, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveFi

I doubt it's bs. The first I've heard of Blu-Ray on the local news at all was when they mentioned this story the other day.

It's got to impact the average buyer.

yeah, I imagine there were some cancellations...but the amount implied is...ALOT...

bluraydog · 06-19-2007, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavePS3

Microsoft backing out their support... Toshiba cutting their forecasts... Blockbuster renting Blu-Ray... DTS HD specs twice as high as on HD-DVD...the writing's on the wall. Universal - get your shit together!!!

I totally agree.

babyBlu · 06-19-2007, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavePS3

Hey, Blu... I like your Laserdisc avatar... haven't seen that baby in awhile!

Thanks, if Warner ever does those god aweful Total HD disks, there should be a 'blu-ray turtle' for when you put the disk in on the wrong side.

Jack Torrance · 06-19-2007, 09:10 PM

It's been quite a week or so of positive news for Blu-Ray...

Hopefully, it'll keep coming!

babyBlu · 06-19-2007, 09:12 PM

Suggestion: this thread should be merged with https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...169#post113169 . Both posted the same news.

Esox50 · 06-19-2007, 09:13 PM

HD DVD has been "on the way out" since June 20, 2006.

bluraydog · 06-19-2007, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esox50

HD DVD has been "on the way out" since June 20, 2006.

lol

Jack Torrance · 06-19-2007, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esox50

HD DVD has been "on the way out" since June 20, 2006.

LOL.... yeah, their headline is kind of a "duh... so tell us something we don't know?"

06-19-2007, 08:46 PM	#1
Jack Torrance Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Overlook Hotel Blu-ray reviews:1	Blockbuster causes huge ripple effect on HD DVD... http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/hd-dvd-on...les-270313.php Blockbuster's Blu-ray Endorsement Having Major Impact on HD DVD Player Sales Blockbuster's decision to support Blu-ray in all of its 1,450 stores is having a bigger impact than it seems. A tipster at an unnamed retailer tells us they've had more HD DVD player orders canceled over the last few days than they've seen over the entire life cycle. The kicker? All of them were canceled because of the Blockbuster announcement. Not only that, new sales of HD DVD players are nonexistent, with Blu-ray being the only things moving now. The more tech savvy of us rent our stuff on Netflix or Blockbuster Online (which is still supporting both formats for now), but this announcement—covered in many mainstream media sources—had a big impact on people who actually rent at Blockbuster. Any of you tipsters working at other retail outlets see something similar? Email us if you have. – Jason Chen Thanks tipster!

06-19-2007, 08:47 PM	#2
Unknown27 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:1	Another Big Blow to HD-DVD (Updated Blockbuster News) This was taken from Gizmodo a few minutes ago : Blockbuster's decision to support Blu-ray in all of its 1,450 stores is having a bigger impact than it seems. A tipster at an unnamed retailer tells us they've had more HD DVD player orders canceled over the last few days than they've seen over the entire life cycle. The kicker? All of them were canceled because of the Blockbuster announcement. Not only that, new sales of HD DVD players are nonexistent, with Blu-ray being the only things moving now. The more tech savvy of us rent our stuff on Netflix or Blockbuster Online (which is still supporting both formats for now), but this announcement—covered in many mainstream media sources—had a big impact on people who actually rent at Blockbuster. Wow......HD-DVD might as well roll over now

06-19-2007, 08:49 PM	#4
iamxu Junior Member Member since:Jun 2007	i'm so happy i think i'll go buy another movie tonight

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06-19-2007, 08:48 PM	#3
j_rocca42 Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Recording live from somewhere Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:13	Good news! Thanks for the info!

06-19-2007, 08:49 PM	#5
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	Sure, I'm sure the mainstream public (those that pay attention to news like that) would shy away from HD-DVD. I didn't think the impact would be this instantaneous though! Great news! Perhaps we'll see Universal go neutral before Christmas! Wouldn't that be great!!!!!

06-19-2007, 08:55 PM	#6
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Microsoft backing out their support... Toshiba cutting their forecasts... Blockbuster renting Blu-Ray... DTS HD specs twice as high as on HD-DVD...the writing's on the wall. Universal - get your shit together!!!

06-19-2007, 08:58 PM	#7
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	I hope this isn't bullcrap...I mean, how many people really were ordering HD DVD players in the past few days for there to be such a substantial 'cancellation' rate...? I'd like to believe this...but I don't think either format is popular enough for this kind of rejection...and anywhere near the level that was implied..

06-19-2007, 09:00 PM	#8
Esox50 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 4K collection:416 Blu-ray collection:488	Well, if there are two HD DVD players on order worldwide, and both are cancelled...that's pretty "substantial"...at least in percentage terms.

06-19-2007, 09:01 PM	#9
Helicon Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Denmark	Blockbusters "Blu-ray only" strategi is the best birth day gift Blu-ray could get. It will create a lot of awareness for Blu-ray and the winning format

06-19-2007, 09:02 PM	#10
DaveFi Special Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:362 Trading Score:4	I doubt it's bs. The first I've heard of Blu-Ray on the local news at all was when they mentioned this story the other day. It's got to impact the average buyer.

06-19-2007, 09:02 PM	#11
babyBlu Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Redmond...home of the RROD, aka M$	It'll be interesting to see the HD sales figures for the next couple of weeks/months. That will show us how immediate of an effect this announcement has. Hopefully the article above represents what is happening at most retailers, not an aberration of what is really happening. Upcoming sales figures should let us know which is the case.

06-19-2007, 09:03 PM	#12
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Hey, Blu... I like your Laserdisc avatar... haven't seen that baby in awhile!

06-19-2007, 09:10 PM	#16
Jack Torrance Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Overlook Hotel Blu-ray reviews:1	It's been quite a week or so of positive news for Blu-Ray... Hopefully, it'll keep coming!

06-19-2007, 09:12 PM	#17
babyBlu Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Redmond...home of the RROD, aka M$	Suggestion: this thread should be merged with https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...169#post113169 . Both posted the same news.

06-19-2007, 09:13 PM	#18
Esox50 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 4K collection:416 Blu-ray collection:488	HD DVD has been "on the way out" since June 20, 2006.

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