WOW Walmart! - Blu-ray Forum

Beta-guy · 10-11-2007, 06:52 PM

last time I went to Walmart they have the Blu-ray's and HD-DVD's put in a small location now they have a Blu-ray setup where 3/4 sides are blu-ray and one is HD-DVD, I was so impressed I talked to one of the sales people about this and he had told me, that Walmart won't be carrying HD-DVD soon, he is an HD-DVD supporter, he said they wanted to support one side then proceeded to say it was weird. if this is true it'd be another victory for Blu-ray anyone else hear this?

AaronDodd07 · 10-11-2007, 06:57 PM

I used to be a manager for walmart and i also heard this and my old store only has 4 hddvds now..and they are all $29.96 and there are 4 rows of bluray and most are priced 24.96 but alot of them are 19.96..this is awsome!!
go blu

SNAP · 10-11-2007, 06:57 PM

In my Walmart in NJ I've seen no HD movies.

kaliraver · 10-11-2007, 06:58 PM

Well my local Wal-Mart doesn't carry HD-DVD at all but does carry Blu-Ray.

Manco · 10-11-2007, 06:58 PM

Good news for your neck of the woods. But probably just another anecdotal report of a particular store mgr's decision.

tron3 · 10-11-2007, 06:58 PM

I can only chime in and report someone told me BJ's is blu-ray exclusive. When I was there Satuday, I only saw BD and players. Looks like Walmart is playing "me too".

They are the retailers. They have enough trouble finding new DVD shelf space. You think they want to transition to TWO new formats? They sell the players and movies. They know the real numbers, and not the inflated ones Sony or Toshiba might report. They have those DVD bins for a reason.

Not everyone has a local BB, or CC, nor are they inclined to order it.
It kind of sucks for HD DVD because now they don't have a fighting chance.

"In my weaker moments, I almost pity them. But then I remember they are trying to teach." - Bart / The Simpsons

Dalese · 10-11-2007, 06:59 PM

Vonscoot originally posted on a Wal-Mart Blu endcap setup for October. He also said that nothing was planned for HD-DVD.

Originally Posted by Vonscoot
I work for Wal-Mart (managing Electronics), and I received word on Monday that WM will have a Blu-Ray only endcap in their stores next month...

(Pro-blu signature under construction)

Manco · 10-11-2007, 07:04 PM

I'll believe Wal-Mart is going Blu-ray exclusive if Transformers HD-DVD does NOT show up in more than 50% of their stores next week.

ra1024 · 10-11-2007, 07:05 PM

I was in Walmart on Tuesday and noticed they had the Sony player for about $488 but no sign of an HD DVD player. I was a little excited to see a BR promo running on some of their tvs as well. They still don't have much in the way of software but at least seem to be carrying the new titles on both formats.

cathexist · 10-11-2007, 07:06 PM

My local Walmart has a crap selection, although they do have more blu than hd-dvd. About 10 titles on blu and 2 or 3 titles on HD-DVD (300 and knocked up was all I saw at a glance).

I wish they would get more in stock considering walmart is the best offline pricing.

Mericalis · 10-11-2007, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manco

I'll believe Wal-Mart is going Blu-ray exclusive if Transformers HD-DVD does NOT show up in more than 50% of their stores next week.

That ain't gonna happen, Friend, as much as I wish it would happen. That will be one that everyone and their whole family will be looking for. It'll be much like 300...at Wal-Mart they had them scattered around everywhere in hi-def (both formats in case HD DUD people are watching, it was not just Blu, so don't give me that the HD DUD version didn't get out like Blu). So, I'll believe this when the last shipment comes into Wal-Mart and all the DUDs go on sale to get rid of them...or they sell them to Scotts for their new toilet paper line.

tru2blu707 · 10-11-2007, 07:14 PM

sounds like it wont be much longer till hd dvd will be just a memory.... too bad the 10million xbox 360 owners dont support it....

WickyWoo · 10-11-2007, 07:15 PM

Supposedly Wal-mart picked a side back in August.

SDG · 10-11-2007, 07:18 PM

Our not so super wal-mart only had hi def in the PS3 display. 7 BLUs and 2 hd dvds. 2 days ago, they removed ALL movies. Dont know if they are changing up the displays or what.

haushausman · 10-11-2007, 07:19 PM

Usually huge mega retailers do extensive research before buying millions and millions of units of whatever... looks like Wal-Mart is not being fooled by FUD.

This is excellent news

owa · 10-11-2007, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manco

I'll believe Wal-Mart is going Blu-ray exclusive if Transformers HD-DVD does NOT show up in more than 50% of their stores next week.

According to this post, it doesn't seem likely:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...9&postcount=84

Quote:

While this may not be so great for BB, I can tell you all that Wal-Mart may soon be a better choice for HDM starting next week. On Oct 15/16 (depending on fixture arrival) most WM's in the country will now have an entire endcap dedicated to HDM, replacing the "Best Sellers" CD endcap. It will have approximately 35 BD's and 21 HD-DVD titles on it, updating weekly to accomodate new releases.

Guess we'll find out soon.

bhavin115 · 10-11-2007, 08:15 PM

local walmart in nj has no hd dvd(and they say they winning lol) and like maybe 1 blu (wildhogs) sometimes i wonder why the ny metro area is so slow in the stores with these movies

whippersnapper · 10-11-2007, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tron3

I can only chime in and report someone told me BJ's is blu-ray exclusive. When I was there Satuday, I only saw BD and players. Looks like Walmart is playing "me too".

They are the retailers. They have enough trouble finding new DVD shelf space. You think they want to transition to TWO new formats? They sell the players and movies. They know the real numbers, and not the inflated ones Sony or Toshiba might report. They have those DVD bins for a reason.

Not everyone has a local BB, or CC, nor are they inclined to order it.
It kind of sucks for HD DVD because now they don't have a fighting chance.

"In my weaker moments, I almost pity them. But then I remember they are trying to teach." - Bart / The Simpsons

Quote:

someone told me BJ's is blu-ray exclusive.

The BJs in Columbia Maryland is Blu exclusive. Can't speak for the rest of the country.

Bond007 · 10-11-2007, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

Supposedly Wal-mart picked a side back in August.

You may be correct. My Wal-Mart has not received any new HD-DVDs since We Are Marshall came out. However, they have received 3-4 new BD each week. This past week, they had Surf's Up and Reign Over Me included on their BIG DISPLAYS in front of the check out lines. On the left side of the Surf's Up Display they had the DVD with gift, on the right side they had the regular DVD. Right in the middle of the display was 30 copies of Sur's Up BD!!! It was a beautil site. The Reign Over Me display was very similar. Blu-ray was in the middle...

RAY BLUE · 10-11-2007, 08:44 PM

Hi all, newbie here. I currently only have 3 titles so far but the other day I was at a Fry's electronics, they had both the Blu-Ray and HD titles. The blu ray rack was twice the size of the HD rack.The 10 or so minutes I was there pawing over the blu-rays, not one person looked at the HD section, while it was hard to get close to the blu-ray titles due to the people trying to get a peek. That spoke volumes to me on who is going to win the battle. I also saw an exclusive blu-ray rack at Circuit City but did not see one for HD, It could have been there but I did not see it. Go Blu Ray!

10-11-2007, 06:52 PM	#1
Beta-guy Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:1	WOW Walmart! last time I went to Walmart they have the Blu-ray's and HD-DVD's put in a small location now they have a Blu-ray setup where 3/4 sides are blu-ray and one is HD-DVD, I was so impressed I talked to one of the sales people about this and he had told me, that Walmart won't be carrying HD-DVD soon, he is an HD-DVD supporter, he said they wanted to support one side then proceeded to say it was weird. if this is true it'd be another victory for Blu-ray anyone else hear this?

10-11-2007, 06:57 PM	#2
AaronDodd07 Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:123 Trading Score:3	I've heard that... I used to be a manager for walmart and i also heard this and my old store only has 4 hddvds now..and they are all $29.96 and there are 4 rows of bluray and most are priced 24.96 but alot of them are 19.96..this is awsome!! go blu

10-11-2007, 06:59 PM	#7
Dalese Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:West of Tampa Blu-ray collection:786	Vonscoot originally posted on a Wal-Mart Blu endcap setup for October. He also said that nothing was planned for HD-DVD. Originally Posted by Vonscoot I work for Wal-Mart (managing Electronics), and I received word on Monday that WM will have a Blu-Ray only endcap in their stores next month... (Pro-blu signature under construction) Last edited by Dalese; 10-11-2007 at 07:04 PM.

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SNAP Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:HILLSBOROUGH, NJ	In my Walmart in NJ I've seen no HD movies.

10-11-2007, 06:58 PM	#4
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:285	Well my local Wal-Mart doesn't carry HD-DVD at all but does carry Blu-Ray.

10-11-2007, 06:58 PM	#5
Manco Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Tucumcari	Good news for your neck of the woods. But probably just another anecdotal report of a particular store mgr's decision.

10-11-2007, 06:58 PM	#6
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	I can only chime in and report someone told me BJ's is blu-ray exclusive. When I was there Satuday, I only saw BD and players. Looks like Walmart is playing "me too". They are the retailers. They have enough trouble finding new DVD shelf space. You think they want to transition to TWO new formats? They sell the players and movies. They know the real numbers, and not the inflated ones Sony or Toshiba might report. They have those DVD bins for a reason. Not everyone has a local BB, or CC, nor are they inclined to order it. It kind of sucks for HD DVD because now they don't have a fighting chance. "In my weaker moments, I almost pity them. But then I remember they are trying to teach." - Bart / The Simpsons

10-11-2007, 07:04 PM	#8
Manco Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Tucumcari	I'll believe Wal-Mart is going Blu-ray exclusive if Transformers HD-DVD does NOT show up in more than 50% of their stores next week.

10-11-2007, 07:05 PM	#9
ra1024 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	I was in Walmart on Tuesday and noticed they had the Sony player for about $488 but no sign of an HD DVD player. I was a little excited to see a BR promo running on some of their tvs as well. They still don't have much in the way of software but at least seem to be carrying the new titles on both formats.

10-11-2007, 07:06 PM	#10
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	My local Walmart has a crap selection, although they do have more blu than hd-dvd. About 10 titles on blu and 2 or 3 titles on HD-DVD (300 and knocked up was all I saw at a glance). I wish they would get more in stock considering walmart is the best offline pricing.

10-11-2007, 07:14 PM	#12
tru2blu707 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007	sounds like it wont be much longer till hd dvd will be just a memory.... too bad the 10million xbox 360 owners dont support it....

10-11-2007, 07:15 PM	#13
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Supposedly Wal-mart picked a side back in August.

10-11-2007, 07:18 PM	#14
SDG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Arkansas	Our not so super wal-mart only had hi def in the PS3 display. 7 BLUs and 2 hd dvds. 2 days ago, they removed ALL movies. Dont know if they are changing up the displays or what.

10-11-2007, 07:19 PM	#15
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Usually huge mega retailers do extensive research before buying millions and millions of units of whatever... looks like Wal-Mart is not being fooled by FUD. This is excellent news

10-11-2007, 08:15 PM	#17
bhavin115 Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:273	local walmart in nj has no hd dvd(and they say they winning lol) and like maybe 1 blu (wildhogs) sometimes i wonder why the ny metro area is so slow in the stores with these movies

10-11-2007, 08:44 PM	#20
RAY BLUE New Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:SoCalifornia	Hi all, newbie here. I currently only have 3 titles so far but the other day I was at a Fry's electronics, they had both the Blu-Ray and HD titles. The blu ray rack was twice the size of the HD rack.The 10 or so minutes I was there pawing over the blu-rays, not one person looked at the HD section, while it was hard to get close to the blu-ray titles due to the people trying to get a peek. That spoke volumes to me on who is going to win the battle. I also saw an exclusive blu-ray rack at Circuit City but did not see one for HD, It could have been there but I did not see it. Go Blu Ray!

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