Blu and DVD combos - good or bad move? - Blu-ray Forum

greatfoxmusic · 03-22-2009, 06:02 AM

What do you think of these forthcoming Blu-ray/DVD combo releases coming out? Is it a good or bad move? Studios think it will make more people buy Blus.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10169635-1.html

http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/02/23...d-combo-packs/

Bolt is even coming out in a 3 pack, Blu/DVD/Digital copy. Crazy.

Achilles3 · 03-22-2009, 06:08 AM

It's unnecessary but whatever, if it makes people feel like they're getting their money worth then go for it. I only care about the Blu-ray format.

djluis2k6 · 03-22-2009, 06:09 AM

I don't care either one. But if it's definitely causing the price of the BD to be higher because they're including the DVD disc, then they can just leave it out. They can surely do away with the digital copy disc and just provide a code to use strictly through iTunes.

QOTSA1 · 03-22-2009, 06:17 AM

I like the idea. That was one of the things I liked about HD dvd. Most of my friends do not have bluray players yet so I can loan them a regular dvd copy or if I want to watch the movie in my bedroom I don't need to by a bluray player for the bedroom.

Batman1980 · 03-22-2009, 06:19 AM

The only reason I wouldn't mind the idea is it would give me more DVDs to hock to family and friends for more money to buy stuff and blu-rays.

JJJ225 · 03-22-2009, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Achilles3

It's unnecessary but whatever, if it makes people feel like they're getting their money worth then go for it. I only care about the Blu-ray format.

How is it unnecessary? I mean sure, it's useless to us converted, but for people who don't have a Blu-Ray player yet but plan on getting one, it's a great thing.

Achilles3 · 03-22-2009, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJJ225

How is it unnecessary? I mean sure, it's useless to us converted, but for people who don't have a Blu-Ray player yet but plan on getting one, it's a great thing.

Because to me the whole point of going hidef is to ditch DVD so including the DVD is like encouraging people to not switch. I want DVD to die already so Blu-ray price can go down.

Batman1980 · 03-22-2009, 06:45 AM

Look do I still like DVD? No. However like VHS before it, the majority of people still use it AND we are in a recession. Therefore the transition to blu-ray must be done slowly or a lot of people will be pissed off. I know someone else who's more eloquent can explain it a lot better than I can.

Blu Titan · 03-22-2009, 06:46 AM

I like the idea...gives people more of a reason to purchase the Blu-ray version.

fly4rabbi · 03-22-2009, 07:27 AM

I dont mind it as long as the it is not like the hd-dvd and on the same disc just flipped. It is just me and my wife, no kids with a ps3 in the living and bedroom and laptop has a bd drive for travel, so the dvds will probably never get used. But if you have kids and they have a tv in the room or just in cars w/ dvd players I think it is great idea. Plus the studio makes more money as they wont be doing the $10 coupon or rebate to upgrade from dvd to blu-ray.

As far as the dvd and digital copy with the blu-ray that doesn't make sense. I used the digital copy of wall-e and it is huge, so I have not done the dark knight one. If you get the dvd then just get a dvd ripper and it will take up alot less space. I am not condoning ripping dvds you don't own just the ones you own

franky8138 · 03-22-2009, 07:58 AM

It's ok

AppleCrumbDlite · 03-22-2009, 08:21 AM

I think it's somewhat unecessary, but as long as it doesn't drive up my prices...
Gave the Pinocchio DVD to my little brother

kndy · 03-22-2009, 08:43 AM

I personally love that Disney offers the BD/DVD and Digital Copy. So, whenever we travel, I can have my son watch in the back the movies on the portable DVD player and leave the BD for myself at home. Also, helps if my son wants to watch it via DVD in another room, he can. Especially if I'm busy watching something on BD in the main living room.

Monolithium · 03-22-2009, 12:40 PM

Better than those dumb HDDVD/DVD flipper discs.

paperthrower2000 · 03-22-2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnothan Pedak

Better than those dumb HDDVD/DVD flipper discs.

Agreed

t0nythebeat · 03-22-2009, 02:07 PM

excellent marketing.
i work at a video store, and it's SO easy to sell these instead of regular blu-rays. A customer brings up a DVD and I make my pitch.

PH3AR · 03-22-2009, 03:00 PM

they did this for the Bourne Ultimatum for HD DVD

... i think its a good idea cause people that own a dvd player can buy this aand watch it and when ever they go blu they can us it still...saves money

KilloWertz · 03-22-2009, 03:05 PM

While a lot of people complain about it, I think it's great. My PS3 is the only BD player in the house, so having the DVD allows us to watch the movie anywhere in the house. Even if the price was a few bucks more, I don't see anything wrong with it. There will allows be people that complain about it even if it doesn't raise the price because they refuse to/can't see the bigger picture.

Clark Kent · 03-22-2009, 03:11 PM

Personally I do not have any use for a dvd of a Blu-ray I own. But the studios are doing this for the consumers at the margins who still buy both formats, for whatever reason. The studios eventually want to wean people off dvds altogether and move them completely to purchasing Blu-rays, but they do not want to lose any of the dvd revenue in the process.

Sussudio · 03-22-2009, 03:12 PM

i like it. buy the bluray, sell the dvd, make some $

03-22-2009, 06:02 AM	#1
greatfoxmusic Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Philadelpha, PA Home Theater Gallery:10 Trading Score:9	Blu and DVD combos - good or bad move? What do you think of these forthcoming Blu-ray/DVD combo releases coming out? Is it a good or bad move? Studios think it will make more people buy Blus. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10169635-1.html http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/02/23...d-combo-packs/ Bolt is even coming out in a 3 pack, Blu/DVD/Digital copy. Crazy.

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03-22-2009, 06:08 AM	#2
Achilles3 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:66 Trading Score:6	It's unnecessary but whatever, if it makes people feel like they're getting their money worth then go for it. I only care about the Blu-ray format.

03-22-2009, 06:09 AM	#3
djluis2k6 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007	I don't care either one. But if it's definitely causing the price of the BD to be higher because they're including the DVD disc, then they can just leave it out. They can surely do away with the digital copy disc and just provide a code to use strictly through iTunes.

03-22-2009, 06:17 AM	#4
QOTSA1 Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Appleton, WIsconsin	I like the idea. That was one of the things I liked about HD dvd. Most of my friends do not have bluray players yet so I can loan them a regular dvd copy or if I want to watch the movie in my bedroom I don't need to by a bluray player for the bedroom.

03-22-2009, 06:19 AM	#5
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	The only reason I wouldn't mind the idea is it would give me more DVDs to hock to family and friends for more money to buy stuff and blu-rays.

03-22-2009, 06:45 AM	#8
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Look do I still like DVD? No. However like VHS before it, the majority of people still use it AND we are in a recession. Therefore the transition to blu-ray must be done slowly or a lot of people will be pissed off. I know someone else who's more eloquent can explain it a lot better than I can.

03-22-2009, 06:46 AM	#9
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	I like the idea...gives people more of a reason to purchase the Blu-ray version.

03-22-2009, 07:27 AM	#10
fly4rabbi Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:128 Trading Score:3	I dont mind it as long as the it is not like the hd-dvd and on the same disc just flipped. It is just me and my wife, no kids with a ps3 in the living and bedroom and laptop has a bd drive for travel, so the dvds will probably never get used. But if you have kids and they have a tv in the room or just in cars w/ dvd players I think it is great idea. Plus the studio makes more money as they wont be doing the $10 coupon or rebate to upgrade from dvd to blu-ray. As far as the dvd and digital copy with the blu-ray that doesn't make sense. I used the digital copy of wall-e and it is huge, so I have not done the dark knight one. If you get the dvd then just get a dvd ripper and it will take up alot less space. I am not condoning ripping dvds you don't own just the ones you own

03-22-2009, 07:58 AM	#11
franky8138 Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:95 Blu-ray reviews:5	It's ok

03-22-2009, 08:21 AM	#12
AppleCrumbDlite Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Gainesville, FL (Un)Official BD Release poller PSNetwork: Blackhawkin Raptors offed: 26 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:103 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	I think it's somewhat unecessary, but as long as it doesn't drive up my prices... Gave the Pinocchio DVD to my little brother

03-22-2009, 08:43 AM	#13
kndy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Urban Haute Bourgeoisie Home Theater Gallery:136 Blu-ray collection:1903 Blu-ray reviews: 41 Trading Score:17	I personally love that Disney offers the BD/DVD and Digital Copy. So, whenever we travel, I can have my son watch in the back the movies on the portable DVD player and leave the BD for myself at home. Also, helps if my son wants to watch it via DVD in another room, he can. Especially if I'm busy watching something on BD in the main living room.

03-22-2009, 12:40 PM	#14
Monolithium Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Canada	Better than those dumb HDDVD/DVD flipper discs.

03-22-2009, 02:07 PM	#16
t0nythebeat Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:211 Blu-ray reviews:38 Trading Score:2	excellent marketing. i work at a video store, and it's SO easy to sell these instead of regular blu-rays. A customer brings up a DVD and I make my pitch.

03-22-2009, 03:00 PM	#17
PH3AR Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Dover, Pennsylvania PSN:WORKINtheCORNER Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:325 Blu-ray reviews:2	they did this for the Bourne Ultimatum for HD DVD ... i think its a good idea cause people that own a dvd player can buy this aand watch it and when ever they go blu they can us it still...saves money

03-22-2009, 03:05 PM	#18
KilloWertz Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Columbiana, OH 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1042 DVD collection:65 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:82	While a lot of people complain about it, I think it's great. My PS3 is the only BD player in the house, so having the DVD allows us to watch the movie anywhere in the house. Even if the price was a few bucks more, I don't see anything wrong with it. There will allows be people that complain about it even if it doesn't raise the price because they refuse to/can't see the bigger picture.

03-22-2009, 03:11 PM	#19
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Personally I do not have any use for a dvd of a Blu-ray I own. But the studios are doing this for the consumers at the margins who still buy both formats, for whatever reason. The studios eventually want to wean people off dvds altogether and move them completely to purchasing Blu-rays, but they do not want to lose any of the dvd revenue in the process.

03-22-2009, 03:12 PM	#20
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	i like it. buy the bluray, sell the dvd, make some $

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