Tuesday, June 3rd 2008

Blu-ray Disc Sales Hit 11 Million Mark

Jun 3rd, 2008 18:13 Discuss (36 Comments)

Since Blu-ray is a lone wolf in the high-definition arena, it's time to see some reports that will tell us how well is the format selling. According to data compiled by the Redhill Group for Home Media Magazine, over 11 million Blu-ray discs have been sold since the format launched before two years. Sales have increased fourfold since this time last year, and early sales data for May suggests that more titles have been sold in the first five months of this year than all of last year combined. Current bestselling Blu-ray titles include: "I Am Legend", "3:10 To Yuma", and "No Country for Old Men". Analysts also believe that these numbers will continue to grow in the second half of the year, when blockbuster films like Paramount's "Transformers", "Sleeping Beauty" and "Tinker Bell" hit the market.

Source: Hollywood In Hi-Def

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36 Comments on Blu-ray Disc Sales Hit 11 Million Mark

#26

DaedalusHelios

If bluray was around $15 each I could see collecting them. They are $30 each where I live. :(

#27

VroomBang

I'm planning to buy an 1080p lcd at some point this year to make the most of my ps3 games. However, I won't be buying blu-ray discs at current prices, simply because for a fraction of the price, you get a not so bad cinematic experience with a regular DVD. I've built a big DVD collection for the past 8 years, and I can't see myself building another one with blu-rays. It takes too much space and it's not really worth it, because I don't watch them more than 3 times unless it's incredibly good. I think blu-ray is probably the last disc based format we'll see. Downloadable films is the future. I've just had a brilliant idea for a movie site, iMovies... :-)

#28

Ravenas

Lol Wal-Mart just slashed their prices and amazon's prices also dropped...check these:

www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q6GX5Y/?tag=tec06d-20

www.amazon.com/dp/B0013FBS20/?tag=tec06d-20

www.amazon.com/dp/B000G0O5N2/?tag=tec06d-20

www.amazon.com/dp/B0011BE3K0/?tag=tec06d-20

I'm quite sorry to break this to you guys, but the price argument is definitely over.

Lol @ vroom bang. The irony! You are planning on buying a 1080p yet downloaded HD can only be viewed in 720p and 1080i. Go waste you're money by doing great homework like that!

#29

Easy Rhino

Linux Advocate

it's true. prices are dropping quickly. i was just at borders a few days ago and they had casino royale on sale for 15 bucks !!!! i also picked up 'there will be blood' for only 30 bucks!! yea, 30 is expensive but it is a brand new release. it will drop to 20 in a few months. i understand the price argument, but how can you justify spending +$1000 on a big screen hdtv and not justify watching the absolute best quality on it.

#30

lemonadesoda

GREAT. Those prices are *much* more sensible.

Why the price drop?

#31

Ravenas

Just thinking about all the past comments...

"Blu-Ray sux because the prices will increase if HD-DVD dies"

:laugh:

...

:slap:

By christmas there will be sub 100$ blu-ray players.

#32

Easy Rhino

Linux Advocate

RavenasJust thinking about all the past comments...

"Blu-Ray sux because the prices will increase if HD-DVD dies"

:laugh:

...

:slap:

By christmas there will be sub 100$ blu-ray players.

that sentiment was due to the mis-education of the masses. competition with hd-dvd was delaying adoption which meant less supply which meant a higher price tag. now that hd-dvd is out of the way the course is clear for direct competition with dvd. and so now you see the price dropping as blu-ray pushes for broad adoption from dvd owners. as consumers we will want the price of blu-ray to eventually be equal to that of dvds. so on avg we should, as consumers, push the avg blu-ray down to 15-20 bucks by next year. if you think about it, it took dvd way longer for its price to drop as people switched from vhs.

#33

DaedalusHelios

Easy Rhinothat sentiment was due to the mis-education of the masses. competition with hd-dvd was delaying adoption which meant less supply which meant a higher price tag. now that hd-dvd is out of the way the course is clear for direct competition with dvd. and so now you see the price dropping as blu-ray pushes for broad adoption from dvd owners. as consumers we will want the price of blu-ray to eventually be equal to that of dvds. so on avg we should, as consumers, push the avg blu-ray down to 15-20 bucks by next year. if you think about it, it took dvd way longer for its price to drop as people switched from vhs.

Very true, I never thought about that. :)

#34

Laurijan

Ridiculous is that HD-DVD players are still sold.. this format battle is over so why try to make costumers pay for useless stuff anymore

#35

DaedalusHelios

LaurijanRidiculous is that HD-DVD players are still sold.. this format battle is over so why try to make costumers pay for useless stuff anymore

I bought and HD DVD Drive soon after it was declared dead. ;)

It was $30 including shipping though. :D

#36

VroomBang

RavenasLol Wal-Mart just slashed their prices and amazon's prices also dropped...check these:

www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q6GX5Y/?tag=tec06d-20

www.amazon.com/dp/B0013FBS20/?tag=tec06d-20

www.amazon.com/dp/B000G0O5N2/?tag=tec06d-20

www.amazon.com/dp/B0011BE3K0/?tag=tec06d-20

I'm quite sorry to break this to you guys, but the price argument is definitely over.

Lol @ vroom bang. The irony! You are planning on buying a 1080p yet downloaded HD can only be viewed in 720p and 1080i. Go waste you're money by doing great homework like that!

@ Ravenas
talking about homework, read the first line of my post. I'm buying a 1080p for my PS3 GAMES.;)

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