Your first problem is wanting Hangover 2 and Journey to the Center of the Earth on any format.
LOL im a movie aficionado i love buying movies and watching them
The only things I buy on dvd nowadays are just old shows that probably won't ever come out on blu ray, otherwise, I just buy blu rays.
yeah i strickly stick to dvd when it comes to tv and WWE dvds
I only rebuy blu ray versions of films that I already own on dvd if:
A. Cheap
B. New special features
C. Really like the film
So if any of these apply to any of the films that you already have and want to upgrade to blu-ray just use that thinking.
Good point. I personally like special features on big budget movies i like watching them mainly on Superhero moives! and lately the DVD version get screwed! Thus i have all the MCU on both formats
Personally what I did when I got a Blu-ray player was buy all new movies on Blu-ray. Honestly, why in the hell would you spend money on DVDs now that you have a better product to choose from.
When it comes to my favorite films and other films with nice effects I rebought them on Blu-ray. Stuff like comedies do not need to be in Hi-def for me(I'm not one of those HD snobs that won't ever watch a DVD again)so I won't upgrade my current comedies but will buy future ones on Blu-ray.
I can understand if you have one film on DVD and the sequel on Blu-ray, or you want to buy the sequel. I say just get ALL new movies on Blu-ray and when you get the money take a long look at your collection and make a list of movies you think would be worth upgrading in the future.
Same here man i love the Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney so those are double dipped for sures! lol and lately i have been getting movies on BD that i didnt have on dvd, like Safehouse, Hook, and Labryinth. When i get the chance and money i upgrade
only on "worthy movies" lol
For me, I don't bother upgrading the DVDs I already own to Blu-Ray. The difference isn't really worth it to me, unless there is a brand new Director's Cut or something that makes it worth it.
New stuff I buy on Blu-Ray.
I have a few series that I'm in the same situation with, most notably Harry Potter which was eight films over about ten years and started long before Blu-Ray became mainstream. But that's what I do.
I see your point man, and i do too buy blu ray mainly since theres a massive Price difference, for example, Wrath of the Titans:
DVD: 17.99
BD 22.99
$5 aint much of a difference lol
I don't have blueray yet....but if I did, I would only purchase Blues that had extra special things on them. It's a question of money. I love movies and watching all types. I have a quick estimate of a couple thousand DVDs (movies and TV series) and there are plenty of both that I have recorded myself off of cable...and will not bother to pay for a new DVD unless it is real cheap and has good extras. If I sat down now and just started watching my DVDs I would be set for years. You may not have to worry about the money or storage space for them like I do....but I see no reason to needlessly pay to upgrade.
Same here man. out of all the ones i have ive only seen like 200 lol
imo, i would buy the newer stuff on blu ray, especially if the prices are about the same.
best buy has an upgrade and save deal every couple of months where you bring in dvds and in return they will give you a $5 off coupon for each to use toward a new blu ray
i have traded in/upgraded almost all my dvds now. i probably have less than 10 dvds and close to 300 blu rays now
ive really considered that but i end up losing money since best buy is really expensive imo
There's a lot of things to consider...if money isn't an issue I'd say go for it and replace your collection...blu ray prices are going down a bit too, and usually they already come with an extra dvd copy. that's a plus for you.
i got rid of my dvds but some of 'em i wish i had held onto because they are now no longer available and not even made on blu ray yet...or possibly at all. I would cross reference your entire collection first.
some movies just can't get any better looking beyond a dvd...in terms of the new blu ray format i mean. i've bought some blu rays that are near carbon copies of their dvd counterpart.
newer films like journey 2 and hangover 2 will have obvious clarity differences...but going back to films from the 90's and further...unless they get careful attention and super special edition transfers and remastering and special features...i don't bother with the blu ray anymore.
keep the extra deluxe special editions you have and also as a rule for me...when it comes to comedies...a clearer picture isn't going to make you laugh any harder or any less...so i'm happy getting dvd's of comedies if they're just gonna be cheaper anyway.
right on man, yeah some movies are not on BD yet and i like knowing a dvd copy is out of print, not that it increases in vaule but is considered "rare" lol onlder movies, i think, are not worth the upgrade it is "clearer" but not that much of a difference. unless, like a fellow boardie just said about a directors cut then for sures!
I really appreciate the input guys! im leaning towards just moving forward with BD's on some moives and still sticking to dvds on effect-less movies, like warrior or the vow for example and comedies lol