UMD-DVD Bundles Finally Announced.

[Korly]

When they bundle stuff like The Grudge or Underworld which all have multiple DVD releases are they going to include the best, most recent DVD version, or are they going to give us the old, bare-bones jam?

[Jeremy]

This was already posted and not not in the wrong forum before.

That's what I get for not not reading Cinemania. I didn't think this was the wrong forum, since folks certainly complain about the UMDs here, and they will only play on the PSP.

[Glass Joe]

When they bundle stuff like The Grudge or Underworld which all have multiple DVD releases are they going to include the best, most recent DVD version, or are they going to give us the old, bare-bones jam?

This is a really good question and one that needs an answer soon!

[mollipen]

Absolute proof of how much of a scam UMDs are.

February 12, 2006 - On April 25, 2006, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release the long-awaited sequel Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children on DVD and PSP in a two-disc special edition. Described by SPHE, the feature-length film is "brought to life through 100 minutes of beautifully crafted visual content," and "revisits the rich universe and memorable characters of Final Fantasy VII, one of the best selling video games of all time." The two-disc DVD set will be available for the MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) of $26.95, while the UMD will be offered for the MSRP of $28.95.

The DVD bonus features include the following extras:

* Story digest
* Deleted scenes
* Featurette: "Making Of Final Fantasy VII"
* Footage of Final Fantasy VII at the Venice Film Festival
* A sneak peek of the games in the upcoming "Compliation of Final Fantasy VII" series

[ChaoofNee]

...also proof of how much of a scam Sony is in general.

[Yoshi]

DVDs are cheaper to produce and recoup their R&D more quickly than UMDs, since there are 10,000x more players out there. I don't see the scam. I don't buy UMD movies, but I understand economics and, thus, why they are priced the way they are.

[Jeremy]

So help us understand economics and explain how UMDs aren't a scam.

[Rumpy]

He just did.

[Dolemite]

So help us understand economics and explain how UMDs aren't a scam.

DVDs are cheaper to produce and recoup their R&D more quickly than UMDs, since there are 10,000x more players out there.

Duh, he did.

Not saying I agree with Yoshi saying UMDs aren't a scam, however- economics aside, you're paying prices comparable to a DVD for a movie with (usually) no special features, lower-quality video than DVD (but you don't notice because of the smaller screen), and plays in a very limited format player (it's not like DVDs that will play in any player and almost everyone on the planet has one or more).

[Jeremy]

Yeah, I know he said that, but it didn't explain how they aren't a scam to consumers.