The real reason why Warner went Blu?

***wraggster*** · January 5th, 2008, 09:25

We knew this wouldn't take long -- just like when Paramount made the switch to HD DVD, rumors are swirling that a sum of $500 Million was involved in the decision to make the switch. The rumor goes on to say that Fox's allegiance to Blu-ray was a factor as well, but when it refused to defect from the Blu camp and accepted an undisclosed amount, Warner had no choice; because at this point, without another studio going red it would've only put the war into more of a stalemate than it already was. Of course, Warner tells the story a little differently, and on a recent conference call when asked about any "compensation" Kevin Tsujihara, president, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group said that it "was not a bidding war" and that it really came down to Q4 sales, specifically in the International markets -- then he wanted to know if we had any idea where they could collect the $500 Million. Ultimately, Warner wanted to try and give consumers a reason to get off the fence.

As for the remaining five months, although there will be a delay in the release of Warner HD DVD titles in comparison to the Blu-ray releases, the specifics haven't been worked out just yet, and the decision has also not been made to stop production of current HD DVD titles -- but the retailers will have a say in that one. We closed the call with the most pertinent question of all, "Where's the Matrix on Blu-ray?" to which the answer was, as soon as they work out the details of BD Java and PIP.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/01/04...rner-went-blu/

**Gizmo356** · January 5th, 2008, 11:22

They already stated that they weren't paid to switch to Blu-Ray

**freitax** · January 5th, 2008, 14:56

I think it's pretty obvious why warner went blu, they were making more money with it, don't listen to this guy he's just hd dvd fanboy, yeah I know I didn't though there were any, I never really understood fanboys, actually I do understand them, they are simply trying to defend their investment, I hope..

**JKKDARK** · January 5th, 2008, 15:12

Originally Posted by freitax

I think it's pretty obvious why warner went blu, they were making more money with it, don't listen to this guy he's just hd dvd fanboy, yeah I know I didn't though there were any, I never really understood fanboys, actually I do understand them, they are simply trying to defend their investment, I hope..

Xbox 360 (17 million) sold more than PS3 (less than 6 million). How can you say they get more money with Blu-Ray?

**Triv1um** · January 5th, 2008, 15:22

Originally Posted by JKKDARK

Xbox 360 (17 million) sold more than PS3 (less than 6 million). How can you say they get more money with Blu-Ray?

That was a weak comeback for you JKK. Sales of console doesnt matter.

Blu-ray standalone players have sold better than HD-DVD standalones.

The main market is console owners, but for the 360 you need a add-on (not sure about the elite). I dont know any 360 owners with a HD-DVD drive. Thats a bad sign.

Now, every model of PS3 supports it because thats its format, and the movies are selling. Also, the PS3 might not be selling that well, but they are rising.

**Gizmo356** · January 5th, 2008, 15:31

Originally Posted by Triv1um

That was a weak comeback for you JKK. Sales of console doesnt matter.

Blu-ray standalone players have sold better than HD-DVD standalones.

The main market is console owners, but for the 360 you need a add-on (not sure about the elite). I dont know any 360 owners with a HD-DVD drive. Thats a bad sign.

Now, every model of PS3 supports it because thats its format, and the movies are selling. Also, the PS3 might not be selling that well, but they are rising.

Thats exactly right.

**DCergo** · January 5th, 2008, 15:59

Originally Posted by JKKDARK

Xbox 360 (17 million) sold more than PS3 (less than 6 million). How can you say they get more money with Blu-Ray?

Blu-ray standalone sales were on par with HDDVD standalone sales, but this holiday season, blu-ray standalones outsold hddvd standalones, despite costing significantly more. For the last 52 weeks, each and every single week, Blu-ray movies have outsold HDDVD movies, as charted by Nielsen Videoscan, on average 2:1 in the US. It gets even better for Blu-ray outside of North America. In Europe, it's 3:1. In Japan, it's 9:1. In Australia, it's 20:1, all in favor of Blu-ray.

Have some dignity by trying not to come off like a disgruntled retard who is clueless about the reality of the situation by buying into HDDVD damage control.

**Gizmo356** · January 5th, 2008, 16:09

Originally Posted by DCergo

Blu-ray standalone sales were on par with HDDVD standalone sales, but this holiday season, blu-ray standalones outsold hddvd standalones, despite costing significantly more. For the last 52 weeks, each and every single week, Blu-ray movies have outsold HDDVD movies, as charted by Nielsen Videoscan, on average 2:1 in the US. It gets even better for Blu-ray outside of North America. In Europe, it's 3:1. In Japan, it's 9:1. In Australia, it's 20:1, all in favor of Blu-ray.

Have some dignity by trying not to come off like a disgruntled retard who is clueless about the reality of the situation by buying into HDDVD damage control.

If there was a post of the month title this would get it xD

**F9zDark** · January 5th, 2008, 16:33

Originally Posted by JKKDARK

Xbox 360 (17 million) sold more than PS3 (less than 6 million). How can you say they get more money with Blu-Ray?

BECAUSE MICRO$#@! MAKES PEOPLE PAY 200 DOLLARS FOR THE ADDON RATHER THAN MAKE IT PART OF THE SYSTEM.

How many people went out and bought the HD-DVD addon? No one. So shut the **** up with 360 sales, as it doesn't pertain, whatsof|_|ckingever to the format war.