Topic: New trend in Blu-ray releases

[W0m6at]

Has anyone else noticed the increasing number of Blu-ray titles that don't include a 3D-less option? It has been the case for a while that there would be a 3D release (usually with a 2D Blu-ray option included) and also a 2D only option, but just lately I've noticed a few new/upcoming releases that do away with this second option (so you either go Blu and get a 3D option, or you settle for DVD).

I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing. As a 2Der, I certainly don't want to be paying extra for an option that I don't want. That said, clearly it has to be better for the 3Ders... their product will become cheaper as sales volumes increase.

[Najemikon]

Honestly haven't seen any titles like that here. Sam may know of some that have passed through Rewind, but I can't imagine why they would think it a good idea. I've got one 3D capable title and that's Piranha, but it includes the correct version as well, not to mention a classic 3D option, with the cardboard glasses!

I seriously doubt 3D will ever truly catch on for home cinema, mainly because it's bloody awful.

[Achim]

I haven't noticed it as a trend; haven't ordered in a few weeks now and the stuff I put on my Wish List didn't pose this problem. I would expect to come up with blockbusters mainly, which I haven't looked at a lot recently.

I am firmly in the 2D camp as well, so if it was to become a trend I would not appreciate it.

[samuelrichardscott]

Sam may know of some that have passed through Rewind, but I can't imagine why they would think it a good idea.

Seen a couple...

Most seem to be either packaged with both versions, or seperately though.

[Najemikon]

What titles, out of interest? Just wondered if it's major releases or not.

[W0m6at]

What titles, out of interest? Just wondered if it's major releases or not.

The only one that comes to mind immediately is Hugo (UK). Hopefully I am just jumping the gun on this.

[Mustrum_Ridcully]

The only one that comes to mind immediately is Hugo (UK). Hopefully I am just jumping the gun on this.

Get the German version: Hugo Cabret
It too has unneeded discs though, since it's containing Blu, DVD and DC.
The major downside is that you'll have to wait until 23/08 for it (+ shipping to Australia)

[Najemikon]

What titles, out of interest? Just wondered if it's major releases or not.

The only one that comes to mind immediately is Hugo (UK). Hopefully I am just jumping the gun on this.

Yes, you are there certainly! There are three releases of Hugo and several other big films like Tintin: DVD, 3D Blu-Ray and as Michael described, a Triple Play (DVD, Blu-Ray, Digital Copy) edition. Sometimes there are Double Play editions, missing the extra DVD or digital copy, but generally, the 3D edition is sold separately.

edit: whoops! I should have checked! No Triple Play for Hugo, just the 3D edition as you say, except it does include a 2D Blu as well.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hugo-Blu-ray-3D-Asa-Butterfield/dp/B0064YON8G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1333793594&sr=8-2

[dfmorgan]

What titles, out of interest? Just wondered if it's major releases or not.

The only one that comes to mind immediately is Hugo (UK). Hopefully I am just jumping the gun on this.

edit: whoops! I should have checked! No Triple Play for Hugo, just the 3D edition as you say, except it does include a 2D Blu as well.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hugo-Blu-ray-3D-Asa-Butterfield/dp/B0064YON8G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1333793594&sr=8-2

In fact this Hugo is a single Blu-ray disc which has both the 3D and 2D versions on it, no separate discs here.

[samuelrichardscott]

What titles, out of interest? Just wondered if it's major releases or not.

I haven't seen any from the big studios but there are a couple in the UK from G2 Pictures that are 3D only and some dodgy looking horrors with 3D only versions where 2D is available in other countries,

[Dragonfire]

I haven't seen that around here.  I know I've seen Hugo on Blu-ray without the 3D version.