Re: 90,000 HD DVD players sold in one weekend

http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/11/09/nielsen-videoscan-high-def-market-share-for-week-ending-november/

So much for that trend -- for a few weeks there is looked like the HD DVD camp was making up lost ground on Blu-ray and even got within one percent of beating them. But, according to this weeks Nielsen VideoScan numbers, courtesy of Home Media Magazine, Blu-ray took the lion's share of the HD movie sales again this week with a 71% to 29% split (2.45:1). It appears that the Transformers' effect wasn't enough to hold off Spidey 3, despite the disappointing sales. What's really interesting is that there is only one HD DVD title in the top ten this week, and to add insult to injury, four of the top ten titles are also available on HD DVD, but didn't sell well enough to make the list. Keep in mind that these numbers are from last week, so Disney's two blockbusters aren't included and HD DVD's highly successful sale of the HD-A2 was too late in the week to impact the results, as well. The other title not included that we expect to hit the top ten next week is I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, but we don't think it will be any match for Disney's rat.

1. Spider-Man 3 BD 100.00
2. Spider-Man: The High Definition Trilogy BD 71.95
3. Transformers HD 31.42
4. Meet the Robinsons BD 8.82
5. 300 BD 6.56
6. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer BD 5.03
7. License to Wed BD 4.24
8. The Shining BD 4.11
9. Mr. Brooks BD 4.03
10. 2001: A Space Odyssey BD 3.88

[Post edited by bubblebathgirl on Nov 9, 2007]

bubblehead, you do realize that WalMart, the largest retailer on planet Earth, does NOT contribute sales data to Nielsen? So those pie charts are not representative of actual sales since the sales data of the (I repeat) LARGEST RETAILER ON EARTH is not included? Not one iota?

EDIT: ..and WalMart isn't the only one.

[Post edited by Kilgore on Nov 9, 2007]

Those Spidey numbers will drop in another week or so, after the Blu-ray fanboys pick up their copies.

> IFA 2007: HD DVD movies outsell Blu-ray by 7 to 1

> EngadgetHD: HD DVD is more popular on Netflix

Also, it's been reported for about a year now, that HD-DVD owners BUY more HD discs per capita (per owner) than Blu-ray owners (including PS3), which is more bad news for Sony... HD-DVD growing stronger (The Force is strong with this one!).

Bubbles and BluC... I'm telling you, drop the BD "hype" just once, and listen to my hype! - SONY IS REALLY $CARED right now, with these low-priced HD DVD players going to masses. Blu-ray profitability is too reliant on high-priced production, whereas HD-DVD can be produced cheaper (both the players and the discs). And with the downturn in the economy going into 2008, I'm betting Wall Street will be shorting Sony's stock (if not already).

-Love Hendrix! (The Loverboy)

[Post edited by Love Hendrix! on Nov 9, 2007]

Kilgore, WalMart sells Blu-ray, PS3, and media for both.

If WalMart isn't being included in the Nielsen ratings it works both ways. If you check http://www.walmart.com/ right now it has a PS3 on it's main page. LOL!

Hendrix, you're mistaken, the presenter was talking about attach rate, not sales.

I'm sure Sony is really scared when the numbers are in their favors:

Bubblebabbler:

Walmart sales don't just work it self out in Neilson numbers especially since it was the main retailer selling the $98 HD-DVD players... Genius.

Since you repost the same crap over and over.. I will start to do the same.


Sony CEO sees 'stalemate' in disc fight

The head of Sony Corp., Howard Stringer, said Thursday that the Blu-ray disc format the company has developed as the successor to the DVD is in a "stalemate" with the competing HD DVD format, chiefly backed by Toshiba Corp. and Microsoft Corp.


"It's a difficult fight," said Stringer
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071109/ap_on_hi_te/sony_ceo

Xbox 360 Outsells PS3 in Japan:

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/09/xbox-360-outsells-ps3-in-japan/

IFA 2007: HD DVD movies outsell Blu-ray by 7 to 1

http://www.tech.co.uk/home-entertainment/video/dvd-hdd-players-and-receivers/blu-ray-and-hd-dvd/news/hd-dvd-movies-outsell-blu-ray-by-7-to-1?articleid=880721756

Xbox 360 outsells PS3 5:1

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/18/september-npd-xbox-360-takes-the-lead-halo-3-to-thank/
Thx Hendrix!

[Post edited by Cellien on Nov 9, 2007]

If you actually read the article I linked to you would have seen that the Fire-sold HD DVD players were not yet factored into the pie charts ... neither are the new Disney movies Cars and Ratatouille. Those items will come through in the following weeks numbers.

I read your posts, I read the articles you link to and I respond in kind.

The tone in all of your posts is one of frustration ... I can understand how you feel cause HD DVD is losing so badly. So I'll forgive your immature behavior.

[Post edited by bubblebathgirl on Nov 9, 2007]

Since you repost the same crap over and over.. I will start to do the same.


Sony CEO sees 'stalemate' in disc fight

The head of Sony Corp., Howard Stringer, said Thursday that the Blu-ray disc format the company has developed as the successor to the DVD is in a "stalemate" with the competing HD DVD format, chiefly backed by Toshiba Corp. and Microsoft Corp.


"It's a difficult fight," said Stringer
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071109/ap_on_hi_te/sony_ceo

Xbox 360 Outsells PS3 in Japan:

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/09/xbox-360-outsells-ps3-in-japan/

IFA 2007: HD DVD movies outsell Blu-ray by 7 to 1

http://www.tech.co.uk/home-entertainment/video/dvd-hdd-players-and-receivers/blu-ray-and-hd-dvd/news/hd-dvd-movies-outsell-blu-ray-by-7-to-1?articleid=880721756

Xbox 360 outsells PS3 5:1

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/18/september-npd-xbox-360-takes-the-lead-halo-3-to-thank/

More Xbox HD-DVD players sold than all Blu-ray standalone players combined

http://kotaku.com/gaming/ps3/whos-go...you-318176.php

HD-DVD Players Now Outselling Blu-Ray

Year to date, according to NPD figures she cited, HD DVD players command 53% of sales Blu-ray players, 44% dual format players, 3%.

http://www.gamersreports.com/news/6745/hd-dvd-players-now-outselling-blu-ray/

Kmart Dumps Blu-ray Due to Price

Kmart has decided not to carry Blu-ray players due to their high prices, instead focusing solely on HD DVD this holiday.

http://www.betanews.com/article/Kmart_Dumps_Bluray_Due_to_Price/1193854397

Paramount Ditches Blu-ray, Favors HD DVD Exclusively

I believe HD DVD is not only the affordable high quality choice for consumers, but also the smart choice for Paramount."

http://www.efluxmedia.com/news_Paramount_Ditches_Blu_ray_Favors_HD_DVD_Exclusively_07890.html

Thx Hendrix for one of the links.

I'll just continue to add to this and repost it whenever bubblebath continues to troll and regurgitate same ole stats and link. You wanted link bubblebath.

[Post edited by Cellien on Nov 9, 2007]

"...we don't think it will be any match for Disney's rat." --bubblebathgirl

Bubble,

I'm so glad you finally admit you're working for Sony. Why else would you use the pronoun "we" in your post? And how else would you have such instant access to all the links and statistics you throw around every two minutes?

We welcome views from both camps, and we (the staff of DVDTOWN) encourage lively debate. But at this point you are truly not only a shill but a troll. You bring nothing new to the discussions here at the Message Boards, you only repeat yourself endlessly for the sake of stirring up anger and discontent, and I am truly ashamed at my own site for your presence here.

John

Kmart has OFFICIALLY announced to ONLY SELL STANDALONE HD-DVD players. ZERO STANDALONE BLU RAY PLAYERS. Aaawww.

I guess for a 'losing' technology (as you stressed w/ dire hallucination)... Kmart wants to lose money.
Not only do you assume -with your idiotic opinion- that the HD-DVD blitz sale, as a hoax, you can LOGICALLY explain why Walmart has agreed w/ a Chinese manufacturer TO MASS-PRODUCE HD-DVD standalone players... ready for consumers on 2008. Oh wait, no - you can't explain that. That's beyond your juvenile comprehension.

You're an idiot, but that's OK! Trolls are people too.... oh wait.

[Post edited by xplaytendo on Nov 9, 2007]

Hey Puccio,

It's okay.. I'm giving bubblebather a taste of his own medicine. Link and stat city!