UMD on the way out?

Highlander67 · Mar 30, 2006

It seems to l@@k that way

I ended up going to Wal Mart the other night and it would seem it's easier to find an Xbox 360 then a UMD movie. Actually I'm kind of glad of this overpriced garbage is on the way out.

bokmeow · Mar 30, 2006

Am I surprised? No.

There are just too many competitors for a proprietary format like UMD to win, especially when it doesn't tout any features like higher resolution, superior sound, etc., plays only on a PSP, and costs more on average than a DVD.

R.I.P.

Jedah Doma · Mar 30, 2006

Hmmm, not surprised. It's a nice little gimmick, but it's not a real solid selling point for the system. I think there are so many other options for portable DVD systems (namely a portable DVD player/laptop) that most traveling movie viewers prefer them. Add to that the fact that you don't have to re-buy your current DVD's to work on a new system. It just makes sense for most folks.

td741 · Mar 30, 2006

I haven't even watched my free Spiderman 2 disk.

I don't know how many people were interested in UMDs at their current cost-point.

I still don't see why I would buy something that is as costly as a DVD but has less features? As mentionned at the end of the article, I just rip what I want off of my DVDs and stick it on the memory stick.

I can see if the UMDs were at least half the cost of a DVD, or a rebate scheme where you could mail in a proof of purchase + 5$ to get a UMD version in a carboard sleeve or something.

Oh well, if I see any for under 5$, I might pick them up. :P

TravistyOJ · Mar 30, 2006

I think sony would have done much better teaming up to sell "combo" packs that have the DVD and UMD of the same movie for like $5-8 more than a regular priced DVD. That way you get the best of both worlds. I have seen artists do this selling a Vinyl LP (yes I still buy records, and yes they still put new albums on vinyl), and then a unique username/password enclosed to download the digital album.

RGP · Mar 30, 2006

td741 said:
I haven't even watched my free Spiderman 2 disk.

Same here still sealed, pointless format imo, just get a 2gb stick & convert movies yourself for free.

Mark of the Wolves · Mar 31, 2006

Highlander67 said:
It seems to l@@k that way

I ended up going to Wal Mart the other night and it would seem it's easier to find an Xbox 360 then a UMD movie. Actually I'm kind of glad of this overpriced garbage is on the way out.

My Wal-Mart is packed with them , atleast last time I checked they were. It had gotten annoying when they didn't have knew game releases, but they had that crap.

GregN · Mar 31, 2006

Maybe this will encourage them to step up the games and bring us the good JP stuff.

alec · Apr 2, 2006

I doubt we will be getting good Japanese stuff on PSP because of this. But I still see comercial on TV for movies "available on DVD and PSP" personally if I would rather watch a movie from the memory card instead of buying a UMD.

Hot Chocolate · Apr 2, 2006

My local best buy has an entire section devoted to it still

kitkit.com · Apr 2, 2006

I have never bought a UMD. The idea of watching it on PSP just doesn't seem right to me. I would rather watch a movie on a DVD in the living room..

ray_7 · Apr 2, 2006

kitkit.com said:
I have never bought a UMD. The idea of watching it on PSP just doesn't seem right to me. I would rather watch a movie on a DVD in the living room..

Werd.

Nodding your head down (and hurting your neck in the process) in bed to see those movies in such a small screen is not worth it.

Electroman · Apr 3, 2006

All department and gaming stores where I live have shitloads of UMD movies. Shitloads I tell you.

bokmeow · Apr 3, 2006

Electroman said:
All department and gaming stores where I live have shitloads of UMD movies. Shitloads I tell you.

I think a few months ago some member was suggesting that the reason there were shitloads of UMD movies was due to how popular they were. :emb:

Looks like someone lost a bet.

Pocketgamer · Apr 4, 2006

oh well...

Mark of the Wolves · Apr 4, 2006

bokmeow said:
I think a few months ago some member was suggesting that the reason there were shitloads of UMD movies was due to how popular they were. Looks like someone lost a bet.

Initially they were selling well. Gradually declined as time went on. Studio's were flooding the market for a reason. Saldy people finally wised up.

Electroman · Apr 4, 2006

Mark of the Wolves said:
Initially they were selling well. Gradually declined as time went on. Studio's were flooding the market for a reason. Saldy people finally wised up.

That and the novelty of it all wore off.

neogeofl · Apr 4, 2006

Electroman said:
That and the novelty of it all wore off.

And who wants to pay for a UMD and then have to hold it to watch on a PSP. It was a good idea, if they priced them at around $4.99!

F4U57 · Apr 5, 2006

I picked up The Warriors and Evil Dead on UMD and if some better horrors and exploitation titles were to come out on UMD which I'm sure they will, then I'll pick them up.

If you travel alot on public transport then UMD's are great!

UMD on the way out?

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