Author Topic: Is DVD dead or dying locally? (Read 55368 times)

ninjababez® · « **Reply #150 on:** Aug 29, 2014 at 09:41 AM »

Quote from: Jerricson098 on Aug 28, 2014 at 05:43 PM

I don't think DVD is dead, because if it is, then why studios and manufacturers still distributing them?

ts meant locally
though their still selling it, does not mean may/malaki profit. look at video city, dami noon ala shawarama stands circa 90's. ngayon wala na masyado, puro siomai nalang

stickfighter · « **Reply #151 on:** Sep 03, 2014 at 12:48 AM »

Quote from: Jerricson098 on Aug 28, 2014 at 05:43 PM

I don't think DVD is dead, because if it is, then why studios and manufacturers still distributing them?

DVD is dying - locally that is. Let's face it...these are changing times and we have to go with the flow.

Bluray players have dropped in price since the very first time it came out. Bluray discs are also cheaper now, most specially if ordered online. I personally have not bought a DVD (both legit and pirated) in years. I now collect Bluray films and I buy them from our trusted sellers here in the forum.

fredrk · « **Reply #152 on:** Feb 23, 2015 at 08:05 PM »

Quote from: coastal on Jul 05, 2014 at 12:01 PM

Major dvd killer din ang mga DLs.

IMO, the slowdown in the local DVD market began with the barebones releases. The studios, in their efforts to sell more BDs, put the special features that enthusiasts look for - only solely on BDs - with a mere 1 or two special features to try and whet the DVD buyers' appetites..

Before this, DVD buyers (myself included) eagerly awaited announcements of new releases with an eye towards the:
1. number of discs
2. special features included - and whether these are the same as the R1 counterparts
3. any collectible case, box, item -- specifically targeted for collectors..

Nowadays, when we do go to an Astro store, we browse and are saddened by the lack of features.. which initially convinced me to switch from vcds to dvds in the first place..

daigoro · « **Reply #153 on:** Feb 27, 2015 at 11:30 PM »

the major killer for dvds is that they are optimized for the likes of CRT TV's. once you play them on your hi definition lcd tv's, they don't look good even with upsizing dvd players.

HeisenbergRV · « **Reply #154 on:** Mar 04, 2015 at 08:56 AM »

for collectors only.

El Zar · « **Reply #155 on:** Mar 13, 2015 at 12:38 PM »

Bought a DVD, Batman Gotham Knights 2-disc for P99 at Eastwood mall. Old stock. And even the salesperson looked sad. Dying na nga.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #156 on:** Mar 13, 2015 at 04:15 PM »

Went to Gateway Mall and was sad to see that the large Odyssey on the corner was gone. Went to Robinsons Galleria and looked for the big Astrovision. It was gone, too.

Then I went to Astrovision V-Mall. It was open, but...

More the half the store now has gadgets, and the remaining space has all the CDs, VCDs, and DVDs crammed together.

And I was the only customer in the store.

And I didn't buy anything. $:-\$

Moks007 · « **Reply #157 on:** Mar 13, 2015 at 04:45 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Mar 13, 2015 at 04:15 PM

Went to Gateway Mall and was sad to see that the large Odyssey on the corner was gone. Went to Robinsons Galleria and looked for the big Astrovision. It was gone, too.

Then I went to Astrovision V-Mall. It was open, but...

More the half the store now has gadgets, and the remaining space has all the CDs, VCDs, and DVDs crammed together.

And I was the only customer in the store.

And I didn't buy anything. $:-\$

I have been visiting the astro in moa and I noticed the blu-ray section has shrunk. Also, I think new releases has slowed down, but have yet to confirm. It is so sad this is happening. Piracy has led to the demise of these stores imo.

rascal101 · « **Reply #158 on:** Mar 13, 2015 at 05:21 PM »

Initially piracy was to blame but slowly was due compressed media - MP3 etc then music streaming via internet. Of course with the availability of the music files via the internet through torrent sites it became easier and cheaper to download than buy CD.

zram18 · « **Reply #159 on:** Mar 13, 2015 at 09:55 PM »

yap, DVD is already dead.

mattia · « **Reply #160 on:** Mar 13, 2015 at 10:17 PM »

I disagree. DVD sales may have slowed but I don't think it will die. Not yet.

Much as I have already shifted to blus, I still buy DVDs especially those on sale. Recently, I bought Sleepless in Seattle, Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers and a couple of NBA dvds all sold at P100 each. I still enjoy watching DVDs in my HDTV. I have calibrated my TV well enough to make my DVDs look like new movies again. Some even look like BDs with average PQ.

Most of the DVDs I have bought during its heydey I haven't really watched and it's just now that I am enjoying it in my TV.

So in my house, despite my BD collections, I'd say DVDs are alive and kicking.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #161 on:** Aug 21, 2015 at 10:43 PM »

It was my first time to go to Powerplant Mall in maybe a year. Sarado na pala yung "O" sa top floor. I also noticed the Odyssey branches in SM Sta. Mesa and SM Megamall are already closed.

May natira pa bang Odyssey, or have they completely ceased to exist?

#RIPdvds

Moks007 · « **Reply #162 on:** Aug 21, 2015 at 11:03 PM »

Oh that's so sad. Whenever im in powerplant or megamall i check them out. There are 2 other odysseys that i know. One in glorietta where the computer shops are located and one in greenbelt one. I wonder if they are still open

jas · « **Reply #163 on:** Aug 22, 2015 at 07:28 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Aug 21, 2015 at 10:43 PM

I also noticed the Odyssey branches in SM Sta. Mesa and SM Megamall are already closed.

May natira pa bang Odyssey, or have they completely ceased to exist?

#RIPdvds

Odyssey Megamall did not close completely. They just relocated to a much smaller store now called Odyssey Next. I forgot the exact floor location, but it's somewhere at the bridgewalk area between buildings A & B.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #164 on:** Aug 22, 2015 at 07:41 AM »

Isa pa nga pala: Odyssey in SM North EDSA, yung malapit sa cinema, ~~wala na rin~~.

coastal · « **Reply #165 on:** Aug 22, 2015 at 10:48 AM »

Yun bang nasa tapat ng Barrio Fiesta sa 2nd floor ng main building?

zram18 · « **Reply #166 on:** Aug 22, 2015 at 01:31 PM »

@coastal

Odyssey po yung nasa tapat ng Barrio Fiesta,2nd Floor ng SM North Main Building.

kagagaling ko lang dun kahapon. Open pa po yun sir.

coastal · « **Reply #167 on:** Aug 22, 2015 at 02:44 PM »

I thought so. Parang nakita ko pa nung nagpunta kami sa Shakey's kami mga 2 weeks ago.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #168 on:** Aug 22, 2015 at 04:05 PM »

Whoops, my bad. Original post modified. Mali lang ako... madalang ako mag SM North EDSA, baka maling set ng sinehan ako nanggaling kaya hindi ko nakita! Sorry po!

neilc · « **Reply #169 on:** Aug 23, 2015 at 07:49 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Aug 21, 2015 at 10:43 PM

It was my first time to go to Powerplant Mall in maybe a year. Sarado na pala yung "O" sa top floor. I also noticed the Odyssey branches in SM Sta. Mesa and SM Megamall are already closed.

May natira pa bang Odyssey, or have they completely ceased to exist?

#RIPdvds

The one in Megamall transferred at the 4th floor with a smaller area but definitely a better one. The old one is so gloomy and dark.

I find AstroVision more appealing in Megamall. The staff there are very nice.

Moks007 · « **Reply #170 on:** Aug 23, 2015 at 08:26 AM »

One of the best video stores for me was the odyssey in rockwell. It was bright and spacious. I rate it second next to the old astro at the podium. Hay sayang talaga these stores are closing.

DViant · « **Reply #171 on:** Aug 25, 2015 at 04:47 AM »

Physical media is largely obsolete when streaming services like Netflix is around.

A lot of people prefer to own the physical media but CD and DVD rot essentially negates this.

Gob_Loves_Sony · « **Reply #172 on:** Sep 08, 2015 at 08:59 PM »

bluray din malapit lapit na lol

casanegro · « **Reply #173 on:** Oct 16, 2015 at 03:46 PM »

Even pirated DVDs are dying. hehehehhee

mujacko2002 · « **Reply #174 on:** Oct 19, 2015 at 12:03 PM »

Mabuhay!

Ako i am still buying DVDs kasi 3 for 500 minsan or matiyempuhan mo 100 each (tiyambahan yung 100 each) kapag wala pa akong pambili ng bluray. Nagdo-double dip ako kapag gustong gusto ko talaga yung film.

Papaber · « **Reply #175 on:** Oct 23, 2015 at 11:26 AM »

I have a lot of DVDs in my collection just like I have a lot of CDs. I like the special features found in DVDs. I have to admit that I have not bought a new DVD in at least 5 years. The quality of the video is just not good enough.

dts_hdma · « **Reply #176 on:** Oct 23, 2015 at 12:00 PM »

Mas malinaw pa YIFY kesa DVD kaya dying na.

virginboy · « **Reply #177 on:** Nov 01, 2015 at 04:15 PM »

CDs and DVDs...

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #178 on:** Nov 03, 2015 at 08:42 PM »

Quote from: dts_hdma on Oct 23, 2015 at 12:00 PM

Mas malinaw pa YIFY kesa DVD kaya dying na.

Dying na, pero YIFY, patay na! https://torrentfreak.com/yify-yts-shuts-down-the-end-of-a-piracy-icon-151030/

Moks007 · « **Reply #179 on:** Nov 04, 2015 at 04:27 PM »

I wonder if all the torrents shut down, if people will celebrate and be happy about "physical media dying"

masaya ngayon kasi lahat free hehe..Pag nawala na ang torrents, oh no..