US 'Star Trek' fans angry at Blu-ray 'rip-off'

[shortylickens]

i've never watched a single bonus feature on any disc ever.


but i do hate exclusive content deals in every medium, be it stores, phone apps, whatever.

The documentary on The Great Escape DVD is awesome.

 

[darkswordsman17]

There's no choice in the matter, this is how capitalism works.

I actually like to watch special features and this is disappointing. I'm surprised Paramount is doing this, they seem pretty protective of their brand.

You're right, you HAVE to buy this!

 

[shortylickens]

You're right, you HAVE to buy this!

Dont be a smart ass.
Just because something isnt food, shelter, or clothing doesnt mean you should be ripped off.

If you pay for something with certain expectations it should meet those expectations.

The money is real, even though the item may be junk, or inessential, or just plain stupid.

 

[Hugo Drax]

They know very few people buy movies and care about all those extra features except the uber collectors. And they will pay what the market dictates.

 

[JamesV]

When the Matrix first came out on DVD, it had some really cool special features, including a look at how they got those 360 degree shots, and I watched those. These special features added value.

Sadly, most special features are just crap though. Watching actors be idiots behind the scenes, or other 'reality TV' crap I wouldn't watch if they paid me.

The important part of this story, is about exclusives though, and how they hurt the consumer. Same with PC games; as a customer I'm pissed I don't get missions or other goodies that are a part of the finished game, that have been cut out to give a store exclusivity.

 

[Craig234]

When the Matrix first came out on DVD, it had some really cool special features, including a look at how they got those 360 degree shots, and I watched those. These special features added value.

Sadly, most special features are just crap though. Watching actors be idiots behind the scenes, or other 'reality TV' crap I wouldn't watch if they paid me.

I haven't seen that that I can recall. I see pretty good extra features.

The important part of this story, is about exclusives though, and how they hurt the consumer. Same with PC games; as a customer I'm pissed I don't get missions or other goodies that are a part of the finished game, that have been cut out to give a store exclusivity.

I agree with your concern.

To be fair though, I also recognize the challenge for the industry in dealing with the large market segmentation between those who will pay $60 and those expect to pay $10.

They have to find something that lets them keep people paying $60 who will pay that, instead of turning them into $10 customers - how can they do that besides that approach?

 

[lxskllr]

They have to find something that lets them keep people paying $60 who will pay that, instead of turning them into $10 customers - how can they do that besides that approach?

Give away physical items. Tshirts, posters, movie props... Make the packaging special. Splitting things up to extract the most money possible from your most dedicated fans is a bunch of crap.

 

[Craig234]

Give away physical items. Tshirts, posters, movie props... Make the packaging special. Splitting things up to extract the most money possible from your most dedicated fans is a bunch of crap.

I hate the physical items usually, and don't like them having that exclusive content at all, but it probably makes sense to do that in order to get people to pay more.

Alternatively, they could not do it, and just not get those $60 sales, and lower the development budget for the game, and make it a worse quality game.

I don't like that even more.

 

[MWink]

What is it with them using DVDs/Blu-Rays to rip off Star Trek fans? I remember when the complete Star Trek collection on DVD sold for something like 3 grand and they were over $100 per season. The prices have come down some but still aren't where I'd like.

Also, I'm going to have to disagree with many of you about bonus features. I used to think they were pointless until I actually gave them a chance. Now I consider them one of the biggest selling points to DVDs. I really love (good) audio commentaries.

As for Star Trek ID, I currently have no plans to buy it and this little stunt just reinforces that plan. I have yet to see the movie because I really didn't care for the last one and every time I watch it I seem to like it even less (which is the opposite of what usually happens with Star Trek shows/movies). I'll wait till the library gets it then I might give it a try. BTW, I am a big Trekkie.