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Which title will claim the top spot on Amazon?
Matrix v. Pirates v. Planet Earth
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As much as I support HD DVD, I think Pirates will rule the sales charts because of the new movie, and the number of PS3ers that will eat it up.
Hopefully Matrix wins out though. But I doubt it. The first time on DVD, it was huge cause it was the first release for the home (aside from VHS), and the sequels weren't out yet (which turned off a lot of people).
Hopefully Matrix wins out though. But I doubt it. The first time on DVD, it was huge cause it was the first release for the home (aside from VHS), and the sequels weren't out yet (which turned off a lot of people).
I think it will be close and can go either way.
I'm guessing one of the Pirates movies will take the lead though. With a lower price ($23.xx compared to $63.xx+ of the matrix set), the fact there is only one sku per movie (opposed to sales being spread across multiple versions), and the larger installed user base of Blu Ray, I think these will take the top.
With that said, Matrix has had a lot of advertising going on towards the set so I'm sure it will sell incredibly well. If the movies were available as single discs opposed to the set, I wouldnt be surprised if Matrix took the top.
I'm guessing one of the Pirates movies will take the lead though. With a lower price ($23.xx compared to $63.xx+ of the matrix set), the fact there is only one sku per movie (opposed to sales being spread across multiple versions), and the larger installed user base of Blu Ray, I think these will take the top.
With that said, Matrix has had a lot of advertising going on towards the set so I'm sure it will sell incredibly well. If the movies were available as single discs opposed to the set, I wouldnt be surprised if Matrix took the top.
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Im guessing the Pirates movie(s) because:
1. They are single titles and you can buy them separately instead of 3 movies combined in a set.
2. The 2nd movie was just out and the 3rd one is on it's way soon. Still fresh in people's minds and there is a lot of marketing/merchandise for it.
3. It's not like the PS3 owners have any games to buy, so they'll spend the money on this instead.
1. They are single titles and you can buy them separately instead of 3 movies combined in a set.
2. The 2nd movie was just out and the 3rd one is on it's way soon. Still fresh in people's minds and there is a lot of marketing/merchandise for it.
3. It's not like the PS3 owners have any games to buy, so they'll spend the money on this instead.
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not really a fair comparison...
the Matrix trilogy costs alot more than the single POTC movies. I expect POTC to trounce the Matrix solely based on price. Now if they had released just the Matrix as a standalone...
the Matrix trilogy costs alot more than the single POTC movies. I expect POTC to trounce the Matrix solely based on price. Now if they had released just the Matrix as a standalone...
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I know its not a fair comparison, I know that the two Matrix boxsets split the HD DVD user base. However, if both boxsets stay within 10 places of Pirates then that will be a success
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Pirates, because Matrix series sucked except the first one.
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I will admit I bought Planet Earth on Blu Ray, only because I watch the HD DVDs using the 360 drive, and I have no way of getting it to do 1080p on my TV. So I got it on Blu Ray so I could at least watch it in 1080p.
I must say though, looks spectacular!
I just preordered both Pirates movies too, however, I think I'm gonna hold off on The Matrix.
I must say though, looks spectacular!
I just preordered both Pirates movies too, however, I think I'm gonna hold off on The Matrix.
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I think most already have POTC on regular DVD so many will not purchase it since it came out more recent. The Matrix on the other hand was made for HD DVD and almost everyone who owns a HD DVD player will get it! I am a BIG fan of both movies but I would say The Matrix will win the next gen format battle next week... Just my prediction of course...
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I don't think either Pirates or Matrix will beat Planet Earth HD DVD on Amazon. At least not for more than a day or so.
For total Nielsen numbers for the week Pirates will be no 1 and 2. If not it would be a major blow to Blu Ray. I don't think either of the box sets will reach more than 50-60% of the top seller for the week. Of course this is all in units. In dollars all three HD DVD box sets may well beat Pirates.
I don't think either Pirates or Matrix will beat Planet Earth HD DVD on Amazon. At least not for more than a day or so.
For total Nielsen numbers for the week Pirates will be no 1 and 2. If not it would be a major blow to Blu Ray. I don't think either of the box sets will reach more than 50-60% of the top seller for the week. Of course this is all in units. In dollars all three HD DVD box sets may well beat Pirates.
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