ScreenRant: An all-too-common argument about Blu-ray is that it’s just not worth the price tag for a small improvement. But there is plenty of proof that these arguments are misguided.
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I think the only factor that needs to be played is that its an entertainment package for both the video game and movie industries to take ahold of. With more room, and rom based technology, it allows them to give buyers more than just a film to watch. Some have already done that with live launch parties where you can chat with others watching it, and other unique things.
However Sony made the technology and brought the options to the table by making the format standard, now its the film industries job to spend a little cash and find some way to use it. The game industry already did. The film industry is constantly talking about how they are losing money, how they need something to spark it (like how 3D tickets are nearly double in price even if the movie wasnt made for it) etc...So here you go, give us a reason to spend 20 to 30 bucks on your film and we will.Its obvious the money is going to be found at the home market now, along with at the theatres.
How about DLC style movies? Sure you saw Ironman 2, but remember that tidbit after the credits? Watch a 5 minute extended clip exclusive to Blu Ray for 99 cents. Then they protect it and make it so you cant transfer it off Blu ray or download it elsewhere, so the people have to pay for it. After 3 or so months release it elsewhere.
I've never regretted getting a Blu-ray player, and I'm not sure who in the world is saying that it's a 'small improvement'. The difference is massive and I honestly have a hard time watching any movie that's not on blu-ray.
Honestly, I'm a little bit of a fanboy though, and have been supporting the format since the HD format war started. I think it's worth the price, and these days, I'm not even sure how that's an argument. There are several blu-ray players coming out these days at a reasonable price, and HDMI cables are only 5-10 bucks anymore. I don't think price is as big a factor anymore, when even the Blu-ray discs themselves are starting to come down in price too.
an SDTV then of course it won't be worth the extra price, but if you have yourself a nice HDTV then you're not doing your tv any justice by rocking a DVD player.......hence the reason I stopped using my old "entertainment system" as my DVD player and bought my PS3 so it can be my game console and blu-ray movie player. But I'm hoping the latter won't be needed anymore... :D