My local ASDA dump HD discs

Maccaloon · 10-02-2008, 6:54 PM

The big old Asda superstore close to me have decided to stop selling HD discs. I assume this is a chain decision? Shame as I thought they'd be among the first to start selling them at decent prices.

depot · 10-02-2008, 7:07 PM

All HD or Hd dvd

Maccaloon · 10-02-2008, 7:48 PM

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Originally Posted by depot

All HD or Hd dvd

The lot. Just had a copy of the Blu SUPERBAD remaining. I asked where the section they had was moved to and was told they've stopped the sale of all HD discs.

sdb123 · 10-02-2008, 7:57 PM

Same here....all Blu-ray and HD-DVD discs have been removed from sale from my local branch.

**zAndy1** · 10-02-2008, 7:58 PM

Yep same at mine, I asked a couple of weeks ago and was told they'd stopped selling them.

Sonic67 · 11-02-2008, 1:46 AM

I bought 'The Kingdom' on HD DVD from mine this morning (Great Bridge Birmingham) for £15.74. They had a large selection of both formats. Some were in a seperate area and some like Bourne 3 in new releases.

Rasczak · 11-02-2008, 6:10 AM

My local ASDA used to have a section dedicated to HD DVD/Blu-ray but got rid before Christmas. Now they just have the odd disc sitting next to the DVD of the same title in the Chart section, e.g. Transformers is available in store for both DVD and HD DVD. Unfortunately they don't do this for all titles - A Might Heart for example had the HD DVD nowhere to be seen.

KeanosMagicHat · 11-02-2008, 9:55 AM

What a strange decision.

Anyone know parent company Wal-Marts stance on HD? They're still backing it aren't they?

chino112 · 11-02-2008, 9:59 AM

this is what my local Asda did in Livingston, Scotland.

Then, they made a new HD section next to the disney and kids films. All HD are basically £20. But if they are in the charts they will be cheaper, like Kingdom, 3:10 to Yuma.....but they usually only last a week or so.

KeanosMagicHat · 11-02-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chino112

this is what my local Asda did in Livingston, Scotland.

Then, they made a new HD section next to the disney and kids films. All HD are basically £20. But if they are in the charts they will be cheaper, like Kingdom, 3:10 to Yuma.....but they usually only last a week or so.

Ok so just to be clear they got rid of all the HD on the shop floor so they could then set up a new dedicated section at some point later, is that right?

Also you mention that if they are a chart title they are cheaper than £20, how much cheaper please?

eiren · 11-02-2008, 10:33 AM

My Asda has chart HD titles like The Kingdom for £15.74 each.

Vern · 11-02-2008, 10:50 AM

My local at west swindon still sells both, Bought ratatouille/pixar shorts for £22.75

, Saw it on amazon for nearly £30.00.

GrantB1980 · 11-02-2008, 2:12 PM

mine has stopped doing HD content, Aberdeen. Used to have it all in a sperate section with but now you might get the odd HD title next to the SD DVD if you are lucky.

bosque · 11-02-2008, 2:33 PM

Asda will display what sells. If lard spread sells, they will display it, if it doesn't they'll take it off the shelves. Same goes for hi-definition discs, I'd imagine.

**Ian_S** · 11-02-2008, 5:20 PM

Well, my local Asda in Fareham still has their normal HD section although the no. of HD-DVD's has been steadily decreasing. They used to be in a high definintion chart section, but were moved to four shelves in the main DVD/Games section before Christmas. I guess HD isn't ready for prime chart wall space yet.

Picked up Ratatouille/Pixar Shorts today for a bargain (I thought) £22.74. Std. BD of Ratatouille was £17 something. DVD only £10 though, unsurprisingly sold out too.

lhassall · 11-02-2008, 5:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KeanosMagicHat

What a strange decision

Why? At 3-5 times the cost of DVD (players and discs), the general public just aren't buying into these formats. Those that have, are going on-line.

Seems that Toy 'R Us are also clearing some in-store Blu-Ray stock (from £9.99):

Various Blu-Rays for £9.99

bosque · 11-02-2008, 7:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lhassall

Seems that Toy 'R Us are also clearing some in-store Blu-Ray stock (from £9.99):

No doubt in their "Blu-Ray isn't 4 Us" section

Markoos · 11-02-2008, 8:50 PM

My Asda still has an ok selection of Blu-Rays and a couple of HD-DVDs.

tvmonkey · 11-02-2008, 9:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Markoos

My Asda still has an ok selection of Blu-Rays and a couple of HD-DVDs.

So does mine.

Smurfin · 11-02-2008, 10:41 PM

This is telling. In the early days of DVD it just accelerated, it didn't once regress in my experience, and despite high prices. The consumer simply isn't getting "HD"...

lhassall · 12-02-2008, 9:08 AM

Going from VHS to DVD there was a huge improvement in picture, sound, reliability, convenience, features... to justify the price. But going from DVD to HD, what do you gain? On most TVs installed today (32" or less) a small improvement in picture and identical sound (through the built-in speakers). Reliability has arguably taken a backward step.

Most people I know are happy with DivX quality and won't pay DVD prices, let alone £20-30.

Goooner · 12-02-2008, 10:50 AM

I remember DVDs generally being around £15-20 in the high street when they came out, certainly not £25-30 that most HD discs seem to be

brian s · 12-02-2008, 10:55 AM

My local Asda has just decreased the size of it's HD selection. Boldon Asda removed all their HD stuff before Xmas but they were back in again on Saturday. What's going on?

andywylde · 12-02-2008, 11:04 AM

My local Asda had removed both formats sometime in November. I was in HMV yesterday and they were only stocking a low amount of Blu-ray

BTW i saw Ratatouille in Borders on Blu-ray for £18.99, not bad!

**Bald Monkey** · 12-02-2008, 2:00 PM

Still plenty of both HD-DVD and BR in my local ASDA, HMV and Zavvi/Virgin.

chino112 · 12-02-2008, 5:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KeanosMagicHat

Ok so just to be clear they got rid of all the HD on the shop floor so they could then set up a new dedicated section at some point later, is that right?

Also you mention that if they are a chart title they are cheaper than £20, how much cheaper please?

Yeah, they had a HD section, and removed it. Then after a while with just the chart only HD, they put in a new HD section.

As mentioned in other posts, chart HD discs range from £15.74 - £22.99 but the price goes up when it gets relegated to the HD section.

the_pauley · 13-03-2008, 5:39 PM

Was in my local Asda tonight and all Blu Ray and HD DVD titles are no more.

jolly · 13-03-2008, 6:20 PM

My local Asda never evan started selling HD dvds

Sonic67 · 21-06-2008, 6:31 PM

My local ASDA suddenly has a lot of chart films at £18 or less.

rebel_scum · 21-06-2008, 10:42 PM

Both my Asda's here in Belfast have a limited range. Trying to get anything that isn't a big title, just isn't happening. Strangely enough, they have Sweeney Todd in a normal BD cover which I haven't seen elsewhere.
They also have some funny ideas on pricing: £20 for 300? I don't think so!