[Sevens]

I ask this because I already have the normal DVD version...so should I get this even though I already have the regular DVD? Is it worth it?

[Space Nomad]

I just bought it.

The tribute to Jerry Goldsmith made me sad

He was awesome.

[AtomicGreymon]

It's unfortunate Paramount decided to release single-disc versions of the movies at all. Personally, ever since I got a DVD player, I've always avoided buying single-disc releases. They're pretty pointless to buy, as a better version will be released eventually. Even if it's a favourite movie, I hold out on buying it. As an example, I've never bought Spaceballs despite the fact you can usually pick it up for about $6. And now, a bit later this year, there's a 2-disc Special Edition of the movie being released.

However, First Contact's SCE isn't really that much; it's certainly cheaper than most 2-disc releases. I got it for $14.95 Canadian, whereas most good releases are in the high 20s or low 30s.

I'd go for it. The bonus features are pretty good, and though I've never seen the original DVD of the movie, I've read in reviews that the SCE's video transfer is improved, as well as the addition of a DTS track.

[Nylorac]

Yes, yes, yes!!! Cool extras!!! Jerry Goldsmith tribute very cool (sad too)!!!! I think we have multiple versions of all the movies (VHS & DVD), oh well, what cha gonna do? At least its not as bad as all the versions of TLOTR !!!

[Mr Lazy]

Nylorac, on Apr 5 2005, 12:04 AM, said:

Yes, yes, yes!!! Cool extras!!! Jerry Goldsmith tribute very cool (sad too)!!!! I think we have multiple versions of all the movies (VHS & DVD), oh well, what cha gonna do? At least its not as bad as all the versions of TLOTR !!!

until of course they release the extra special collectors edition directors cut or something stupid like that

[Space Pirate]

Nylorac, on Apr 4 2005, 07:04 PM, said:

At least its not as bad as all the versions of TLOTR !!!

I just wait 'till they release the boxed "collector editions"

[HM_Murdock]

Its sad how they've done it. But it was just like how things happened with Star Wars.

You had the original 3 moves out at the cinema, then on VHS shortly after. Then they re-released it on VSH with THX sound & video re-mixing, then the "new" special edition released at the cinemas, then they brought that out on VHS shortly after saying "This will never be released again" Episode one comes along at the cinema, then comes to VHS, and out of the blue it comes on DVD, then the Old 3 movies make the DVD appearnce.

Star Trek has been sorta the same sadly. Not sure if I even want to guess how much money both have made from scams like that.

[canman7]

Let me answer your question like this. Star Trek First Contact will be one of the first high definition DVDs out at the end of the year. HD DVD

[Captain_Hair]

canman7, on Apr 9 2005, 03:46 AM, said:

Let me answer your question like this. Star Trek First Contact will be one of the first high definition DVDs out at the end of the year. HD DVD

I guess I'll have to get that too! That way I have three copies for every possible setup!
Acutally, I still need to get the LaserDisc version...

[AtomicGreymon]

Captain Hair, on Apr 9 2005, 02:39 PM, said:

I guess I'll have to get that too! That way I have three copies for every possible setup!
Acutally, I still need to get the LaserDisc version...

That may prove unwise. Even putting aside the fact that HD-DVD is the inferior format between itself and Blu-Ray; it's very doubtful whether this disc will contain anything the newly-released SCE doesn't already have. So, unless you feel like spending the likely-to-be $1000+ price for an HD-DVD player when they're first released, and are willing to risk the HD-DVD format failing utterly in the wake of Blu-Ray (hopefully, it will); it may be a better choice to hold off on buying anything to do with either of the next-gen formats.

[canman7]

AtomicGreymon, on Apr 11 2005, 09:12 PM, said:

That may prove unwise.  Even putting aside the fact that HD-DVD is the inferior format between itself and Blu-Ray; it's very doubtful whether this disc will contain anything the newly-released SCE doesn't already have.  So, unless you feel like spending the likely-to-be $1000+ price for an HD-DVD player when they're first released, and are willing to risk the HD-DVD format failing utterly in the wake of Blu-Ray (hopefully, it will); it may be a better choice to hold off on buying anything to do with either of the next-gen formats.

I'm a bit more optomistic, I hope the HD-DVD and blueray will go the way of the dvd-r and dvd+r formats. The future players will play both. That seems to be the best of both worlds. Cheap HD-DVDs for the masses and high quality blueray for the hometheater fanitics. I think it will work out in the end in order to help the transition to HDTV from standard TV. Remember they are still willing to merge the two formats at this time.

So put on a happy face.

[AtomicGreymon]

canman7, on Apr 12 2005, 03:21 PM, said:

The future players will play both. That seems to be the best of both worlds. Cheap HD-DVDs for the masses and high quality blueray for the hometheater fanitics. I think it will work out in the end in order to help the transition to HDTV from standard TV. Remember they are still willing to merge the two formats at this time.

Maybe, however the first generation of next-gen format players won't play both types of discs; unless there's some combination of the two formats before they're launched in North America. And if there is a combo-player among the first generation, the price tag will probably double if you want one relative to a single-format player.

I do intend to switch over to a next-gen format eventually; when there's a slightly more reasonable price and a format which looks to be sticking around instead of going under, but there's no way anyone could convince me to buy into the things at the very beginning, when the industry is in its infancy.

[SirPhilip86]

Of course! it's got great bonus features i got it back in March.

[leandar]

Yes, get it. Do not settle for that awful bare bones edition. Get the SE and be proud of it!!!

[Borg]

The Special Edition DVD is worth it plainly for Jonathan Frakes' commentary. I highly recommend it.

[wildcard1377]

It's ok. Some of the bonus features (director's commentary, featurrettes, etc.) and as already mentioned the Jerry Goldsmith tribute are worth the price, but it's not an absolute MUST buy like some of the other SCE.

However, by now I'm sure it's been marked down at Wal-mart or someplace like that (IF you can find it) so why not get it?

[Maco Captain]

Totally worth it!

[jonathan]

yes