My prediction is that as streaming becomes more expensive and more fragmented and spread across multiple services more and more people will turn to the 2nd hand DVD/Bluray market.

II’ve got 2000+ blu ray and 4Ks. I have just purchased a turntable and purchased 10+ vinyls. I’m glad people are buying physical media, whether it’s Games, movies or music.

I've been grabbing tons of 4k stuff lately. I will always prefer to have physical media!

Another advantage of physical movies are the behind the scenes, alternate endings and deleted scenes that you can’t get from streaming services. These are fun to watch depending on the film.

If Hollywood, the music and gaming industries want my cash... it needs to be physical. But I do think, especially where music and movies are concerned, these formats will be around forever. Movies in the coming years, will start to bounce back.

my local video game shop has a ton of dvds for $1 each. dvd video quality is not HD and no where near 4K but for me it holds up and the price is right.

I’m good with DVD/Bluray. I’m not paying $30 for a single movie.

Great video! The Pizza Hut commercial on the TMNT VHS is one of the most nostalgic memories I have from when I was a kid.

Streaming had it's moment in the sun, but i don't see it as the main source of entertainment for every single household. Streaming is a soulless experience and once people realize that they don't own anything, the quality is garbage compared to watching a blu ray/4 disc, content can be edited and companies can lose content at any time then the casuals will become collectors and we will see more people in the hobby. It's already happening and more people are cancelling subscription services. The best thing a family can do is own the physical media to enjoy at anytime, having something tangible. It's art in my opinion and owning a piece of history will always be special to me. Having the best of both worlds (if tech savvy) would be to own the physical media and rip it to a home server, which is great. Part of the reason why I love and miss video stores is the experience it gave to renting a film, bringing it home and watching it together as a family. I think something as simple as that in today's society would have a positive impact and bring families together. The 90's/2000's was a great period in time, but I guarantee you that physical media is here to stay and it is only going to continue to grow. The shift will be where we buy our media from, but don't be surprised if retailers from the past appear from the ashes and pick up the pieces from best buy's mistakes. Just my 2 cents, but people have more power than they think. Don't support nonsense, physical forever.

Ever increasing streaming services all raising their prices... when I realized I was paying $120 a month for streaming, I canceled everything and started buying physical media again. The quality increase is astounding. Even a regular blu ray looks better than most streaming, and the 4k discs are mind blowing! Especially older films with a lot of film grain look stunning. Top Gun on 4k disc with dolby vision looks incredible! I'm enjoying movies so much more since I started buying physical. Pretty sure I read somewhere 2023 had a 20% increase in physical media movie sales. I think people are getting turned off with the never ending streaming services passing content around to each other. All it does is make things far more expensive and frustrating for the consumer.

Cutting the cord is now more expensive that the good ol' cable box... I cut the cord and now I dropped most of my services.. was going broke. Hit up the local good will and buy dollar movies!!

Physical media is king! From the box art to the special features you just can’t beat it! Thank you for covering this topic and keep up the great work fellas! Big fan of your channel.

There's one more reason about owning movies on physical medias, most of our entire collections might have their movies uncensored, and no adds during the movies... Many adds during the movies is really annoying... Also, a lot of movies never made it to even DVDs let alone Bluray or 4K like everyone says...

I started collecting more vhs-4k blu rays and I agree. Get what you can when you can. I’ve been better at collecting what I want rather than just to collect. I’ve been writing down the movie, format, and who I watch it with since October and it’s been so fun. Haven’t felt as engaged when watching movies as I have lately. Can’t believe even goodwill has had great new 4k blu rays for like $5 or less! Great video guys, will keep collecting physics media you just don’t get the same feeling taking away quality from streaming it’s still something about getting up and pressing play

I'd love to see your vinyl collection.

I've been buying my obscure horror movies and games from Amazon, Best Buy, and Ebay (among other places) the last 24 years. Amazon carries most of the Best Buy horror movies and a plethora of others. I'm with you on Besy Buy not having a sale to liquidate inventory, that's dumb and makes no sense. I made a big raid on their webstore and found the 3 or 4 movies I wanted (out of hundreds) cheaper on Amazon. Worst Buy is basically an appliance store now. And I don't need a fridge or TV currently 🤣. Thankfully I have most of the retro games, horror movies, and underground metal vinyl I want from collecting for so long (I've had to make spreadsheets to keep track of what I want/don't have so I don't inadvertantly double dip). I've been overhauling my movie purchases on Amazon and ebay the last couple years due to the streaming takeover and eventual extinction of the platform at most retailers. This is an awesome episode, I'm glad the awareness is being raised. Cheers

I like picking up the Blu ray 4k bundles. But for me ebay and direct from publisher is my main way to get stuff. I still like best buy for the steel books and stuff. I'm glad vinyl is coming back.

I just picked up a Sony 4K Ultra player recently and I absolutely love playing discs on it. Unironically since I'm a gamer the first movie I popped into was a 4K copy of Super Mario Bros. Overall I've been trying to collect a lot of 4K Blu-ray discs, and one that I'm really looking forward to is The Abyss from James Cameron which should be releasing sometime this year.

They Live is definitely a banger I still need to see still😳🍻🍺

I'm picking up Blu Ray while it is cheap - pennies on the dollar. Streaming services face difficult choices, continue to lose titles by taking no action, raise subscription prices to renew the licences or introduce ADVERTS! Also I firmly believe because it is so expensive to make a movie now they don't take risks. I find movies from the 80s, 90s are more rewatchable than the ones today - stock up!

I agree that companies like limited run are the future of physical media, however my concern is when cartridge slots/disk drives are abandoned.

Saw a meme earlier about where Ubisoft said gamers need to get used to not “owning” the games that they are playing. The meme said if purchase isn’t ownership, then piracy isn’t theft.

Don't really care about 4k, but can appreciate the difference between a disc and streaming. Most movies on my home media server are backed up at 1080 or 720. But the ability to find the physical media one way or another is only going to get harder and more $$.

I agree that the 4K UHD blu ray market is becoming a niche market that will be kept alive by collectors. And I’m glad for it. 4K disks are an incredible format that with the right setup can often deliver a better quality experience than what was possible when some of these catalogue titles originally appeared in theaters.

I just changed the cartridge on my Victoria v1, I wired in a technique cart, sounds great & I even have a wireless sub for it, I actually use it as soundbar for my tv/gaming because it sounds soo good!

Your comment about 4K discs vs streaming is on the nose. The audio quality difference is gigantic. And in movies with a lot of motion you begin to see the downside of the lower video bit rate as well. I can partly accept a lower video signal depending on what I’m watching but the audio difference is so gigantic for me.

The iconic coming soon to dvd from Disney still sends chill. The don't try this at home from WWE. Etc. Leave the memories alone . Vote with your wallet say no to digital

I picked up Disney's Zootopia for $13.99 Blu-Ray with digital code last week,it has been $29.99 since last Fall 😊

I recently spent many nights ripping all my physical media. A lot of CDs and DVDs from the 90s are starting to rot. I could never re-buy all of these. Some songs just don't exist in the digital world because of licensing BS. Those songs are lost forever without owning the original.

And yeah, with my PlayStation collection. I literally have at least 3 Blu ray players in my house ( PS3, PS4, PS5 ). As long as it doesn't go the way of the laser disc. But you can find those used if you want to pay $$$

Arrow video rules the world of Physical Media right now. Best packaging, presentation, transfers, and selection of films. Great stuff fellas!

So happy that 4k physical media seems to be holding on; better for consumers if we keep physical options. I can't believe out of all the movies to get 4k treatments that Slumber Party Massacre 1 & 2 did. LOL. I remember the 2nd one being so good since it's so crazy with all the music! Cheers!

I seen the xbox store has made the resident evil games being for download only for the Xbox series s and no longer xbox1. I never would have thought they would do that to a console that’s still relevant.

I noticed this exact thing christmas shopping best buy this year. Bought my dad American Graffiti & Heat on UHD bluray for his new Samsung. The movies were all by the register, couldnt belive it!

Some of the streaming sites will edit or censor parts of movies, and their 4k stream isn't as good as a physical copy. Audio and video might not be the same quality. Lol, i wrote that right before you guys mentioned it

I actually look forward to seeing the beer reviews. Cheers! 🍻

Great video boys. Streaming is convenient but like you say the physical disc will always be superior. The sound alone is enough. Cheers boys 🍻

Badass video, as always gentlemen! I'm a big collector of Arrow Video and Scream Factory movies and was happy to see more people into the same things as me! Also, don't get me wrong...I love the trailers that used to play before a movie, but one thing I was let down about back in the day was BD Live. Do y'all remember that? It was supposed to connect to the internet and give you new, updated trailers. I only know of a handful of movies that ever used that feature then. Keep up the fantastic content, dudes 🤘🔥

You guys have totally inspired me to start buying physical media more than I have the last bunch of years.

You guys make it difficult to comment 😂 I'll just be repeating what you both said. So, I'll just say great video!!

One would have to assume that everybody has a 4K TV before one can assume that 4KUHD will truly take off.

Right now, I've been focusing more on PS3 & PS4, just in case something ends up happening to the online store. Thankfully, I just finished PS3 & can focus on the other, for now. As for movies, I've been trying to play catch up on all the stuff that came out on streaming services that I wanted to see- the Star Wars shows, Demon Slayer, Spy X Family & Stranger Things were all up there, but I've only been grabbing 1 a month, right now. Got a huge list, though. Plus, CDs have been getting backed up while I've spent most of the last couple years focusing primarily on the other two.

It's getting small cause they are letting it happen. Duh right, but what i mean is that they need to spruce up the availability on the shelves otherwise we're all going online looking for games that big box stores refuse to carry and put on shelves. Back in the day there was a buffet of options at big box stores instead of just the popular titles.

I still get physical media last week ki bought a physical copy of home alone 1 and 2 so I wouldn't have to deal with watching it on disney plus and having it freeze up

my favorite vhs intro was the wb singing frog cartoon from little giants

Just watched South Park "the streaming wars" and I highly recommend it. The irony is I had to buckle and get paramount plus to see it lol. Its all gotten so ridiculous

With the demise of physical media, and subscriptions turning into just as expensive as cable to a degree, will people resort to illegally downloading movies and tv shows? It would be the only way to own the movie or tv show since you can’t physically own it and shows/movies come and go on subscription based platforms.

I've been collecting physical games and movies when I can find them - it's the new gold rush now - especially games

Just think of your local charity shop as the new Blockbusters

i just walked into my local Salvation army and goodwill and bought allot of DVDs. Amazing prices. Steals

My local Dollar General has a pretty decent DVD selection

Petition for a hydro thunder physical release!

Hazy Train... love it. That got me chuckling.

Vinyl exists

Digital media has no owner ship. You're paying for a license which can revoked. Recently company's like Capcom have been adding DRM to a 15 year old game, because they hate mods and cheat-engines. Why restrict it in Single Player games? Meaning, you don't own your purchased games. They should change it to rent instead of buy. Because that's exactly what we're doing. And don't get me started on all the Streaming services.

There's a store in the UK called Argos that's like Best Buy but you buy everything online and go to the store to collect. I feel like Best Buy might eventually be trying to do the same thing.

Update from the UK: Our leading video game store "GAME" has just announced they will no longer accept trade ins. 💀💀💀💀

I heard GameStop is moving into the movie business

First thing first I never click away at any point of the videos stud muffins. The B roll shots with the game room in the back has me itching for a tour. Bro Baby Driver is badass. In terms of the topic I believe we're still in a good point in the world of physical media seeing how there is many outlets to get them from.

I'm not much of a TV/Movie Guy at all. But I do occasionally buy a physical disc. My most recent pickup is the Last of Us season one. Stuff like that is worth it to me. I hope physical movies/TV doesn't go away completely for those like you 2. Some great points there guys, especially about vinyl records. Take care!

I find it odd that cd sales died 2005 or so, while DVD and videogames only died within the past 4 years. I'm a vinyl nut, so physical media is my hobby

Buying digital in most cases seems way higher in cost already

I suspect limited run is the way forward ...they said CDs were finished ..not true although mainly on line CDs are alive and well...

i look at the site shout factory and their films that they have are not bad but just wish they more newer films or like Disney films but other then that its not bad but half have the stuff they have or like blue ray or 4k dvds which you know im not a big fan of blue ray and i havent try 4k yet but as physical media supporter i may have to buy some of their stuff to let them know we are keeping it alive

Great video, glad to see your guys's views on this topic. I love collecting retro video games but also 4K movies and blu-rays. Definitely going to miss walking into Best Buy my favorite store ever to pick up physical media. It's not as fun as buying online. Also glad to see the beer reviews are back.

Yesterday i got a lot of Jean-Claude Van Damme, bruce lee, and robin Williams movies, R.V and one hour photo and i got meself a 4k bluray special edition of avatar 😎 I have Netflix premium and Amazon Prime but they can not compete whit physical media, i have over a thousand dvd,s and 200 blurays most of them are not on streaming for some reason

I have also started buying alot more

Love your new digs you guys are so awesome and never age like a fine wine but i rather have a 🍺 🍻.

My nearest pawn shop used to sell dvd for .25 cents I went in there and now is 2 bucks per dvd they said we know retailers are stopping physical media

Went to my best buy to get one potentially last physical copy from the store . Was able to get the Metroid dread amibo someone returned , and cup head physical copy

Hurray For Beer Reviews!

Physical media forever!! Cool video!! ❤

Until I can stream a 4k movie at full bitrate, i will buy physical on my favorites.

This is making me think I should be more on the lookout for 4K discs. Though aren't they advancing to 8K or whatever down the road?

Just to let you know Walmart is taking over the steelbook from Best Buy

100% agree, Movies/Music/Games are moving into a "boutique style releases". It does feel weird to think of physical media is the "niche" BUT here we are.

If it's about downsizing store sizes and saving space, I don't understand why the movies can't be placed like books where you read the spines as you pass on the shelves. Does the cover have to be showing? That kind of placement takes up the most space. I had assumed the space-saving was why the releases often came with a blu-ray included (and same blu-rays including the dvd version). But probably it's more just an industry push to do away with physical and have everybody stream because there's so much more money in streaming. They can control the product much better. Remove it from release when they want. Re-edit it, re-license it to another platform, etc. Demand builds up too when a movie is out of circulation. Another question you have to consider is if hardware companies will keep making UHD players. I couldn't help but notice that Sony only put out a couple of players and then never released a newer model, and there's not that many other choices besides the two game consoles.

Mortal kombat vhs had the dumb and dumber trailer

Some 4k movies are already super expensive. .akes you wonder what the future holds

Back in 2022, best buy had better deals for movies on black friday compared to 2023. The movies that best buy sold back in 2023 cost more for the same old movies and there were barely any deals on movies on black friday in 2023. If best buy stuck with offering really good deal on movies, more people would buy the movies because they were cheaper instead of paying 30 or more even for old movies and even the 4k movies are barely on sale at best buy. There were better deals on micro sd cards and even solid state drives. The stock of xbox, ps5 and nintendo switch games have shrunk at the best buy that I normally go to and it seems like they barely have much in stock. The games for the xbox, ps5 and nintendo switch are barely on sale and it seems like certain items that best buy sells are on sale. The best buy employee told me awhile ago that best buy prices change every sunday but I don't know if that still happens since it seems like the prices seems to cost more on certain items and some items only go on sale. I always try to find a reasonable price and deal when something that I'm looking for goes on sale. It seems harder to find stuff on sale at best buy.

Great to see beer reviews back! 🍻

When people ask me what I'm streaming? I tell them I have a DVD player and VCR. That's my streaming services.

I think you make some valid predictions. I think the normal big box distribution of DVDs will go away and will turn into online limited run type availability. Time will tell.

Spot on analysis. I did go into a Best Buy recently and they still had lots of moves, but their Switch section was picked through.

but i wish there was a site like that for vhs tapes

I think once companies stop making disc players then i'll be worried.

This a bit off the subject but, if when you bought a physical Disc/cartridge back before the evil digital days. I hear alot that you were basically just purchasing the right to use the game & license and the media was there because it was the only way to deliver the game & liceance. So if the media becomes un usable. Like Disc gets scratched or a contact goes out on a cartridge or something, is the game provider obliged to provide you with a working version of the game? The warranty I don't think that would apply since that I believe was basically there for any disfunction coming from factory. It's really got me thinking with all the talk lately about physical media. Only thing if this would be the case you would be given a download of game. I know they don't have piles of old games sitting around or they are not going to fire up the plant to make you a new copy of Super Mario bros. 3. BTW when vudu first started you could transfer your physical movies to digital for free, 200 a year. Now they charge to do that. I can't believe the video game companies didn't try something like this in an attempt to get more people brainwashed by the digital Nightmare. Yes they would Loose the download payment of that game but that person would probably never use digital games if not for being able to transfer a physical game do digital. And maybe the person would then keep buying digital. And they would probably kill the used market or hurt it pretty badsome people would probably sell the physical games after being able to transfer to digital. That would probably lower the prices of Disc based used games since alot of people would be selling at one time. But I don't know I kinda got off subject sorry for the long comment and thank you to anyone who read the whole message.

Hey guys! I was just checking the price of some of my games (which I do from time to time) and one of my less expensive ones (bought it new for $19) is now selling for an average of $70-80 brand new. I'm talking about Alan Wake Remastered, for PS4. Any reason you can think of for this pricing? The PS5 version sells for way less, and similar Remedy games like Control are selling for very cheap. Have a good one, cheers!

people will say either pirate it or emulate they don't take into consideration not everyone has fast internet or good computers not all sites are safe emulators and pirate sites can be shutdown i pay for fast internet service and it takes 3 days to download something

I am starting to find that the only way for me to get games in the physical format is to purchase second hand (for older games) or buy online through Amazon or another online site. I am amazed at how fast the industry is moving away from physical. The next thing will be not purchasing games in digital format, but paying a monthly fee for streaming games. It is scary.

I heard Wal-Mart is gunna take the place of physical media n steelbooks. Hope its true cuz as of now,my Wal-Mart dont have much.

I'm 42 I've lived with psyical media

I don't remember watching any 4KUHD movies, I usually settle for blu-ray and I'm happy...but damn you're tempting me to give this a shot.

Did I see shooter in the new release section? That movie came out in the early 2000s lol

Horror fans are some of the biggest physical collectors out there. Those fans cross over to gaming and physical music as well. These are the people keeping physical alive.

I worked at Suncoast throughout college in the early 2000's. Been buying DVDs and Blu Rays every year since. First two movies I ever bought were Eye of the Beholder (crap) with Ewan MacGregor and Suicide Kings (awesome) summer 2000. Tower Records was a great place for selection, but some DVDs were like 40 bucks from them. Clerks and Seven Samurai Cricterion were way expensive. Physical is dead. Just like print. Just too easy to download or stream. Physical will be treated like vinyl. It'll be a nostalgia gimmick in the future. If we don't blow ourselves up.

The detail you get from physical media is just uncomparable to streaming.

Wow I remember rhe fern gully trailer on the home alone vhs

Great video fellas. I hope you guys are right. I think you are on to something though. I think that there will be companies that will capitalize on the people like us that love our physical media, I mean someone has to do it. Love the beer review. Thanks for all that you fellas do for the community.

Guys, i feel physical media (in games, movies & music category) isn't going to die out (at least in this century). They can't eliminate physical comepletely b/c other countries dont have hi-speed internet access like we do...but they DO have money to buy their entertainment & conpanies that're pressing discs to distribute them. Companies know that US & some EU contries love conveinence over traveling/hunting for that disc/cart, so save money on making them solid & reap more profit, they decided. At least we can also import, and thank the Maker many publishwrs will include Eng. subtitles in imported games.