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[SkullHydra]

This Amazon offer almost seems too good to be true. Any chance the Amazon exclusive edition is inferior to the normal or other special editions?

I guess we'll just have to wait and see. No harm in preordering on Amazon though.

 

[Kvik]

Already throwing bank notes at my screen as we speak.

 

[zoukka]

Region free?

 

[StMeph]

I guess we'll just have to wait and see. No harm in preordering on Amazon though.

I suppose so. Preordered, but will wait and see what the other boxes look like.

 

[Thoraxes]

Pre-ordered on Amazon.

Will wait to see what both special editions have before committing. Can't believe it's so cheap when I would've easily given the double, if not more.

 

[overcast]

You can cancel before it ships in December! They don't charge you until it's ready to go and you'll know what you're getting before then.

I've been using Amazon for a while, how did I not know this? Definitely doing this for now.

 

[MaxDOL]

What do you think the "normal edition" will cost?
Because Amazon US international shipping is kinda expensive, I would like to save as much as possible.

 

[Thoraxes]

What do you think the "normal edition" will cost?
Because Amazon US international is kinda expensive, I would like to save as much as possible.

I'd wager that this is the normal edition.

And Amazon's will likely be cheaper than Funimation's store too.

 

[Fjordson]

I'd wager that this is the normal edition.

And Amazon's will likely be cheaper than Funimation's store too.

Nah, the normal edition is blu-ray (or DVD) only. The two combo editions have special packaging and "premium items".

 

[SKINNER!]

Anyone know if a Japanese PS4 will play US blu rays? I have a feeling that this'll be region-locked but I want it soo bad and I only got a Europe PS3 and JP PS4.

 

[InfiniteNine]

Anyone know if a Japanese PS4 will play US blu rays? I have a feeling that this'll be region-locked but I want it soo bad and I only got a Europe PS3 and JP PS4.

BD Region for Japan and US is A so you're safe.

 

[jwk94]

Anyone know if a Japanese PS4 will play US blu rays? I have a feeling that this'll be region-locked but I want it soo bad and I only got a Europe PS3 and JP PS4.

Theoretically they should right? I can play japanese blu-rays on my US PS4....

 

[Kemal86]

So how much better is this going to look/sound versus the Anime Legends Remix box?

 

[SKINNER!]

BD Region for Japan and US is A so you're safe.

I'm pre-ordering this sucker and I know I'll get thumped by import customs tax but it'll be worth it.

So how much better is this going to look/sound versus the Anime Legends Remix box?

The UK blurays were released last year and there was a thread with numerous comparisons. It's vastly improved.

EDIT: Also for UK gaffers, Seems to be an Amazon UK listing for a "Complete Collection" which I presume is just the First and Second volumes slapped together.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HSHDGQS/

oh and it's a few quid more than the US version.

 

[toastyToast]

Is this going to be any different to the UK release? Didn't realize that existed, I would have picked it up.

 

[SKINNER!]

Is this going to be any different to the UK release? Didn't realize that existed, I would have picked it up.

I'm hoping the Amazon exclusive version is this

 

[#1 defender]

At least I glad they are finally releasing the original GITS movie(non 2.0 version) on blu ray next month too.

Awesome! I refused to buy the 2.0 Version, because i don't care for it and the original version they have thrown in as a bonus is of substandard quality. I assume you are talking about a Japanese release next month? I hope it will make it overseas soon.

 

[Faiz]

That's true, even $70 is still pricey for a 26 episode show when you think about it. I guess I've gotten too used to

Spoiler

over

paying for $30+ Criterion blu-rays lately, so I was expecting this to be crazy expensive :lol

Considering I spent about $150 (after discounts) on the original DVDs as to was being released... Nope, I will not even consider the argument that $70 is anywhere close to being expensive.

Awesome! I refused to buy the 2.0 Version, because i don't care for it and the original version they have thrown in as a bonus is of substandard quality. I assume you are talking about a Japanese release next month? I hope it will make it overseas soon.

No, there's a US 25th Anniversary Blu-ray of the original theatrical version coming out next month.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L6AW2MC/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[tuffy]

This Amazon offer almost seems too good to be true. Any chance the Amazon exclusive edition is inferior to the normal or other special editions?

Funimation releases may differ in terms of physical extras, but the discs are almost certainly going to be the same. That's how they did Attack on Titan, for instance.

 

[Senoculum]

Does that mean the Cowboy Bebop movie is coming soon too to NA on blu? I love that movie...

 

[Faiz]

Does that mean the Cowboy Bebop movie is coming soon too to NA on blu? I love that movie...

It's been out on Blu-ray in NA for a long time.

 

[Sovereign]

Looks like the "Amazon Exclusive Edition" BluRay/DVD combo pack is up for preorder with a list price of $99.98, but currently selling for about $30 less.

Thanks! I just preordered the fuck out of that shit.

 

[Jaeger]

Bought. Twice.

 

[Savitar]

I began to think this was never going to come out over here.

Took long enough.

 

[#1 defender]

Considering I spent about $150 (after discounts) on the original DVDs as to was being released... Nope, I will not even consider the argument that $70 is anywhere close to being expensive.



No, there's a US 25th Anniversary Blu-ray of the original theatrical version coming out next month.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L6AW2MC/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Thanks, very cool. It's good to know this made it to the west, i reside in Europe though, so i will have to wait for a region B release.

 

[BossLackey]

Finally!

 

[Snkfanatic]

Day 1 for me. Preordered the Amazon one.

 

[Pickman]

Just locked down the preorder.

Edit: Offensive gif removed. Sorry.

 

[kingslunk]

Preordered.

Easy buy.

 

[Cheddahz]

Does that mean the Cowboy Bebop movie is coming soon too to NA on blu? I love that movie...

It's been out here for a while

This Amazon offer almost seems too good to be true. Any chance the Amazon exclusive edition is inferior to the normal or other special editions?

It is too good to be true, but it looks like it was a mistake on Amazon's part (which is why everyone is pre-ordering it right now, so we can still get it for $70, even if they change the price of it) and all we know about the Amazon edition is that it'll have different "premium items" than the Funimation edition will (so yes, they are both special editions)

 

[SKINNER!]

I just hope the Funimation exclusive Premium Boxset isn't cooler/better than the Amazon exclusive. Wish they'd release more info and pics dammit!

 

[Faiz]

I just hope the Funimation exclusive Premium Boxset isn't cooler/better than the Amazon exclusive. Wish they'd release more info and pics dammit!

It almost certainly will be: the only question remains is will I REALLY want to spend the extra money on the included extras. The Funi exclusive AoT sets were nice (as were the regular LEs) but I couldn't justify the prices either way when the regular edition of each is generally available for less than $30.

 

[leakey]

December seems far away, but, man, that is exciting!

 

[Askani]

Can't say no to that. In for 1.

 

[RadioHeadAche]

Awesome, thanks. Went ahead and pre-ordered because I'm afraid this will end up being limited quantity. $70 is definitely steep for, what, 26 episodes? Still, if any show is worth it, it's this.

Bebop is very rewatchable anyway.

 

[Risette]

people are complaining about the price of a funimation release? price whining knows no bounds.

 

[Rastafarian42]

;_; YESSS.

 

[jstripes]

Nice.

Can I trade-in my DVDs that I spent $300 ($50 x 6) on for it?

 

[RadioHeadAche]

people are complaining about the price of a funimation release? price whining knows no bounds.

I remember buying a Trigun VHS tape with two episodes for about $30 years ago.

 

[Giolon]

people are complaining about the price of a funimation release? price whining knows no bounds.

Considering you could buy Anime Legends Cowboy Bebop DVDs for as little as $30 (currently $52), this $99 MSRP is kind of crazy. However, yes I realize it's some sort of exclusive limited edition. I'll wait to see what's up with the regular release before getting bent out of shape.

Then again, I'm also paying $300 for Kill La Kill on Blu-Ray b/c I'm a consumer whore so...

 

[FLEABttn]

Who's paying MSRP for anime?

 

[Giolon]

Who's paying MSRP for anime?

Even the $70 it's currently available for is kind of a lot w/o knowing what contents they've got to justify the increased price. A lot of series come w/ DVD and Blu-Ray for < $60.

 

[Tenck]

It's what, 3 months away? I'm sure you guys can save up a dollar a day.

If you enjoy it, then the price should have been worth it. This'll be my first time seeing Cowboy Bebop, and since I've heard nothing but praise, I don't mind the price.

 

[hateradio]

Considering you could buy Anime Legends Cowboy Bebop DVDs for as little as $30 (currently $52), this $99 MSRP is kind of crazy. However, yes I realize it's some sort of exclusive limited edition. I'll wait to see what's up with the regular release before getting bent out of shape.

That doesn't seem crazy. The set you linked to is at $59, but even at $50 or $30, that bad transfer is not worth it. Not to mention that it was released in 2008, most probably with a $60 listing price.

The $99 price is something Amazon made up, which is why it's currently selling it for $70, and it probably will go down as information disseminates. The DVDs by themselves will probably be $30-40.

 

[Zubz]

Looks like they cleaned up the brightness problems with the Bandai DVDs? Seeing more of the image in the BD as well.

Well then. I wasn't sure if it'd look as good as a Blu-Ray; thought it'd look all grainy. Thanks to that lovely comparison, though, I'm joining the hype bandwagon.

Spoiler

... Please don't be too pricey...

 

[#1 defender]

Thanks, very cool. It's good to know this made it to the west, i reside in Europe though, so i will have to wait for a region B release.

Oh, i see it's coming out in the UK as well, that's fantastic! Only wish it came in a regular case or digipak, don't care much for steelbooks. Anyway, that's one off the list, next thing i'm holding out for is a UK release of the Cowboy Bebop movie on Blu-ray.

 

[Trojita]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[HammerOfThor]

Awesome!

Now can Funi pick up the rights to Gundam so we can get those released on BD

 

[Faiz]

http://www.funimation.com/blog/2014...utm_content=Amazon_Exclusive&utm_nooverride=1

Funi listing the contents of the Amazon edition.

Basically a 140 pg bw art book and a 48 pg color one. Works for me. Other extras are usually worthless to me

 

[AAK]

These things always confused me, how exactly do they take make these things that were never drawn for HD resolution look good in HD? Also, if this is possible... why hasn't Nickelodeon done this with Avatar the Last Airbender?