Fewer and fewer movies and TV series are being released in physical format, but streaming platforms do not provide enough for some film buffs, who miss the extras they offered
No, DVDs/Blurays are the only way the average consumer can get perpetual access to content. If companies stop making DVDs/Blurays, they’re not going to suddenly offer DRM-free downloads, they’ll just force people to use their streaming service.
If you pirate, you’re not helping to solve the problem for the average person. Buy physical media to show companies that permanent access to content is still wanted.
Also, even if you’re okay with streaming services, the only way to reliably get 4k content is to buy 4k Blurays. Streaming services frequently downgrade you to 1080p or worse, and you’ll need consistent internet for it to work reliably.
The economic impact of DVDs/Blurays is minimal and IMO well worth the value it provides to consumers.
No, DVDs/Blurays are the only way the average consumer can get perpetual access to content. If companies stop making DVDs/Blurays, they’re not going to suddenly offer DRM-free downloads, they’ll just force people to use their streaming service.
If you pirate, you’re not helping to solve the problem for the average person. Buy physical media to show companies that permanent access to content is still wanted.
Also, even if you’re okay with streaming services, the only way to reliably get 4k content is to buy 4k Blurays. Streaming services frequently downgrade you to 1080p or worse, and you’ll need consistent internet for it to work reliably.
The economic impact of DVDs/Blurays is minimal and IMO well worth the value it provides to consumers.