Stanley Cup Bluray vs. DVD

[Pandaman11]

Hi guys, I hope this is the right place to ask. I bought the Stanley Cup Bluray last winter, but to save shipping costs (I live in Switzerland) I had it delivered to a friend who lives in LA. Then, earlier this year my friend was visited by her mom who also happens to live in Switzerland, so she gave her the Bluray to bring it here. That's why it took so long. Like 2 weeks ago I finally got it. But as I tried to play it on my Bluray player it said that I can only watch it on a region 2 player. I was thinking "way to promote the game, NHL" because it's not the 1st time that something isn't accessible for Europeans. But nvm that. Anyway, long story short: I can't watch it at home. But I saw on Amazon that there's also a DVD version (i.e. not Bluray).

Hence my question: Does anyone know whether there's a difference between the Bluray and the DVD version?? I remember that in 2012 the article came with both Bluray and a DVD, but the DVD lacked all the bonus stuff etc. It was basically a 1-hour video. That's why I got a cheap bluray player on ebay.

Thanks.

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[KopitarFAN]

This doesn't exactly answer your question, but probably the best way to get it and know it will work would be to buy it on iTunes.

 

[Kingspiracy]

If it's the same as dvd players you can sometimes search up your dvd player model number and see if you can get it decoded to make it multi zone and able to play all regions.

 

[Rorschach]

DVDs have region as well. In fact all Blueray is doing is using the same regioning that DVDs have.

So you can do the following:
1) watch it on your computer if you have a Blueray drive...most softwares that play DVD or Blueray couldn't give a crap about region

2) buy a regionless player

3) download it electronically

4) if someone uploaded it electronically you can watch it online

Personally I think you watching it on your computer is best...and if your computer can hook up to your TV then there you go.

 

[BigBrown]

Blu-Ray extras include :

• NHL Network Interviews
• On-Ice Wireless Recaps of 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs
• Extended On-Ice Celebration
• Extended Locker Room Celebration

http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=726915

I would assume those are not available on the DVD but I don't know for sure.

 

[Pandaman11]

If it's the same as dvd players you can sometimes search up your dvd player model number and see if you can get it decoded to make it multi zone and able to play all regions.

I tried, I can't.

3) download it electronically
4) if someone uploaded it electronically you can watch it online

Personally I think you watching it on your computer is best...and if your computer can hook up to your TV then there you go.

Download how? On iTunes? Download as in download legally you mean? I searched for uploads, it doesn't exist. Also I'm not sure if I want to buy it again, as I already spent $30+ on the Bluray. But yes, I can connect my laptop to my tv screen. Maybe I'll look for a regionless player on ebay.
And no I can't play it on my PC, it doesn't have a Bluray drive Otherwise I'd have already watched it a long time ago.

I would assume those are not available on the DVD but I don't know for sure.

Thanks. If it's the same like in 2012 it won't be available.

 

[Nefarious]

If you have a computer bluray player, you can extract the movie from the disc using www.makemkv.com

 

[Pandaman11]

If you have a computer bluray player

I don't

 

[Pandaman11]

Nvm I found the differences

Extras:

Behind the Scenes with the Stanley Cup
Top 10 Highlights

Extended Los Angeles Parade Celebration

Exclusive Blu-Ray Extras:

NHL Network Interviews

On-Ice Wireless Recaps of 2014 Stanley
Cup Playoffs

Extended On-Ice Celebration

Extended Locker Room Celebration


Thanks everyone for your help
GKG

 

[lakonigla]

I'm from Germany and bought myself a Region-Free Blue Ray Player. I guess that's your best choice. Imagine the Kings winning more Cups or one time they wake up and there will be a Collectors Edition with complete game coverage or Kings Greatest Games (Im still wondering and disappointed why it hasn't till now).

 

[Pandaman11]

I'm from Germany and bought myself a Region-Free Blue Ray Player. I guess that's your best choice. Imagine the Kings winning more Cups or one time they wake up and there will be a Collectors Edition with complete game coverage or Kings Greatest Games (Im still wondering and disappointed why it hasn't till now).

I'll think about that, but some friends of mine have external drives (Laufwerke). I'll try that first. Otherwise, perhaps I can find a used one on Ebay.

However, I'm not sure if the problem is the player or the disc. I think it said it can only be played on region 2 devices. I hope a region-free can do that (as the name suggests).

 

[DocWest]

Here are some tricks to get around a region lock that I found on another site (blu-ray.com). Maybe one of them will work for you.

Method 1 -

- Insert a disc and wait for the "Wrong Region" screen to appear
- Press the "Pop-Up Menu" button
- Disc should boot to the discs main menu or start playing the movie

Method 2 -

- Insert a disc and wait for the "Wrong Region" screen to appear
- Press Stop
- Press the "Pop-Up Menu" button (You may have to press this a few times)
- Disc should boot to the discs main menu or start playing the movie

Method 3 -

- Insert a disc and wait for the "Wrong Region" screen to appear
- Press Stop
- Press 1 and the number "1" should start blinking in the upper right corner. Press the "OK" button while 1 is blinking. You may have to try this a few times, as it usually doesn't work the first time. Try pressing OK on the first or second blink and it should work.
- Disc should boot to the discs main menu or start playing the movie