Non-Region 1 DVDs with supplements superior to their Region 1 counterparts?

JackBurton · 02-14-07, 01:07 PM

Sorry if there is an existing thread covering this. I did a few searches without finding what I was looking for.

Not too long ago I purchased the Region 2 versions of John Carpenter's They Live and Prince of Darkness because they contain commentary tracks and bonus material not available on the Region 1 versions (which, I believe are barebones). Is there any resource or existing thread that lists more discs which have superior extras in other regions? I saw the sticky re: dts and 16:9, but how about commentary tracks and supplements?

I'm aware of dvdcompare.net (and it is excellent for comparisons) but it would be nice if there was a list or some reccomendations rather than keying in each title in my collection. Thanks!

KevD · 02-14-07, 07:54 PM

Hey Jack

If you check this link , to the right hand side there is a "Comparison by region" section where you can see a list of titles that are considered better on certain regions.
It wont necessarily by better supplements, it could be better pic or audio quality - but its a good place to start =)

JackBurton · 02-15-07, 08:06 PM

Thanks Kev, that helps!

Next question...
Any suggestion on a good online retailer to purchase non-Region 1 dvds? A DDD equivalent?

Thanks.

Brent L · 02-15-07, 11:54 PM

Check out the various CDWow threads here. They don't have the best selection ever, but you can get DVDs for a great price there and they ship for free.

JackBurton · 02-17-07, 10:02 AM

Thanks Brent!

Brent L · 02-17-07, 05:22 PM

No problem. Hit me up on AIM if you want specific examples, etc...

JackBurton · 11-06-09, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevD

Hey Jack

If you check this link , to the right hand side there is a "Comparison by region" section where you can see a list of titles that are considered better on certain regions.
It wont necessarily by better supplements, it could be better pic or audio quality - but its a good place to start =)

Sorry to bump this thread after so long, but I just ordered another region free player for the bedroom and I'm interested in picking up more multi-region dvds.

When using the comparison by region link, I click region 2 to see the superior region 2 discs. However, it only shows me the first 200 results. Is there a way to expand this so that I can see all of them without having to narrow my search? I am probably missing something obvious here, and if so I apologize.

Thanks.

02-14-07, 01:07 PM	#1
JackBurton DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 1,392	Non-Region 1 DVDs with supplements superior to their Region 1 counterparts? Sorry if there is an existing thread covering this. I did a few searches without finding what I was looking for. Not too long ago I purchased the Region 2 versions of John Carpenter's They Live and Prince of Darkness because they contain commentary tracks and bonus material not available on the Region 1 versions (which, I believe are barebones). Is there any resource or existing thread that lists more discs which have superior extras in other regions? I saw the sticky re: dts and 16:9, but how about commentary tracks and supplements? I'm aware of dvdcompare.net (and it is excellent for comparisons) but it would be nice if there was a list or some reccomendations rather than keying in each title in my collection. Thanks! __________________ It's all in the reflexes. The Six Demon Bag Blu

02-15-07, 08:06 PM	#3
JackBurton DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 1,392	Thanks Kev, that helps! Next question... Any suggestion on a good online retailer to purchase non-Region 1 dvds? A DDD equivalent? Thanks. __________________ It's all in the reflexes. The Six Demon Bag Blu Last edited by JackBurton; 02-15-07 at 08:11 PM.

02-15-07, 11:54 PM	#4
Brent L DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 11,104	Check out the various CDWow threads here. They don't have the best selection ever, but you can get DVDs for a great price there and they ship for free. __________________ "Would I rather be feared or loved? Ummm, easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me."

02-17-07, 10:02 AM	#5
JackBurton DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 1,392	Thanks Brent! __________________ It's all in the reflexes. The Six Demon Bag Blu

02-17-07, 05:22 PM	#6
Brent L DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 11,104	No problem. Hit me up on AIM if you want specific examples, etc... __________________ "Would I rather be feared or loved? Ummm, easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me."

02-14-07, 07:54 PM	#2
KevD Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 136	Hey Jack If you check this link , to the right hand side there is a "Comparison by region" section where you can see a list of titles that are considered better on certain regions. It wont necessarily by better supplements, it could be better pic or audio quality - but its a good place to start =)