| selnor said: Yep. It's just BluRay isn't. HD downloads are what loads of people here do. It's cheaper and more convienient. |
According to the British Screen Advisory Council, in 2009 UK consumers bought 8.3 million Blu-Ray discs spending £140 million where as 3.1 million movies were purchased online generating only £17.3 million. Although I'm sure digital downloads will eventually become the norm, it isn't going to replace Blu-Ray anytime soon.
http://www.bsac.uk.com/files/uk _movie_market_update_2010.pdf
Also, what HMV stores have you been in that don't have Blu-Ray shelf space? Seriously?
Back on topic. I think the 360 popularity in the UK comes down to it's exclusive line up which is well tailored to a UK/US audience, the fact that it is the cheapest HD console (that's not a negative point by the way, price is key and Sony knew they would have to enter the market at a higher price if they included a Blu-Ray drive) and XBox Live. It's so popular now that people will buy a 360 over a PS3 so they can play with their friends.
The British Screen Advisory Council
The British Screen Advisory Council
