PS3 to Blu-Ray/HD DVD

[the7k]

This is something I've wondered about - why did Sony choose to go with the thicker, colorless PS3 cases when the Blu-Ray cases look more stylish and take up less space? The same shelf of mine that can only hold 30 PS3 cases can hold 40 Blu-Rays, and seeing as my PS3 collection is beginning to build steam, it's time to do something about it.

Like I said before - if I were to recase my PS3 games, I'd use Bird of Doom's style. http://clockworkelemental.deviantart.com/art/Redesigned-PS3-cover-DVD-style-116085905
So, I've done just that, only I've adapted it for Blu-Ray cases. Since my PS3 collection goes before my Blu-Ray collection, I'm starting from the end of my PS3 collection and working my way back to the start of the alphabet. So, here's Warhawk.
Warhawk

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/the7k.custom.ps3_ps3bluray_warhawk.jpg

I've printed it out and it works great and looks pretty sexy too. The Blu-Ray cases even fit the original manual and other inserts just fine. However, if you are from a different region, this might not work out for you - from what I understand, Blu-Rays in other regions have thicker spines.

This is the place I plan to order more Blu-Ray cases from, in case you'd like to know. If you know of a cheaper vendor, I'm all ears. http://www.sleevetown.com/blu-ray-hd-dvd-case.shtml
Currently, I'm just using three Blu-Ray demo cases I got from Circuit City went they were closing and getting rid of all their inventory.

[Vt102]

This is something I've wondered about - why did Sony choose to go with the thicker, colorless PS3 cases when the Blu-Ray cases look more stylish and take up less space? The same shelf of mine that can only hold 30 PS3 cases can hold 40 Blu-Rays, and seeing as my PS3 collection is beginning to build steam, it's time to do something about it.

Like I said before - if I were to recase my PS3 games, I'd use Bird of Doom's style. http://clockworkelemental.deviantart.com/art/Redesigned-PS3-cover-DVD-style-116085905
So, I've done just that, only I've adapted it for Blu-Ray cases. Since my PS3 collection goes before my Blu-Ray collection, I'm starting from the end of my PS3 collection and working my way back to the start of the alphabet. So, here's Warhawk.
Warhawk
I've printed it out and it works great and looks pretty sexy too. The Blu-Ray cases even fit the original manual and other inserts just fine. However, if you are from a different region, this might not work out for you - from what I understand, Blu-Rays in other regions have thicker spines.

This is the place I plan to order more Blu-Ray cases from, in case you'd like to know. If you know of a cheaper vendor, I'm all ears. http://www.sleevetown.com/blu-ray-hd-dvd-case.shtml
Currently, I'm just using three Blu-Ray demo cases I got from Circuit City went they were closing and getting rid of all their inventory.

The colorless I part I don't know (except maybe to differentiate itself from standard BR cases). But the Case with most likely is to give extra space for game manuals(which are usually much bigger than movie inserts).

[the7k]

Yeah, I suppose - but I just checked to see if a Blu-Ray would hold all the stuff GTA4 came with (Manual, Rockstar Registration Card, Liberty City Poster, etc.) and the Blu-Ray could still hold everything. It seems like Sony was being over-cautious.

[the7k]

Virtua Fighter 5

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/the7k.custom.ps3_ps3bluray_virtuafighter5.jpg

[LambdaDriver]

I've Been buying BD cases from these people
http://www.checkoutstore.com/Blu-ray-Blue-ray-Disc-BD-R-BD-RE-DVD-Media-Discs-s/291.htm
Been converting to the slim ones, oddly 50% of the time I dont need to trim the covers to fit the cases, and when you do trim you only need to take 1mm off the from and back edge.  I like them cause the are thinner than standard but not micro thin, spine labels still read well.

[the7k]

Interesting, although they seem to charge a little bit more than the sleevetown people...
I'm going to have to order cases soon enough, here's hoping my covers'll fit them. (I already know that they should, if they are going with the same dimensions all of my Blu-Ray movies have been going with.)

Valkyria Chronicles

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/the7k.custom.ps3_ps3bluray_valkyriachronicles.jpg

[shenske]

Hey the7k just giving you a heads up if this goes on the templates page we will need to put the Bird of Doom as one of the co-artists (uses a lot of his layers).  You agree?

[the7k]

Yeah, sure - I woulda given him credit anyway. It's the right thing to do. =P

[sheep2001]

7k - could you please also up the raws or retails of any covers not on the site - i'm after warhawk myself 

[Vt102]

7k - could you please also up the raws or retails of any covers not on the site - I'm after warhawk myself 

You so know that a PS3 cover of Warhawk was added a few days ago.. right?

[sheep2001]

i do now  -  must have missed that one!

[the7k]

Well, since I assume Warhawk isn't needed, I guess I'll go ahead and post the raws for Valkyria Chronicles and Virtua Fighter 5.

The raws I was originally working with were 600dpi... but they were 30MBs+, and nigh-impossible to upload. So, these are 300dpi instead. Hope they are good enough.
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/the7k.retail.raw_ps3_valkyriachronicles_300d.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/the7k.retail.raw_ps3_vf5_300d.jpg

[the7k]

Unreal Tournament III

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/the7k.custom.ps3_ps3bluray_ut3.jpg

Raw Scan: http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/the7k.retail.raw_ps3_ut3_300d.jpg

[Bird of Doom]

Hey, These all look pretty nice!
It's good to see someone using my template, I won't be worrying about re-covering PS3 until I'm done with most of my other Games.

[the7k]

Thanks man - It's good to know that you enjoy them! It's all thanks to your snazzy template.