UMD combo for Europe

By Ellie Gibson Published 14 September, 2005

Sony says we're getting it too.

Sony has informed Eurogamer that the Stealth UMD hybrid will indeed be getting a release in Europe as well as the States.

The UMD of Stealth, a military thriller that sounds sort of like a cross between Top Gun and 2001, will come complete with WipEout Pure: Stealth Edition. It features three tracks, crafts and modes, including multiplayer for up to four racers.

The tracks will include an exclusive level specially designed for the Stealth package, and you'll also get to race using aircraft from the movie.

And, "Yes, it will be out in Europe," a Sony representative told us.

However, "We have no further information on this regards pricing," unfortunately - and they won't give us a release date either.

The Stealth UMD is out in the States on November 15, priced $39.95 - considerably higher than the usual movie UMD price of $19.95-$29.95.

Sony Pictures bigwig Ben Feingold has heralded the release as "an unparalleled entertainment experience that marks the next phase in portable entertainment," so that's good news.

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About Ellie Gibson

Since joining Eurogamer in the mid 2000s, Ellie has written about subjects as diverse as the fall of Gizmondo, the rise of Hollyoaks actresses in Red Alert games and the noise a bear makes under NSFW circumstances.

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Comments (30) Latest comment 7 years ago

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  • AFX #1 7 years ago

    At twice the price, it doesn't sound like you're getting much for "free"

  • Tyronne #2 7 years ago

    you are getting more `free`space in your wallet.

  • tengu #3 7 years ago

    What a crap idea.

  • Blerk #4 7 years ago

    Uh... has anyone even heard of the movie? :-)

  • tengu #5 7 years ago

    Yeah, the movie looks like one of those 'so bad it's good' type of affairs imo.

  • drumbaby #6 7 years ago

    Terminator/ Skynet in the air, innit?

  • theiceman #7 7 years ago

    so shit is the film that it went straight to umd a week after it was released here on the cinema lol. its called stealth because nobody watched it lol

  • jaspoid #8 7 years ago

    "In the near future, the Navy develops a fighter jet piloted by an artificial intelligence computer. The jet is placed on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific to learn combat manuevers from the human pilots aboard. But when the computer develops a mind of its own, it's the humans who are charged with stopping it before it incites a war.."

    Oh my. Well, at least Jessica Biel's kinda cute.. (It's a 4.5 @ IMDb.)
    Edited by 5 at 14/09/05 @ 09:29

  • theiceman #9 7 years ago

    they still make these types of movies? shit i thought it went the way of the dinosaur!

    goddamn a.i. getting a mind of its own again.........zzzzz

  • #10 7 years ago

    "Sony Pictures bigwig Ben Feingold has heralded the release as "an unparalleled entertainment experience that marks the next phase in portable entertainment"

    How on earth can you Sony FB's put MS down for their over the top spin?
    I'm sorry but I have NEVER heard anything so completely cretinous in my entire life.
    It's a mediocre re-hashed racer packaged with a film so bad no one has even heard of it , yep that is most definatly "an unparalleled entertainment experience".
    Surely even a Sonywhore isn't stupid enough to buy THAT ?

  • TurdBreaker #11 7 years ago

    Nice.. shit film plus game in US is $39... And when it's dumped onto us it will be... surprise surprise £39..

  • theiceman #12 7 years ago

    your right turdbreaker. usa always shits on us mate from a great height. we're like the toilet of europe.

  • jellyhead #13 7 years ago

    Saw the film around a friends house, it's not *that* bad, won't change your life but you want want the two hours back either.
    How long before you can download the extra's do you think?

  • gamesb*tch #14 7 years ago

    "The Stealth UMD is out in the States on November 15, priced $39.95 - considerably higher than the usual movie UMD price of $19.95-$29.95."

    How to kill a market before it's begun - fools

  • theiceman #15 7 years ago

    How to kill a market before it's begun - fools


    release the film stealth thats how lol

  • davyuk #16 7 years ago

    Imagine the chaos when they put AI in fridge freezers. Now there's a movie.

  • theiceman #17 7 years ago

    yeah the revenge of mr.freezer lol

  • gizmo #18 7 years ago

    Call me a cynic, but isn't that just a demo of Wipeout? Whats new?

  • gamesb*tch #19 7 years ago

    You are a cynic.

  • theiceman #20 7 years ago

    it seems gameb*tch everyone's a critic. thats why we can tell good deals and blatant ripoffs which stealth is sorely is

  • gibbondrives #21 7 years ago

    You whinging pile of tards.

    If you don't like it (like me), then ignore it.

    GOD.

  • tengu #22 7 years ago

    Why should they?

  • jaspoid #23 7 years ago

    You whinin', gibbon? If you don't like tards whinin' - then ignore 'em. God. ;)

  • Corben_Dallas #24 7 years ago

    Film is not bad, the futuristic planes are quite good. if yur a wipeout fan for $10 extra (or £7 extra) u get extra Wipeout pure stuff. Ok ish.
    depends on the bonus wipeout stuff.
    They should give u wallpapers songs from the moives as well etc
    -----------
    To the whiney bunch of negative losers above....GET A FRICKIN LIFE!

  • Retroid #25 7 years ago

    UMD movies are one of the worst ideas ever, this is just taking the piss.

  • Ali #26 7 years ago

    No one's heard of Stealth? Emo plane gets hit by lightning and tries to blow up made up countries in a big huff?

    If it wasn't played straight, it'd have been funnier than Hot Shots. Still wouldn't buy it though, no sirree bawb.

  • Derblington #27 7 years ago

    I saw Stealth at the cinema and I enjoyed it. Wouldn't buy the UMD though.

  • mattius30 #28 7 years ago

    Some people keep knocking UMD movies - but I think they are a great idea. I have been transfering DVDs to my PSP with very varied results - so for the movies that I really like and wanna see with perfect audio and video, I'll buy it on UMD. UMD movies are just another added option that isnt available on GBA or DS. What's the problem with having more choice? Its like knocking Xbox and PS2 for playing DVDs and music CDs.

  • firefly #29 7 years ago

    No there's a big difference between criticising a console that plays DVDs and criticising UMDs. DVD has become the standard format for home video, most people buy DVDs anyway so why not play them on a console and save some space under the TV? UMDs are Sony's baby and can be easily seen as a way of persuading folks to part with their cash. So far UMDs have proven far more expensive than DVDs despite the fact that they carry no extras and can only be played on a PSP. This UMD simply proves this point and I have no doubt that, if it sells, Sony will make a point of packaging all their 3rd rate flops with game add-ons that could just as easily been offered for a free download and selling them at a premium price.

  • cjb110 #30 7 years ago

    ok, the films average but parts of the idea aren't bad...instead of rushing out a very very crap movie tie in game, mod an existing one.

    but on the whole umd movies are a very pointless idea, a large memory stick, a dvd and time is all you need. Quality is no worse, not at this res and on this size screen.
    Edited by 1 at 14/09/05 @ 19:18

  • Seifer #31 7 years ago

    " ok, the films average but parts of the idea aren't bad"

    I'm sorry dude but I dont think most ppl who have seen this movie think it's average . although that link is just one review, I've checked a few different sites and the overall opinion is that the movie is awful. Can't say I'm surprised though as even the trailer looked pretty cack.
    Edited by 1 at 15/09/05 @ 05:43