I've noticed that two versions of DVD for most anime are available on the market. one is the more "official" version, released by the anime's studio/company. these come in fancy boxes, include both dub and sub for the anime, and are loaded with extra features. the other version of DVD's is slightly more obscure (although i'm sure they're perfectly legal). the discs usually only include original japanese language and english and chinese subtitles. they have no extra features, but their prices are considerably lower than those of the more "official" release.
For example:
Fushigi Yuugi [Season 1] as released by Pioneer Entertainment, $198.95
http://www.towerrecords.com/product.asp?pfid=1702746&cc=USD
Fushigi Yuugi [Season 1] as released by ???, $80 and on-sale for $46.99
http://www.toy-island.com/fusyugmaypla1.html
My question is, what is the company (or companies) that releases these cheaper DVD's? and is the video/sound quality lower than that of the more expensive DVD's?


