Flash (in-browser), bit unknown, 720x400 (in-browser)
DRM:
Video downloads have No DRM(no license restrictions).
Features:
Full Scenes: Y, Multi-Bandwidth: N, Vid Caps: N
Watermarks:
Yes, small-sized (only select videos though).
Notes:
Newer videos are in multiple bandwidths. The formats listed are only for the latest 160 or so videos. Older or non-exclusive content is posted in some combination of WMV (640x360, 700k), MOV (320x240, 250k), Real (320x240, 250k). Those specs may vary.
Images
Quantity:
975000+ Total Pics
Features:
Hi-Res Pics: N, Model Index: N, Small & Large Pics: N, ZIP Files: N
Watermarks:
Yes, small-sized (only select pictures though).
Misc
Exclusivity:
Most content is exclusive (most content is original and now shared on a mobile site).
Download Limit:
No information found in the terms and conditions.
3rd Party:
Yes, fetish video feeds.
Other:
Chatrooms, forum, stories, personal ads, BDSM info, contests, articles and more.
Dates
Site Launched:
Jun 1995
Listed Date:
11-20-03
Facts Updated:
01-03-12
Content Updates
Update Log:
Yes
Content Dated:
No
Last Content Update: 01-03-12 (as of 01-03-12)
Details: Video updated now 3 times per week. Frequent updates of photo content.
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Wasteland is an extreme fetish site that has been shocking and entertaining members since 1995. They call themselves "the web's oldest and largest BDSM and fetish site" and I can assure you that is true. They've been featured numerous times in both adult and mainstream arenas so there's a good chance you've heard of Wasteland at some point in your porn surfing days. A quick peek at the preview pics on the tour is sure to have you intrigued and apprehensive about what you'll find inside.
The Pros
Great exclusive fetish collection.
You're sure to find some of the wildest fetish content you've seen before on Wasteland. Speculums, ropes, chains, and gags are the norm here. Then you get into things like hot wax, pregnant brides, and golden showers. They top it off with pins and needles punishment, weights and clamps, mousetraps, and even some cactus play. You never know what you'll find as you dig deeper into their archive.
Huge collection.
They've got an absolutely fantastic collection of content. There are over 975,000 pictures and hundreds of movies. There are pages and pages of material and it's no wonder considering they've been online for 16 years now. This really is a massive fetish collection.
Some high quality content.
The newest content really looks good. They've got a handful of high definition movies that play at 2000k and are 1280x720 in size. They look quite sharp! It's good to see that they're keeping up with the times.
Other Good Stuff:
The personality and extras are some of the strongest aspects of Wasteland. They've got a forum, information on BDSM in general, fetish fiction, resources, and much more. It's not just a bunch of filler links they've thrown up either. The webmasters genuinely care about these fetishes and providing members with interesting material.
Updates are good-sized. Each Friday, a new edition is added to the site. Each addition includes 5 or so videos, 7 or so galleries, a couple articles, a new story, and other information and features. It may not be exactly daily updates, but they're still adding plenty of new material each week.
The newest videos have some great viewing options. These scenes can be streamed in your browser using Flash and downloaded as wmvs in two quality settings, movs, and mp4s. There is also a zipped option.
Photos can be downloaded in zip files.
Clean and attractive design. I liked the colors and graphics and overall it's a good-looking site.
Readers of The Best Porn can join Wasteland at a special discount price of $30 a month. The regular price is $35 a month so that's a good savings.
The Cons
Content quality varies.
Quality varies. What else can you expect from a site with 16 years worth of content? Of course the older stuff doesn't look as sharp as the newer material. With that said, there's a lot of content that looks well below average. The photos are small and the videos are grainy. It's gotten better with time, but there's a lot of sub-par material.
Video viewing options vary.
As you go back in the collection, you'll find that the format choices are different for the movies. They're missing the mp4 choice, some have Quicktime and others don't, still others use Real Player. It's really a mixed bag as you go into their archives.
Minor Negatives:
The newer high definition movies are all divided into two parts, which means there are no full-length downloads.
Navigation isn't bad considering the size, but a few additional tools like a category list, model index, and advanced search would be great to see.
There's some non-exclusive content here. It's hard to say how much; just keep in mind that it's not all original.
Bottom Line
With a massive collection, a great community, and new HD content, it's a site all fetish fans must see.
If the "darker side of desire" sounds appealing to you, there's no doubt you should check out Wasteland. The size of their collection is unmatched in the fetish world. The personality of the site and dedication of the webmaster is also very impressive. It's not perfect but as close as you need. Wasteland really is in a class by itself and it's a site that anyone who enjoys a little kink should try.
Site Details
About the Content:
Photos and videos featuring extreme fetish and BDSM scenes with an active community.
Download Managers:
Yes, should work.
Channel Max: 8
Able to pause/resume.
Test Software: IDM
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Great exclusive fetish collection.
Content quality varies.
