Dvdxcopy is the best, you just don't know how to use it correctly yet.
When you get the option to fit it onto one disc with special features removed, the first disc is the movie, the second one is the special features you chose to ommit. If you don't want the special featues don't burn the second disc. Not all dvd players play burned dvds. Go
here to see what media is compatible with your dvd player.