High-definition optical disc format war
Format war from 2006 to 2008 between Blu-ray and HD DVD
High-definition optical disc format war
The high-definition optical disc format war was a market competition between two optical disc standards for distributing high-definition video: Blu-ray Disc, backed by Sony, and HD DVD, backed by Toshiba. The conflict lasted from 2006 to 2008 and concluded with Blu-ray emerging as the dominant format. Both formats were developed in the early 2000s as successors to the DVD, utilizing blue laser technology to increase data storage capacity. Although they employed similar technology, Blu-ray offered higher capacity, while HD DVD benefited from lower manufacturing costs due to its compatibility with existing DVD production infrastructure. The competition echoed the earlier videotape format war between VHS and Betamax, with hardware manufacturers, movie studios, and retailers divided in their support. Consumer hesitation over which format would prevail contributed to sluggish adoption of both. Blu-ray's eventual dominance was tempered by the rise of digital streaming services during the late...
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