Blockbuster chooses Blu-ray over HD DVD
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Blockbuster Inc. will rent high-definition DVDs only in the Blu-ray format in 1,450 stores when it expands its high-def offerings next month, dealing a major blow to the rival HD DVD format.
The move, being announced today, could be the first step in resolving a format war that has kept confused consumers from rushing to buy new DVD players until they can determine which format will dominate the market.
Blockbuster has been renting both Blu-ray and HD DVD titles in 250 stores since late last year and found that consumers were choosing Blu-ray titles more than 70 percent of the time.
"The consumers are sending us a message. I can't ignore what I'm seeing," said Matthew Smith, senior vice president of merchandising at Blockbuster.
Just marvelous. I just bought the HD DVD drive for my Xbox360.
The picture is great. Much better than broadcast HD.
I’m someone who’s generally behind the times on new technology, so maybe you or someone else can help me out on this. I have a large DVD collection. I’m assuming (hoping?) that Blu-Ray players will be able to play them?
I will not buy all my movies... AGAIN