HD DVD: We're not at war with Blu-ray (more spin)

[Mr.Neutral]

Both formats are at war with DVD. Not so much at war, but both are looking to replace DVD. Noone is going to invest in either of the new formats AND DVD still.

Reality is that both formats could continue and both could prosper. People would either be dual format or pick the side that has the movies they want to watch. So long as each format continues to grow, there's additional revenue to be had. I think though there will be a time when studio's can't ignore the sales they are potentially giving up by not being able to sell to the single format owner. Maybe right now they think those people are buying DVD's instead???

[Blu-Ray Buckeye]

Originally Posted by Mr.Neutral

Both formats are at war with DVD. Not so much at war, but both are looking to replace DVD. Noone is going to invest in either of the new formats AND DVD still.

Reality is that both formats could continue and both could prosper. People would either be dual format or pick the side that has the movies they want to watch. So long as each format continues to grow, there's additional revenue to be had. I think though there will be a time when studio's can't ignore the sales they are potentially giving up by not being able to sell to the single format owner. Maybe right now they think those people are buying DVD's instead???

Are you trying to act neutral or oblivious?

[Mr.Neutral]

Originally Posted by Blu-Ray Buckeye

Are you trying to act neutral or oblivious?

LOL

I should have added - HD DVD and Blu-ray are definetely at war with each other, but they also have DVD to deal with.

I think both could just compete for a share of the DVD pie and both could thrive at this. Until that magical number is hit where a given studio can't ignore potential lost sales. Then it all ends.