A lage number of films and other video content is available in both the Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD formats. However, going forward, since HD-DVD has now been discontinued, only Blu-ray will experience growth. Currently, several hundred titles are available on both formats. Prices for the titles are about $5-or-$10 more than current DVDs. Prices for movies, just as for players, are expected to go down over time as competition heats up and more disc quantities of each film are produced.
Currently, all of the major studios are releasing content in the Blu-ray Disc format, with smaller studios, also joining in. The list of both current and catalogue titles is growning on a weekly basis. On the other hand, no more films are officially be being released in the HD-DVD format.
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Also, remember that both Blu-ray and HD-DVD players can play standard DVDs as well. In fact, you can play your standard DVDs in an upscaled mode that will approach the quality of high definition resolution. Also, most Blu-ray and HD-DVD players are, and will be, compatible with standard CDs. However, there may be some exceptions. If you require this compatibility, check to see if the official Compact Disc logo is on the front panel of the player, or that you at least ask the salesperson. To make sure, you can sometimes download the user manual from the manufacturer's website ahead of time, or, better yet, bring a CD with you to the dealer and make sure it plays.
