Blu-ray camp gets new allies in Netflix, Best Buy

The winning streak of Blu-ray over HD DVD in the on-going format war continues this week as two major companies have decided to join its camp.

Netflix and Best Buy made separate announcements regarding the matter. To know why they decided to join Blu-ray and will happen to their HD DVD stocks, click the “read more” link below.

Here’s a little update regarding the on-going format war between HD DVD and Blu-ray. We just got word that the online rental service Netflix and retail chain Best Buy have decided to join Sony Corporation’s camp.

Netflix was the first to make the announcement earlier this week and according to its management, they are planning to phase out all HD DVD stocks by the end of this year.

It was also added that the move was due to the decisions made by major film studios. Likewise, Best buy also announced that it will begin recommending the Blu-ray format to its customers.

Best Buy President and CEO Brian Dunn said, “Because we believe that Blu-ray is fast emerging as that single format, we have decided to focus on Blu-ray products.” But unlike Netflix, Best Buy made clear that its stores will still be offering an “assortment of HD DVD products” for customers who still want and prefer those.

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