Blu-ray leading in format wars due to Blockbuster?

Seems like Blockbuster‘s apparent endorsement of the Blu-ray format cannot be taken for granted, what with its 1,450 stores nationwide offering only movies in Blu-ray format. According to a post on Gizmodo, an unnamed retailing source observed a whole slew of HD-DVD orders getting cancelled after Blockbuster announced its support of Blu-ray.

If the rumor holds true, it’s not really that surprising: more entertainment studios are supporting Blu-ray, not to mention that HD-DVD player sales are weakening. However, this rumor needs to be backed up with substantial numbers of similar accounts happening in other retail stores.

Seems like Blockbuster‘s apparent endorsement of the Blu-ray format cannot be taken for granted, what with its 1,450 stores nationwide offering only movies in Blu-ray format. According to a post on Gizmodo, an unnamed retailing source observed a whole slew of HD-DVD orders getting cancelled after Blockbuster announced its support of Blu-ray.

If the rumor holds true, it’s not really that surprising: more entertainment studios are supporting Blu-ray, not to mention that HD-DVD player sales are weakening. However, this rumor needs to be backed up with substantial numbers of similar accounts happening in other retail stores.