Can i play Blue Ray dvds on HD dvd players and viseversa???
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2006-06-24 06:57:36 · 4 answers · asked by G. 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
No. Blu Ray has greater capacity and so must use a finer laser to read discs whereas HD-DVD has lesser and its laser is more bigger. But u can say dat Blu Ray can read HD DVD cuz its lyk using a CD(HD DVD) in a DVD drive (Blu Ray). But i am not sure cuz Blu Ray hasnt been launched yet.
2006-06-24 07:08:38 · answer #1 · answered by PFX 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Generally, no, you cannot play Blue Ray movies on HD DVD players unless the player is made to play both.
The Blue Ray vs HD-DVD "battle" has been likened to the VHS vs Betamax format fight back in the 80s. And hey, do you remember laserdisc or selecta-vision?
Additional info via wikipedia:
Blue ray is a general term for a next generation optical disc technology for storing digital information. It is based on the 405nm wavelength "blue ray" laser to provide higher storage density on the disc. This laser allows for greater information density in comparison with other optical technologies such as DVD and CD.
Blue ray optics have been adopted into several media formats, primarily intended for the delivery of high-definition video. Currently, there are two major standards competing for exclusive adoption and support within the film, video and technology industries:
Blu-ray Disc (Sony, Disney, Apple, and more / Blu-ray Disc Association) and
HD DVD (Toshiba, Intel, Microsoft, and more / DVD Forum).
Several companies intend to support both formats, including: Paramount, Warner Bros., and Hewlett Packard.
2006-06-24 07:02:28 · answer #2 · answered by cboni2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. only a blu ray player will play them.
2016-03-27 03:06:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so.
2006-06-24 07:00:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋