Blu-ray Disc format war

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf format war
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs high-definition optical disc format war
gptkbp:category gptkb:consumer_electronics
technology history
home video formats
gptkbp:competitor gptkb:DVD
gptkb:HD_DVD
gptkbp:endDate 2008
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blu-ray Disc format war
gptkbp:keyEvent Warner Bros. announced exclusive support for Blu-ray in 2008
Toshiba announced discontinuation of HD DVD in February 2008
gptkbp:location global
gptkbp:mediaType gptkb:DVD
gptkbp:notableCompany gptkb:Fox
gptkb:Microsoft
gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
gptkb:Warner_Bros.
gptkb:Universal_Studios
gptkb:Disney
gptkb:Panasonic
gptkb:Samsung
gptkb:Sony
gptkb:Philips
gptkb:Toshiba
gptkbp:relatedEvent gptkb:VHS_vs_Betamax
Streaming media adoption
gptkbp:result Blu-ray Disc became the dominant format
gptkbp:resultedIn discontinuation of HD DVD
gptkbp:startDate 2006
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:HD_DVD
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5