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submitted 2 weeks ago by dgerard@awful.systems to c/techtakes@awful.systems

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[–] philycheeze@sh.itjust.works 29 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Blu-ray also had the advantage of PS3 supporting the format without the need for an external disc drive.

[–] kgMadee2@mathstodon.xyz 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

@philycheeze @xkbx yes, I think Microslop's fumble of selling the HD DVD drive only as an external add-on really hindered the format

[–] kgMadee2@mathstodon.xyz 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

@philycheeze @xkbx I bought one anyway. 10 years later, mind you :p

[–] philycheeze@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

They’re not necessarily bad, it’s just an extra barrier to entry.

[–] radiohead37@lemmynsfw.com 8 points 2 weeks ago

Blue ray also had the advantage of not having multiple D’s in its name.