Blockbuster Delivers A Stab to HD-DVD Market

A recent entry on Engadget has revealed Blockbuster’s feelings towards HD-DVDs.  Blockbuster will now stock mostly Blu-ray titles while some HD-DVD titles will still be offered in about 250 stores as well as online.  Blockbuster’s Vice President Matthew Smith says that the reason for going with Blu-ray was due to customer preference - over 70% of the HD discs sold were Blu-ray discs in test markets.  The reason for this may be due to the titles available on Blu-ray, not the cost.  Some Blu-ray exclusive hits include Spiderman and Pirates of the Caribbean.  This does not signal the end of the high-definition format war, but it sure does give Sony an advantage in the Blu-ray department.