Blu-ray and HD-DVD Join Forces

[Happydude]

Originally Posted by Blackmane

I think they should just figure out a standard for this generation and stick with it, not use 2 lasers which would increase cost and just be a waste once a format is actually chosen.

agreed...

[MuGen]

how do you think backwards compatibility works?

[gekko]

Originally Posted by Kyuzo

how do you think backwards compatibility works?

Generally. Keep all the old hardware and it'll work; it was Sony's plan.

But I believe it was HD-DVD and NEC that developed a laser that can read red and blue-laser discs.

[gekko]

Update:

Sony And Toshiba Admit Talks, Deny Blu-ray/HD-DVD Deal