According to Media Research, high-definition software sales in the United States were slower in the first two years than DVD software sales. [10] 16.3 million DVD software units were sold in the first two years (1997–1998) compared to 8.3 million high-definition software units (2006–2007). [10] [83] One reason given for this difference was the smaller marketplace (26.5 million HDTVs in 2007 compared to 100 million SDTVs in 1998). [83] Former HD DVD supporter Microsoft did not make a Blu-ray Disc drive for the Xbox 360. [84] The 360's successor Xbox One features a Blu-ray drive, as does the PS4, with both supporting 3D Blu-ray after later firmware updates. [85] [86] Before we get too deep into disc drives and software, let's look at the big picture. What tools are we using to play, rip, or write Blu-rays and DVDs? What should you look for in these tools, and why are they important?

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Blu-ray ( Blu-ray Disc or BD) is a digital optical disc data storage format designed to supersede the DVD format. It was invented and developed in 2005 and released worldwide on June 20, 2006, capable of storing several hours of high-definition video ( HDTV 720p and 1080p). The main application of Blu-ray is as a medium for video material such as feature films and for the physical distribution of video games for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. The name refers to the blue laser (actually a violet laser) used to read the disc, which allows information to be stored at a greater density than is possible with the longer-wavelength red laser used for DVDs.