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Betamax is widely considered to be obsolete, having lost the videotape format war which saw its closest rival, VHS, dominate most markets. Though Betamax tapes had higher quality image, the longer VHS tape ultimately became the standard.
The videotape format war was a period of competition or "format war" of incompatible models of consumer-level analog video videocassette and video cassette recorders (VCR) in the late 1970s and the 1980s, mainly involving the Betamax and Video Home System (VHS) formats. VHS ultimately emerged as the preeminent format.
Jan 4, 2016 · Sony are to no longer make Betamax video cassette tapes – something that will come as a surprise to many people who thought that Betamax had long since bitten the dust.
- Laurence Murphy
Jun 7, 2011 · 1975: Sony introduces the Betamax video recorder. Revolutionary for its day, the Betamax format was on its way to becoming the industry standard until the appearance of JVC’s VHS a year later.
Nov 13, 2015 · Learn about the origins, battles and legacy of Sony's Betamax video tape, the first format to allow time-shifting of TV content. Explore how Betamax faced legal challenges, rival formats and the rise of digital media.
- Marc C-Scott
Jul 8, 2021 · A nostalgic look at the format war between Betamax and VHS, the two most popular video cassette players in the 1970s and 1980s. Learn about their differences, advantages, and disadvantages, and how to watch or convert your old tapes.
Jun 23, 2023 · Betamax is a videotape format developed by Sony in 1975 that offered higher picture and sound quality than VHS. Learn about the rise and fall of Betamax, the legal battle with Universal Studios, and the legacy of this home entertainment technology.
