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Porn Is Behind Current DVD Format War

by Darren

Porn is very popular. It’s so popular, in fact, that the DVD format wars might be decided because of it.

HD-DVD machines are cheaper but Blu-ray has backing of a majority of the mainstream studios and an advantage in that the format is compatible with the PlayStation 3, the latest version of Sony’s popular series of video game consoles.

The founder of adult studio Digital Playground — whose films include “Island Fever 3″ and “Pirates” — believes Blu-ray backers are erring in not embracing porn as they fight over billions of dollars in royalties.

“The reason they should want to work with us is that they are in a war with HD-DVD and in a war you would want as many people in your corner,” said Joone, the Digital Playground founder who goes by one name.

So far a standards war isn’t helping business any for an industry that has yet to take off. Perhaps porn will be the deciding factor in the long run.

Resource: Reuters