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What revolutionary home video format did Sony introduce in 1975, ultimately losing the format war to VHS?
Answer
Betamax
Sony's Betamax offered superior picture quality but lost to VHS due to shorter recording times and licensing restrictions. VHS became the dominant format by the mid-1980s.
💡 Did you know?
Betamax tapes continued to be manufactured in Japan until March 2016, 40 years after the format's debut.
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- LaserDisc
- Video 2000
- CED
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