What is Blu-ray?

Blu-ray is a next generation disc format for 1080p high definition content. If you want to get the best in high definition for your HDTV, you want to get Blu-ray.

What is high definition and how is it different from standard definition?

High definition or "HD" is a technological leap forward from standard definition with up to 6x the picture resolution so that what you see is sharper and more realistic.

Standard definition is lower quality than high definition. Many new TVs are called HD-Ready TV's. They are capable of showing high definition content. 720p, 1080i, and 1080p are all high definition formats, but 1080p provides the highest picture quality.

Why should I get Blu-ray? 

• High definition 1080p picture
• High definition sound
• Backwards compatible (DVDs play on all existing Blu-ray disc players)
• Next generation interactivity
• More scratch resistant
• Unsurpassed capacity

 What do I need to watch Blu-ray Disc high definition movies?

• HD-Ready TV (preferably 1080p)
• HDMI cable - for the best picture quality
• Blu-ray Player or PLAYSTATION® 3
• Blu-ray movies

Will my DVDs play on a Blu-ray player?

Yes, they will. Hi-def does not mean you have to replace all your existing DVDs. They will work on the new high definition video players.

What is BD-Live and what does it allow me to do?

BD-Live is a newly developed Blu-ray feature that enables you to access content via your internet-connected Blu-ray player. BD-Live can allow you to download a variety of up-to-date content (e.g. refreshed previews and exclusive special features), and can also enable an exciting slate of next generation possibilities, such as ringtone/wallpaper downloads, peer to peer interactions, live events and gaming activities.