Looks like DualDisc was n’t the only format approved by the DVD Forum last workweek — the HD - videodisk specification was push through , as well , including the VC-9 codec ( read : Windows Media Player 9 ) from Microsoft . That means along with MPEG-2 and MPEG4 codecs , all certified HD - videodisc playback simple machine will bundle Microsoft ’s technology , pass along royalties to the party with every gadget sold . That is , of course , if HD - videodisc becomes the next genesis DVD - replacement banner of choice . Sony and friends are still pushing the non - compatible Blu - ray format which has a pretty major head start , with one preliminary Sony twist already shipping ( with more consumer hardware on the way , but no content ) .
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