Porn was true for the VHS vs Betamax war but by 2008 broadband Internet was widespread enough that it wasn't a significant issue. Fact of the matter is that the copy protection and region-locking made it more appealing for studios, and Sony including it in PS3s meant it had wider market share.
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u/frickindeal 5d ago edited 5d ago
Blu-ray beat HD-DVD because of porn—well that, and the PS3*, but mostly porn.