Publications
Publications
- November 2009 (Revised September 2011)
- HBS Case Collection
The Last DVD Format War?
By: Andrei Hagiu
Abstract
Provides a brief overview of the standards battle between HD-DVD and Blu-ray, focusing on the events that precipitated the Blu-ray victory in early 2008.
Keywords
Five Forces Framework; Standards; Competitive Strategy; Competitive Advantage; Hardware; Media and Broadcasting Industry; Technology Industry
Citation
Hagiu, Andrei. "The Last DVD Format War?" Harvard Business School Case 710-443, November 2009. (Revised September 2011.)