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Research body says hi-def format may still lose war against downloads and traditional DVD

UK boss Thompson downplays significance of HD-DVD failure

Prices soar as the format enjoys monopoly in the high definition market

Microsoft confirms that it is to cease production of its HD-DVD attachment following format’s demise

Paramount and Universal join Sony Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney and Warner in backing Sony’s platform

Keynote speaker at GDC also implies that Blu-Ray drive is unlikely

Victory over HD-DVD just the first step in ongoing consumer battle

Format holder says that it is games that sell consoles; is yet to confirm future of 360 HD-DVD add-on

US retailers refocus HD strategy ahead of expected confirmation of HD-DVD’s demise

Though firm refuses to deny it; claims to be ‘assessing business strategies’

Blu-Ray celebrates vital hi-def victory as Toshiba pulls out of HD-DVD production; eight-figure losses predicted for firm

Format accounted for 79 per cent of HD disk sales in the last year

Leading US retailer promises to focus its in-store efforts on Blu-Ray

Leading North American rental service the latest to pitch its loyalties in Blu-Ray camp

Microsoft knocks $50 off hi-def movie add-on for its console in North America

Technology giant remains defiant but admits it is ‘disappointed’ by retailer’s decision

Becomes first High Street retailer to solely back Blu-Ray

Adult film studio Digital Playground the latest to become Blu-Ray only in what could prove a decisive blow

Hi-def movie format fights back by slashing cost of disc players in US