Betamax: Difference between revisions
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Betamax players remained in production in Japan until [[2002]]. Blank Betamax cassettes remained in production in Japan until March [[2016]]. | Betamax players remained in production in Japan until [[2002]]. Blank Betamax cassettes remained in production in Japan until March [[2016]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:35, 31 August 2024
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| Betamax | |
| Developer | Sony |
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| Publisher | Various |
| Systems | N/A |
| Released | May 10, 1975 |
| Added to Museum | Not yet |
Betamax or Beta is a standard for analogue video cassette recording.
It was developed by Sony and was first released in Japan on May 10, 1975.
Competition
It was outsold by the competing analog tape format, VHS.
It also was outsold by the competing digital optical formats, Laserdisc and Video CD.
Betamax players remained in production in Japan until 2002. Blank Betamax cassettes remained in production in Japan until March 2016.
