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Blu-ray is an advanced optical disc format that stores videos, games, and data. It emerged as a successor to the previously popular DVD format. The moniker “Blu-ray” was inspired by the blue laser technology the system utilizes to read the disc, providing a significantly greater data storage capacity than its predecessor.

Each Blu-ray disc offers storage capacities of up to 25GB on a single-layer disc and up to 50GB on a dual-layer disc. This increased capacity supports superior video quality and exceptional audio fidelity. This revolutionary format was created in the early 2000s by a consortium of technology and media companies, including Sony, Panasonic, and Samsung.

The world witnessed the debut of Blu-ray players in 2006. By 2008, Blu-ray had overtaken the HD DVD format competition to establish itself as the preferred standard for high-definition disc formats. Blu-ray films offer resolutions as high as 1080p, accompanied by immersive surround sound audio tracks, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

Blu-ray discs aren’t just limited to commercially released movies; consumers also employ them to record high-definition videos, store games for PS4 and Xbox One, and backup critical data. The Blu-ray player has become a staple feature in most home theater systems and gaming consoles, making Blu-ray movies a prevalent choice for home viewing.

While digital streaming services have gained substantial popularity, Blu-ray has retained its standing as the paramount optical disc format due to its superior quality. As an attestation to its enduring popularity, over 300 million Blu-ray players and discs have been sold worldwide.