Blu-ray Disc (BD), sometimes called “Blu-ray,” is an optical disc storage medium designed to supersede the standard DVD format. Its main uses are for storing high-definition video, PlayStation 3 video games, and other data, with up to 25 GB per single layered, and 50 GB per dual layered disc. The disc has the same physical dimensions as standard DVDs and CDs.
Because of its size capacity, Blu-Ray allows more data, visual and audio, to be stored on one disc. The standard has overtaken the rival HD-DVD format and stands as the only high definition optical media available today.
Sony have brilliantly manage to get the best out of this super drive in their latest video game console – PlayStation3. It doesn’t only bring the best video game graphics today, but also delivers the true potential of HD to your television when watching BD movies and programs. Probably the last physical storage option before everything goes online.