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First, Blu-Rays are not DVDs. People should not get the two mixed up. Blu-Ray discs will only play on Blu-ray Players and those will only work on HDTVs. Blu-Ray players can play DVDs, but DVD players are not compatible with Blu-Ray

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Are normal DVDs allowed on blu ray DVD players?

Yes, dvds can be played on bluray players.


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Is there a difference in HD DVDs and Blu-ray?

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