Can a Blue Ray player also play a standard DVD?

If I buy a Blu Ray player, does that make all my DVD’s obsolete? Or can I still play the DVD’s in the Blu Ray player (even though it will not be Blu Ray quality)?

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Must my HDTV be at least 1080p to get the benefit of Blu Ray, or will a lower pixel HDTV also provide the exceptional picture?

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3 Responses to “Can a Blue Ray player also play a standard DVD?”

  • The Eagle Keeper:

    Blu-ray provides excellent picture on just about any TV. But, to get the full advantage of it, a 1080p TV is preferred. There are plenty of affordable TV’s with resolutions of 720p that will do just fine. And yes a Blu-ray player will play a standard DVD w/ no problem. Do not go out & replace your collection. Only buy the new releases on Blu-ray or the ones that you feel are your favorites.

  • CrazyPants McGillaCuddy!:

    you can’t play regular DVDs in a Blue Ray, they are obsolete and I know you need a pretty high grade HDTV in order to get the best out of your blue ray

  • skelator240:

    Blu-ray players will play all DVD’s just fine. Some will even upconvert and make the picture a tad bit better as well.

    It get the absolute best picture, 1080p would be preferred, but 720p looks great as well. That’s something I would not sweet.

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