The was developed by JVC and launched in 1976 . While Sony’s Betamax hit the market a year earlier with a sharper picture, VHS ultimately won the "format war" because its tapes could record for two hours —long enough for a full movie—compared to Betamax’s one-hour limit. 🛠️ How It Worked
For the first time, people could "time shift," or record a show while away to watch later. vhs player
VHS technology relied on housed in a plastic shell. The was developed by JVC and launched in 1976
By 1990, home video revenue reached $5.1 billion , far outpacing box office receipts. ✨ Modern Nostalgia and Preservation people could "time shift