Do Blu-Ray and HD-DVD players play regular DVDs?

I plan on buying a high definition television in the near future, and I would like to get a HD-DVD or Blu-Ray player to go with it. I already have a fair-sized DVD library, and I am wondering if those players will support regular DVDs.

Others have answered correctly ... yes, players of both formats will upconvert and play "regular" DVDs.

BUT, unless you are going to buy an HDTV larger than about 45" you won't see any/much benefit from Blu-Ray or HD DVD over standard DVDs.

Also, look for a player with 1080p/24 fps (the native resolution and frame rate for both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD) output and an HDTV that can accept it. This way you will avoid several scaling stages and get a better picture.

Wait until November to buy because the third generation Samsung Blu-Ray players will be out then and at least some will have 1080p/24 output capability ... plus lower prices.

My suggestion is to do a lot of reading about Blu-ray and HD DVD players, resolution and frame rate, and connections (e.g. HDMI and component) before making any buying decision. See the links for a starting point . they support all kind of DVD but my advise is to wait and see witch one of the 2 will prevail because blue-ray can't play HD-DVD and vice versa Most will but check for the specific DVD logo to be sure. In the US I haven't seen one that doesn't but you never know. Yes. But they will only upconvert the image and it will not be as clear as HD or blue ray movies. YES THEY DO! Blue ray is just an enhanced dvd format, sharper more angles,features High def,etc

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