The format duel between HD DVD and Blu-ray heated up over the weekend as retailers slashed prices for the next generation players. HD DVD players, supporting the Toshiba-led HD DVD format, are now selling for under $200 while Blu-ray players employing the Sony-devised format are down to $299 including an additional $100 gift certificate. Read more about the 2 different formats from an article we did earlier on the blog: CLICK HERE