Following announcements from Netflix and Best Buy earlier in the week, Wal-Mart today announced that they will be dropping HD DVD products from all their stores, as well as the Walmart.com and Samsclub.com websites.
The transition is set to begin immediately, with a big push toward Blu-ray taking place over the next month. By June, 2008, all HD DVD product will be gone from the websites and store shelves.
According to Gary Severson, Senior VP of Home Entertainment for Wal-Mart:
"We’ve listened to our customers, who are showing a clear preference toward Blu-ray products and movies with their purchases. With the customers best interest in all we do, we wanted to share our decision and timeline with them as soon as possible, knowing it will help simplify their purchase decision, increase selection, and increase adoption long term. We anticipate enhancing our selection with continued great values in hi-definition Blu-ray products, so our customers can further enhance their entertainment experience at home."
This certainly adds even more credence to the Hollywood Reporter story from yesterday that Toshiba was preparing to throw in the towel within the next couple of weeks. If HD DVDs coffin hadn't been completely sealed prior to today, it most certainly is now.
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