Some consumers might have a hard time choosing between a Blu-ray player and a HD DVD player. Luckily for them, there is another way to have support for both in one package.LG previously announced the first multi-standard player, which supports both HD DVD and Blu-ray. It comes at a price though, and not a cheap one: $1,199 to $1, 299. Although the price may seem a tad bit high, it is actually in the price range of many standalone Blu-ray players. The LG multi-standard player will be able to play high definition videos in full HD 1080p. The model will also be able to play current DVDs.

Although cheers erupted over the announcement of this product by LG, the party train might actually have been derailed at the hands of the HD DVD Group. Although the hybrid player is Blu-ray certified, it doesn’t have HD DVD certification because it currently has no support for iHD, or Interactive High Definition. iHD provides interactive features such as interactive menus along with other special features including bookmarks and downloads/updates. LG will not be able to legally sell its product as an HD DVD player unless they receive certification from the DVD Forum. A representative of the HD DVD group has even suggested that legal action might be taken against the company for placing the HD DVD logo on their product.

Warner Brothers has also come up with a possible solution that gives consumers the best of both worlds. Their method is in the form of a disc called “Total Hi Def” discs. These discs will play HD DVD format videos on one side and Blu-ray on the other. The solution seems to be the most plausible at the moment, considering that it will have great appeal for movie rental companies as well as consumers. Although Warner Brothers will not be charging any money for the use of its method, the cost will be slightly higher because of the licensing fees for both HD DVD and Blu-ray.