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1998 was nearing the end of the dominance of the VHS format with the DVD overtaking tape sales by the early 2000s. The so-called format wars were almost over with Sony's Betamax format ending production at about this same time. The VHS format did not die out quickly because of its recording function, so many homes were adding a DVD player rather than replacing their VCRs. 1998 was a boom time for the brick and mortar video rental industry.
Video 1998 in home video
Industry milestones
April
- April 14 - Online DVD rental Netflix in the USA begins operations.
May
- May - DVD launched in Western Europe.
October
- October - Full DVD launch in Europe.
Maps 1998 in home video
Movie releases
The following movies were released on video on the following dates:
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TV show releases
The following television shows were released on video on the following dates:
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Documentary home video releases
The following documentary home videos were released on the following dates:
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Direct-to-video releases
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References
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