Viewers who wanted to watch a disc an unlimited number of times could convert the disc to a 'DIVX silver' disc for an additional fee.

After this period, the disc could be viewed by paying a continuation fee to play it for two more days. The format's poor reception from consumers resulted in major financial losses for Circuit City and is credited with being part of the company's downfall.ĭIVX was a rental format variation on the DVD player in which a customer would buy a DIVX disc (similar to a DVD) for approximately US$4.50, which was watchable for up to 48 hours from its initial viewing. Created in part by Circuit City, it was an unsuccessful attempt to create an alternative to video rental in the United States. Standard definition video and standard definition soundĭIVX ( Digital Video Express) is a discontinued digital video format. For the company that develops the codec, see DivX, Inc.Ĥ.7 GB (single-sided, single-layer), 9.4 GB (double-sided, single-layer)

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