Sony Betamax: Bet’cha Beta’s better…

“It could change your whole way of life.”

Here it is, folks. Today, we relive the Battle of the Century! Sony’s Betamax (Beta tape) versus RCA’s VHS recorder. Beta tape technology was superior in nearly every way so it was sure to win the hearts of consumers, right? Unfortunately, no. Not so much.

Enjoy the two competing spots below. Both ran in October of 1978.

Previously on 70s Spots: Pepsi ‘The Boss’ & Pabst Blue Ribbon ‘Elephant’ (1977)