Illustrated Media Format Guides

Video2000

AKA
Video Compact Cassette, V2000
Era
1979–1988
Analog/digital
analog
Format
Cart
Developed by
Philips and Grundig
(Max) Capacity
8 hours (per side)
Size
10.8 × 7.2 × 2.1 cm
Fun facts
  • This format failed to gain commercial success due to competition with VHS & Betamax, the struggle to standardize players and tapes between companies, and higher cost
  • This format could play video in either direction and at any speed
  • This format could be turned over (like audio cassette tapes) to play the tape on both sides