The player would call an account server over the phone line to charge for viewing fees similar to the way DirecTV and Dish Network satellite systems handle pay-per-view. DIVX player owners had to set up an account with DIVX to which additional viewing fees could be charged. The status of the discs was monitored through an account over a phone line. "DIVX gold" discs that could be played an unlimited number of times on any DIVX player were announced at the time of DIVX's introduction, but no DIVX gold titles were ever released.Įach DIVX disc was marked with a unique barcode in the burst cutting area that could be read by the player, and used to track the discs. 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) This article is about the videodisc format.
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