In video cassette recorders (VCRs),Matsushita's VHS format won against Sony's Betamax format because:
A)VHS was technically superior to Betamax
B)VHS VCRs were cheaper than Betamax VCRs
C)Matsushita's licensing of its VHS format to other manufacturers of VCRs led to its gaining a lead in market share
D)Sony entered the market too early

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Matsushita's licensing of its VHS format to other manufacturers of VCRs (JVC, RCA, and others) led to a wider availability of VHS VCRs and tapes, ultimately gaining a greater market share than Sony's Betamax format. Despite some technical advantages, Betamax was ultimately seen as more expensive and less convenient due to its shorter recording time. Sony's decision to not license its Betamax format to other manufacturers limited its market reach.

In Video Cassette Recorders (VCRs),Matsushita's VHS Format Won Against Sony's