When dvds became mainstream?

DVDs became mainstream in the late 1990s, with their popularity skyrocketing after the introduction of standalone DVD players in 1997. By the early 2000s, DVDs had largely replaced VHS tapes as the preferred home video format, thanks to their superior video and audio quality, as well as added features like interactive menus and bonus content. The format's widespread adoption was further facilitated by the gradual decline of VHS and the growing availability of DVD titles.