How can you tell if your DVD player can play Blu-ray discs?

Normal DVD players will not play Blu-ray discs

True, you must buy a player that specifically states that it plays Blu-Ray discs. They run from $200+

It's the same with HD DVD's and Blue-Ray discs� unless a player states they can play either; they won't run. Be careful too because HD DVD's and Blue-Ray discs are 2 separate things and are incompatible with each other so a player will play 1 or the other but not both. Soon enough though Blue-Ray will be all that is available as it will be the future of movies/televeision viewing. Regular DVD's and DVD players will soon be just like our distant friend... the VHS and VCR.