VHS is a format of a video cassette tape that was popular in the 1980s and 1990s. It stands for Video Home System, and it was one of the first formats to allow people to watch movies at home. VHS tapes were widely used by consumers, as well as television networks that broadcasted their programming in this format.
The advantages of VHS over other formats such as Betamax or LaserDisc included its affordability, availability, and convenience; they could be found in almost any store or rental shop with a wide selection available for rent or purchase.
Additionally, most households had access to a VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) which allowed them to record programs directly onto these tapes so they could watch them later without having access to live TV broadcasts all the time.
This gave viewers more control over what content they watched when compared with traditional broadcast television schedules where you had no choice but to wait until something aired if you wanted it on your screen!
Overall, VHS provided an affordable way for people around the world to enjoy watching movies from their own homes rather than having to go out into public spaces like movie theaters—which often cost significantly more money due to expenses associated with running such establishments like tickets, fees, etcetera.
Despite being outdated now, compared to newer digital media formats, there’s still a nostalgia effect attached to many who remember fondly how great it felt to pop open a brand new box set release back in the day!