After endless wait and controversies the future of DVD is here, Blu-Ray hardware and titles will hit stores on May 23rd. The Samsung BD-P1000 HD-ROM player will be available along with 8 launch titles (complete list after the jump) at Best Buy, Circuit City and other stores. Each Blu-Ray title will go for $ 29 to $ 39. New hardware will be available after launch including the Sony BDP-S1, Pioneer BDP-HD1 and Sony will also be equipping Vaio's with Blu-Ray drives.

Title launch dates
May 23rd sale
. 50 First Dates
. The Fifth Element
. Hitch
. House of Flying Daggers
. A Knight's Tale
. The Last Waltz
. Resident Evil Apocalypse
. XXX (triple X)

June 13th
. Kung Fu Hustle
. Legends of the Fall
. Robocop
. Stealth
. Species
. S.W.A.T.
. The Terminator