WRONG!
VHS only won because it could provide six hours of recording time for the lazy-assed masses, much like yourself, who were willing to give up quality, just so they didn't have to get off their asses to change cartridges.
The ßeta format was FAR superior to the "M" wrap that the dropout-riddled VHS format, as evidenced by the widespread betacam use by professionals and television news all over the planet.
And, as usual, NavASS, you are speaking from that same part of your anatomy.