The term "video cassette" has become less commonly used due to the rise of digital technology. However, there are several synonyms still in use that refers to the analogue recording format such as videocassette, VHS tape, videotape, cassette tape, and VCR cassette. Other terms that can be interchanged with video cassette include magnetic tape, videodisc, and Betamax cassette. Despite being outdated, video cassettes were once the most sought-after medium for recording and playing movies, documentaries, and other video materials. Today, these synonyms are used mostly by collectors, historians, and those that appreciate the nostalgia of the old format.