IFA NEWS: Blu-ray Disc Association says 3D BD discs will be backwards compatible By What Hi-Fi Admin 2009-09-03T16:00:00Z News The Blu-ray Disc Association has today confirmed 3D BD discs will be backwards compatible with existing players Shares Guidelines and specifications will be published in December 2009 so 3D Blu-ray players should be with us in the first half of 2010.