Although the launch of V2000 was delayed and the first machines under-specified, the advanced technology allowed the format to catch up quickly, and V2000 decks often had the best features. By 1984, the V2000 camp had a long-play version, and surprisingly good linear stereo sound. Philips were also talking about a compact version using a cassette-adaptor like VHS-C (see Room 8, Miniature Formats), and an auto-reverse system which would make both sides of the tape accessible without having to eject it. None of these became a reality - it is hard to see how auto-reverse could ever have been achieved, since the head drum and tape mechanism would have to be completely re-aligned for each direction, unless the tape was physically turned over by the machine... Video 2000 was officially cancelled in 1985, and Philips went on to make VHS machines. In fact, they started selling VHS hardware in 1984 (while they were still promoting V2000), producing identical machines in both formats, with common parts wherever possible and a removable module containing all the format-specific mechanisms and circuits.