Definitely go with DVD. The picture is much crisper and lots of DVD's now have extra stuff like interviews, how the picture was made, historical background, etc. They don't wear out like video can. I got a dual system so I can still play my videos, but DVD is the wave of the future.
The controls are a little different, but really no harder that VCR. And the really good news is most new systems program themselves, so you don't have to set the clock!
LOL. I've had my vcr for probably 25 years. I just know how to push play and rewind. That's it.