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Sony Discontinues Last Standalone 4K Blu-ray Player in Japan
- Sony has discontinued its last 4K Blu-ray player, the UBP-X700, in Japan.
- The UBP-X700 is no longer available for purchase on the Sony Japan online store.
- This move aligns with Sony's broader strategy to phase out physical media.
- The PS5 Disc Edition remains the only Blu-ray player Sony will continue to sell.
- Sony's decision follows its earlier announcement to stop physical PS5 game sales by 2028.
Articles (5)
Gizmodo·
Not Just Game Discs: Sony’s Killing Its Blu-Ray Players, Too
Kotaku·
Sony Continues Its March Towards An All-Digital Future As It Reportedly Kills Off Its Last 4K UHD Player
GamesRadar·
Ironically, the PS5 is now helping keep Blu-rays alive as Sony phases out its other players
TechRadar·
Sony has stopped selling 4K Blu-ray players in Japan
Tom's Hardware·
Sony Japan marks last standalone 4K Blu-ray player as ‘Discontinued’