The PlayStation 5 Just Might Be Sony's Final Blu-Ray Player
Sony has long been a pioneer of physical media, but that could be coming to an end.
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It's ironic coming from a company that has such a rich history of excellent CD, VHS and DVD players, but it looks like Sony is now committed to getting out of the disc business. With recent news of the firm discontinuing its sole remaining dedicated 4K Blu-player in its native Japan, and PS5 ditching game disc production from January 2028, the future looks bleak for Sony fans who love physical media.
Thanks to pesky disc rot, your Blu-ray collection won't last forever, and now it's possible the entire Blu-ray market could be at risk going forward. With the discontinuation of Sony's last dedicated UHD player, the writing may be on the wall for Blu-ray as a continuing format. Will the PS5 really be Sony's last remaining device capable of...
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