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PlayStation 5 may be Sony's last Blu-ray player as physical media fades

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Sony is reportedly phasing out its physical media players, with the PlayStation 5 potentially being the last device to support Blu-ray discs. The company has discontinued its final standalone 4K Blu-ray player in Japan and will cease new PS5 game disc production in January 2028. This move signals a broader industry shift away from physical media towards digital distribution, following similar decisions by other manufacturers like LG and Samsung. AI

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PlayStation 5 may be Sony's last Blu-ray player as physical media fades

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Dave Meikleham) ·

    The PlayStation 5 just might be Sony's final Blu-Ray player

    Between Sony's plan to end PlayStation disc production and discontinuing its Blu-ray players, the future looks grim for physical media.

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