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Sony reportedly exiting 4K Blu-ray player market

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Sony appears to be phasing out its standalone 4K Blu-ray players, with its last remaining model in Japan reportedly out of stock and unlikely to be replenished. While the company has not made an official announcement, this move follows Sony's earlier decisions to cease production of blank Blu-ray discs and, in the future, physical PlayStation game discs. Despite the potential exit from the market, consumers still have alternatives from manufacturers like Panasonic, as well as gaming consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, which can play 4K Blu-ray movies. AI

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Sony reportedly exiting 4K Blu-ray player market

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Newton Gitonga ·

    Sony's final 4K Blu-ray player listed as out of stock in Japan, firm may be preparing to abandon standalone players

    Sony may be preparing to abandon the standalone 4K Blu-ray player market after retailers in Japan reportedly stopped expecting new shipments of its final remaining model, the UBP-X700K. The company has not confirmed a worldwide withdrawal, and the player remains listed in the U.S…

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