Good news, 4K Blu-ray fans: Dolby confirms that Dolby Vision 2 HDR can work on existing players and disc tech — bad news: it's up to the manufacturers, and Sony already said 'we do not plan to provide an update'
Dolby says all Dolby Vision 2 TVs will make regular Dolby Vision look better anyway — which is good, because it seems like we might not get the Blu-ray support we'd want.
Dolby Vision 2 HDR can work on existing 4K Blu-ray hardware, such as discs and players, but the players' manufacturers need to update the software to ensure compatibility. Sony has indicated that it will not update its existing players, leaving the responsibility to other player manufacturers. Dolby Vision 2 TVs will still provide visual improvements with existing Dolby Vision 1 discs due to an upgraded processing engine.
While Dolby Vision 2 can be enjoyed on 4K Blu-ray, it requires a software update for players, which may not be feasible for older models or manufacturers. However, even without updates, Dolby Vision 2 TVs can still provide enhanced visuals for 4K Blu-ray content.
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