Physical media nostalgia sees fundraisers flock to Blu-Ray Kickstarter — drive with 9-in-1 dock achieves 160x funding goal halfway through campaign
A 'grand piano style' Blu-ray drive and USB dock has got tech fans excited over on Kickstarter.
A Kickstarter campaign for a Blu-ray drive called the BluHub has achieved 160 times its initial funding goal just halfway through. Dubbed the "9-in-1 Blu-ray Hub for Memories, Ports & Storage," the device combines a USB-attached Blu-ray read/write drive with extensive docking capabilities. Priced at a "super early bird" rate of $59, the BluHub stands out due to its unique "grand piano styling" and a spare disc holder that resembles the disc tray of a PlayStation.
The BluHub offers compatibility with Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, and mobile OTG, and boasts a USB 3.2 Gen 2 data rate of up to 10 Gbps. While the Kickstarter campaign offers the drive for $59, the retail price is expected to be $129. The device is anticipated to ship to backers starting November 2026, with U.S. shipping costing $6 or $7 to ROW. As Blu-ray drive production dwindles, now may be a good time to invest in a device like the BluHub.
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