Sony's final 4K Blu-ray player listed as out of stock in Japan, firm may be preparing to abandon standalone players — retailers reportedly told not to expect new stock of its remaining model
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. However, Sony's retreat from other physical media products, alongside exits by Oppo, Samsung, LG, and Reavon, raises…
A report indicates Sony may be abandoning standalone 4K Blu-ray players in Japan, with its final model - the UBP-X700K - listed as out of stock on the company's Japanese website. Local retailers were reportedly instructed not to anticipate further shipments, leading to speculation about Sony's future in the market. Sony's website in the United States also lists the player as out of stock, but the company has not officially announced a global withdrawal.
Sony has previously discontinued various physical media products, including Blu-ray discs and PlayStation game discs. If Sony indeed abandons standalone 4K Blu-ray players, alternatives include Panasonic's UB154 and UB820, as well as gaming consoles with disc drives, such as the PS5 or Xbox Series X. Despite the declining demand for physical discs, spending on 4K Blu-ray discs has increased in the U.S. Recent reports suggest that for existing Sony owners, there is no immediate cause for concern, as existing players will continue to function.
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