{
  "id": 16076924,
  "title": "Sony Japan discontinues its last standalone Blu-ray player, leaving the PS5 as the sole remaining option",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/sony-japan-discontinues-its-last-standalone-blu-ray-player-leaving",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-22T17:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/114299-sony-japan-discontinues-last-standalone-blu-ray-player.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony Japan has reportedly discontinued its final standalone Blu-ray player, the UBP-X700/K, leaving the PlayStation 5 as the only device capable of playing the format. This marks a significant shift in Sony's approach to physical media, as the company had previously halted Blu-ray recorder sales globally in February and announced plans to stop manufacturing physical PlayStation games by 2028. The UBP-X700/K,Sony's last standalone player, is currently out of stock on the company's website with no return date noted. While the PS5 is primarily a gaming console, its lack of support for Dolby Vision and high price point make it a costly choice for those seeking Blu-ray playback. Additionally, Sony's next-generation console, the PS6, is unlikely to feature an optical drive. For Blu-ray enthusiasts, now could be an opportune moment to invest in alternative hardware to continue watching their existing disc collection. Although other Blu-ray player manufacturers still produce devices, Sony's departure from the market signals that other industry players may not be far behind.",
  "summary": "Back in February, Sony halted sales of Blu-ray recorders worldwide – but the move didn't impact sales of standard Blu-ray players. Over the summer, the company dropped the bombshell that it would stop making physical PlayStation games starting in 2028. At that point, the writing was pretty much on the wall. Read Entire Article",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}