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Sony's last 4K Blu-ray player goes out of stock globally

The UBP-X700K disappears from shelves in Japan, US, and Europe as Sony appears to exit the standalone disc player market.

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What to know

  • Sony's last 4K Blu-ray player (UBP-X700K) is out of stock in Japan, US, and Europe; Japanese retailers told not to expect restocking.
  • Sony has not officially confirmed a worldwide exit from standalone disc players, though the evidence suggests imminent abandonment.
  • Multiple competitors—Oppo, Samsung, LG, and Reavon—have already exited the standalone disc player market, pointing to industry-wide shift away from physical media.

“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.”

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    Japan retailers told not to expect new UBP-X700K shipments

    Retailers in Japan report being told to stop expecting new stock of Sony's last 4K Blu-ray player, the UBP-X700K. Sony has not confirmed a worldwide withdrawal, though the player remains listed in the US. The retreat follows earlier exits by Oppo, Samsung, LG, and Reavon from the standalone disc player market.

    1. 1 outlet first by Tom's Hardware, 9d ago · read ↗

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    Sony's 4K Blu-ray player goes out of stock in US and Europe

    Sony's UBP-X700K, the company's final UHD Blu-ray player, is listed as out of stock in the US and European markets.

    1. 2 outlets first by How-To Geek, 11d ago · also FlatpanelsHD · read ↗