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Tom's Hardware November 2, 2026 By Newton Gitonga neutral

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

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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 further questions about the future of dedicated disc players.
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