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Sony is killing off its blank Blu-ray discs
Sony’s three-sentence press release confirmed similar death dates for its blank MiniDisc, MD data, and MiniDV cassettes. The company also made it clear that you shouldn’t expect any “successor models” to these formats from them. “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our many customers for their patronage to date,” Sony wrote last week.
Sony's binning Blu-ray, but that won't cut your home cinema choices
However, despite some initial reports, the move won't affect your home cinema options for the foreseeable future. That's because Sony's only shutting down its recordable disc busi
Sony Will Stop Producing Blank Blu-Ray Discs After 18 Years
Globally, the writing is on the wall for the trusty disc. Sales of DVDs has continued on a steep decline over the years; Best Buy has stopped stocking DVDs; and Redbox machines are now just worth their value in scrap metal. In gaming, of course, companies including Microsoft are pushing hard on streaming gameplay over the internet.
Sony quits Blu-ray, MiniDV, and MiniDisc recordable media but don’t freak out
Sony has announced that as of February 2025, it’s no longer going to manufacture four types of recordable media: Blu-ray Disc media, MiniDiscs for recording, MD data for recording, and MiniDV cassettes,
Sony Just Put the Final Dagger in Recordable Blu-ray Discs
Sony isn’t the only maker of recordable Blu-ray discs, but since they are the dominant player, others still in that business will probably take notice – there may be a slight initial surge in demand as affected consumers “stock up” – but after the dust settles, recordable Blu-ray discs will disappear not only in the Japanese market but worldwide.
Sony to discontinue Blu-ray discs and other physical media in February
Sony will cease production of various physical media in February. These include Blu-ray recordable disks, MiniDV minicassettes, and others. Sony also
Tech Bytes: Sony is halting production of blank Blu-ray disks
Sony is going to cancel the production of recordable Blu-Ray discs, as well as mini-disc products, due to low performing sales. Meta plans to add advertisements to their social media app, Threads.
Sony to quit making recordable Blu-ray discs imminently
Sony Corp. has said it will stop producing recordable Blu-ray discs as of next month, in what is the latest blow to the physical media industry.
Sony is halting production of recordable Blu-ray, MiniDiscs and MiniDV cassettes
Sony is ending production of recordable Blu-ray, MiniDisc and MD Data disc media, along with MiniDV cassettes, the company announced. Last year, Sony said that it would gradually end production of recordable optical media and production at its Tagajo City plant due to poor sales.
After 18 years, Sony's Blu-ray media production draws to a close — shuts its last factory in Feb
Sony has announced it will end Blu-ray Disc media production in February, marking the end of its nearly two-decade run. Unfortunately, it will also mark the end of optical media storage for the company;
Sony Just Delivered the Latest Gut Punch to Blu-ray Collectors
The Sony announcement is just the latest gut punch for Blu-ray fans. It comes on the back of LG revealing that it’s not making new Blu-ray players anymore, joining the likes of Samsung and Opp. Sony also announced that its next gaming console, the PS5 Pro, would not have a disc drive — it’s digital only.
Sony Japan ends production of recordable Blu-rays with ‘no successor’ planned
Sony is officially ending production of recordable Blu-rays. In an announcement from Japan spotted by Tom’s Hardware, Sony ...
Sony Announces “End of Blu-ray Era,” Sparking Mixed Reactions From Fans
Sony announces the end of Blu-ray production, marking a major shift in home entertainment. Learn why the decision, though ...