Sony halts shipments of its last 4K Blu-ray player in Japan

Sony has ended shipments of its last remaining 4K Blu-ray player, the UBP-X700/K, in Japan, where its online store lists the device as out of stock. With disc support for new PS5 titles ending in January 2028, the move points to a gradual exit from the optical disc market.

• The UBP-X700/K is Sony's last 4K player and is sold out in Japan
• Disc support for new PS5 titles ends in January 2028
• Sony will not attend CES 2027
• From 2027 TCL will make and distribute Sony home cinema gear