Sony to cease Blu-ray production, leaving physical media fans concerned
The company will also cease manufacturing recording MiniDiscs, MD data, and MiniDV cassettes. Similarly, Best Buy discontinued sales of Blu-rays, Ultra-HD Blu-rays, and DVDs later that year. Sony has also acknowledged that the Blu-ray storage market never lived up to expectations. Currently, Sony and Panasonic are the last remaining major manufacturers of Blu-ray drives. The retreat from Blu-ray manufacturing also carries significant implications for the home video market. While streaming dominates the landscape, many consumers continue to prefer physical discs for various reasons....