# It’s Officially the End of an Era as Sony Discontinues Its Last 4K Blu-ray Player

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/its-officially-the-end-of-an-era-as-sony-discontinues-its-last-4k-blu-ray-player/
- Published: 2026-10-26T11:30:15+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T09:33:19+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/sony-last-4k-blu-ray-player-discontinued-japan-ps5/
- Topics: Asia, Entertainment, Gaming, World

## Key points

- Sony ended sales of its last standalone 4K player in Japan.
- No successor has been announced.
- Panasonic and other brands still offer dedicated players.

## Summary

Sony has discontinued the UBP-X700/K, its last standalone 4K Blu-ray player in Japan, with sales ending on 22 October and no replacement announced. The move narrows options for Japanese film collectors who want a dedicated player, particularly if their current device needs replacing.

Sony’s Japanese store says the model will not be restocked, but standard Blu-ray and DVD players remain on sale. The decision does not establish a withdrawal in the US or Europe, where the model has not been officially discontinued. In Japan, a disc-equipped PlayStation 5 remains Sony’s 4K playback option; it supports 4K discs but not Dolby Vision playback. Panasonic and other makers still sell dedicated 4K players.

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