#sony blu-ray

Sony's recordable Blu-ray media discs are shutting down production by February 2025. Blu-ray discs were slated to replace DVDs at one point, but will now cease manufacturing after nearly two decades. This marks the end of optical media storage, with Sony’s Blu-ray manufacturer thanking its customers for their patronage. With that, the production of  recordable Blu-ray disc media, mini discs, and MiniDV cassettes come to a close. Sony reiterated that there will be no succeeding models, as Blu-ray is now considered under the obsolete category for technology. Initially, production of recordable consumer Blu-rays and optical discs ended in July 2024. Blu-ray media was a hit in the mid-2000s, but now the general public prefers subscribing to streaming services over physical discs. What do you guys think of Sony shutting down production for recordable Blu-ray media? Read more in our articles including "Sony Blu-ray media shuts down production effective next month" and "A Sony 3D TV, Blu-ray, PS3 and Move".