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February 13, 2026
Sony is discontinuing Blu-ray recorders without successors: Physical media loses another pillar
Sony has officially confirmed that it is halting the sale of all current Blu-ray recorder models globally this month. Although standard players and discs will remain available, the decision to shut down the recorder division represents a serious blow to physical media enthusiasts.
TL;DR
- Sony is ceasing global sales of all current Blu-ray recorder models this month.
- All remaining recorder models will be discontinued by February 2026, with no successors planned.
- Sony is also withdrawing from the sale of MiniDisc and MiniDV tapes.
- Standard Blu-ray and 4K UHD players, as well as factory-recorded discs, will remain available.
- Blu-ray offers superior audio and video quality compared to streaming services.
- Physical media provides true ownership of content, unlike licenses for digital platforms.
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