Back
28· Cooling
Technology3h 51m ago
Many people already own excellent 4K Blu-ray players in the form of game consoles like the PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One X, and PS4.
Archive Window: 7 Days Left
global
Who
Pocket-lint
What
Many people already own excellent 4K Blu-ray players in the form of game consoles like the PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One X, and PS4.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:20 GMT · 3h 51m ago
Where
global ·
Why
Rising costs of streaming services are leading some to consider physical media, but dedicated 4K Blu-ray players can be expensive, creating a barrier to entry.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Consumers interested in 4K Blu-rays can use existing game consoles to play discs, potentially saving money on dedicated players; however, game consoles may lack advanced features like Dolby Vision support for discs, which higher-end dedicated players offer.
Story chain
3 events in this thread- Technology3h 51m agoMany modern gaming consoles, including the PS5 and Xbox Series X, function as 4K Blu-ray players, allowing users to save money by utilizing existing hardware instead of purchasing a dedicated player.Open article
- Technology3h 51m agoMany people already own a 4K Blu-ray player in the form of a video game console like the PS5 or Xbox Series X, which can save money compared to purchasing a dedicated player.Open article
- Currently Reading3h 51m agoMany people already own excellent 4K Blu-ray players in the form of game consoles like the PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One X, and PS4.