LG will no longer manufacture Blu-ray players.

LG has stopped production of all Blu-ray players and UHD Blu-ray players, including famous models like UBK80 and UBK90. Players currently in stock can still be purchased, but LG announced that production will be halted in the future. "No victory ad was found in the zone below the first paragraph. No victory ad was found in the zone during the introduction." This move is part of a major trend in the electronics industry, and it does not mean that LG is the first major brand to stop manufacturing UHD Blu-ray players. Oppo exited the market in 2018, and Samsung followed in 2019. With the rise of streaming, Blu-ray may seem like the final optical disc format. The decision to end production may be due to a decline in demand. With more people using streaming services, it is likely that sales of physical media like Blu-ray and UHD Blu-ray players will decrease. Despite stopping production of Blu-ray players, LG has not completely exited the market. They may start production again if demand increases in the future. Currently, there are few options for playing UHD Blu-ray discs. The clear answer is that Sony PlayStation 5 can play UHD Blu-ray discs, and PS4 can also play Blu-ray. However, neither supports Dolby Vision, which is a feature some video enthusiasts are looking for. Xbox Series X can also play 4K Blu-ray discs, but it does not support Dolby Vision. The gaming industry is also moving away from physical media. Digital game sales in 2023 were $174.5 billion, while physical sales were only $9.5 billion. According to GamesIndustry.biz, this is not just about Blu-ray but also about the fact that times are changing. The home entertainment industry is adapting to the times, and this is one of a series of trump cards leading to a future of only digital. Streaming is more popular, and at this point, there are very few companies left that make UHD Blu-ray players. For example, the Magnetar UDP800 player.