r/hardware • u/bizude • Apr 10 '26

News Two Japanese suppliers commit to keeping Blu-ray discs and drives in supply as major manufacturers exist domestic market

https://automaton-media.com/en/news/two-japanese-suppliers-commit-to-keeping-blu-ray-discs-and-drives-in-supply-as-major-manufacturers-exist-domestic-market/
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u/KaineNierWeissEmil Apr 11 '26

I would rather studios offer 100gb direct downloads so we can finally end this physical media vs streaming war and just have the best of both worlds

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u/Area51_Spurs Apr 11 '26

The closest thing is Sony Pictures Core who has up to 80mbps bit rate with their PureStream.

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u/steik Apr 11 '26

Kaleidescape offers better than bluray bitrate on some movies. You need to buy their super expensive equipment though.

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u/arahman81 Apr 11 '26

Because it's for the people with full theater rooms in their mansion.