Sony ends physical media production including Blu-ray, cutting 250 jobs
The company logo of Sony Corporation is seen at its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, March 3, 2016. (Reuters Photo)
Sony revealed intentions to discontinue the manufacture of physical media, including Blu-ray discs on Saturday, in a decision that will have a substantial effect on its recordable media business. The decision will lead to the loss of around 250 positions inside the organization.
The decision has provoked widespread criticism from consumers and industry experts. Many people have voiced dissatisfaction and displeasure with Sony’s move away from tangible media formats.
There has been speculation that Sony’s next PlayStation 6 console would be disc-less, although this has yet to be verified. This potential has raised further worries about the future of physical media ownership.
Critics of Sony’s decision believe that it risks alienating customers and limiting the availability of physical media in the future. The pushback emphasizes continuing discussions regarding media consumption patterns and the significance that consumers put on possessing tangible copies of material.
As the technology sector evolves, Sony’s choice represents a fundamental change in the landscape of media creation and delivery. The entire repercussions of this development for consumers and the entertainment industry have yet to be determined.
