Sony drops UBP-X800M2 universal disc player from its product offering

[jimmyjames8]

https://electronics.sony.com/tv-video/blu-ray-dvd-players/all-blu-ray/p/ubpx800m2?srsltid=AfmBOor3bI9g9GORu7YeFN9k-OccoklYyfYx0a8247CzvXh5Cv0qnI4n

Only affordable universal disc player offering I am aware of. Sony had at least 6 BD/UDP players a year ago. The 700 that is still offered will not play DVD-A discs where the 800 will. Some still available on Amazon.

 

[SteveC]

I currently use a Sony UBP-X700M and it's working just fine, but I've been wondering if i should get a "back-up" player? I have a lot of DVD's that I'd like to be able to play for the foreseeable future. I'm not necessarily married to the Sony (I'm sure the top of the line Panasonic would be fine). But I do fear that all DVD players will be discontinued in the not-to-far future. Thought's?

 

[respice finem]

Just a guess: A player will come (because the quality still beats streaming), but probably with/for some "8k nonsense".
The question is, will it be backwards compatible. I'll wait and see.

 

[Power Pop 23]

https://electronics.sony.com/tv-video/blu-ray-dvd-players/all-blu-ray/p/ubpx800m2?srsltid=AfmBOor3bI9g9GORu7YeFN9k-OccoklYyfYx0a8247CzvXh5Cv0qnI4n

Only affordable universal disc player offering I am aware of. Sony had at least 6 BD/UDP players a year ago. The 700 that is still offered will not play DVD-A discs where the 800 will. Some still available on Amazon.

Thank you. I have ordered another '800' as a backup.

 

[Power Pop 23]

Just a guess: A player will come (because the quality still beats streaming), but probably with/for some "8k nonsense".
The question is, will it be backwards compatible. I'll wait and see.

My guess is Sony phasing out standalone 4K disc players as inventory is depleted.

I hope you are correct. I would welcome the nonsense of 8K support if it means an 'M3' edition of the Sony '800' is in the offing.

 

[Doublej]

I currently use a Sony UBP-X700M and it's working just fine, but I've been wondering if i should get a "back-up" player? I have a lot of DVD's that I'd like to be able to play for the foreseeable future. I'm not necessarily married to the Sony (I'm sure the top of the line Panasonic would be fine). But I do fear that all DVD players will be discontinued in the not-to-far future. Thought's?

I would have a backup plan in place, the easiest of which is to get another unit.

 

[respice finem]

Probably right. OTOH, I have ripped what I value anyway. And, I think the manufacturers (in case of SONY also disk labels) will not "coldly kill" players IMHO, because it would ruin all reputation they have left.

 

[BJL]

I'm not necessarily married to the Sony (I'm sure the top of the line Panasonic would be fine).

The Panasonics do not support SACD. Also, you cannot set them to automatically send the native format to your TV for upscaling ("source direct"), relevant if you have a recent, high quality TV which may provide better upscaling than the players, which are older designs. And the competitive Panasonic is more expensive, you are paying for obsolete analog outputs.

 

[Power Pop 23]

Apparently Sony introduced a UHD 4K player earlier in 2025....

The Sony UBP-700M has been replaced by the UPB-X700U.

Both play SACD's but not DVD-A discs.

The newer Sony UBP-X700U drops support for WiFi and streaming and does not support Bluetooth.

Hopefully this means an 'X800U' will replace the discontinued '800M2'

 

[jimmyjames8]

I currently use a Sony UBP-X700M and it's working just fine, but I've been wondering if i should get a "back-up" player? I have a lot of DVD's that I'd like to be able to play for the foreseeable future. I'm not necessarily married to the Sony (I'm sure the top of the line Panasonic would be fine). But I do fear that all DVD players will be discontinued in the not-to-far future. Thought's?

I would buy the current model 800 if still available on Amazon or elsewhere. I have 2 in 2 different systems currently and just took delivery on a spare.

 

[tmtomh]

I might be in the minority, but for me the biggest advantage of the 800 over the 700 was the more robust enclosure - not because I think its reduced vibration makes any difference, but rather because it made the 800 the mechanically quietest disc player I'd ever heard (or, I should say, not heard).

And for what it's worth, if past history on the 800MK1 is any guide, the 800MK2 will be available in good used condition on eBay for not-unreasonable prices for years to come.

 

[Power Pop 23]

I might be in the minority, but for me the biggest advantage of the 800 over the 700 was the more robust enclosure - not because I think its reduced vibration makes any difference, but rather because it made the 800 the mechanically quietest disc player I'd ever heard (or, I should say, not heard).

And for what it's worth, if past history on the 800MK1 is any guide, the 800MK2 will be available in good used condition on eBay for not-unreasonable prices for years to come.

Agreed on the construction of the '800'. There is no 'flex' in the way Sony bolted it together. I recall Sony touting the construction of the '800'.

The first time I picked an '800' up it felt like it had been formed from a solid ingot of aluminum

I believe the 800MKII added support for Dolby Vision compared to the 'MK1'. If so, that may account for some of the pricing for a MK1 in good used condition.

I think the pricing of an '800MKII' will depend greatly on whether Sony offers a successor to it or not.