Starting later this yr, PlayStation Video will not work on both Blu-ray gamers or good TVs, Sony confirmed on Friday.
When will Blu-ray gamers and good TVs cease supporting PS Video?
The information comes following the announcement that the flexibility to view movies on the gadgets was shutting down in March. Now, Sony has confirmed that the transfer will occur on July 16, 2023, and that followers received’t be capable to entry PS Video content material on the above gadgets afterward.
PS Video content material will nonetheless be out there to entry on the PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4, nevertheless.
“Thanks for utilizing the PlayStation Video utility in your Blu-ray participant or good TV. As of 07/16/2023, PlayStation Video will not be supported on Blu-ray gamers or good TVs, and you’ll not be capable to entry PS Video content material through these gadgets. Nevertheless, you may proceed to entry your PS Video content material in your PS5 or PS4 console,” reads Sony’s assertion through e mail. “Please see the FAQ for extra info and verify again periodically for updates.”
The transfer comes as Sony continues to slowly transfer away from supporting PlayStation Video on quite a lot of merchandise. In 2017, the PS Video service was additionally discontinued on Sony Bravia TVs and varied older video & audio gadgets. Whereas sure gadgets nonetheless work, quickly the one strategy to watch PS Video content material will likely be on the PlayStation itself.