Starting later this 12 months, PlayStation Video will now not work on both Blu-ray gamers or sensible TVs, Sony confirmed on Friday.
When will Blu-ray gamers and sensible 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 of entry PS Video content material on the above gadgets afterward.
PS Video content material will nonetheless be obtainable to entry on the PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4, nonetheless.
“Thanks for utilizing the PlayStation Video utility in your Blu-ray participant or sensible TV. As of 07/16/2023, PlayStation Video will now not be supported on Blu-ray gamers or sensible TVs, and you’ll now not be capable of entry PS Video content material by way of these gadgets. Nonetheless, you may proceed to entry your PS Video content material in your PS5 or PS4 console,” reads Sony’s assertion by way of electronic mail. “Please see the FAQ for extra data and examine 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 technique to watch PS Video content material shall be on the PlayStation itself.