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Buffalo to Keep Selling Blu-ray Drives Until Stocks Last
Buffalo will continue producing Blu-ray disc drives after securing necessary components, but will raise prices and stop once inventory is depleted. The move comes as another iconic company exits the physical media market, signaling the format's decline. Buffalo's decision offers a temporary reprieve for optical drive users but underscores the industry's shift to digital distribution.
Meridian48 take
This is a niche hardware story that highlights the slow death of physical media, but Buffalo's price hike and eventual exit are more about managing inventory than any strategic pivot.
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Japanese firm will continue producing Blu-ray Disc drives as another iconic company announces end of an era for physical discs — Buffalo will sell ODDs at higher prices until stocks run out →
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