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People are discussing practical access to Blu-ray in 2024/25, from installing Windows for Blu-ray Disc playback to finding affordable ways to build a 4K Blu-ray library. The conversation centers on hardware/software setup and deal hunting for 4K titles.

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Key Takeaway To start watching or collecting 4K Blu-rays, you’ll need to solve setup/compatibility first, then hunt deals to keep costs down.
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To start watching or collecting 4K Blu-rays, you’ll need to solve setup/compatibility first, then hunt deals to keep costs down.

People are discussing practical access to Blu-ray in 2024/25, from installing Windows for Blu-ray Disc playback to finding affordable ways to build a 4K Blu-ray library. The conversation centers on hardware/software setup and deal hunting for 4K titles.

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Platform/setup topic Using Windows for Blu-ray Disc installation
Library focus Building a 4K Blu-ray library on a budget
Pricing motivation Streaming is described as getting expensive

What to Watch

  • Look for more deal roundups targeting 4K Blu-ray discounts to offset expensive streaming. Tom's Guide
  • Search for additional guides on Windows setup specifically for Blu-ray Disc playback. r/windows

Recent signals

  • Streaming is getting expensive — Here's how I'm building my 4K library on a budget with these epic Blu-ray deals Tom's Guide
  • Can you install windows to a Blu-ray Disc r/windows
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Who doesn't like a shelf full of movies?

I have a lot of physical discs (and not just Blu-ray, either). If you go through my closet, there are boxes full of CDs, DVDs, and even some VHS tapes. They look great sitting on a shelf, but they also give off vague early-2000s vibes. I like looking at them, but I don't like swapping out the discs in the player. Besides, who actually has a dedicated Blu-ray player anymore? I just use a PlayStation 5, although I do have an ancient DVD/VHS player somewhere in the attic. If you aren't a gamer, the necessary devices just take up space around your TV, and at a time when people tend to lean more to

After adding my entire Blu-ray library to Jellyfin, physical discs feel obsolete
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