Best Buy Plans to Discontinue DVD and Blu-ray Sales Soon

• Best Buy to stop selling DVDs and Blu-rays in 2024.
• Shift due to rise of streaming and digital downloads.
• Funko Pop figures and gift cards replacing DVD aisles.
• Physical films and TV shows already being removed.
• Physical video game sales continue, but future uncertain.

The End of Physical Media at Best Buy

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Physical media enthusiasts may soon have fewer shopping options as Best Buy is set to stop selling DVDs and Blu-rays in 2024, following previously reported plans.

Changing Entertainment Landscape

With the rise of streaming and digital downloads, demand for physical media has significantly declined. Most stores have reduced their DVD and Blu-ray sections, stocking only new releases and holiday-themed movies. Best Buy is now taking action, officially ending the sale of physical movies next year.

Best Buy's Statement

In 2023, Best Buy announced plans to phase out physical media sales, stating that the way people watch movies and TV shows has changed. The company aims to use this change to bring customers more innovative tech to explore and discover.

What's Replacing DVDs at Best Buy?

While the company promises innovation, the reality seems to be more Funko Pop figures and gift cards replacing the DVD aisles. However, Best Buy confirmed that it will continue to sell physical video games.

Online Shopping Experience

Reports suggest that Best Buy has already started removing physical films and TV shows from their stores. Although movies are still available online, the upcoming new releases section shows many repeated entries for old films with incorrect data and no images.

Are Video Games Safe?

For now, games won't be affected by this policy, but the future might see physical games removed from stores. As digital downloads and streaming become more popular, we've seen games like Alan Wake II skip a physical release entirely. Even when physical games are purchased, most require massive online downloads to work properly.

The Importance of Physical Media

Physical media still has its merits, particularly for preservation purposes and for those who want to watch their favorite shows and movies in remote areas without internet access. Also, fans often like to own libraries of their favorite shows and movies for marathon-watching sessions or to lend to friends.

Conclusions

With Best Buy's move, it's clear that the era of physical media for movies is winding down. As for video games, it seems like the shift towards digital is already happening, even if stores are still selling discs.

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