Sony Electronics today unveiled its latest – and smartest – Blu-ray Disc players. Capable of delivering top quality video from packaged Blu-ray Discs or instantly streaming a wide variety of online movies, videos, TV shows, and music from over 300 applications including Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Video Unlimited, and more, these new models reinforce Sony’s leadership in the Blu-ray Disc player category.
The 2015 Sony Blu-ray Disc players – models BDP-S6500, BDP-S5500, BDP-S3500 and BDP-S1500 – are packed with features to enhance the viewing experience. The Quick Start/Quick Load feature lets viewers jump right into their entertainment, while Miracast™ allows viewers to display photos and video from a compatible Android smartphone or tablet to TV screens by wirelessly connecting through their Blu-ray Disc player.
Sony’s new Blu-ray Disc players come equipped with the PlayStation™Now (PS Now) application. With PS Now, users can stream and play select PlayStation®3 (PS3™) games directly on a TV, without a console, using their Sony Blu-ray Disc player and a DUALSHOCK®4 controller with USB cable.
Thanks to improved Wi-Fi capabilities, the new models, with the exception of the entry-level BDP-S1500 which requires a wired connection, deliver more reliable access to home wireless networks, resulting in boosted Wi-Fi performance, extended range and great-quality video streaming from anywhere in the home. The new players are also perfect for consumers who just play movies and music, or view photos stored locally on a hard disc drive, flash drive or a home network server.
In the top-of-the-line BDP-S6500, Sony has incorporated IP Content Noise Reduction Pro technology to improve the appearance of low-resolution clips streamed from the web, as well as enhancing video from Blu-ray Discs to 4K Ultra HD resolution. In addition, the BDP-S6500 has a Digital Music Enhancer which combines Sony’s proprietary audio technologies to restore those subtle high frequency details that get lost when listening to heavily-compressed digital music files and also restores lost dynamics in low-bit rate audio tracks for a more spacious, natural listening and viewing experience.
2015 Blu-ray Disc Player Line-up – Model BDP-S6500, BDP-S5500, BDP-S3500 and BDP-S1500
BDP-S6500 Blu-ray Disc™ Player
Flagship model with 4K upscaling function
Available in early Summer 2015
- 4K upscaling and 3D capable, with Dual Core processor for fast performance
- Outstanding Wi-Fi performance with superior wireless reception for streaming over 300 online applications and services
- Miracast™ technology mirrors mobile device on compatible TVs
- PlayStation™Now: Stream and enjoy PlayStation®3 Games
- Full HD1080p Blu-ray Disc playback with 2D to 3D conversion for 3D compatible TVs
- TRILUMINOS™ Display technology produces high-quality images
- IP Noise Reduction Pro improves picture quality of streamed content
- Quick Start/Load allows watching movies faster than ever
- Easy access to Apps and functions with a new and customizable user interface
BDP-S5500 Blu-ray Disc™ Player
3D playback and built in Wi-Fi
Available in Spring 2015
- 3D capable, Full HD1080p Blu-ray Disc playback with 2D to 3D conversion for 3D compatible TVs
- Outstanding Wi-Fi performance with superior wireless reception for streaming over 300 online applications and services
- Miracast™ technology mirrors mobile device on compatible TVs
- PlayStation™Now: Stream and enjoy PlayStation®3 Games
- TRILUMINOS™ Display technology produces high-quality images
- Quick Start/Load allows watching movies faster than ever
- Easy access to Apps and functions with a new and customizable user interface
BDP-S3500 Blu-ray Disc™ Player
Streaming through built in Wi-Fi
Available in Spring 2015
- Full HD1080p Blu-ray Disc playback
- Outstanding Wi-Fi performance with superior wireless reception for streaming over 300 online applications and services
- Miracast™ technology mirrors mobile device on compatible TVs
- PlayStation™Now: Stream and enjoy PlayStation®3 Games
- Quick Start/Load allows watching movies faster than ever
- Easy access to Apps and functions with a new and customizable user interface
BDP-S1500 Blu-ray Disc™ Player
Streaming through wired connection
Available in Spring 2015
- Full HD1080p Blu-ray Disc playback
- Easy, convenient streaming of over 300 online applications and services
- Quick Start/Load allows watching movies faster than ever
- Easy access to Apps and functions with a new and customizable user interface
- For more information on the 2015 Sony Blu-ray Disc players, visit Sony.com/CES.
