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Netflix ceasing its DVD services was huge news last month. Looks like Best Buy is following suit stopping its Blu-ray and DVD sales by the end of 2023.
Best Buy hopes that they can use the physical space that stored the virtually outdated DVDs can be repurposed to sell the more popular tech products.
The company hopes that it can bring in more latest tech products after it sells the 24,000 DVDs currently in stock, listed on its website.
Walmart currently controls 45% of the DVD market, and after Best Buy exits, the other top retail contenders for DVDs will be Amazon and Target.
Best Buy will continue to sell video games.
Redbox, owned by Chicken Soup for Soul Entertainment is a stiff competitor with a nationwide network of 29,000 DVD rental kiosks.
If you're among the many nostalgic for the old feel of DVDs, you still have some strong options to choose from.
Subscription-based service GameFly rents videogames, DVDs, and Blu-ray movies, including 4K UHD options. 3D Blu-ray Rental is another place to try.