With streaming services bundling together and increasing prices, investing in 4K DVDs or Blu-rays is starting to look like a good idea; It allows you to see the title whenever you want and avoid making a recurring purchase.
And if you already collect Blu-rays, have a collection, or are willing to give them a try, we have good news. Thanks to Studio Distribution Services, which handles physical releases from Universal Pictures and Warner Bros., you will soon be able to purchase 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD at 132 Fred Meyer supermarkets and 170 GameStop stores in the United States. along with GameStop.com.
This means that titles like Dune: Part II It will soon be available physically and with potentially higher quality images. This way, you can enjoy the movie and immerse yourself without worrying about buffering, bitrate, or even having an Internet connection. The statement announcing the partnership notes that the Fred Meyer and GameStop titles will alternate and will be feature films and television shows.
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Dune: Part II will be the first at Fred Meyer, available in 132 stores on May 14, 2024. However, the partnership will expand with more titles and larger displays. GameStop's launch will be more prominent from the start, with 20 titles on a main wall in all 170 stores across the United States. You'll also find a mix of 4K UHD, Blu-rays and classic DVDs. It also makes a lot of sense, considering that the Xbox Series
This is a huge expansion for both retailers that will offer all three types of discs to more people. For those who previously went to retailers like BestBuy, which have since stopped offering physical discs, this is a win for the category and for the retailers that sell them.
If you plan to visit Fred Meyer or GameStop, check out TechRadar's guide on how to get started with 4K Blu-rays, including the best players for watching them.
