An eager gamer who purchased a PlayStation 5 from Amazon's site discovers that they have received a bizarre surprise.

Sony’s three-sentence press release confirmed similar death dates for its blank MiniDisc, MD data, and MiniDV cassettes. The company also made it clear that you shouldn’t expect any “successor models” to these formats from them. “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our many customers for their patronage to date,” Sony wrote last week.

Amazon is the latest retailer to join in the ongoing wave of Super Bowl TV deals. If you're looking for an upgrade for the big game or just want a new TV right now, I've picked out several excellent offers that are up for grabs today on highly-rated displays from Sony, Samsung, LG, and more.

Blu-ray is not going away just yet as pre-recorded Blu-ray Disc movies and content distributed by movie studios and independent creators are not directly affected by Sony’s announcement. But let’s face it, as streaming continues to dominate, the writing is on the wall, at least for video media.

I tested all three Galaxy S25 models, and the Ultra isn't the one I'd recommend for most people. Find out why the S25 and S25 Plus offer better value and comfort.

If you want a great pair of earbuds without spending a ton, Sony's affordable WF earbuds might be the ones you want

You can currently buy the Nothing Ear (a) at Amazon for $79 (was $99). This deal brings some of the best noise-cancelling earbuds down to a record-low price.

They can cost several hundred dollars, but you can score Amazon’s bestselling sound bar for less than $100 right now. Sony’s S100F Bluetooth 2.0ch Sound Bar is now only $98 on Amazon. This sound bar is the No.

The speaker delivers loud sound with deep bass, making it perfect for large gatherings. It also features mic and guitar ports. At $102 off, it's a true bargain.

While it’s very cool that PlayStation VR2 works on PC, it does have a few big caveats. Not only do you need the headset (which retains its $549.99 MSRP as of writing), you’ll need a computer powerful enough to handle VR gaming.

Hideaki Nishino has become Sony Interactive Entertainment's sole CEO, after a period of joint rule with PlayStation

They do come in at slightly loftier prices, however, which can put a dampener on things — so when they're reduced, we take notice and let you know. At the moment, you can get Sennheiser's excellent Momentum 4 headphones for $249 at Amazon, thanks to a $120 discount.