The Blu-ray Disc format celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2024, having debuted at the 2006 International CES. While high-speed internet has largely rendered physical media obsolete for movies, Blu-ray remains a vital distribution medium for the gaming industry. Originally offering 25 GB of storage—six times that of DVDs—it enabled true high-definition home video.

Its legacy is deeply tied to Sony's PlayStation 3, which used the format to house high-resolution assets that outmatched the Xbox 360's DVDs. Two decades later, Sony continues to rely on optical discs for the PlayStation 5. The console utilizes high-capacity 100 GB BDXL variants to deliver massive game files to users in regions with slower internet infrastructure.

This enduring utility highlights the format's role in physical distribution where digital downloads are not yet viable.