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Here's How Much A DVD Player Cost In 1997 Vs. 2026 - BGR
Publisher description: Streaming content may be popular in 2026, but you can still buy a DVD player today, and for quite a bit less than the $749 you could have spent in 1997 dollars.
NewsAPI | Oct 11, 2026 | Talia Roepel
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If you wanted to play a DVD in 1997, a DVD player was your only choice. Panasonic used to make DVD-only players, but has since expanded to making combination Blu-ray and DVD players. While Blu-ray players work with both types of discs, DVD players do not support Blu-rays.
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