The Sony NSZ-GT1 is the first and only Android-based Blu-ray player. It was sold in North America for a retail price of $399.99.

Sony NSZ-GT1

Sony NSZ-GT1 with it's gamepad-like controller
Developer	Sony
Manufacturer	Sony
Release date	Oct 16, 2010
Introductory price	US$399.99
Discontinued	Yes
Profile	2.0
Region	A, 1
Media	BD (BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-R, BD-9) DVD (DVD-Video, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM) CD (CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW)
Operating System	Google TV (Android-based)
CPU	Intel Atom N450 (x86-based 1.6 GHz)
Storage	8 GB Hard drive
Networking	Yes
Display	HDMI 1.4a 1080p
Sound	Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS DTS-HD DTS-HD MA PCM
Power	AC 120V, 60 Hz
Dimensions	33 x 5.1 x 22.9 cm (13.0 x 2.0 x 9.0 inches)
Weight	2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)

It has a beautiful design and shape, and comes with a gamepad-like controller for multimedia and games.

It uses the Google TV (Android-based) operating system, that let's you download and play Android apps and video games. Since this player is old and uses an older version of Android, you can't use Google Play services to download newer content. However, you can install APK (Android Package) files without having to use the Google Play services.

If Android-based Blu-ray players became the norm, it would have been cool to use a Blu-ray disc to use it as a distribution medium for APKs. For example, a BD that contains 2D BD-J game for all BD players would come with a 3D version of the game in a APK file for Android devices.

Not counting Xbox Series or anything after the PlayStation 4, the Sony NSZ-GT1 is the only "stand alone" BD player that is powered by an x86 CPU, the Intel Atom N450 processor running at 1.6 GHz.

Article Author(s): Æ Firestone