Sony BDP-S5500

Basically an entertainment jack-of-all-trades, the Sony BDP-S5500 is loaded with movie and music options. You can pop in a 3D or standard Blu-ray and watch it on a compatible TV. Using the player's built-in Wi-Fi you can plow through episodes of your favorite shows on video streaming services like Netflix®, Amazon Instant Video, or Hulu®. You can even listen to Pandora®, or throw in a CD or thumb drive full of tunes. Play PS3 games online when connected to Sony's Playstation Now game streaming service (subscription and controller not included). But the BDP-S5500 has another trick up its sleeve. Sony's most noteworthy addition to this year's line of Blu-ray players is PlayStation™ Now capability. When connected to your network, you have access to over 200 streaming PS3™ games — no extra video game console needed. A DUALSHOCK® 4 controller (sold separately) plugs right into the BDP-S5500's USB port. Rent games a la carte or buy a monthly subscription for "all you can play" access to over 100 titles. If you h...