Things have changed a lot since then. Prices have come down considerably, though it true that standalone Blu ray players still dont go on sale very often. These days, a regular entry level player can be had for anywhere from $75 to $150, which is a far cry from the hundreds of dollars similar hardware commanded in the mid 2000s. That being said, there are two especially cost effective Blu ray players that can not only be had for cheap, but that also perform double duty as full blown games...
