Doing something for the first time can often be nerve-wracking. Bungee-jumping, for example, or going on a date. And making a success of it is even harder, as you venture forth into uncharted territory.

No doubt Sony had similar feelings with the release of the UBP-X800, the comany’s first 4K Blu-ray player. But it can rest easy; the X800 is a definite success.