Too many 4K UHD Blu-ray players have known issuesYour gaming console's 4K disc drive probably won't cut itDave Meikleham / MakeUseOf4K UHD Blu-ray players are backwards-compatible with regular DVDs and Blu-ray discs, but 4K UHD Blu-ray discs require a special player. Dave Meikleham / MakeUseOfCredit: Brady Snyder / MakeUseOfCredit: Brady Snyder / MakeUseOfCredit: Brady Snyder / MakeUseOfOriginal image by Dave Parrack. Credit: Dave Parrack/MUOClose Dave Meikleham / MakeUseOfCredit: Brady Snyder / MakeUseOfCredit: Brady Snyder / MakeUseOfCredit: Brady Snyder / MakeUseOfOriginal image by Dave Parrack. With rising demand for 4K UHD Blu-ray discs, it's possible manufacturers could pay more attention to making better 4K players. I can't say for sure which path is best, and that's why this is the worst possible time for the 4K UHD Blu-ray format to make a comeback.