In our video, we show off this piece’s incredible build quality and aesthetics while discussing some of its finer features.
With the BDP-88FD, Pioneer is the first mainstream challenger to Oppo’s dynasty as the best-loved Blu-ray player maker on the market, though at almost double the price, the $2,000 player is likely a stretch for all but the most dedicated enthusiasts. Still, we’re going to have a blast pitting this beast against our Oppo BDP-95 and BDP-103 decks to see how it stacks up. Check back soon for our full review.