Why so much less for the new Oppo UDP-203?

Also, no streaming is built in.

The 205 is coming next year.  They've been clear on that.

I couldn't find any info regarding the remote and volume control.  Does anyone know if these new models with have built in remote volume control as the other Oppos have?

@lcherepkai , Yes, Oppo UDP-203 does have built in volume control. I have been using it for over a month now, fantastic audio and video player.  

Upscaling to 4K is simply amazing. Don't care for missing streaming apps as my 4K TV got all the latest apps. 

Oppo just posted UDP-205 picture on their site. I have noticed they have dropped the 103 and 105 from the menu. So I guess they are no longer available through Oppo. 

btw, in case anyone is planning to use one of the new Oppos for Blu-ray as well as for audio, the good news is that the external region free kit I purchased a while ago for my BDP-95 works on the UDP-203, which I expect means that all the old region free kits should work with the new generation of Oppo BD players.

Also, if anyone is considering the UDP-205, there’s an email signup on the oppo website now to notify you when it’s available. Their system is excellent and should allow you to get in on the first batch if you’re interested.