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If you’ve been searching for that perfect 4K television online, being able to upgrade from your XBox One to a One S and have unfettered access to the latest 4K Blu-ray films is important. However, these televisions are already out of date for Japanese consumers, who now have a channel that broadcasts in 8K.

NHK, a Japanese public broadcaster, will be providing this satellite channel to Japanese viewers and if you’ve already invested in a 4K television set, you are now behind the times and unable to enjoy the same visual experience.

Those who wish to enjoy all of their favorite television programs in 8K will have to wait a little while longer, as it is expected to be awhile before all Japanese programming is available in 8K. Citizens will simply have to make do with a mixture of 4K and 8K content in the meantime.

NHK has timed their new 8K network with the upcoming Rio Olympics and at press time, Japan is the only country that will be providing their citizens with the opportunity to watch the athletic competition in 8K. The vast majority of viewers in other countries are forced to suffer with the standard high definition coverage that they are accustomed to.

The 8K revolution is not going to take place overnight. For starters, 4K televisions have not been an option for very long and their prices have only recently become affordable. 8K televisions are expected to go through a similar process before they become commonplace.

In the meantime, a 4K television will handle all of your viewing needs quite nicely. Most television sets are built to last at least a decade, so those who wish to upgrade to 8K should be able to survive the wait until they become more affordable.