Software to play Blu-Ray

JaseUK · 18 Jan 2012 at 10:56

Guys,
I recently purchased a Pioneer BDR-S06XLB writer but am struggling to find software that will play Blu-Ray movies.

I was hoping to use XBMC but that does not seem to play Blu-Ray and neither does VLC (well not without a lot of messing about anyroad).

I have my HTPC connected to my TV downstairs and this in turn is connected to my home network.

So my question is this, is there some free software that will allow me to play Blu-Ray with the option of playing it over the network i.e streamed from my PC upstairs?

jbloggs · 18 Jan 2012 at 11:38

DAPlayer possibly...

Stoner81 · 18 Jan 2012 at 11:44

The people who make ConvertXtoDVD have a free media player that apparantly supports blu-ray so have a look here (and yes it is freeware):

Code:

http://www.vso-software.fr/products/vmp/vso-media-player.php

Stoner81.

JaseUK · 18 Jan 2012 at 17:29

Thanks for the info guys.

I have decided to give PowerDVD9 a bash as it came free with the writer. It apparently integrates with WMC.

I am not sure if it will read MKV files though.

1337z0r · 18 Jan 2012 at 17:31

jbloggs said:
DAPlayer possibly...

This for free is great, although the colours are very dull compared to media player classic. But sadly MPC does not support blu-ray

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