Is there any PC software available out there that will play Blu Ray / HD DVD movies ?

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i think computers with a decent video card can play them...

might try VLC or media player or powerdvd might do it.. i think those bluray dvd drives are pretty spendy though

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I'm pretty sure it's a hardware thing, i.e., you've got to have a Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive, because it's a different type of laser. If you find out something different, please post it...

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I dont have a Blu Ray / HD DVD Disc. I downloaded a blu ray sample clip and wondered what software I would use to play it

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a ha. well, that's a totally different question, and I haven't the foggiest. What format was it ripped to?

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[QUOTE=ddr;547756]i think those bluray dvd drives are pretty spendy though[/QUOTE]I've seen internal players in the sub $200 range.

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For nero you gotta buy a plugin ($30): [URL]http://www.nero.com/ena/bluray-hddvd-video-plugin.html[/URL]

For powerdvd it's $99 [URL]http://www.power-dvd.biz/[/URL]

This codec pack will play hd [URL]http://www.softpedia.com/progChangelog/Advanced-Vista-Codec-Package-Changelog-55586.html[/URL]

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rbufetta, are you saying all i need are those softwares and codecs and I can play, hd dvds on my pc??

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Well if you downloaded a high def movie then yes.

If you have an hd- dvd or blu ray disc then you need the proper hd-dvd or blu ray drive to play it. Although if you buy a drive, software is usually bundled with it to play it.

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PowerDVD seems to be the option for BluRay + HD DVD

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