Thread: Free Blu-ray media player/codec???

Is there something out yet for playing Blu-ray movies on a computer? Such as a free media player like VLC that is able of playing Blu-ray movies buy from shops. Or is it only the likes of PowerDVD that plays them. I have a Pioneer 202 Blu-ray Rom drive in my computer if that helps.

Thanks in advanced

I recently picked up a Blu-ray/HD-DVD drive by LG. The copy of Cyber link DVD Player gives options for playing all three formats but when it comes to playing blur-ray, it simply says that it needs frequent patches then it directed me to DL a new version which only plays DVDs, not the other two formats. Its completely useless for playing blue-ray with so far has made picking up this drive a complete waste.

I also bought a LG Blu-ray writer a few days ago, the PowerDVD that come with the drive only request to update some patch (PowerDVD Ultra 7.3) on the first run. After that it runs the Blu-ray movie perfectly. I have not tried the HD-DVD so I do not know how it performs.

I have a LiteOn BD Player and it came with Power DVD BD version. I installed it and it works perfectly even after the update. It didn't even work the first time, but I read up and it required an HDCP enabled monitor. I then hooked it up to my LCD TV and boy was I surprised. It plays perfectly and I have not had an issue since. I wish that the free version came with THX Surround sound, but I can live with it. If anyone knows a free version that has full surround sound support, let me know.

I have the same but different problem. I bought a Sony Blu-ray cd-rom and it came w/Cyber link free bundle but not for Vista Ultimate 64-bit. The player and Cyberlink wants a full suite of software that I only need the 64-bit driver from. What a rip off by Sony. There was nothing on the box that said only 32 bit Vista, just Vista.