Will the included software allow you to play Blu-Ray disks? Thanks!!
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I believe it comes with Powerdvd version 9. It will play some blu-rays, but not all!!! There is a newer version out that will definitely play them all from Cyberlink (Powerdvd 13).
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Mine came with an LG version of Cyberlink Power DVD 10 which will play 3D Blu-rays. I haven't had any problem playing Blu-rays. However, Power DVD does not seem to run on Win 8.1. It complains about a virus attack(!) I boot to Win 7 to play DVDs.
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Yes. I primarily got this unit to play discs of various kinds and I have played DVDs as Well as Blu-Ray and CDs.
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This drive does not come with the blu-ray software. You'll have to purchase the software to be able to watch them I recommend the PowerDVD 13 .
1166408
Without the proper software, you will not be able to decode Blu-ray discs. Cyberlink worked for me and a few Blu-ray discs, but I haven't tried all of them yet. It may be a version issue, or it might be the disc you're trying to play. Good luck!
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It does play Blu-ray Disc (BD). I always discard bundled software because they are all bloat/ads-ware offering what I don't want & need. Download no-charge VLC Media Player, and it plays BD movies great!Windows Media Player also plays BD movies, but I much more prefer VLC Media Player.
1373313
No, it only plays one disk at a time, but will play both Blu-Ray and DVDs from all regions.
295971
Yes, but you need a third party software to play DVD and blu-ray, it comes with a Cyberlink bundle, to do this trick.
2103301
yes, it might not read a blu-ray till the drivers are fully installed, but it will read a DVD install disk
2037158
Yes, you will need additional software to play the Blu-Ray format. Google Mac Blu-Ray player and you will find both paid and free software for doing so.
907483
Hi Mark, playable disc for this Sony DVP-FX950 are CDs and DVDs only. It doesn't support Blu-ray disc playback. -Ely
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Yes- We play very few Blu-ray and the unit has had no issues with either commercial DVD's or most I have burned in the past. It does not play DVD ROM's (which kind of stinks because I'd burned a lot of older TV series to this format) It also will not play most +R recorded media (sometime yes, usually no) so check what media you burned to.
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This is just the divice; it does not come with the software; that has to be downloaded for your specific operating system. There is more than one choice for the software, (more that one brand name). It is tricky to work correctly on a MAC for Blu-ray, but DVDs work much better. Almost all software available will play DVD an CD on this drive.Apple does not have a business interest supporting external drives like blu-ray, since most of its software, applications, entertainment, are available through iTunes. very respectfully, Curtthom@cox.net, Frankfurt, Germany
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I have systems with Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. I haven't tested all aspects with both, but can attest it operated immediately when I plugged it into a Win 8.1 laptop. It should both play back and burn audio discs, DVDs, and will read software programs recorded on optical discs. What it will NOT do is handle Blu-ray formats.
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No. This will only work with a Windows OS computer. If your DVD Blu-Ray has an ethernet connection capability, we recommend that you look for an 'Ethernet Bridge' device.
1988641
The answer to both would be yes. I don't think I've ever heard of a Blu-ray player that won't play DVD's as well.
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No, no software included. Once you install a DVD player that plays Blu-Ray discs it shows up and works. Confusing but what isn't when it comes to Microsoft?
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Yes it will play both dvd and blu ray disc's but it can not burn blu ray disc's