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==Emulators== | ==Emulators== | ||
− | + | As cited above there is no emulator for any of the home media player or it's chipsets due to lack of interest and [[#Media player software|media player software]] solutions. Also, with the exception of those listed below, there are currently no emulators that support media playback emulation for home consoles, handhelds, or hybrid home consoles originally designed as "Interactive Multimedia" CD players. | |
− | As cited above | ||
;Here are some exceptions: | ;Here are some exceptions: | ||
+ | *JPCSP for UMD Video | ||
+ | *GBA emulators for Game Boy Advance Video cartridges | ||
*Commodore CDTV emulators for Audio CDs, CD+G and CD+G+MIDI | *Commodore CDTV emulators for Audio CDs, CD+G and CD+G+MIDI | ||
*Amiga CD32 emulators for Audio CDs, CD+G and VCDs[https://github.com/libretro/libretro-uae/issues/463][https://github.com/tonioni/WinUAE/blob/master/cd32_fmv.cpp][https://fs-uae.net/2013/04/19/fs-uae-2-2-2-released] | *Amiga CD32 emulators for Audio CDs, CD+G and VCDs[https://github.com/libretro/libretro-uae/issues/463][https://github.com/tonioni/WinUAE/blob/master/cd32_fmv.cpp][https://fs-uae.net/2013/04/19/fs-uae-2-2-2-released] | ||
− | *PCFX | + | *mednafen/beetle PCFX for Audio CDs, CD+G and Photo CDs |
*Sega Mega CD emulators for Audio CDs and CD+G discs | *Sega Mega CD emulators for Audio CDs and CD+G discs | ||
− | * | + | *DuckStation for Audio CDs |
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*PCSX2 MagicGate fork for DVD-Video and DVDi | *PCSX2 MagicGate fork for DVD-Video and DVDi | ||
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*[[Nuon_emulators|Nuon for DVD-Video]] | *[[Nuon_emulators|Nuon for DVD-Video]] | ||
*[[Amiga_line#Models|Commodore CDTV for Audio CDs, CD+G and CD+G+MIDI]] | *[[Amiga_line#Models|Commodore CDTV for Audio CDs, CD+G and CD+G+MIDI]] | ||
− | *[[Amiga_line|Amiga CD32 for Audio CD, CD+G and | + | *[[Amiga_line|Amiga CD32 for Audio CD, CD+G and VCD movies]] ''([https://eab.abime.net/showpost.php?s=b39276c212ec808b744adddbe7f13995&p=1613382&postcount=3 VCD playback is possible with FMV module], [https://archive.org/details/Amiga_CD32_Full_Motion_Video_Module_1995_Commodore_EN-DE/page/n7/mode/2up FMV manual])'' |
*[[Pioneer_LaserActive|Pioneer LaserActive for VCDs and LaserDisc movies, CD+G discs]] ''(CD+G media playback is possible with Sega PAC)'' | *[[Pioneer_LaserActive|Pioneer LaserActive for VCDs and LaserDisc movies, CD+G discs]] ''(CD+G media playback is possible with Sega PAC)'' | ||
*[[RDI Halcyon|RDI Halcyon for LaserDisc movies]] | *[[RDI Halcyon|RDI Halcyon for LaserDisc movies]] | ||
− | + | *[[Philips_CD-i_emulators#Accessories|Philips CD-i for VCD movies and CD-i Digital Video]] ''(VCD and CD-i Digital Video playback is possible with DVC)'' | |
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− | *[[Philips_CD-i_emulators#Accessories|Philips CD-i for | ||
*[[3DO_emulators#Hardware_features_and_accessories|3DO for VCDs and Audio CDs]] ''(VCD playback is possible with 3DO REAL Video CD Adaptor or 3DO Digital Video Module GPA511M and Audio CD playback is possible with Panasonic 3DO Karaoke Mixer)'' | *[[3DO_emulators#Hardware_features_and_accessories|3DO for VCDs and Audio CDs]] ''(VCD playback is possible with 3DO REAL Video CD Adaptor or 3DO Digital Video Module GPA511M and Audio CD playback is possible with Panasonic 3DO Karaoke Mixer)'' | ||
*[[VideoNow_XP|VideoNow XP for PVD media]] ''([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx7nJorOah0 Demonstration])'' | *[[VideoNow_XP|VideoNow XP for PVD media]] ''([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx7nJorOah0 Demonstration])'' | ||
*[[Sega_Genesis_emulators#Hardware_features_and_accessories|Sega CD/Mega-CD for Audio CDs and CD+G discs]] | *[[Sega_Genesis_emulators#Hardware_features_and_accessories|Sega CD/Mega-CD for Audio CDs and CD+G discs]] | ||
− | *[[Sega_Saturn_emulators#Hardware_features_and_accessories|Sega Saturn for | + | *[[Sega_Saturn_emulators#Hardware_features_and_accessories|Sega Saturn for Photo CD and VCD movies]] |
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*[[GameCube_emulators#Panasonic_Q|Panasonic Q for DVD-Video, Video CDs and audio CDs]] | *[[GameCube_emulators#Panasonic_Q|Panasonic Q for DVD-Video, Video CDs and audio CDs]] | ||
*[[Game_Boy_Advance_emulators#Hardware_features_and_accessories|Game Boy Advance for Game Boy Advance Video]] | *[[Game_Boy_Advance_emulators#Hardware_features_and_accessories|Game Boy Advance for Game Boy Advance Video]] | ||
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*[[Xbox_One_X_and_One_S#Hardware_features_and_peripherals|Xbox One X/S for DVD-Video, Blu-ray Disc Video and 4K Ultra HD]] | *[[Xbox_One_X_and_One_S#Hardware_features_and_peripherals|Xbox One X/S for DVD-Video, Blu-ray Disc Video and 4K Ultra HD]] | ||
*[[Xbox_Series_X_and_Series_S#Hardware_features_and_peripherals|Xbox Series X/S for DVD-Video and Blu-ray Disc Video and 4K Ultra HD]] | *[[Xbox_Series_X_and_Series_S#Hardware_features_and_peripherals|Xbox Series X/S for DVD-Video and Blu-ray Disc Video and 4K Ultra HD]] | ||
− | *[[PlayStation_emulators#Hardware_features_and_peripherals|PlayStation for Audio CD and | + | *[[PlayStation_emulators#Hardware_features_and_peripherals|PlayStation for Audio CD and VCD movies]] |
*[[PlayStation_2_emulators#Hardware_features_and_accessories|PlayStation 2 for Audio CD and DVD-Video]] | *[[PlayStation_2_emulators#Hardware_features_and_accessories|PlayStation 2 for Audio CD and DVD-Video]] | ||
*[[PlayStation_2_emulators#PSX|PSX (DVR) for DVD-Video]] | *[[PlayStation_2_emulators#PSX|PSX (DVR) for DVD-Video]] | ||
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:;[[Wikipedia:Comparison_of_video_player_software|Comparison of media player software]] | :;[[Wikipedia:Comparison_of_video_player_software|Comparison of media player software]] | ||
− | *Unlike most optical-disc standards, [[Wikipedia:CD_Video|CDV]], [[Wikipedia:LaserDisc|LaserDisc]] and [[Wikipedia:LaserDisc#MUSE_LD|MUSE LD]] is not fully digital, and instead requires the use of analog video signals. See [[Ripping_games#Disc-based]] section. | + | *Unlike most optical-disc standards, [[Wikipedia:CD_Video|CDV]], [[Wikipedia:LaserDisc|LaserDisc]] and [[Wikipedia:LaserDisc#MUSE_LD|MUSE LD]] is not fully digital, and instead requires the use of analog video signals. See [[Ripping_games#Disc-based]] this section for these. |
:*[[Wikipedia:LaserDisc#LD-G|LD-G]] as the storage medium for karaoke (music and additional content such as graphics), almost all manufacturers have transitioned to CD+G discs later. | :*[[Wikipedia:LaserDisc#LD-G|LD-G]] as the storage medium for karaoke (music and additional content such as graphics), almost all manufacturers have transitioned to CD+G discs later. | ||
− | *[[Wikipedia:Video_CD|VCD]]/[[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|White book standard disc]] playback supported by some of the media player software when you are using the physical disc. Also you can use compatible [[Wikipedia:Comparison_of_disc_image_software|virtual disc image mount software]] with media player software->open disc option. Another option is directly launching .DAT file with media player software. Lastly if you have a VCD packaged inside a CD-image, VLC media player can play this directly without you having to mount it or extract it such as; CDRWIN's BIN/CUE format, cdrdao's TOC format, and a limited set of Nero (NRG) formats.<ref name=VLCCDImages>[https://wiki.videolan.org/What_can_VLC_do%3F/#Compact_Disc_.28CD.29_Images VLC Wiki: Compact Disc (CD) Images]</ref>. But due to lack of support for playback control (PBC) with VCD2.0 or onwards<ref>[https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/283219-VCD-problems-%28playing-using-VLC-no-menus-in-Media-Player%29 VideoHelp Forum: VCD problems - playing using VLC; no menus]</ref>; most of the media player software do not support VCD menus/navigation. For a complete VCD experience which includes menu selections/navigation, hot spots and playback control (PBC)<ref>[[Wikipedia:Video_CD#Other_features|VCD version 2.0 also adds the playback control (PBC), featuring a simple menu like DVD-Video]]</ref><ref name=VCDandCDiversions>[http://www.icdia.co.uk/faq/cdifaq6.html icdia: cdifaq6 page - VCD versions and CDi faq]</ref><ref>[https://encode2mpeg.sourceforge.net/html/menu.html encode2mpeg: Menu for VCD/SVCD/DVD]</ref><ref>[https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/382880-VCD-Sample-disc-image PBC supported VCD2.0 sample disc images]</ref>, use xine (keep in mind, its obsolete[https://youtu.be/Wdxy_AkcKTk])<ref>[https://xine.sourceforge.net/faq#vcdsupport xine faq: VCD support]</ref><ref name=xinerec>[https://wiki.videolan.org/SVCD/ VLC Wiki - xine media player software full SVCD support]</ref><ref>[https://g.co/bard/share/6e2f4db8098c Google Bard: I need navigation-capable vcd media player software like "xine"]</ref> or [[#Emulators| | + | *[[Wikipedia:Video_CD|VCD]]/[[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|White book standard disc]] playback supported by some of the media player software when you are using the physical disc. Also you can use compatible [[Wikipedia:Comparison_of_disc_image_software|virtual disc image mount software]] with media player software->open disc option. Another option is directly launching .DAT file with media player software. Lastly if you have a VCD packaged inside a CD-image, VLC media player can play this directly without you having to mount it or extract it such as; CDRWIN's BIN/CUE format, cdrdao's TOC format, and a limited set of Nero (NRG) formats.<ref name=VLCCDImages>[https://wiki.videolan.org/What_can_VLC_do%3F/#Compact_Disc_.28CD.29_Images VLC Wiki: Compact Disc (CD) Images]</ref>. But due to lack of support for playback control (PBC) with VCD2.0 or onwards<ref>[https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/283219-VCD-problems-%28playing-using-VLC-no-menus-in-Media-Player%29 VideoHelp Forum: VCD problems - playing using VLC; no menus]</ref>; most of the media player software do not support VCD menus/navigation. For a complete VCD experience which includes menu selections/navigation, hot spots and playback control (PBC)<ref>[[Wikipedia:Video_CD#Other_features|VCD version 2.0 also adds the playback control (PBC), featuring a simple menu like DVD-Video]]</ref><ref name=VCDandCDiversions>[http://www.icdia.co.uk/faq/cdifaq6.html icdia: cdifaq6 page - VCD versions and CDi faq]</ref><ref>[https://encode2mpeg.sourceforge.net/html/menu.html encode2mpeg: Menu for VCD/SVCD/DVD]</ref><ref>[https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/382880-VCD-Sample-disc-image PBC supported VCD2.0 sample disc images]</ref>, use xine (keep in mind, its obsolete[https://youtu.be/Wdxy_AkcKTk])<ref>[https://xine.sourceforge.net/faq#vcdsupport xine faq: VCD support]</ref><ref name=xinerec>[https://wiki.videolan.org/SVCD/ VLC Wiki - xine media player software full SVCD support]</ref><ref>[https://g.co/bard/share/6e2f4db8098c Google Bard: I need navigation-capable vcd media player software like "xine"]</ref> or [[#Emulators|Amiga CD32]] emulator that supports FMV module. |
− | :*[[Wikipedia:Super_Video_CD|SVCD]] and [[Wikipedia:Super_Video_CD#CVD|CVD]] playback using .mpg or .bin files is supported with VLC and most of the other media player software or if you have a SVCD packaged inside a CD-image, in some cases VLC media player can play this directly without you having to mount it or extract it such as; CDRWIN's BIN/CUE format, cdrdao's TOC format, and a limited set of Nero (NRG) formats.<ref name=VLCCDImages></ref>, though as cited above; handling still frames (often used in menus) and switching between different video formats is often problematic or not supported. For a complete SVCD support which includes menu selections, hot spots and playback control, use xine<ref name=xinerec></ref><ref>[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=329959&pid=2716722 forum.kodi - SVCD menu support]</ref> or [[#Emulators| | + | :*[[Wikipedia:Super_Video_CD|SVCD]] and [[Wikipedia:Super_Video_CD#CVD|CVD]] playback using .mpg or .bin files is supported with VLC and most of the other media player software or if you have a SVCD packaged inside a CD-image, in some cases VLC media player can play this directly without you having to mount it or extract it such as; CDRWIN's BIN/CUE format, cdrdao's TOC format, and a limited set of Nero (NRG) formats.<ref name=VLCCDImages></ref>, though as cited above; handling still frames (often used in menus) and switching between different video formats is often problematic or not supported. For a complete SVCD support which includes menu selections, hot spots and playback control, use xine<ref name=xinerec></ref><ref>[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=329959&pid=2716722 forum.kodi - SVCD menu support]</ref> or ''[[#Emulators|Amiga CD32]] emulator that supports FMV module?'' |
:*[https://www.theworldofcdi.com/encyclopedia/category/dv-on-cd-i-movies/ CD-i Digital Video] playback is not possible; you cannot rip your disc or use .DAT files (or launch CD-image directly) due to [[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|Green Book standard]] for CD-i discs; making it incompatible with the Video CD format and [https://forum.amiga.org/index.php?topic=59084.msg658853#msg658853 ISO-9660 file system] which causing unreadable discs or incompatibility with media player software, though [[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|White Book standard]] [https://letterboxd.com/cashappme20/list/philips-cdi-movies/ CD-i movie discs] released later, which shouldn't be confused with CD-i Digital Video discs<ref>[https://obsoletemedia.org/cd-i-digital-video/ ObsoleteMedia: CD-i Digital Video (1993 – 1994)]</ref>. Either way, [https://youtu.be/QJ01L8ZyVw0?t=1136 do not expect menu support]; which is possible with Video-CD 1.1 format exclusive to CD-i players (VCDs with only version 2.0 or onwards supports this as cited above, e.g [[Wikipedia:File:Return_button_on_vcd_player.JPG|VCD players with Return button]])<ref name=VCDandCDiversions></ref>, you have to wait for an [[#Emulators|CD-i emulator that fully implements "DVC"]] or use compatible hardware for playing [[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|Green Book standard]] [https://www.theworldofcdi.com/encyclopedia/category/dv-on-cd-i-movies/ CD-i Digital Videos] and menus. | :*[https://www.theworldofcdi.com/encyclopedia/category/dv-on-cd-i-movies/ CD-i Digital Video] playback is not possible; you cannot rip your disc or use .DAT files (or launch CD-image directly) due to [[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|Green Book standard]] for CD-i discs; making it incompatible with the Video CD format and [https://forum.amiga.org/index.php?topic=59084.msg658853#msg658853 ISO-9660 file system] which causing unreadable discs or incompatibility with media player software, though [[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|White Book standard]] [https://letterboxd.com/cashappme20/list/philips-cdi-movies/ CD-i movie discs] released later, which shouldn't be confused with CD-i Digital Video discs<ref>[https://obsoletemedia.org/cd-i-digital-video/ ObsoleteMedia: CD-i Digital Video (1993 – 1994)]</ref>. Either way, [https://youtu.be/QJ01L8ZyVw0?t=1136 do not expect menu support]; which is possible with Video-CD 1.1 format exclusive to CD-i players (VCDs with only version 2.0 or onwards supports this as cited above, e.g [[Wikipedia:File:Return_button_on_vcd_player.JPG|VCD players with Return button]])<ref name=VCDandCDiversions></ref>, you have to wait for an [[#Emulators|CD-i emulator that fully implements "DVC"]] or use compatible hardware for playing [[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|Green Book standard]] [https://www.theworldofcdi.com/encyclopedia/category/dv-on-cd-i-movies/ CD-i Digital Videos] and menus. | ||
− | :*[[Wikipedia:Photo_CD|Photo CD]]/[[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|Beige Book standard disc]] playback is possible with VLC or MPC-HC if you are using physical disc or compatible [[Wikipedia:Comparison_of_disc_image_software|virtual disc image mount software]] with media player software->open disc option, or you can use compatible | + | :*[[Wikipedia:Photo_CD|Photo CD]]/[[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|Beige Book standard disc]] playback is possible with VLC or MPC-HC if you are using physical disc or compatible [[Wikipedia:Comparison_of_disc_image_software|virtual disc image mount software]] with media player software->open disc option, or you can use compatible emulator software such as mednafen/beetle PCFX for Photo CDs. Another option is using something like [https://newsgroup.xnview.com/viewtopic.php?t=232 XnView for .PCD files]. |
− | :*[[Wikipedia:Compact_Disc_Digital_Audio|Audio CD]]/[[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|Red book standard disc]] playback is possible; if you have a CD-DA/Audio CD/[[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|Red book standard disc]] packaged inside a CD-image, in some cases VLC media player can play this directly without you having to mount it or extract it such as; CDRWIN's BIN/CUE format, cdrdao's TOC format, and a limited set of Nero (NRG) formats.<ref name=VLCCDImages></ref> otherwise you need to insert the physical disc to play it<ref>[https://wiki.videolan.org/CD/#Audio_CDs VLC wiki: Audio CDs]</ref>. You can use [[#Emulators| | + | :*[[Wikipedia:Compact_Disc_Digital_Audio|Audio CD]]/[[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|Red book standard disc]] playback is possible; if you have a CD-DA/Audio CD/[[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|Red book standard disc]] packaged inside a CD-image, in some cases VLC media player can play this directly without you having to mount it or extract it such as; CDRWIN's BIN/CUE format, cdrdao's TOC format, and a limited set of Nero (NRG) formats.<ref name=VLCCDImages></ref> otherwise you need to insert the physical disc to play it<ref>[https://wiki.videolan.org/CD/#Audio_CDs VLC wiki: Audio CDs]</ref>. You can use [[PlayStation_emulators#Hardware_features_and_peripherals|DuckStation]], mednafen/beetle PCFX or [[#Emulators|Amiga CD32]] emulator that supports FMV module for Audio CD playback, another option for Audio CD's using something like "Audacity" software to import the .BIN files (File - Import - Raw Data... - Signed 16-bits PCM, 2 channel stereo, 44100 Hz) and, then, export as .WAV.<ref>[https://superuser.com/questions/258679/how-do-i-play-bin-and-cue-files-in-vlc-media-player superuser: How do I play .bin and .cue files in VLC media player software?]</ref> |
:*[[Wikipedia:Super_Audio_CD|SACD]]/[[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|Scarlet Book standard disc]] playback: MPC-BE play SACD only from DSD and DSF file. Alternatively you can use Audacity [https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/cant-import-correctly-5-1-wav-and-dsd-dff-audio-files/38855][https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/super-audio-cd-files-dsf-solved/36566]. | :*[[Wikipedia:Super_Audio_CD|SACD]]/[[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|Scarlet Book standard disc]] playback: MPC-BE play SACD only from DSD and DSF file. Alternatively you can use Audacity [https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/cant-import-correctly-5-1-wav-and-dsd-dff-audio-files/38855][https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/super-audio-cd-files-dsf-solved/36566]. | ||
− | :*[[Wikipedia:CD%2BG|CD+G]]/[[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|Red book standard disc]] discs are often used for karaoke machines similar to LD-G, which use this functionality to present on-screen lyrics for the song contained on the disc. [https://forum.videolan.org/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3923&sid=cfa47d88680ff4f066c70a5a461305a8&start=50 VLC has no support for CD+G .zip files currently] but you can use [[#Emulators| | + | :*[[Wikipedia:CD%2BG|CD+G]]/[[Wikipedia:Rainbow_Books|Red book standard disc]] discs are often used for karaoke machines similar to LD-G, which use this functionality to present on-screen lyrics for the song contained on the disc. [https://forum.videolan.org/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3923&sid=cfa47d88680ff4f066c70a5a461305a8&start=50 VLC has no support for CD+G .zip files currently] but you can use compatible emulator software such as mednafen/beetle PCFX, [[Sega_Genesis_emulators#Hardware_features_and_accessories|ares]] or [[#Emulators|Amiga CD32]] emulator that supports FMV module. |
*[[Wikipedia:DVD|DVD-Video]] playback and menus supported by various media player software like [https://nightlies.videolan.org/ VLC] and [https://github.com/clsid2/mpc-hc/tags MPC-HC], however other ones like [https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv mpv] and [https://github.com/libretro/libretro-mpv libretro-mpv] do not support DVD menus<ref>[https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv/issues/4577 mpv player: DVD menu support issue page]</ref>, so there is no support for [[Virtual_reality#VR_game_room_simulations|EmuVR]] either. A large number of commercial DVDs are encrypted which uses a range of encryption and copy protection techniques like [[Wikipedia:DVD_region_code|RC]], [[Wikipedia:DVD_region_code#Region-code_enhanced|RCE]], [[Wikipedia:Analog_Protection_System|APS]], [[Wikipedia:Content_Scramble_System|CSS]], [[Wikipedia:User_operation_prohibition|UOPs]] and [[Wikipedia:ARccOS_protection|ARccOS]]; using plugins like [https://www.videolan.org/developers/libdvdcss.html libdvdcss]<ref>Get libdvdcss compiled library from [https://download.videolan.org here], then move the downloaded libdvdcss-2.dll file to VLC or any other media player software installation folder to work with libdvdcss.</ref>, <abbr title="These ones already comes with VLC media player software, you can see these in your 'VLC/plugins/access' directory.">libdvdread and libdvdnav</abbr> for VLC may help with playing these encrypted discs. Another option is decrypting and properly [[Ripping_games|ripping]] these discs using [https://www.videohelp.com/software/sections/decrypters-dvd-rippers DVD decrypter software]. | *[[Wikipedia:DVD|DVD-Video]] playback and menus supported by various media player software like [https://nightlies.videolan.org/ VLC] and [https://github.com/clsid2/mpc-hc/tags MPC-HC], however other ones like [https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv mpv] and [https://github.com/libretro/libretro-mpv libretro-mpv] do not support DVD menus<ref>[https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv/issues/4577 mpv player: DVD menu support issue page]</ref>, so there is no support for [[Virtual_reality#VR_game_room_simulations|EmuVR]] either. A large number of commercial DVDs are encrypted which uses a range of encryption and copy protection techniques like [[Wikipedia:DVD_region_code|RC]], [[Wikipedia:DVD_region_code#Region-code_enhanced|RCE]], [[Wikipedia:Analog_Protection_System|APS]], [[Wikipedia:Content_Scramble_System|CSS]], [[Wikipedia:User_operation_prohibition|UOPs]] and [[Wikipedia:ARccOS_protection|ARccOS]]; using plugins like [https://www.videolan.org/developers/libdvdcss.html libdvdcss]<ref>Get libdvdcss compiled library from [https://download.videolan.org here], then move the downloaded libdvdcss-2.dll file to VLC or any other media player software installation folder to work with libdvdcss.</ref>, <abbr title="These ones already comes with VLC media player software, you can see these in your 'VLC/plugins/access' directory.">libdvdread and libdvdnav</abbr> for VLC may help with playing these encrypted discs. Another option is decrypting and properly [[Ripping_games|ripping]] these discs using [https://www.videohelp.com/software/sections/decrypters-dvd-rippers DVD decrypter software]. | ||
:*[[Wikipedia:DVD-Audio|DVD-Audio]] playback only possible using .AOB files with VLC and MPC-HC, also [https://wiki.videolan.org/VLC_HowTo/Extract_audio/#Using_the_VLC_graphical_user_interface_.28GUI.29 you can rip DVD-Audio using VLC convert option]. There is no DVD-Audio menu support for MPC-HC or VLC. | :*[[Wikipedia:DVD-Audio|DVD-Audio]] playback only possible using .AOB files with VLC and MPC-HC, also [https://wiki.videolan.org/VLC_HowTo/Extract_audio/#Using_the_VLC_graphical_user_interface_.28GUI.29 you can rip DVD-Audio using VLC convert option]. There is no DVD-Audio menu support for MPC-HC or VLC. | ||
− | *[https://www.psdevwiki.com/psp/Universal_Media_Disc UMD Video] playback and menu support is not possible with any of the media player software. But if you do [https://old.reddit.com/r/PSP/comments/n7t7co/my_quest_to_rip_a_psp_umd_movie/hii7ijg/ this ripping and transcoding processes] correctly you can play it on your media player software (without menu support of course). In the meantime your only choice for menu support either using [[#Emulators|emulator]] | + | *[https://www.psdevwiki.com/psp/Universal_Media_Disc UMD Video] playback and menu support is not possible with any of the media player software. But if you do [https://old.reddit.com/r/PSP/comments/n7t7co/my_quest_to_rip_a_psp_umd_movie/hii7ijg/ this ripping and transcoding processes] correctly you can play it on your media player software (without menu support of course). In the meantime your only choice for menu support either using [[#Emulators|JPCSP emulator]] or real hardware. |
*[[Wikipedia:HD_DVD|HD-DVD]] playback using decrypted [[Wikipedia:Enhanced_VOB|.evo]]<ref>[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/BluRayAndHDDVD Ubuntu Community: Restricted HD-DVD]</ref><ref>[https://samples.mplayerhq.hu/evob/ Decrypted .evo samples]</ref> is supported with VLC or MPC-HC. If you're disc has encrypted with [[Wikipedia:Advanced_Access_Content_System|AACS]]; either you'll need a drive that is capable of reading the discs and ancient version PowerDVD ($) (e.g.. 7 Ultra) media player software<ref>[https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/343705-VLC-Blu-ray-plugin-Watch-encrypted-Blu-rays-directly-in-VLC-2-0/page2#post2194488 VideoHelp forum: encrypted HD-DVD playback]</ref> OR just like cited below for Blu-ray Disc Video; using [https://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=176924 this guide for VLC] (or [https://github.com/clsid2/mpc-hc/issues/944 this steps for MPC-HC]) may help,<ref>[https://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=175620 Doom9 forum: HD-DVD protection and libaacs with keydb.cfg]</ref>but either way do not expect HD-DVD menu support at all<ref>[https://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/691.page#post_box_2858 Cyberlink forum: PowerDVD ultra doesnt compatible with HD-DVD menus]</ref> unless there is a [[#Emulators|Xbox 360 emulator that fully implements "HD DVD Player"]] or using [https://youtu.be/myKtgAEuSCQ?t=661 compatible hardware]. If you want to decrypt your HD-DVD files use [https://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=123282 this guide]. | *[[Wikipedia:HD_DVD|HD-DVD]] playback using decrypted [[Wikipedia:Enhanced_VOB|.evo]]<ref>[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/BluRayAndHDDVD Ubuntu Community: Restricted HD-DVD]</ref><ref>[https://samples.mplayerhq.hu/evob/ Decrypted .evo samples]</ref> is supported with VLC or MPC-HC. If you're disc has encrypted with [[Wikipedia:Advanced_Access_Content_System|AACS]]; either you'll need a drive that is capable of reading the discs and ancient version PowerDVD ($) (e.g.. 7 Ultra) media player software<ref>[https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/343705-VLC-Blu-ray-plugin-Watch-encrypted-Blu-rays-directly-in-VLC-2-0/page2#post2194488 VideoHelp forum: encrypted HD-DVD playback]</ref> OR just like cited below for Blu-ray Disc Video; using [https://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=176924 this guide for VLC] (or [https://github.com/clsid2/mpc-hc/issues/944 this steps for MPC-HC]) may help,<ref>[https://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=175620 Doom9 forum: HD-DVD protection and libaacs with keydb.cfg]</ref>but either way do not expect HD-DVD menu support at all<ref>[https://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/691.page#post_box_2858 Cyberlink forum: PowerDVD ultra doesnt compatible with HD-DVD menus]</ref> unless there is a [[#Emulators|Xbox 360 emulator that fully implements "HD DVD Player"]] or using [https://youtu.be/myKtgAEuSCQ?t=661 compatible hardware]. If you want to decrypt your HD-DVD files use [https://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=123282 this guide]. | ||
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*[https://www.youtube.com/@Devinnytroyopenings/videos Devinnytroyopenings - DVD and Blu-ray menu walkthrough videos] | *[https://www.youtube.com/@Devinnytroyopenings/videos Devinnytroyopenings - DVD and Blu-ray menu walkthrough videos] | ||
*[https://youtu.be/TCTWyNstpD0 Technology Connections: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, Books of Red, Blue, Purple, Beige, Orange, Scarlet...] | *[https://youtu.be/TCTWyNstpD0 Technology Connections: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, Books of Red, Blue, Purple, Beige, Orange, Scarlet...] | ||
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