So a while back I made two different threads, one on my DVD/BD drive and another on a DVD region free DVD player. I'm currently using CCCP at the moment for playing standard DVD's here in the US, however I have no idea if it supports DVD's from other regions. Most internet forums that have this question give a variety of answers, ranging from a simple yes to requiring software that manipulates my drive (something I'd rather not do). I was wondering if anyone here who does use CCCP knows.

I eventually need to get PowerDVD since CCCP doesn't support BD's (damn you Sony!) yet PowerDVD only lets me change my DVD region five times which is completely pointless. So I was wondering if I could use PowerDVD for BD's (since most are region free anyways or are in region A which is primarily what BD's I have) and use CCCP for DVD playback from all regions?

The problem isn't hardware-side, it's software-side. The driver disc from Asus came only with the burning program and just gave me a link to install PowerDVD which for whatever reason doesn't run on my computer. I've already been playing DVD's using CCCP in conjunction with my DVD/BD player and so far it's flawless.

Should have just bought a high quality player.

Why on earth would they release new technology for CCCP region?

You're just going to have to use a different region.

Which one do you use? Luckily the benefit of being mustard race lets me switch out hardware on the fly and effortlessly. I went with the one I bought because it had the best overall reviews and ratings on Newegg and at the time I didn't know how much of an issue this was going to be.

Quote from: Septy on March 03, 2016, 07:51:11 PM

My bluray player allows me to change the region unlimited times and plays DVDs.

I don't quite understand this post.

Quote from: Solonoid on March 03, 2016, 07:54:40 PM

Why on earth would they release new technology for CCCP region?

You're just going to have to use a different region.

The CCCP is outdated and  unregulated like the .su

They will probably never release bluray support for it.

Is there another viable freeware alternative? Keep in mind I'm very picky with what I choose (no menu support is an instant no since that's the whole point of me buying the movies physically over digitally).

Quote from: Solonoid on March 03, 2016, 07:59:39 PM

The CCCP is outdated and  unregulated like the .su

They will probably never release bluray support for it.

Couldn't tell you.

In my opinion physical media is highly outdated, so I tend to ignore it.