What do I need for playing Ultra HD Blu-rays?

[flashandpan007]

Of course I need a software player, but is a LG BH16NS40 capable of reading the new discs?

[sneaker]

Looks like it.

But: since there is currently NO PC software to play or otherwise decrypt UltraHD BluRay no one will be able to test and confirm that for you. I would highly recommend to wait for such software to appear before doing any kind of hardware upgrade.

[flashandpan007]

How long did it take in the past for Blu-rays to appear decrypters?

[Kerry56]

You might not want to get your hopes up about an Ultra HD Blu-ray decrypter. DVDFab announced today that they will not be developing one, and Slysoft and AnyDVD have ceased operations this week.

It took Slysoft less than a year to come out with a version of AnyDVD HD that could break AACS encryption. It took another year to break BD+ encryption on Blu-ray.

[flashandpan007]

Will Slysoft return, or is the company gone forever?

[sneaker]

"Due to recent regulatory requirements we have had to cease all activities relating to SlySoft Inc.
We wish to thank our loyal customers/clients for their patronage over the years. "

I am really sorry for that, but this is final. SlySoft is gone...

https://forum.slysoft.com/threads/slysoft-closed.68304/
https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/377130-Slysoft-and-AnyDVD-may-be-shut-down

The rest is speculation. Just sit back and wait. Maybe decrypters come tomorrow, maybe next year, maybe never. None of us can predict the future. Don't ask.

[flashandpan007]

Ok, I wait for new software programmers who also want that and create a nice program, but I thought Slysoft can restart in a new country with other laws.

[flashandpan007]

Looks different now since AnyDVD goes on.

So what do I need to play Ultra HD Blu-rays?
1.) As already posted I have a LG BH16NS40 which is capable of playing BD-XL Blu-ray Media
2.) AnyDVD for Decryption of The Ultra HD Blu-ray
3.) ??

[imhh1]

maybe the next powerdvd 16 will add support. But for now there is nothing you can do on a pc.

[sneaker]

Just because AnyDVD is back does not mean they have cracked UltraHD BluRay protection. They have not!

[flashandpan007]

The hope dies last ...

[Kerry56]

The developers at Redfox AnyDVD have not ruled out trying to break encryption on the new Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, but they have already stated that it is not a priority, not while they are working to reestablish their business in a new site. It could be years away.