waiting for the Windows / console OS built-in support of HDR10 It's about time the HTPC crowd got to join the 4K HDR party.Īs far as I know, the free cross-platform Amazon Lumberyard game engine is currently Hopefully, by then there will be UHD Blu-ray drives available for PCs. The company expects to ship software supporting these new capabilities in early 2017. "Today’s Ultra HD Blu-ray certification means we can once again bring our customers the very latest in video and audio technology, ensuring they can enjoy the ultimate 4K experience." Here's what the company said in its press release: "With more than 300 million copies sold, PowerDVD is the definitive standard for media players, providing customers with the ultimate in home entertainment for the last 15 years" said Dr. Furthermore,it will support frame rates up to 60p, and immersive sound formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. So, what does this mean for HTPC users? It means the PowerDVD will support 3840 x 2160 resolution content with WCG (wide color gamut) and HDR (high dynamic range).
However, suffice to say this news about the software certification is a strong hint as to what's coming. Now, you might say "That's great, but there is no such thing as a Ultra HD Blu-ray drive from PCs." And you'd be right. The company's stalwart PowerDVD software has recently been certified for Ultra HD Blu-ray playback by the BDA (Blu-ray Disc Association), which is the first sign that home theater PCs will soon be taking a leap into the world of HDR 4K video. If you've been dreaming of making the leap to Ultra HD Blu-ray playback using a HTPC, CyberLink's latest news should put a smile on your face.
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