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[KSib]

TPreston, on 29 November 2012 - 15:06, said:

Hell has frozen over, About time they ditched the windows media player 1.0 look wonder if they will add an integrated library for tagged files like xbox video

Some people like that whole minimal look. I don't. Should be good.

[Tyler R.]

VLC would be a lot nicer than the default video app.

[spudtrooper]

tsupersonic, on 29 November 2012 - 16:20, said:

Meh. If VLC doesn't get the funding, who cares? Some other media player can make a Metro app., and that's what people will start using. It would be beneficial if VLC made one regardless, that is if they want to keep market share.

True, there are already a couple of feature rich players in marketplace.. including one that supports mkv and is almost getting DTS to work. Windows 8 doesn't have to rely upon the old hats anymore..

[spudtrooper]

Almost 5000 bucks so far, one fairly large contribution there too

[Growled]

VLC as a metro app is definitely the way to go. I can't wait.

[PsYcHoKiLLa]

Backed, yes! My name in lights and the best video player made even better, well worth it!

[Eins.MY]

spudtrooper, on 29 November 2012 - 16:47, said:

True, there are already a couple of feature rich players in marketplace.. including one that supports mkv and is almost getting DTS to work. Windows 8 doesn't have to rely upon the old hats anymore..

So there is an app that can play MKV now in Windows Store? does it work on ARM/Surface RT too?

[spudtrooper]

Eins.MY, on 30 November 2012 - 01:19, said:

So there is an app that can play MKV now in Windows Store? does it work on ARM/Surface RT too?

http://apps.microsof...1a-6f08f46e51f3

Free trial too. Still look forward to vlc though!

[spudtrooper]

Nearly 8k raised in first day, looks like this one may actually finish!

[jakem1]

Eins.MY, on 30 November 2012 - 01:19, said:

So there is an app that can play MKV now in Windows Store? does it work on ARM/Surface RT too?

There are a couple. I was playing around with mobile.HD last night but the lack of support for DTS sound prevented most of my mkv files from playing. I tried another (but can't remember what it is called right now) and it played all my mkv files without any problems.

Do a search for mkv in the Windows Store and you will be able to see all the apps that support mkv playback.

[spudtrooper]

Looks like VLC Player Metro is trending well beyond project fulfillment

http://www.kicktraq....ro/#chart-daily

[Growled]

Wow, a very popular project.