Alternatives to VLC?

slipd · 17 Jan 2016 at 22:28

Hey guys,

Just checking, but is there anything better than vlc (x64) in use at the moment?

Nothing against vlc really, just like to feel like I have my finger on the pulse

weyland yutani · 18 Jan 2016 at 00:32

MPC-BE has been my choice for quite a while, plays everything and the UI is nice.

http://sourceforge.net/projects/mpcbe/

this_is_gav · 18 Jan 2016 at 08:53

Daum PotPlayer. Been using it (and its predecessor KMPlayer) Since Vista.

It's got VLC's raw compatibility but is far more flexible and has many more options for the tinkerers. That said but I just keep the stock options except for changing the skin (BlackBox3) and ticking the option to resume videos from where they left off.

BluD · 18 Jan 2016 at 08:57

Hmm might give that a go, ive been using VLC player as long as i can remember so a change might be nice.

Drizmod · 18 Jan 2016 at 11:23

MPC is by far the best free media player on Windows

Nexus18 · 18 Jan 2016 at 11:33

http://www.avsforum.com/forum/26-home-theater-computers/1357375-advanced-mpc-hc-setup-guide.html

Orcvader · 18 Jan 2016 at 12:04

weyland yutani said:
MPC-BE has been my choice for quite a while, plays everything and the UI is nice.

http://sourceforge.net/projects/mpcbe/

+1 to this. If you feel like tweaking it further install LAV filters + madVR and it improves the quality, especially with upscaling.

Doco · 18 Jan 2016 at 12:45

weyland yutani said:
MPC-BE has been my choice for quite a while, plays everything and the UI is nice.

http://sourceforge.net/projects/mpcbe/

Got a random stutter issue a while ago and started using MPC-BE myself, when I upgraded from win 7 to win 10 I didnt even try to use VLC to see if my issue had gone, MPC-BE has been doing the job - follwed this http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/233290-high-quality-video-playback-on-windows/ to get some filters

bledd · 18 Jan 2016 at 13:29

MPC-BE is the daddy. You'll need to have an up to date Directx 9 install too.

Google 'dxwebsetup' and it will sort it out for you.

Cooners · 18 Jan 2016 at 13:37

Just trying MPC-BE myself as VLC seems to have tiny buttons on my Surface, unfortunately MPC-BE has the same issue

Stoner81 · 18 Jan 2016 at 13:55

Leawo Blu-ray player is what I use these days and like it a lot.

Stoner81.

slick rick · 18 Jan 2016 at 16:17

I use MPC, seems to work well for me.

Elevon · 18 Jan 2016 at 19:39

GOM player, https://www.gomlab.com/

Jelly · 18 Jan 2016 at 21:03

MPC is pretty portable and compatible as-is, but if you watch subtitled stuff you can install CCCP or KCP

KIA · 19 Jan 2016 at 19:14

Some of these players bundle crap with the installer. Be careful, even if the default choice isn't opt-in.

MPC-HC is always a safe bet.

iviv · 19 Jan 2016 at 21:56

I've always used MPC-HC, what's the difference between HC and BE?

fenchu · 19 Jan 2016 at 22:04

been looking for a alternative a while and stumbled across this thread will look into mpc thanks

Kelt · 19 Jan 2016 at 22:37

Another vote for MPC-BE from me.

Sliver · 20 Jan 2016 at 09:04

Just grabbed MPC after reading this thread. Will try tonight. First impressions are good. Seems to be well featured, lots of options.

weyland yutani · 20 Jan 2016 at 11:28

Only issue I have with mpc-be is it will not play next in folder for mp3 files . . works fine for videos but not music which is annoying.