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People are discussing new Blu-ray-related developments in two areas: a coming Criterion Blu-ray release for a Netflix musical fantasy film, and new Blu-ray drive firmware that enables ripping GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360 discs on PC. Together, the headlines highlight both mainstream format releases and preservation/ripping capabilities via updated hardware support.

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Key Takeaway Blu-ray news is split between a high-profile Criterion release and firmware that expands what compatible drives can rip on PC.
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Blu-ray news is split between a high-profile Criterion release and firmware that expands what compatible drives can rip on PC.

People are discussing new Blu-ray-related developments in two areas: a coming Criterion Blu-ray release for a Netflix musical fantasy film, and new Blu-ray drive firmware that enables ripping GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360 discs on PC. Together, the headlines highlight both mainstream format releases and preservation/ripping capabilities via updated hardware support.

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Top 2 signals · Blu-ray news is split between a high-profile Criterion
HotHardware · 14h ago
Retro Preservation: New Blu-ray Drive Firmware Rips Wii And Xbox 360 Discs On PC
Tom's Hardware · 22h ago
Modern Blu-ray drives can now rip GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360 games to PC — third-party OmniDrive firmware unlocks game rips from physical media on select players

Briefing Findings · Blu-ray news is split between a high-profile Criterion

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Firmware capability OmniDrive firmware unlocks game rips

What to Watch

  • Mark Dec. 31 for the Criterion Blu-ray release of “KPop Demon Hunters,” with pre-orders already live. r/movies
  • Follow OmniDrive firmware updates to see which Blu-ray drive/player models keep expanding compatible disc ripping. Tom's Hardware

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  • Retro Preservation: New Blu-ray Drive Firmware Rips Wii And Xbox 360 Discs On PC HotHardware
  • Modern Blu-ray drives can now rip GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360 games to PC — third-party OmniDrive firmware unlocks game rips from physical media on select players Tom's Hardware
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Retro Preservation: New Blu-ray Drive Firmware Rips Wii And Xbox 360 Discs On PC

On compatible Blu-Ray drives, OmniDrive custom firmware can rip Wii, GameCube, Xbox, and Xbox 360 games to a PC. Several other consoles are supported too, but remain encrypted.

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