VCD question

[Brideoffrankenstein]

I have got no idea about these types of things so does anyone know........
would a normal DVD player play a VCD (video compact disc?)?
and...........
I don't have a normal DVD player so would my XBOX play it (the VCD) as it plays normal DVD's?
Or would my computer be more likely to play it?


Thank you

[lazarus corporation]

My "no-thrills" (£30 from Amazon) DVD player plays VCDs happily. No idea about XBOXs though

[Hojyuu-obi]

I have got no idea about these types of things so does anyone know........
would a normal DVD player play a VCD (video compact disc?)?
and...........
I don't have a normal DVD player so would my XBOX play it (the VCD) as it plays normal DVD's?
Or would my computer be more likely to play it?


Thank you

Normally just about any DVD player will handle a VCD ... re: Xbox: a non-modified Xbox won't play any type of home made discs AFAIK unless it's one of the later builds that has a Philips CD drive (like mine) that can read CD-RW (not CD-R) ...

... an Xbox can also be modified w/ a chip but that's "illegal".

[Debaser]

Whoops...

[Brideoffrankenstein]

Thanks guys

My "no-thrills" (£30 from Amazon) DVD player plays VCDs happily.

I think that sounds like the way to go. What "make" is it so I can order one?

[lazarus corporation]

Thanks guys

My "no-thrills" (£30 from Amazon) DVD player plays VCDs happily.

I think that sounds like the way to go. What "make" is it so I can order one?

Mine's a Daytek P818 Multi-region DVD Player, but they seem to have gone up in price (now £38.99)

But Amazon currently have a Starlogic Multi-region 2.1 DVD Player for £29.99 which looks like it will do the job:

This stylish player is more than just a DVD player as it includes JPEG and MP3 picture and music CD/DVD support. The player is also compatible with the following CD media: DVD, SVCD, VCD, CD Audio, CD-G, HD-CD, MP3 and JPEG images stored on CD-R/CD+R media. Although not mentioned in the product manual, the Starlogic will also playback DVD+R/+RW and DVD-R/-RW dics [sic] .

[Brideoffrankenstein]

Thanks guys

My "no-thrills" (£30 from Amazon) DVD player plays VCDs happily.

I think that sounds like the way to go. What "make" is it so I can order one?

Mine's a Daytek P818 Multi-region DVD Player, but they seem to have gone up in price (now £38.99)

But Amazon currently have a Starlogic Multi-region 2.1 DVD Player for £29.99 which looks like it will do the job:

This stylish player is more than just a DVD player as it includes JPEG and MP3 picture and music CD/DVD support. The player is also compatible with the following CD media: DVD, SVCD, VCD, CD Audio, CD-G, HD-CD, MP3 and JPEG images stored on CD-R/CD+R media. Although not mentioned in the product manual, the Starlogic will also playback DVD+R/+RW and DVD-R/-RW dics.

Great! Thanks

[Brideoffrankenstein]

Oooh just bought one!

[Rivers]

The cheaper DVD players tend to play anything whilst the name brands tend to be fussy.