This latest Ultra version goes much further then ever before, being designed principally to play back both HD DVD and the new Blu-ray disks that have considerably more storage space than conventional DVDs. Even if you haven't moved into these rarified atmospheres yet, this software will support pretty much every movie format available, from standard DVD, AVI, Mini-DVD and WMV to MPEG-4 AVC, WMV-HD and DivX Pro.
* Watch new high-def movies on HD DVDs or Blu-ray Discs
* Experience exceptional audio quality with 7.1 home theater audio, and high-definition Dolby Digital Plus and DTS
* Enjoy extreme image performance with optimization for the latest graphics cards
* Access interactive movie content with support for BD-J and iHD
* Play movies with a choice of advanced controls and smart DVD utilities
High-Definition Video * Blu-ray Discs and HD DVDs - New movie features and vastly improved image detail
* High-definition format support - Playback of HD file formats H.264, HD MPEG-2, and WMV-HD
* Advanced display technologies - Exceptional support for widescreen monitors, including the latest content protection standards for digital connectors
* Hardware acceleration - Optimization for high-definition graphics processors from Intel, NVIDIA and ATI
Advanced Movie Interactivity * Interactive movie features - BD-J and iHD technology provides links to online content, games, and other disc extras
* Next-gen navigation - Overlayed menus, movie bookmarks, and zooming offer new ways to enjoy movie content
* Advanced content - Movie commentaries displayed in Picture-in-Picture mode let you watch a movie while referencing content like comments from actors and the director