Homebrew nx-laserplayer

[proconsule54]

Try libusbdvd test program

https://github.com/proconsule/libusbdvd/releases/tag/0.1.1

 

[alfonsovin]

Try libusbdvd test program

https://github.com/proconsule/libusbdvd/releases/tag/0.1.1

Hi, same behavior, discovered as 06 drive but disc can't be inserted (looks like is a known limitation of the drive that requires a driver to admit). in macOS it works

apple_mfi_fastcharge activate SuperDrive are in module usb-storage of Linux. Maybe in drivers/usb/storage/initializers.c Apple ODD (Optical Disk Drive)

 

[proconsule54]

Can you do a screenshot?

 

[alfonsovin]

Can you do a screenshot?

If drive have a DVD inside I can "eject", although it's not readed. If I try to push in a CD it doesn't catch
I read that its a characteristic of this drive that need a drive to be detected as unit

Don't know if it is the same AnnoyingTechnology/dbaae864822cf08372f0aafe64a63477
or
https://www.cmos.blog/use-apples-usb-superdrive-with-linux/

 

[proconsule54]

sg_raw /dev/sr0 EA 00 00 00 00 00 01

This is the unlock cmd, is a raw scsi cmd so easy to port. I will make a test version with unlock and let you know

 

[alfonsovin]

sg_raw /dev/sr0 EA 00 00 00 00 00 01

This is the unlock cmd, is a raw scsi cmd so easy to port. I will make a test version with unlock and let you know

I am looking forward to hearing you

 

[alfonsovin]

hello, is there is a chance to implement the code to unlock Apple Super Drive?
Thank you

 

[proconsule54]

Yes, but i am very very busy at the moment, i will dm you for testing when all is done

 

[alfonsovin]

Very appreciate answer, of course no matter I will wait
I will try when its done and report
Thank you

 

[proconsule54]

Very appreciate answer, of course no matter I will wait
I will try when its done and report
Thank you

Since i suspect that this command must be called before any other i have to parse apple and superdrive from vendorid and apply it at start

 

[alfonsovin]

Hello, is there any advance?

 

[proconsule54]

Yes i will update all my homebrew this month, also this.

 

[mathew77]

Yes i will update all my homebrew this month, also this.

Thank you!.. Can't wait to play my DVD Games (like this) on a Switch: https://www.mobygames.com/platform/dvd-player/

 

[proconsule54]

Made render changes (similar to what i have done on NXMP) and is working better then ever, also with high bitrate stuff.
waiting for libusbdvd testing on Apple SuperDrive (i haven't so i have to wait for test). This will be updated as well all other homebrew.

 

[proconsule54]

Working HARD on libaacs (with mbedtls instead of gnucrypt) , fixed many many stuff (mem leak, curve init and so on) this fixed bluyray playback, i tested long playback on all bluray i have at home and now seem "100% perfetct" just like DVD. next version of nx-laserplayer will be a LOT better on bluray playback

Post automatically merged: Aug 19, 2026

Side notes on my testing, many bluray are shipped with truehd7.1 as main default audio track, this stall the cpu and causes frame drop(huge frame drop) switching to ac3 track (always present) makes fluid playback. Tried lemas 66 bluray hd, 2 hours and more and only 15 frame dropped on entire playback

Post automatically merged: Aug 19, 2026

I know this is useless nowdays, maybe is only a tech achivement, but hope this can be useful for someone. I put a lot of effort on libusbdvd and nx-laserplayer, thousand of hours (mainly on libusbdvd and libaacs)

 

[voddy]

this is awsome! thank you so much. hope for a soonish release

 

[proconsule54]

Tested also VC1 Bluray (some old ones from but still on market) all ok without issue

Post automatically merged: Aug 21, 2026

Can someone post something so i can make release post. @voddy

 

[proconsule54]

https://github.com/proconsule/nx-laserplayer/releases/tag/0.0.3

nx-laserplayer 0.0.3

• Fix some memleak in AACSv1
• updated libusbdvd to 0.1.3
• layout fix for audio/subtitle menu selection

Enjoy

Post automatically merged: Aug 28, 2026

now that mayor features are up maybe i can focus on exotic functions like @mathew77 suggested

 

[voddy]

sorry for not posting - i was a bit busy - but thanks a lot for your release!

 

[proconsule54]

I am researching, in theory with some specific drives and with specific firmwares uhd bluray with aacsv2 can be decoded, will not be as easy as with just keydb, but possible. I am doing deep test on it “briking” some drives i have, if i got working any 4k retail bluray i will report and prove it. There are many many IF, but why not tring to do it!

Post automatically merged: Sep 3, 2026

Ps i am the first to know that is useless on switch, is easier and better to use the hd bluray version of the same movie, but is just a poc that “can be done”.