Star Wars: Episode VII

**YellerDog** · 13 Dec 2015, 08:46 PM

VLC

**Josh** · 13 Dec 2015, 08:49 PM

Its already encoded in h264, so you don't need to transcode unless you're burning in subtitles. I use mp4tools.

**Fe 26** · 13 Dec 2015, 10:56 PM

I use google

**YellerDog** · 13 Dec 2015, 10:59 PM

Google is bad on opinions.

**Shin Johnpv** · 14 Dec 2015, 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by FirstBlood

The XBone plays MKVs now

and upon further inspection, the PS4 does too.

The PS4's mkv support, at least in my experience, is incredibly hit or miss, mostly miss too.

These despecialized editions sound awesome, I need to try and grab them at some point.

**Space Pirate Roberts** · 15 Dec 2015, 05:54 AM

So, this premiered in Hollywood tonight. Apparently the review embargo doesn't lift until 12:00am PST tomorrow night (or "tonight" if you're reading this in the morning), but in the meantime early impressions from attendees are glowing:

Originally Posted by Rainn Wilson

1st Star Wars review: it was epic, awesome & perfect. The cast was stellar. JJ killed it!

Originally Posted by Adam Goldberg

Ranking: 1. Empire Strikes Back. 2. Force Awakens. 3. A New Hope. 4. Return of the Jedi. 5 - 8 Prequels. Thank you JJ.

Much more at the link. Don't worry, there's nothing I'd consider a spoiler.