Do I still need to purchase the MPEG-2 and VC-1 license keys for the Raspberry Pi 2?

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If so, will the same MPEG-2 and VC-1 licenses available in the Raspberry Pi store work with the Raspberry Pi 2?

score 18 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 08 '15 at 19:59

From Raspberry Pi 2 - FAQ and collated answers

Do I still need CODEC licences?

Yes, if you want to use the HW decoders. However, the higher speed of the device MIGHT mean a SW decoder can be used. This will depend on the resolution of the video you are trying to display.

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 10 '15 at 21:30

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Yes, you still need it and for new Raspberry Pi you have to buy new license.

answered Mar 10 '15 at 21:30

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score 0 · Answer 3 · edited Mar 10 '15 at 20:27

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Yes. in RPI 2 quad core you need the codec if you want to play video_ts files, you need to purchase the mpeg2 codec. Once purchased and add to config.txt then video_ts can be played perfectly with the menu settings just like you have with a DVD in a player.

edited Mar 10 '15 at 20:27

thekiwi5000

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answered Mar 10 '15 at 14:48

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Do I still need to purchase the MPEG-2 and VC-1 license keys for the Raspberry Pi 2?

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