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    Does the Pi zero have enough CPU to play DVDs with Kodi?

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      VictimRLSH
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      I have a spare B+ too, but I figured this would be a good use for the zero if it was up to the task. I realize the zero can't power the DVD drive through its USB, I have a forked USB cable with a separate power connection for that.

      System Config: Retropie 4.4 with full desktop, RPi 3B, 256gb SD, 5v 2.1A 5,200 mAH USB battery. EasyMSX controller mounted with Pimoroni Hyperpixel 4 (non touch). Also running 4.6 on a 4gb Pi 4 serving as my primary desktop computer now.

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        BuZz administrators @VictimRLSH
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        @VictimRLSH not really enough CPU power, but it has enough GPU power - http://www.raspberrypi.com/mpeg-2-license-key/

        then Kodi can play back DVD with hardware acceleration.

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