CNET Editors' review
Several years ago, BS.Player used to be one of the better multicodec free video playback applications around. It then started to be bundled with adware, popularity dropped, and other programs took up its slack. BS.Player returns now with a free version, a new interface, and new jukebox capabilities for video and audio.
The interface loads as a refurbished skin of the original dashboard, and you can even reskin the it back to its original look. Track name, length, and time elapsed are front and center, and clicking on various features, such as the elapsed time, cycles through display options. Note that the Menu tab is hidden until you mouse over it. Player controls live at the bottom, and a tab of gray options on the right expands to reveal further options for Video, DVD, Audio, Radio, and TV playback. Three circles marked ML, PL, and EQ toggle the detached Media Library, Playlist, and Equalizer panes.
The installation process checks your system for missing codecs, although you have to opt out of a BS.Player toolbar. We had no issues drag-drop-and-playing various Real, Quicktime, AVI, WMV, and MPEG-formatted videos. Also note that the new Media Library window owes much to iTunes. There's not much you can do about that, since the included skins only change the look of the dashboard. BS.Player lacks modern ancillary media functions such as seeking out album art, but you can configure ID3 tags natively. If you're feeling nostalgic for a stable media player with a familiar name but updated look and features, you can be bullish on BS.Player.
Publisher's Description
From Webteh:
BS.player is a Windows player that plays back all kinds of media files (avi/mpg/asf/wmv/wav/mp3) and specializes in video and divx playback. Main features: display subtitles, support custom subtitles position, color, font, transparency, supported formats: MicroDVD, subviewer, SubRip; fully skinnable - any shape, transparent skins; resizable movie window; multilingual, drag & drop support; command line support; pan-scan and custom pan-scan option; custom aspect ratios; playlist support; resolution changing; frame capture; AVI files with more than 2 audio streams supported (multilanguage); support for OGM files, including more then 2 audio/video tracks, supports embeded subtitles/chapters; external audio file supported; S/PDIF output supported for AC3 files.
Version 2.32 will run codec diagnostics at installation (only once) and will prompt user if any of vital multimedia codecs are not installed on the system.
What's new in this version: Version 2.32 will run codec diagnostics at installation (only once) and will prompt user if any of vital multimedia codecs are not installed on the system.
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All versions:
3.3 starsout of 114 votes
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Current version:
3.4 starsout of 19 votes
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My rating:
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"it is convenient"
Version: BS.Player 2.32
Pros
it is better than other similar programs because you can adjust the size and other characteristics of subs
Cons
none that i am aware of, sometimes it is slow but maybe due to my pc
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"opens every type"
Version: BS.Player 2.32
Pros
easy control
Cons
no big con
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"its ok like.. good"
Version: BS.Player 2.32
Pros
well that it was the only one to run some subtitles files
Cons
the design
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"Esay and fun."
Version: BS.Player 2.32
Pros
Esay and fun
Cons
can't play 3gp format.
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"sucks eggs"
Version: BS.Player 2.32
Pros
nothing really i mean i downloaded just today and i was very un satisfied with it doesnt wanna play avi movies and i find that very sucish
Cons
i hate it cause it doesnt wanna play my movies that i downloaded on mp3 torpedo
Summary
dont waist ya time on this it sucks
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"Not satisfied"
Version: BS.Player 2.32
Pros
Nothing special
Cons
Jet audio and vlc are far better. As many people, it really leaves lot of garbage after uninstalling.
Summary
better stick to your previous players, which u feel comfortable.
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"the best prgram for avi with subtitles"
Version: BS.Player 2.32
Pros
it was easy to handle the subtitles
Cons
i like everything about this program
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"great media player"
Version: BS.Player 2.32
Pros
it does everything right!
Cons
there are none!
Summary
easily customized, great player skins and this is by far one of the best media players i've ever used and continue to use
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"This 1 is really good,thanks"
Version: BS.Player 2.32
Pros
easy to navigate,opens files easier than windows media 11.
Cons
no visualization for x,
Summary
good idea for to choose radio station,
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"Easy to use....fast download"
Version: BS.Player 2.32
Pros
great audio/picture quality....plays pretty well everything out there...like the picture/player separation....screen expands to whatever size you want without sacrificing quaity
Cons
...annoying pop-ups when player starts
Summary
My default home page was changed during the download, but that was easily remedied
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