External Bluray Drive USB 3.0 TypeC BD/CD/DVDRW Player Burner/Writer/Reader for Laptop/PC (Windows 11, 10, 8) Key features External Bluray drive with USB 3.0 and TypeC interface for laptop or PC Reads and writes BD, CD, and DVDRW media Suitable for use with Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows 8 Requires software for Bluray playback or disc burning; software is not included What you need to know The drive does not come with playback or burning software. To watch Bluray or DVD movies, install a media player (for example VLC) or other compatible software. You can download and install the playing/burning software you prefer. options include: Playback: Any Media Player, Any DVD Burning on Windows OS: InfraRecorder, Express Disc Burner Burning on Linux/Unix OS: K3b (KDE Burn Baby Burn) Compatibility and setup tips When selecting Bluray playback software, ensure it is compatible with your computer system. Some software may not work with certain OS configurations. You can verify compatibility using the BD 3D Advisor tool, which checks whether your system supports Bluray or 3D playback. Use scenarios Scenario 1: You have a laptop or PC without builtin Bluray support. Connect this external drive via USB 3.0 or TypeC, install a Bluray playback program, and watch Bluray movies on Windows 11/10/8. Scenario 2: You want to back up data or burn discs. Install a burning program (InfraRecorder or Express Disc Burner on Windows) and use the drive to write BD, CD, or DVD media. Scenario 3: You use a Linux/Unix system. Install a burning tool like K3b to create and manage disc backups with this external drive. Notes The device provides external BD/CD/DVDRW reading and writing capabilities and requires appropriate software to enable playback or burning. No playback or burning software is included with the drive; software selection is at the user's discretion.