diff --git a/projects/generic/options b/projects/generic/options
index 5c1d29f96d..9445078e59 100644
--- a/projects/generic/options
+++ b/projects/generic/options
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@
   VDPAU="yes"
 
 # Use VAAPI video acceleration (needs intel i965 driver and a supported card)
-  VAAPI="no"
+  VAAPI="yes"
 
 # Use Broadcom CrystalHD Decoder Card for video acceleration 
 # (needs Kernelsupport for Broadcom Decoder Card and a supported card)