diff --git a/projects/Generic/options b/projects/Generic/options
index 6106714453..e76b1b09e4 100644
--- a/projects/Generic/options
+++ b/projects/Generic/options
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@
   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)