Post by: Xbox-Scene on June 01, 2006, 11:26:00 AM
Xploder Xbox 360 Media Centre Set for Worldwide Release-- Posted by XanTium on June 1 13:26 EST
Note sure what they try to achieve with free alternatives like Transcode 360(info), VLC360(info) and MCE Video Encoder(info) already available, but here's the press release anyway:
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30th June 2006 will see the launch of Xploder Media Centre for Xbox 360 - the advanced desktop utility that allows you to stream all digital movies and convert and stream music files from your PC for playback via the Xbox 360.
Make the most of your digital media collection; transform your Xbox 360 into the ultimate home entertainment system with Xploder Media Centre.
Movie streaming via the Xbox 360
Already built up a collection of digital movies?
Frustrated by the Xbox 360's inability to cope with non-Microsoft-standard file types?
Now you can stream all your movies including those in DivX, MPEG, Xvid and WMV formats, in real-time to your TV via the Xbox 360 (connected to a Windows Media Centre PC). Xploder for Xbox 360 also allows you to play content in High Definition (dependent on individual system configuration and source files).
Playing music via the Xbox 360
Hook up your Xbox 360 to your AV system and playback digital music tracks. Convert CDs to MP3 format for digital playback, with all track, artist and album information provided automatically using an online database.
Availability
Retailed in distinctive metal packaging and complete with a three metre XLink Ethernet cable and crossover adaptor - Xploder Media Centre for Xbox 360 will be available from the online store at www.xploder.net, as well as high street retailers across the UK (RRP £29.99) and Europe (RRP €39.99).
Note: yes, it will of course need Windows Media Center Edition, to playback any movies on your Xbox 360.
Official Site: http://www.xploder.net
Read the whole press release here.
Post by: brywalker on June 01, 2006, 10:42:00 AM
That is all.
Post by: tinus on June 01, 2006, 10:42:00 AM
and if they can't do anything against it, then wy not adjust the xbox's software themselves so that everything is controlled by their own software?
(not an expert on this, but it just always seemed strange to me)
Post by: Hans Gruber on June 01, 2006, 10:45:00 AM
Post by: MrPhunkee on June 01, 2006, 10:52:00 AM
Post by: 82_Z28 on June 01, 2006, 11:06:00 AM
Post by: Shexo on June 01, 2006, 11:27:00 AM
I hope its not the same as the other tools because they're shit IMO.
Post by: MaxP on June 01, 2006, 11:36:00 AM
QUOTE(tinus @ Jun 1 2006, 05:49 PM) 
how come MS just let's this happen? i would think they they try anything to make it impossible to play divx or so... ?
and if they can't do anything against it, then wy not adjust the xbox's software themselves so that everything is controlled by their own software?
(not an expert on this, but it just always seemed strange to me)
totaly a licence situation as i understand it.
i seem to recall reading that MS would simply not pay for the privaledge on including Divx support.
Post by: Odb718 on June 01, 2006, 11:38:00 AM
Post by: win2000b on June 01, 2006, 11:40:00 AM
QUOTE(Shexo @ Jun 1 2006, 06:34 PM) 
I'm confused, all the other tools used to stream divx movies of the computer from X360, the movie was being streamed but really it was being re-created to be viewed on X360. How is Xploder XBOX 360 Media Centre going to be playing Divx files on XBOX360.
I hope its not the same as the other tools because they're shit IMO.
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Simply select the movie you wish to view and Xploder takes care of the rest converting incompatible files and streaming them to the TV in real-time.
Directly taken from their site. So yes its exactly the same
Post by: DaddyO21 on June 01, 2006, 11:52:00 AM
Post by: dudeman456 on June 01, 2006, 12:03:00 PM
QUOTE(MaxP @ Jun 1 2006, 06:43 PM)
totaly a licence situation as i understand it.
i seem to recall reading that MS would simply not pay for the privaledge on including Divx support.
MS hates Divx, when Divx first was made it was a hacked version of Windows Media Video.
Post by: redwolf on June 01, 2006, 12:12:00 PM
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Note: yes, it will of course need Windows Media Center Edition, to playback any movies on your Xbox 360.
that line should be top of the para, not bottom.... i was getting excited
Post by: amjadabbas on June 01, 2006, 12:29:00 PM
well if MS can't support something on 360, they should allow us to upgrade it by ourselves(like PC)
Post by: TheIceman72 on June 01, 2006, 12:48:00 PM
Post by: rasstar on June 01, 2006, 01:33:00 PM
QUOTE(JimmyHACK @ Jun 1 2006, 08:03 PM)
360 is geared to only share pics/music with xp regulars..... and geared to share those + video only with media center edition.... its ms pushing media center features
maybe someone can make a modified version of the ms connect util to enable xp regs to share vid
Yes MS is pushing MCE but when Vista is released it will integrate with the 360. MS will never pay for a license to use Divx or any other format. I don't see any reason why they would even consider doing such a thing.
I tried the transcode and it's garbage. I am sticking with Xbox Media Center since it can play all formats.
Post by: C o s m o on June 01, 2006, 02:24:00 PM
Post by: youwhat on June 01, 2006, 03:33:00 PM
as for paying for it.. lol jokers! they copy ppl work & then packaged it, then sell it as there goods! o yea? aintthat what MS did.
Post by: Heet on June 01, 2006, 03:59:00 PM
Post by: thisempty on June 01, 2006, 05:49:00 PM
QUOTE(yourM0M @ Jun 2 2006, 12:02 AM)
to add to this, i dont understand why anyone with a media centre pc doesnt already have it hooked up to a plasma or at least a decent hd tv!! wth is the point of running through another device when your pc has more functionality??
cause many people have their pc's in their sleeping rooms and their LCD's, Plasmas in their living rooms with their 360's.
Mine is in the same room as my 32" Samsung LCD and 360, and i have the media center PC hooked to the LCD TV with a 7 metre VGA cable, so i couldn't care less about transcode and xbox playing my divx movies and stuff.
But for people with wireless and the 360 and their pc's in separated rooms is obvious that is awesome to be able to stream divx and all to the console
Post by: scooby_dooby on June 01, 2006, 07:11:00 PM
QUOTE(C o s m o @ Jun 1 2006, 09:31 PM)
Wake me when someone releases a free version of a Windows Media Center, cause I'm not changing operating systems just for this.
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Post by: mike96sc2 on June 01, 2006, 08:32:00 PM
I wouldn't be shocked to see some kind of $50 piece of software that would give XP Home / Pro the functionality of MCE in a severely crippled manner just for 360 owners. On the other hand Vista is right around the corner so they might choose to wait and open all flavors of Vista to 360 owners.
Post by: skarekr0 on June 02, 2006, 12:21:00 AM
Post by: Martinchris23 on June 02, 2006, 02:44:00 AM
QUOTE(yourM0M @ Jun 2 2006, 12:02 AM)
to add to this, i dont understand why anyone with a media centre pc doesnt already have it hooked up to a plasma or at least a decent hd tv!! wth is the point of running through another device when your pc has more functionality??
I know this has already been replied to (including the original post), but seriously - do you never think outside the box???
thisempty had it in a nutshell - not everyone has their PC alongside their living room TV. I have XPMC running as a separate partition on my main computer (funnily enough on an old stock Xbox HDD!), so I can dual boot to either XPMC 2005 or XP Pro. Why would I want to haul this into the living room when I can just stream it effortlessly over the network? I'm sure as hell not going to buy a HTPC just so I can do as you've suggested. That would be STUPID.
Post by: babanoosh on June 02, 2006, 01:31:00 PM
QUOTE(Martinchris23 @ Jun 2 2006, 03:51 AM)
I know this has already been replied to (including the original post), but seriously - do you never think outside the box???
thisempty had it in a nutshell - not everyone has their PC alongside their living room TV. I have XPMC running as a separate partition on my main computer (funnily enough on an old stock Xbox HDD!), so I can dual boot to either XPMC 2005 or XP Pro. Why would I want to haul this into the living room when I can just stream it effortlessly over the network? I'm sure as hell not going to buy a HTPC just so I can do as you've suggested. That would be STUPID.
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Post by: guitarfrk on June 03, 2006, 05:56:00 PM
so theres always that
Post by: MuRRaY on June 07, 2006, 10:28:00 AM
Post by: UrticateLance on June 07, 2006, 12:08:00 PM
Its just other way to make money!
Post by: DaShiZNiT on September 27, 2006, 02:57:00 PM