Post by: pg4 on September 14, 2006, 08:36:00 AM
XB Stream automatically downloads rss content feeds, converts them into images and displays them in your (meda > pictures > computer) blade of xbox 360.
XB Stream also downloads audio feeds and creates playlists where you can view them from (media > music > computer) blade.
You can now 'browse' your favorite websites directly from your Xbox 360, XB Stream automatically polls feeds and downloads updates for you, so you have the most recent news, gossip and rumors right on your Xbox 360 to view and hear!
You can download here:
http://www.xbstream.com/xbs/
The download is completely free!
Screenshots:
(IMG:http://www.xbstream.com/xbs/images/screen3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.xbstream.com/xbs/images/screen4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.xbstream.com/xbs/images/screen5.jpg) (IMG:http://www.xbstream.com/xbs/images/screen6.jpg)
This post has been edited by pg4: Sep 14 2006, 03:39 PM
Post by: cerealkillajme on September 14, 2006, 08:53:00 AM
Post by: redwolf on September 14, 2006, 05:15:00 PM
Post by: xboxexpert on September 14, 2006, 05:32:00 PM
Post by: HamSandwhich on September 14, 2006, 06:11:00 PM
Post by: xzenor on September 14, 2006, 07:09:00 PM
Post by: pg4 on September 14, 2006, 07:18:00 PM
http://feeds.feedburner.com/XboxScene
To add it into XBS, double click on the XBS tray icon, and the XBS settings window will open, you can then paste the above url into the software and click the ADD button. You will be asked if you want to begin downloading the feed, if you choose yes feeds will begin to update immediately; otherwise XBS will wait till the next update (default setting is every 15 mins).
I'd like to say thanks to xbox-scene. You guys are the first site to post information about my software - and to boot right on the front page.
To xbox-scene moderators:
If you don't mind would it be okay to add your xml feed into XBS as one of the default feeds?
Post by: xzenor on September 14, 2006, 07:30:00 PM
This sure beats jumping online every day, now I can get caught up sitting my arse on the couch everyday.
This post has been edited by xzenor: Sep 15 2006, 02:31 AM
Post by: pg4 on September 14, 2006, 07:47:00 PM
> Likely the XBS Parser is still running if you recently installed the software (within the last hour) - it takes about 2-3 hours to download all of the feeds and audio feeds I set as default in the software. Hit CTRL+ALT+DEL and do a kill task on any process called XBSPARSE.EXE (there can be up to 3 running at anytime), this is required so it doesnt keep downloading any feeds you just deleted and recreating the files/dirs.
> double click on the XBS tray icon. In the XBS Settings window, click on the feed you want to delete in bottom combo listbox. Click the DELETE button. This will delete all feeds and the actual folder for that feed.
> depending on if you have Windows Media Connect, or Windows Media Player 11 it can take up to 20-30 minutes for the actual database it stores the library in to update. The update is automated by WMP and WMConnect and will auto remove the listing so it doesn't show up on your tv screen/xbox 360.
Or if you have WMP11 installed, open WMP11 for about 30 seconds - 1 minute and the library will update itself. Sometimes though it still will show the feeds and items on your tv screen. Allowing 30 minutes usually fixes the issue and the database is completely cleared of all files that no longer exist.
> Also make sure the files are completely deleted (they more then likely are but it doesn't hurt to look). The feeds are located at: C:\Program Files\XB Stream\XB Stream\ , and sub-directories are located here with the actual name of the feed as the directory name - you can completely delete the entire directory of the feed you removed previously in XBS settings window.
For instance the sub-directory named Kotaku will be there, you can delete the entire folder and all feeds (images and audio, xml data, playlists) will be deleted off your computer.
This post has been edited by pg4: Sep 15 2006, 03:04 AM
Post by: xzenor on September 14, 2006, 08:15:00 PM
Post by: pg4 on September 14, 2006, 08:20:00 PM
Regarding the locked file - its probably an audio feed that was being updated during the delete/end task - these typically end up with a message 'file is currently being used' if you try to delete it in windows. You can delete the file on your next reboot of the computer.
This post has been edited by pg4: Sep 15 2006, 03:25 AM
Post by: pg4 on September 14, 2006, 08:31:00 PM
Post by: twistedsymphony on September 15, 2006, 05:29:00 AM
QUOTE(pg4 @ Sep 14 2006, 09:25 PM) 
To xbox-scene moderators:
If you don't mind would it be okay to add your xml feed into XBS as one of the default feeds?
I don't really think it's our place to make that call, we just keep the forums clean (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) You'd want to ask Xantium or HSDEMONZ for the official word.
...though I don't see why anyone would have a problem with it.
Nice work on this app, rendering the RSS feed into an image for streaming to the 360 is just pure genius, a true appropriation of technology (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Post by: atoxia on September 15, 2006, 09:20:00 AM
thanks in advance
GREAT WORK ON XBSTREAM!
Post by: flashfreak on September 15, 2006, 03:49:00 PM
But really cool idea, props to you for making me! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pop.gif)