Does an xBox, divx, wifi etc.

GetSmart · 28th March 2007, 6:16 PM

Does an original xBox have wifi and play divx?

I am wanting a way that I can stream video's from my laptop to my TV. I am wanting to do it real cheap and was wondering if it's possible with an xbox. If not, is there another way to do it wirelessly?

Modafroman · 28th March 2007, 6:20 PM

No and no. You have to get an ethernet wifi adapter and mod it and install xbmc/etc to get divx.

GetSmart · 28th March 2007, 6:31 PM

Also, I don't have a router. My laptop connects to my computer via Ad-Hoc, is this possible with an xBox?

So the xbox has ethernet? How big is a HDD of an xbox? Can I transfer divx files to the xbox via my laptop ethernet crossover? That could work too depending on the size of the HDD.

fox1 · 28th March 2007, 6:57 PM

I think the hdd size is 8GB.

Pretty sure you can connect a few wireless things together using ad-hoc.

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when you mod the xbox, you can upgrade the hdd in it.

GetSmart · 28th March 2007, 8:04 PM

Are there any standalone DVD players that can stream xvid/divx that are cheap?

At the moment a softmodded/modchipped xbox seems the way to go as it's reasonably cheap. So long as I can xbmc or other software preinstalled it should be good.

Modafroman · 28th March 2007, 8:07 PM

Have a read here: http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...light=divx+dvd

fox1 · 28th March 2007, 8:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GetSmart

Are there any standalone DVD players that can stream xvid/divx that are cheap?

yep, if you google.

UB3R · 28th March 2007, 8:15 PM

yeah but you need an aftermarket wifi adaptor and also a modded os like XBMC which turns the xbox into a media centre masterpiece (seriously it has redefined my home entertainment experience).

GetSmart · 28th March 2007, 8:31 PM

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Originally Posted by UB3R

yeah but you need an aftermarket wifi adaptor and also a modded os like XBMC which turns the xbox into a media centre masterpiece (seriously it has redefined my home entertainment experience).

Can it use the xBox remote?

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Is there any plugins/hacks etc that can make the MCE xbox version work with divx or xvid. I like the idea of XBMC although, I prefer the look of MCE. I guess I am too picky!

UB3R · 28th March 2007, 8:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GetSmart

Can it use the xBox remote?

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Is there any plugins/hacks etc that can make the MCE xbox version work with divx or xvid. I like the idea of XBMC although, I prefer the look of MCE. I guess I am too picky!

yep and the controllers. pm me

yanman · 28th March 2007, 8:42 PM

i've noticed more and more divx compatible devices appearing and i'm sure there must be some with wifi capability. things like the hard drive enclosures that had ethernet + wifi with remote on zazz for like $180.. no hdd tho. look around ebay and google and you'll find all manner of devices.

platinum · 28th March 2007, 8:47 PM

there are xbmc skins that look pretty much exactly the same as mce, you can use the xbox remote yep. Just buy a cheap router if you don't have one, dime a dozen.

GetSmart · 28th March 2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by yanman

i've noticed more and more divx compatible devices appearing and i'm sure there must be some with wifi capability. things like the hard drive enclosures that had ethernet + wifi with remote on zazz for like $180.. no hdd tho. look around ebay and google and you'll find all manner of devices.

I was thinking about a DVD player. However, after finding out about the XBMC it seems to be a much better option than a standalone at $180, especially if I can pick up a cheap second hand xBox for $60 or so. There is probably someone at school that has bought a 360 and no longer wants their xBox and will be too happy to sell for cheap.

Lastly, does this XBMC run on the PC or does it run on the xbox and just stream photo's, video's, music ec from the PC? I sure wouldn't mind having one on the PC so I can buy a cheap TV to put in my room and output it to that without the need for an xBox and without having to fork out for MCE.

stuffisgood · 28th March 2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GetSmart

Lastly, does this XBMC run on the PC or does it run on the xbox and just stream photo's, video's, music ec from the PC? I sure wouldn't mind having one on the PC so I can buy a cheap TV to put in my room and output it to that without the need for an xBox and without having to fork out for MCE.

It runs on the Xbox, but it can stream from normal SMB shares off any PC. There is also a version of XBMC on PC called Media Portal.

noboundaries-au · 7th April 2007, 3:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GetSmart

Lastly, does this XBMC run on the PC or does it run on the xbox and just stream photo's, video's, music ec from the PC? I sure wouldn't mind having one on the PC so I can buy a cheap TV to put in my room and output it to that without the need for an xBox and without having to fork out for MCE.

On the xbox, but you can use the xbox's hdd, an upgraded hdd, various different types of shares and streams from your pc and teh interwebs, and finally the xbox's dvd drive (possibly memory sticks too if youve done the USB mod [i havent])

Hell i can use XBMC plugins to watch youtube vids on telly, or watch the latest movie trailers from apples movie thingo, check the local weather too, the best part of all is that it plays anything Mplayer can play... which if your at all familiar with linux is... well everything and then some (way more then WMP could ever even dream of).

Also, it sure beats using the TV out on my PC, with a wireless AV sender, as i used to do.

Then to top it all off, u can play xbox games, or install other software, like emulators, and play your favourite games from back in the day.

28th March 2007, 6:16 PM	#1
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28th March 2007, 6:20 PM	#2
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28th March 2007, 6:31 PM	#3
GetSmart Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,013	Also, I don't have a router. My laptop connects to my computer via Ad-Hoc, is this possible with an xBox? So the xbox has ethernet? How big is a HDD of an xbox? Can I transfer divx files to the xbox via my laptop ethernet crossover? That could work too depending on the size of the HDD. Last edited by GetSmart; 28th March 2007 at 6:35 PM.

28th March 2007, 6:57 PM	#4
fox1 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 3,065	I think the hdd size is 8GB. Pretty sure you can connect a few wireless things together using ad-hoc. -- when you mod the xbox, you can upgrade the hdd in it. __________________ Spreading hate since Jun 2001. Roses are red, Violets are blue, I'm going to kill you with a rake.

28th March 2007, 8:07 PM	#6
Modafroman Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,060	Have a read here: http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...light=divx+dvd __________________ Audio: Westone 3 \| Hifiman HE-400 \| Matrix M-Stage Amp \| AT AD700 \| Photo: 5D Mk3 \| X100S \| 17-40mm/24-105mm/70-200mm f4L \| Σ 50mm f1.4 \| \o/CHAIR RAVER \o/ PC: i7 920@3.85Ghz \| Asus P6T-D \| 12GB Gskill \| Asus GTX680 DC2 \| Corsair H70+2xGTs \| OCZ Vertex 3 120GB \| 8TB HDDs \| Creative X-Fi Ti HD \| Fractal Design Define XL \| Corsair HX1000 \| Dell U2711+U2311 \|

28th March 2007, 8:04 PM	#5
GetSmart Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,013	Are there any standalone DVD players that can stream xvid/divx that are cheap? At the moment a softmodded/modchipped xbox seems the way to go as it's reasonably cheap. So long as I can xbmc or other software preinstalled it should be good.

28th March 2007, 8:42 PM	#11
yanman Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hobart Posts: 5,748	i've noticed more and more divx compatible devices appearing and i'm sure there must be some with wifi capability. things like the hard drive enclosures that had ethernet + wifi with remote on zazz for like $180.. no hdd tho. look around ebay and google and you'll find all manner of devices.

28th March 2007, 8:47 PM	#12
platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Adelaide Posts: 2,044	there are xbmc skins that look pretty much exactly the same as mce, you can use the xbox remote yep. Just buy a cheap router if you don't have one, dime a dozen. __________________ Netforge - Digital Agency Easy Recipe Book