DrGRR Xbox-HQ User Xbox Version: XBox V1.3 Modded: Xecuter3CE, 250GB HDD
Joined: Feb 13, 2006 Posts: 12
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 3:58 pm Post subject: XBMC Capabilities
Hi,
I'm getting my X3CE tomorow and can't wait to get it stuck into my XBOX.
Got AID v3.0 downloaded and ready - was going to use Slayers until I read about AID on this site - many thanks DJB et al!
I want to set up my machine as a media centre in my living room and transfer my 40GB+ music collection onto the HD (when I install the new one), as well as all the TV eps, movies etc. that I've already downloaded.
I've read that XBMC will truncate long filenames. Is it able to read the ID tags associated with my mp3s so I can navigate my collection or will I have to rename them? Can i use it to navigate between folders as I do on my PC?
Thanks for having such a useful and friendly site - No way I'd ask this question on XBox-Scene!
Cheers. _________________ "There are routes not to be followed, armies not to be attacked, citdels not to be besieged, territory not to be fought over, orders of civilian goverments not to be obeyed." The Art Of War, Sun Tzu
forahobby Administrator
Joined: May 22, 2003 Posts: 23944 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 2:34 am Post subject: Re: XBMC Capabilities
Hi DrGRR,
DrGRR wrote:
Hi,
I'm getting my X3CE tomorow and can't wait to get it stuck into my XBOX.
Got AID v3.0 downloaded and ready - was going to use Slayers until I read about AID on this site - many thanks DJB et al!
Nice.. Youll be happy with the X3. Plenty of members here are running them.. I havent used one myself personally but i think you will be fine and dandy.
DrGRR wrote:
I want to set up my machine as a media centre in my living room and transfer my 40GB+ music collection onto the HD (when I install the new one), as well as all the TV eps, movies etc. that I've already downloaded.
I've read that XBMC will truncate long filenames. Is it able to read the ID tags associated with my mp3s so I can navigate my collection or will I have to rename them? Can i use it to navigate between folders as I do on my PC?
No probs at all.. XBMC can really do anything you want.. It's so perfect.
You wont need another dashboard really.
It can:
- read mp3 id3 tags
- lookup from the internet
- stream over the internet - radio/mp3/video
- stream over your pc/network - radio/mp3/video
- Stream from a DREAMBOX (satellite receiver) to your xbox.
Just so much.. If you want more you just install python scripts and you can surf the internet, download movies, get news..
DrGRR wrote:
Thanks for having such a useful and friendly site - No way I'd ask this question on XBox-Scene!
I know exactly what you mean.. lol.. x-s = xcraptalk in the forums.
anyway, enjoy the site that ive struggled to keep online over the years and keep it running.
Joined: Feb 04, 2006 Posts: 24 Location: Seattle, WA
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 2:47 am Post subject:
agreed, XBMC is the whole reason i bought a modchip in the firstplace. i mainly use it to stream movies/anime from my computer and it works great. it's the best piece of software ever written for the xbox in my opinion. you'll love it. the only downside i could find with XBMC is that its ftp server is a little slow (6-7mb/s) compared with say, unleashx (10-11mb/s). but other than that it really is perfect. if you want some more in depth answers check out xboxmediacenter.com they have a great online manual.
forahobby Administrator
Joined: May 22, 2003 Posts: 23944 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 3:34 am Post subject:
bmo wrote:
the only downside i could find with XBMC is that its ftp server is a little slow (6-7mb/s) compared with say, unleashx (10-11mb/s). but other than that it really is perfect. if you want some more in depth answers check out xboxmediacenter.com they have a great online manual.
Me too.. But ill put up with that while i ftp too and from whilst watching movies etc etc.. lol
DrGRR Xbox-HQ User Xbox Version: XBox V1.3 Modded: Xecuter3CE, 250GB HDD
Joined: Feb 13, 2006 Posts: 12
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:53 am Post subject:
Thanks guys! The X3 should be coming through my letterbox any minute and I'm as excited as a kid at christmas! _________________ "There are routes not to be followed, armies not to be attacked, citdels not to be besieged, territory not to be fought over, orders of civilian goverments not to be obeyed." The Art Of War, Sun Tzu
gus738 Xbox-HQ Newbie
Joined: Aug 10, 2005 Posts: 1 Location: USA California Watsonville
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 9:39 am Post subject:
god i'm messing out on xbmc , so it can really record from a salite reciver ie directv? to burn all my dbz shows in hd? i put an mp3 cd and had info on name of each song but it didnt get named each song any ideals?
Fh and if this post needs to be moved to difrent thread plz do so . i just need quick answers....
i have 2 pcs wired cat6 and router and directv . lol i have a dvr tivo but its only 32 gbs soo small... and i know you guys talk about tivo upgrades n stuff but i dont have acess to those links here on hq
so any info would be greate apriciated ! _________________ Xbox 360 Premium edition
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Joined: May 22, 2003 Posts: 23944 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 12:10 am Post subject:
No idea about your local area setup mate.
So theres no way i could suggest anything.
In Australia we have satellite tv.. So if you buy a DREAMBOX (satellite decoder) it is a linux BOX (PC) but looks just like a normal satellite decoder. the DREAMBOX has full ftp, mp2 streaming etc etc coz its written on linux and has many addons.
You can even buy a DREAMBOX which has a HDD.. Then you can record your satellite shows to the hdd..
put it this way gus, If someone wrote a mp2 stream capture app for XBMC you coudl record to your xbox hdd.. But i cant see anyone doing this.
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