Move over DVD...

[lostcarpark]

Why have a DVD player, when a modded XBox running XBox Media Center could be so much better?

I really like the idea of being able to play all the video I have on my computer on the TV, without having to have a big noisy PC sitting next to it.

Comments

[jcaswell.livejournal.com]

The modded Xbox works really well, the only problem being it's a bit noisy. It should be noted, however, that ours is one of the first batch - we bought it the day it was released. There's every possiblity that newer models may be different. We actually use our DVD player more than the Xbox now, mostly as the DVD player is an integral part of our surround sound system. We tend to use the Xbox more for streaming downloaded stuff direct from Chris's PC.

And the point to this comment? No bloody idea.

XBMC vs a DVD player

[btd.livejournal.com]

Hey

The XBOX doesn't really make a good alternative to a DVD player for actual DVDs. The MS software is ok, but is region limited. There is a another player, which will play any region, but the quality is really poor, and can be quite choppy. XBMC will play the main feature from a DVD, but none of the menu or extras etc. (I've not actually tried, so cant say if its quality or not).

I certainly prefer a stand alone DVD player for DVDs. I use the XBOX for everything else, divX, XVID, SVCD, VCD etc etc. Plays from my PC server, over the lan.

Been using my XBOX modded for nearly two years. Any info you need, just shout :)