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Title: MCE and Xbox360
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2006, 16:42:03

Anyone use this combination?

Title: Re: MCE and Xbox360
Post by: Martin_1962 on 14 September 2006, 17:36:55

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Anyone use this combination?

Have you searched avforums because if any one has someone there is likely to

Title: Re: MCE and Xbox360
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2006, 19:58:34

I haven't tried AVForums, I wanted to try my trusted friends here first, and I'm sure its common enough for someone to have the setup...

Title: Re: MCE and Xbox360
Post by: Auto Addict on 14 September 2006, 20:00:18

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I haven't tried AVForums, I wanted to try my trusted friends here first, and I'm sure its common enough for someone to have the setup...

I would have tried it, but I don't know what you're talking about. :(

Title: Re: MCE and Xbox360
Post by: Martin_1962 on 14 September 2006, 20:07:50

I've heard of them and I know where I would look!

Title: Re: MCE and Xbox360
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2006, 20:17:58

AV Forums has some really talented people there. Alas, it has some who talk BS.  I don't visit there enough to be able to always tell the difference :(

Title: Re: MCE and Xbox360
Post by: Martin_1962 on 14 September 2006, 20:27:30

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AV Forums has some really talented people there. Alas, it has some who talk BS.  I don't visit there enough to be able to always tell the difference :(

I have a fair idea whos knowleagable - do you want me to ask there for you - I have been a member for a long time there.

Title: Re: MCE and Xbox360
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2006, 20:41:41

I should be able to find out from the more dedicated TGB site, an MCE devoted site...

Basically, wanted to know if worth buying xbox360 as an extender (dont play games), and if I need extras...

Anyone local to me own a 360 that I can borrow for a couple of days...

Title: Re: MCE and Xbox360
Post by: Martin_1962 on 14 September 2006, 21:15:38

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I should be able to find out from the more dedicated TGB site, an MCE devoted site...

Basically, wanted to know if worth buying xbox360 as an extender (dont play games), and if I need extras...

Anyone local to me own a 360 that I can borrow for a couple of days...

A lot of people are using them as hubs, however to get the best out of one you need an HDTV, but unless you are gaming - might as well beef up the PC

Title: Re: MCE and Xbox360
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2006, 21:19:46

Trouble with PC as an extender, is nobody makes the software. I've built a 2nd MCE, but its not quite as seemless as I imagine a 360 is...

Title: Re: MCE and Xbox360
Post by: Martin_1962 on 14 September 2006, 21:36:37

Hmmm fair enough, not sure how the 360 will do as this, but the PS3 is supposed to support this role - but will it ever be launched?

As to your original question it appears that you can play stuff on the XBOX which is off the PC.

You will need to ask an expert

Title: Re: MCE and Xbox360
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2006, 21:41:20

Can't see Sony paying MS for licence for extender stuff...

Title: Re: MCE and Xbox360
Post by: Martin_1962 on 14 September 2006, 22:01:21

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Can't see Sony paying MS for licence for extender stuff...

I was thinking more about hub type use, as for streaming off a PC I suppose two MS products would be more compatible

Title: Re: MCE and Xbox360
Post by: TheBoy on 14 September 2006, 22:04:31

I'm using MCE (for various reasons), so whatever has to work well with that...

Title: Re: MCE and Xbox360
Post by: Martin_1962 on 14 September 2006, 22:15:10

OK - anyway good luck - I'm sure you will need it! :D

Title: Re: MCE and Xbox360
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2006, 13:25:26

OK, I've borrowed an old xbox, installed extender software on it, but it insists on the dvd remote ir adapter. Anyone local to me got one I can borrow? Or a 360 I can borrow for a day or 2?