HD xbox? help needed?

Mr.V · 13 Oct 2011 at 19:39

I'm looking for something i can stream my movies and music from my file server and ive come across this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ULTIMATE-...onsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item35b5e7f9b9

ive always wanted a xbox with xbmc

what does the seller mean by HD? it comes with all the cables needed

what do you guys think? it will only be for a few months until i build a proper HTPC.

thanks.

Mr.V · 13 Oct 2011 at 22:57

Thanks for that Lucid, that was a big help!! much appreciated.

I have the cambridge audio Azur 640R which has 3 component outputs, i have 1 spare left. Am i correct in saying i could connect the digital cable and get 5.1 surround sound? are they easy to setup for streaming?

Mr.V · 14 Oct 2011 at 14:34

lol sorry mate, got inputs and outputs mixed up! but really appreciate all your help.

Mr.V · 14 Oct 2011 at 18:28

ManCuBuS said:
The original Xbox's will not play HD content as far as I'm aware, they dont have have enough grunt to do it.

My old one didnt even like high bitrate avi's, for HD stuff I'd be buying something more modern.

i read the same, its ok with AVI's up to 1.4 gig.

most of the movies i have ripped from my dvd collection are 1gig for standard AVI and 1.4gig for the ones with DD 5.1

It will only be temporary solution until i have the funds to build a proper HTPC with HDMI

Im collecting mines tomorrow, ill let you know how it goes