Is DivX and the Xbox 360 About To Become A Reality?

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DivX followed up Tuesday night's earnings report with a presentation at the JP Morgan SmMid cap conference.
I was rewarded when midway through the Q&A session, JP Morgan analyst Paul Coster coyly probed Kevin Hell about whether or not we were about to see DivX support on the Xbox 360. The question seemed to catch Hell off guard, and while his initial reaction was enthusiasm, there was something about his tone that suggested that Coster might be onto something.

Here is the exchange verbatim, but in order to appreciate the awkwardness of the exchange, you should really listen to the quote at the 24 minute mark of the presentation and make your own decision as to whether or not you hear a sense of urgency in Hell's response.
Coster - "Just a minor point here, but there was a recent Microsoft (MSFT) conference where I believe their media extender now incorporates the DivX codec on it, is that correct? Can you confirm that and does that mean we're soon going to see Xboxes with DivX on them?
Hell - "Yes! that, uh, we're in discussions with Microsoft on that at this point in time, so I can't go into any great detail on that. Um that is not a certified, that is not a certified or licensed product at this time."

At that point DivX CFO Dan Halvorson jumped in and quickly changed the subject.
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Link to full article http://http://davisfreeberg.com/2007/11/06/is-divx-and-the-xbox-360-about-to-become-a-reality/
 
I always thought there was more chance of DivX support coming to the Playstation 3 first before the Xbox360 got it.
 
Whappers said:
I always thought there was more chance of DivX support coming to the Playstation 3 first before the Xbox360 got it.
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Think you can now view thumbnails on the Xbar thing on the PS3 for Xvid and Divx videos. At least thats what Kotaku say. So they think this could mean something for future updates.
 
It's been rumoured by many that the fall update will have the DiVX support, it'd certainly be nice if it became a reality.
 
Tobes said:
Think you can now view thumbnails on the Xbar thing on the PS3 for Xvid and Divx videos. At least thats what Kotaku say. So they think this could mean something for future updates.
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Well here is hoping. We need more support for all video types! :)
 
its going to happen just like mp3 cd players happend theres a market they are going to want a chunk of that market. Especialy with the increase of divx compatiable dvd players coming/out on the market its something that people will consider more and more as a feature to have.

But whos to say that it will play unsigned divx files....
 
cozm01 said:
I play all videos on my 360, just took 30mins to setup the first time. Always nice to have something official though.
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Yeah i know what you are saying.. The quality through Transcode 360 aint great.. prefer just using my media centre pc as its on the same tv as the 360 but would consider buying a cheepo second hand core for the bedroom so i could religate the Xbox with XBMC to the loft.. That said it plays loads of stuff that Media centre wont... Actually XBMC ROCKS!!!
 
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