Stream video to 360 - Codec?

triggerthat · 24 May 2008 at 18:34

Hi,

I am using Windows Media Player to stream videos to my 360. However, some files don't play (including HD files). Is there a solution where I can play ALL types of videos, mainly HD?

I have been using TVersity but I still get the same issue?

ssmacc · 24 May 2008 at 23:38

I've not tried it (as i've got a HTPC) but i believe 'Transcode360' does what your after...looks a bit of pain to set up though, google it for more info.

cokecan · 25 May 2008 at 00:00

have you got the latest dashboard update for your 360?

that added more support for divx, xvid etc type files

Le_Petit_Lapin · 27 May 2008 at 17:06

cokecan72 said:
have you got the latest dashboard update for your 360?

that added more support for divx, xvid etc type files

This worked for me, the vast majority of my files play after the update (compated to a pittance before).

Transcode360 does work, but its a pain in the ass, and on my PC has decided to stop working altogether. I just re-ripped my remaining non-playing files in a different codec. Just queue em up and leave overnight.

triggerthat · 27 May 2008 at 17:29

Stupid question, but how do you update dashboard?

ScoobyDoo · 27 May 2008 at 17:41

triggerthat said:
Stupid question, but how do you update dashboard?

It does it automatically if youve got a xbox live connection.

Trick · 27 May 2008 at 18:04

Use GotSENT to convert mkv files into 360-compatible mp4 files.

branddaly · 27 May 2008 at 19:09

Trick said:
Use GotSENT to convert mkv files into 360-compatible mp4 files.

However there is a 4gb filesize limit on mp4, and avi. For HD files conversion to wmv is possibly a better option.

lord filbuster · 27 May 2008 at 19:30

I think the 4gb limit only applies to local storage (xbox hard drive) or a dvd-r, but i'm not sure.

smokedog · 27 May 2008 at 20:51

lord filbuster said:
I think the 4gb limit only applies to local storage (xbox hard drive) or a dvd-r, but i'm not sure.

The 4gb limit applies to fat32 file system.

branddaly · 27 May 2008 at 21:34

lord filbuster said:
I think the 4gb limit only applies to local storage (xbox hard drive) or a dvd-r, but i'm not sure.

It also applies to streamed files.

lord filbuster · 27 May 2008 at 23:20

apparently, it only applies to mpeg4 files, not wmv http://www.xbox.com/en-us/support/systemuse/xbox360/digitalmedia/videoplaybackfaq.htm. So i doubt that this because of the file system (when streaming anyway)

Trick · 27 May 2008 at 23:31

The 4 gig limit only seems to be an issue on certain files. I have several 8gb xvid avi files which stream seamlessly through the xbox 360.

J1234 · 28 May 2008 at 00:15

For some reason HD .wmv clips wont play on mine, streaming them from my Mac, they don't show up? :confused:

Jez · 28 May 2008 at 00:18

My xbox media center seems to freeze every time its shown a folder of divx files. Bloody useless thing.