kirbypuckett Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I don't know how many of you here utilize media centers, but I wanted to start a thread to talk about how awesome XBMC is and to show the latest skin I've found. For those unaware of XBMC, I suggest you jump over to their website and take a look around: http://www.xbmc.org No longer is XBMC just for the original XBox, you can now install it on Windows, OS X, and Linux -- so if you've got any of those connected to your TV you're set for the ultimate media center. Aeon is the new skin I'm using and wow is it gorgeous! http://www.aeonproject.com/ Anyone use XBMC or other media centers? I know this is a bit of a techy topic, but there's some nerds on here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest conoley Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 The day I get a good TV I'll be all over this. Right now I watch everything on my computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest falloutcollapse Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 How does this work? Once you connect your computer to your TV, do you navigate through this on the TV or on the computer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melikecheese Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Yeah I use XBMC, I have a slightly older version but I LOVE that skin, I gotta get that thing hooked back up to the net to take advantage of the net features. I just love having every single old video game ever made available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbypuckett Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 How does this work? Once you connect your computer to your TV, do you navigate through this on the TV or on the computer? If you're hooking your computer up to your TV you would probably want to get an remote or use a USB controller. You navigate the PC and your TV is just a monitor. If you're using an XBox you set folders on your PC to share and then access them across the network via the XBox. OR If you drop a larger harddrive in your XBox you can put everything on there. I stream across my network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest falloutcollapse Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I have Winamp Remote for my 360, and it wirelessly streams from my computer. Is this any different/better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbypuckett Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 I have Winamp Remote for my 360, and it wirelessly streams from my computer. Is this any different/better? Now that the 360 can stream Xvid and Divx it's a very nice media center. However, XBMC can play almost any codec you throw at it, where was the 360 still has some issues. Also, the 360 isn't as nice. I mean, just look at those screen shots I posted above, pure visual amazement. That's just one skin too, there's several out there, including one that looks like the current 360 dashboard. What I like most about XBMC is that it adds the movie posters and artwork for TV shows. It's not mandatory, but it makes it a lot prettier. Also, you can play old Nintendo, SNES, Sega, or Arcade games via XBMC. Installing scripts for Apple Movie Trailers and Youtube gives you the ability to watch videos from those two sources. The weather option is nice. There's a lot of things you can do w/ XBMC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocore Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 This is pretty sweet. Is it pretty easy to setup and customize, or is there a lot of random shit you have to do before you can initially use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbypuckett Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 This is pretty sweet.Is it pretty easy to setup and customize, or is there a lot of random shit you have to do before you can initially use it? It's easy on a PC and Mac or if you already have a hacked XBox, but hacking an XBox can be troublesome if you're not that tech savvy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I use XBMC all the time. Right now it is packed up for the move, or else I'd install that skin because it is pretty sexy. I think once I move I'll throw in a large HDD in my box to store movies instead or burning them to dvd-r's/cd-r's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocore Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 This is pretty sweet.Is it pretty easy to setup and customize, or is there a lot of random shit you have to do before you can initially use it? It's easy on a PC and Mac or if you already have a hacked XBox, but hacking an XBox can be troublesome if you're not that tech savvy. Ah, is this for the original Xbox only? Or can you use it on the 360? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 It's easy on a PC and Mac or if you already have a hacked XBox, but hacking an XBox can be troublesome if you're not that tech savvy. Ah, is this for the original Xbox only? Or can you use it on the 360? Original only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counterfiction Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 god, i love my modded XBOX. 200gig harddrive and it's hooked up to the internets. just wish it would play HD files and movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counterfiction Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 i'm trying to install this now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counterfiction Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 can't seem to get the skin to perform right. weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbypuckett Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 can't seem to get the skin to perform right. weird. Do you have an updated version of XBMC? Google for the T3CH version. It needs to be the latest release. If you're experiencing issues, there's an Aeon Lite posted on their message boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counterfiction Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I figured it out. It happened to be the latest version of T3CH which I hadn't downloaded as of yet. Looks killer and performs pretty well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counterfiction Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 edit: nevermind, I figured it out. thanks for the heads up on this skin. BEAUTIFUL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadformat Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Been using this for years. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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