Xbox 360 Fall Update Arrives, Adds Xbox Originals, Family Timer, Xvid/DivX Support, More

by Chris Faylor, Dec 04, 2007 8:38am PST

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Microsoft has released the fall dashboard update for the Xbox 360, adding a variety of new functions to the system while refining its existing capabilities.

Included in the update is support for DivX- and Xvid-encoded videos, a family timer that allows parents and spouses to limit the time their loved ones invest in the console, and more social networking options. For all the technical details, check out the full change log.

The online Xbox Live Marketplace has been completely redesigned, and now offers up downloadable versions of original Xbox titles for 1200 Microsoft Points ($15) along with the new Xbox Live Arcade Hits program, which permanently reduces the price of several popular XBLA games.

Xbox Live-connected users will be automatically prompted to download the update when they attempt to sign in.

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Can anyone give me some UHS style help with Zelda DS?

I'm stuck in the Cobble Kingdom and I'm not quite sure what to do. I haven't really done anything since I've go tthere. I've read all the books in that one cave and found the hidden room in the book room that they said was there btu there was just treasture. I got the tip from the stone that said West 13, North 7 and I tried to use this in a few different variations in the pyramid but I don't get anywhere. Also I don't understand what to do with the sacred tree either. I'm sure I'm missing something so idiotic but I don't want to look at a walkthrough and spoil the whole thing, just a vague hint to push me in the right direction (UHS style).

Thanks!

Dec 04, 2007 11:16am PST

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Can anyone give me some UHS style help with Zelda DS? I'm stuck in the Cobble Kingdom and I'm not quit : dantastic
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- how do i post this in the wrong chatty, im an idiot : dantastic
- Find the red armor. : iamgoat

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By: rosewood x Show Full Post

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What am I doing wrong? In WMP11 in Vista Business, I have sharing enabled and the 360 shows up and it is allowed. When I choose my PC as a source for videos or pictures or music on the x360, it just says that it has lost connection to my PC :(

Dec 04, 2007 1:20pm PST

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What am I doing wrong? In WMP11 in Vista Business, I have sharing enabled and the 360 shows up and it is... : rosewood
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By: omontero x Show Full Post

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I've been postponing the 360 purchase but now that it has Divx/Xvid support I must seriosly consider to buy one.

Still Ill like to know if it has subtitile support (srt, sub). That's a must for me not only for my anime viewing habits but for my non-english speaking family.

Dec 05, 2007 6:54am PST

I've been postponing the 360 purchase but now that it has Divx/Xvid support I must seriosly consider to b... : omontero

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By: David Craddock x Show Full Post

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All right, I feel like a complete n00b, but I'm trying to get my 360 and PC to talk to each other and play nice. It's not working. I go to xbox.com/pcsetup but all it says to do is use Zune or WMP11 (I choose the latter) to stream media from my PC to my 360. But when I get to the Share Media part, my 360 doesn't show up in Media Player.

What gives? This makes me a sad panda. :(

Dec 04, 2007 12:10pm PST

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All right, I feel like a complete n00b, but I'm trying to get my 360 and PC to talk to each other and pla... : David Craddock
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  huh? You dont browse the 360 with WMP11. In WMP11 you have to go to the sharing options. Within there... : VegasX
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    he's not trying to browse the 360, just choose it in WMP's media sharing section so he can share files wi... : pyide
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      Exactly. 360 isn't showing up, so I can't "Allow" or "Deny" it. : David Craddock
      
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      This can happen if your firewall is blocking, OR if your 360 and PC are on separate subnets. I would try ... : pixelat3d
      
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      This is happening to me too, although my problem is a little different. The X360 was showing up on my li... : C@ffine
      
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      Try this: 1. turn of sharing 2. close options 3. turn sharing back on (this causes it to look for de... : BioSector
      
      of = off obviously ;) : BioSector
      
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      yeah - that's one of the other things I tried that didn't work. disabled firewall too. on hold with cust... : C@ffine
      
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      Ya, report back. I can get my 360 to show up in MP11, but the Xbox can't "see" any PCs. I did read so... : BioSector
      
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      No luck. My PC and Xbox are on different subnets and they're unable to support me with that. As for yo... : C@ffine
      
      Ya, I didn't think it was worth calling them on. My PC is only a few feet away from the Xbox, so I don't... : BioSector

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By: mancide x Show Full Post

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XBOX 360 MEDIA POST OF DOOM
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TL;DR, Use WMP11, install klite codec pack. Use X to switch source (computers) on media blade.

Seeing several repeat questions here, thought I would take the time to write up a quick FAQ for you guys.

http://blogs.msdn.com/xboxteam/archive/2007/11/30/december-2007-video-playback-faq.aspx

That site lists all the supported file types. In the matrix, make note that WMP11 supports all of these.

I would suggest installing klite codec pack, if you haven't, to make WMP11 support DivX/h264/MPEG4
http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/codecs_and_filters/k-lite_codec_pack_full.cfm

Once that is done you can then add all of your files to WMP11 library and share them to your 360.

Please take note, you no longer connect and disconnect from a computer like previously. You switch source by hitting the X button on the media blade.

Dec 04, 2007 8:54am PST

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I read there was a way to delete the arcade demos from your achievement list. Is that possible now I cant seem to do that...

Dec 04, 2007 3:01pm PST

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By: orangesq x Show Full Post

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Vista codec pack auto adds MP4 support to WMP11 so you can stream to Xbox 360 H.264/MP4 . Normally I'm wary of codec packs but this is really one of the better ones not installing duplicate/redundant codec like other packs and keeps things to a minimum.

http://shark007.testbox.dk/

Also for those using a PS3 it can stream MPEG-2 and H.264/MP4 to it as well from WMP11

Dec 04, 2007 10:13am PST

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So far the XviD support seems a bit hit and miss. Most files play fine but some just present a black screen with the sound playing in the background when this happens the only way there is to get back to the dashboard is to power the X360 off completely.

Dec 04, 2007 8:58am PST

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Any do any testing with Windows MCE or Vista Ultimate yet? I don't want to lose the Media Center Interface :(

Dec 04, 2007 10:42am PST

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    right it says it doesn't, but with transcode installed the files are shown in MCE. I'm wondering if they... : cltcprd
    - You still need to transcode in MCE. MCE didn't get the additional DivX support. : mancide

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By: Dave-A x Show Full Post

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Looks slick, but I think the speed of the flyout when you click on the guide button or view friends and messages is an old Microsoft trick. The window flies out at insane speed but is blank for a couple of seconds until the content is loaded in. This is something they've done with their applications for a long time to give an impression of a quick response without actually being faster.

Dec 04, 2007 12:20pm PST

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By: lookitzpancakes x Show Full Post

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I love the whole interface update. Much faster, much slicker. Can't wait to try out one of these Xbox Originals!

Dec 04, 2007 10:04am PST

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  Psychonauts downloading, but no time to play : ( : shirif
  - Fable downloading, but no time to play : ( : lookitzpancakes
- sweet! thanks! : VegasX
- Have MS given any guarantees that we'll be able to move these games to future systems? I haven't looke... : nudel

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How do you rename friends?

Dec 04, 2007 10:27am PST

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360 is fucking amazing.

Dec 04, 2007 9:01am PST

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By: David Craddock x Show Full Post

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With the added DivX/Xvid support, I'm eager to try playing a few videos on my 360, but don't know exactly how to go about it. A couple of questions:

- I don't have Windows MCE, so will any videos I stream via my computer play on the 360?

- What if I burn a data disc with divx files. Will the 360 read the disc and allow me to play them?

Dec 04, 2007 9:26am PST

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Well the first video I tried worked, so Im happy for now :D

Dec 04, 2007 9:17am PST

Well the first video I tried worked, so Im happy for now :D : nomaad

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By: homeboyJim x Show Full Post

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Where did the title image come from?

http://www.shacknews.com/images/generated/4755849b09b79_featured_without_text_0_xbox_360_2.jpg

Dec 04, 2007 9:05am PST

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- nm... i learned how to use the googles http://www.gocurrency.com/international-travel/2007/04/04/xbox-... : homeboyJim

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