transform-your-classic-xbox-into-a-media-center-tutorial

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    transform-your-classic-xbox-into-a-media-center-tutorial

    http://lifehacker.com/software/geek...ic-xbox-into-a-killer-media-center-299809.php

    hi all, am going to try and do this tutorial as iv got 3 old xb's lying about and apparently they are ok from movies up2 720p which is fine for me at the moment..

    I am stuck on STEP ONE :lol:

    what can i use instead of the "Chatzilla Firefox extension" mentioned (i am on vista) and what is it? is it one of these mystical FTP clients that mos and fiddla wisper under hushed tones....

    Does anyone have one of these Action Reply kits too?
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  4. Congay

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    any other way to get the files?
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    and i'd use filezilla for the FTP client bit
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    dont ask me :lol: i didn't write it!

    i've only just bought a 360 yesterday ;)
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    Off the top of my head, I used to have my network card set to 192.168.1.5 and my xbox set as 192.168.1.10 as a static ip console side and would simply ftp the files over using something like cuteftp.

    Was quickest and easiest way to do it anyways.

    And you should be able to get the files you need for this via torrent if you have a look around and cba to use mirc etc
  8. Congay

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    whats your plans for the 360 mystical mos
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    Thats quite cool, I remember a few years ago hard-modding was the best way to do this. I doubt i'll do it unless I come across an action reply thingy very cheap.
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    done mine ages ago, swapped the standard 8gb hdd for a 160gb, sorted.

    Makes a great avi/divx player, plus it will cycle through music, pictures, anything you fancy :up:
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    Xbox is an awesome media player. Just a shame it doesnt take usb sticks or cards (werent so common at the time). Great if your near to your pc though
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    conway> where can i get the files without going thru this rigmarole!
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    it's best to get the open source stuff directly from where it's developed - you could have had it by now!!!!!
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    You could get mods for the case that allowed you to stick a USB port on the front.

    All of the xbox controller ports on the original unit are just USB ports with a different socket design, so the mod wasn't that hard. One of my mates did it to his...
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    cheers humbot

    can someone mod mine to usb? ££$££
  17. Congay

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    what do i get from this site? it says they cant host the xbmc for xbox for legal reasons?
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    Chris S Monkey Tennis?

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    And mine too!
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    I didn't get that issue so I don't know, it downloaded fine for me. Do you want me to msn the file or something?
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    click on the download button underneath xbmc for windows, it takes you to another page and an automatic download box appears as to which i click save file.

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