Someone in the Microsoft Vista Media Center team has reported that the XBOX 360 will be able to playback VC-1 video soon:
"Yep - we're enabling VC-1 streaming to Xbox 360; it's turned off in the build you have now, but it will be turned on for release."
This mean that VC-1 codec is probably already included in the XBOX360. It probably made it's way in the console during one of the latest Dashboard update. Could H.264/MPEG-4 AVC codec be also already included in the console? VC-1 and H.264/MPEG-4 AVC are both mandatory for hd-dvd/blue-ray... so if the hd-dvd drive is available at the end of November (according to EB-Games ) then both video format should be playable on the XBOX 360 at that time.
Let hope that Microsoft will allow streaming of both format to the 360 extender when Vista is released.
Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."
That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.
Microsoft has slashed the prices of games across the Xbox 360 store in preparation for its July 29th closure.
The Dishwasher
Vigilante 8
Two non-BC and no-PC-version Arcade titles I downloaded recently. Dishwasher's sequel is on Steam at least.
I've also downloaded Ninety-Nine Nights II (shame the first wasn't available). I still want to download Burnout 3: Takedown before the weekend's up, though that is still the full $9.99 non-discounted price
The Xbox 360 Marketplace is officially shutting down in three days, which means dozens of exclusive, digital-only 360 games will no longer be available to purchase anywhere else once it does.
The Xbox 360 will be almost 20 years old next year, and to celebrate this milestone Microsoft have decided to obliterate all of its online functionality.
Fortunately, the X360 was jailbroken a long time ago, so a good part of its library is available for download from 'alternative' sources. Still, it's a bummer to see the store going away.
Dawn of The First Day
-72 Hours Remain-
Also they can keep the store up for life if they wanted.
Series X for the back compat titles, and OG Xbox and X360 for those not on BC. I pretty much bought all of the digital games I want for the 360 so I am good.
I hate downlading a 5 min. trailor when it could just stream and save time.
So the xbox 360 is pandoras box. Noone knows whats in it. I think microsoft has discovered magic.
thats cool so sony dont still its features
I don't think bizzy12 is denying that Sony can't do this. Though it may not be able to... since blu-ray only supports MPEG-2 (common fact). So, it may be able to stream; but not in H.264/MPEG-4 AVC codec; it may not need to used optimized codec due to blu-ray extra space + cell. Anyways, what bizzy12 is saying is that it is a good thing that M$ is keeping things quiet, since it is common practice for competitors to copy/clone or even make better certain features. Also, for marketting strategical resons, it is always good to allow your competitors to advertise their strong points (i.e. 1080p) and later say, "we do too".
If they allow the hd-dvd drive to hook up to your media center pc, than you can stream hd-dvd content to any 360 in your house. Sweet. Also streaming blu-ray content to your 360 would also be possible. Nice.