XBOX 360 with XBMC has media center

lonesurfer · 2012-05-09 12:19

Hi there

I'm considering the purchase of a xbox to use it has a media center to watch my normal and full hd movies.

Is the purchase of a XBOX 360 with the XBMC install better than a Popcorn Hour media center?

Will I be abble to read the same files on the XBOX360 has the ones with Popcorn Hour?

thanks
Lonesurfer

**joebrady** · 2012-05-09 12:25

please do your research first

http://www.xbmc4xbox.org

lonesurfer · 2012-05-09 13:26

hi there

thanks for the website but the link you gave me only shows and describes the XBMC on the XBOX.

About conclusions I took on the research, help me out.

1 - I saw a thread mentioning that we can install xbmc on popcorn. Is this correct?
2 - If the above is correct, we're just installing a new firmware, right?
3 - If were installing a new firmware, the only thing that I need to check is if the hardware on the XBOX360 is better than one on Popcorn hour, right?

What I want is to buy a new media center to my home and since popcorn hour is a great media center (I think), but a little expensive, I was adviced to buy a xbox and instal xbmc.

That's why I asked if the a xbox360 with xbmc has the same or better performance and specs to view movies of all kinds has a popcorn hour.

thanks againd.

defluo · 2012-05-09 13:29

Read this link. Short answer, there is no XBMC for the XBOX 360 and there never will be
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=40236

HenryFord · 2012-05-09 13:40

Also: There is no XBMC for the "Popcorn Hour".

I would recommend using an Acer Revo.

lonesurfer Junior Member Posts: 2 Joined: May 2012 Reputation: 0	2012-05-09 12:19 Post: #1 Hi there I'm considering the purchase of a xbox to use it has a media center to watch my normal and full hd movies. Is the purchase of a XBOX 360 with the XBMC install better than a Popcorn Hour media center? Will I be abble to read the same files on the XBOX360 has the ones with Popcorn Hour? thanks Lonesurfer
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joebrady Team-XBMC Forum Moderator Posts: 1,625 Joined: Apr 2007 Reputation: 6 Location: Floyds Knobs, IN	2012-05-09 12:25 Post: #2 please do your research first http://www.xbmc4xbox.org Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forums before posting. Do NOT e-mail Team-XBMC members asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting, make sure you read this first
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HenryFord Posting Freak Posts: 1,033 Joined: Jan 2010 Reputation: 15	2012-05-09 13:40 Post: #5 Also: There is no XBMC for the "Popcorn Hour". I would recommend using an Acer Revo. Need help? Check out my XBMC Frodo Guide. It contains full featured guides to Sickbeard and CouchPotato as well.
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