How to convert MKV to M4V for easy XBOX 360 streaming from Mac OSX

OK, I am going to write a simple howto on how I personally convert my HD 720p BT MKV into something that the XBOX 360 can playback.

I know, I should use an Apple TV instead… but frankly I can’t. I am using Microsoft MCE in my house to run my TV and I employ 2 [...]

May 24th, 2008 | Category: 360, Apple, XBOX, XBOX360 | 18 comments

XBOX 360 Power Supply Nightmare: The conclusion

OK, you might recall my saga with Microsoft XBOX support for my XBOX 360 power supply.

I am happy to report that I now have my power supply replacement. I finally pushed hard enough on the support team to be put in touch with a nice supervisor that took personal care of my case. He [...]

May 23rd, 2008 | Category: 360, XBOX | One comment

Xbox 360 Spring Update 2008 Feature list leaked

Kotaku report that an alleged and wholly unconfirmed list of changes included in the “Q2 2008″ update was sent to them:

Xbox LIVE
1. Option to delay sign-in to Xbox LIVE upon booting console (to allow user to set Online Status).
2. Option to promote Child Account from Family Settings.
3. Disallow Child Accounts (over 18) to override Family Settings [...]

May 14th, 2008 | Category: 360, XBOX | Leave a comment

XBOX 360 three red lights of death

My good old trusty XBOX 360 just died yesterday! I mean… this is really bad. I got the console on launch day and enjoyed it ever since. I had gotten the occasional red ring of death but it always fixed itself by doing a power off/power on. I could not justify getting [...]

May 28th, 2007 | Category: 360, XBOX | Leave a comment