Is Transcoding is Here to Stay?

re: Is Transcoding is Here to Stay?

Albert — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:18:15 GMT

I think extension (like codecs and transcoders) software would be awesome, available through Live. I am not sure if Microsoft has any sort of hooks built into the 360 software to accomidate it, though.

Such types of software through the marketplace would be idea, as microsoft would have some control over its quality and instillation.

re: Is Transcoding is Here to Stay?

chrisl — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:24:48 GMT

This can get you into problem though. When you let users install anything they want, it leads to instability. Even with testing, allowing the kind of download and install method will not work for the Xbox 360. If you want to take the free approach, just change my example from above to paying $15 for the codec, to getting it for free over Live! Marketplace. This gives Microsoft control over it, which is needed for a CE device/game console.

However, there would be a much greater chance of a pay codec then a free. Considering that DivX Inc. is now a public company, I think you might over-estimate what they will just "give away".

re: Is Transcoding is Here to Stay?

bushibot@gmail.com — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:58:57 GMT

Non sense, all they have to do on the 360 is do in house testing and then open up a way for folks to install the codecs them self just like they do on the PC. Not mention companies like divx would be happy to all but give away the codec to enjoy the wider audience support that would bring them. MS doesn't do this because they want to force their own codec down everyones throats (sadly while only providing pathetic consume tools less they be identified as a infringer). It's greed and cooperate arrogance and they are trapped in their own backwards logic, it's us the consumers that get the shaft.