DIVX/XVID DVD player. I dont know which one :/

something_totally_different · 11 Oct 2007 at 12:35

Im after a DIVX/XVID player,

it has to have a usb port, an off switch on the remote, HDMI would be nice, and under £50. I know you cant put links to other stores so i am not asking for that, just makes and models. oh and it has to last more than 6 months... im so tired of replacing these damned things

V1nny · 11 Oct 2007 at 13:15

you can try looking for a Phillips dvp5960 or 5980

ssmacc · 11 Oct 2007 at 15:22

Modded XBOX plays the lot, noisy though...(just a suggestion)

something_totally_different · 11 Oct 2007 at 16:47

ssmacc said:
Modded XBOX plays the lot, noisy though...(just a suggestion)

someone else just told me to get one of these too... im quite interested although i dont have a clue how, or where to get one from...

chipperhead · 11 Oct 2007 at 21:57

I know this is £20 over budget but I've just bought a Pioneer DV-400V.
Plays everything I've chucked at it so far through the usb port, HDMI output with 1080p upscaling and a great picture.

http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/products/45/64/222/DV-400V-K/index.html

GarethDW · 11 Oct 2007 at 22:15

XanderThal said:
someone else just told me to get one of these too... im quite interested although i dont have a clue how, or where to get one from...

I'm not going to talk about the modifications done to the consoles, but the Xbox Media Centre software is what you're looking for.

Google or Wikipedia are your friends

ssmacc · 11 Oct 2007 at 22:39

GarethDW said:
I'm not going to talk about the modifications done to the consoles, but the Xbox Media Centre software is what you're looking for.

Google or Wikipedia are your friends

E-bay is your friend when it comes to older hardware (original XBOX) I've got 3 networked to a PC, for standard definition they are brilliant and i agree XBMC works very, very well.

SexyGreyFox · 11 Oct 2007 at 23:00

ssmacc said:
E-bay is your friend when it comes to older hardware (original XBOX) I've got 3 networked to a PC, for standard definition they are brilliant and i agree XBMC works very, very well.

I have two linked - excellent.

something_totally_different · 12 Oct 2007 at 11:05

seems to be a lot of votes for the Xbox then... youve sold me, im off to research, will let you all know what i get

ArchAnGeL · 12 Oct 2007 at 11:40

ssmacc said:
Modded XBOX plays the lot, noisy though...(just a suggestion)

seconded.

will upscale as well with hd av component cables and handle a xvid hr releases up to 940 x whatever (can't remember)

needmorstuff · 13 Oct 2007 at 14:53

ssmacc said:
Modded XBOX plays the lot, noisy though...(just a suggestion)

quiet if you swap the fan for a nexus 80mm.