Originally posted by: Moth3r
Alternatively, many people use a chipped Xbox as a media player. This is a good solution too, especially if it's linked up to a home network.
Or if your PC is in the same room as the TV, just hook it up to a cable from your video card's TV-out.
Converting to MPEG-2 for DVD should be the last resort.
Originally posted by: trip42
(And no, buying a new DVD player that supports Xvid isn't an option.
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Why not? It would make things much easier for you. If you don't want to replace your main player, why don't you get a cheapo box to use as a second player?(And no, buying a new DVD player that supports Xvid isn't an option.
) Alternatively, many people use a chipped Xbox as a media player. This is a good solution too, especially if it's linked up to a home network.
Or if your PC is in the same room as the TV, just hook it up to a cable from your video card's TV-out.
Converting to MPEG-2 for DVD should be the last resort.
Ahhh, all very good ideas. Currently option 2 is what I do. I have Xboxes scattered all throughout my abode.
The reason I asked the question is because I have some Xvids that I would like to send to family and friends that are not so technically inclined. I thought about sending my father a DVD with the Xvid and VLC on the same disc but I know it just would never happen. The only way this would work is if he can just put the disc in the player and hit play, even that might be asking too much.