The good/interesting thing is that this little app isn't widely advertised and that not only does it work on MCE2005R2 but the whole streams to the Xbox 360. I was going to write my *own* MCE app to front all this password and streaming schmutz, but turns out they did it in 2004. You can't just connect in for two reasons - Xbox 360 does NOT support random web browsing, it only supports MCE apps and you can't tell the 360 to connect to arbitrary streaming URLs. However, if you're a subscriber, you can sign into their protected website that attaches you to live Windows Media streams everything is behind passwords, etc. Typically you need a hardware decoder installed in your car. XM radio is (basically) protected content. UPDATE: The good and valid question of (paraphrasing) "so what?" was brought up in the comments, here's my answer: This article also talks about how Vista will make the Xbox 360 Extender experience even better. The main Xbox360 Media Center screen is render locally - it doesn't use Remote Desktop. UPDATE #2: Be sure to read the complete (technical) description on how the MCML (Media Center Markup Language) remotes the main UI. I hope XM realizes how cool this integration is and continues to support it. Slightly funny note, the installer says "C:\Program Files\ Default Company Name\XMRadio for Media Center\." She can happily listen to Ngoma (the African channel for XM that is only available online) at home! ![]() I know that gushes, but the WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) for the Xbox purchase is now very high. My digital life is coming together and it's happening on my Xbox 360. ![]() Yes, folks, XM Satellite Radio over Xbox 360. However, since this HTML-based app works with Media Center, it works over Xbox 360. Now that Mo's home with the baby, I wanted her to be able to enjoy XM, so I figured I'd get a new Receiver with XM built-in to replace the old $99 Sony from 1996 we have. I particularly like that I can jump out of the car and log into and keep listening over a web stream. ![]() I loves my XM Radio, and I listen to it constantly. Yikes, can't believe I missed this! I was literally sitting down this evening to WRITE this application (and probably base on most of Casey's MCPC stuff) then I figured I'd Google for it first.
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