How do you get optional media update on Xbox 360?
Go to Add Ons, browse “O”, find “Optional Media Update”. Show activity on this post. I just did this (2013), it was really easy. Just go to the “Search Games” option where you would manually type in the game name, and instead type in the word “optional” (or really just type OPT and it auto-finishes it for you).
How can I update my Xbox 360 without USB?
How to update
- Press the Guide button on your controller, go to settings, and then select System Settings.
- Select Network Settings.
- If prompted, select Wired Network or the name of your wireless network.
- Select Test Xbox Live Connection.
- If prompted, select Yes to update the console software.
What is the Xbox optional media update?
InsaneNutter Resident Nutter Staff Member. Here is the Optional Media Update that will allow your Xbox 360 to playback MP4, Divx and XviD. This will only work on jtaged or RGH consoles that are running a hacked kernel / dashboard.
What file formats are supported on Xbox 360?
Xbox 360 supports the following video file formats:
- Windows Media Video (WMV) 7, WMV 8, and WMV 9: Maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
- VC-1: Maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
- MPEG-1 with MPEG-1 layer I or II audio.
- MPEG-2:
- WMV Image 1 (Photo Story 1 and 2) and WMV Image 2 (Photo Story 3)
- H.264/MPEG-4.
Does Xbox 360 support MKV files?
Can Xbox 360 Play MKV Files? Xbox 360 has strict requirement for the input formats and only WMV, AVI, H. 264 and MPEG-4 are compatible with Xbox 360. In other words, it’s impossible to directly play MKV on Xbox 360.
How do I get the optional media update on Xbox Live?
Connect to live. Try to play a divx under video library from portable device (USB). It will give you an error code and then ask if you want to download the update and take you directly there. I did this with a modded xbox and did not get banned. Otherwise I never connect to live but this is the only way to get the optional media update
Is there a way to play MP4 on Xbox 360?
Discussion in ‘ Libxenon Homebrew / Jtag & Reset Glitch Content ‘ started by InsaneNutter, Dec 7, 2009 . Here is the Optional Media Update that will allow your Xbox 360 to playback MP4, Divx and XviD.
How do I download the optional media update for unsupported videos?
When you try to play an unsupported video, it will prompt you asking if you want to download the optional media update. If you go through the menu screens, it will then download and install it.
How do I download content to my Xbox 360?
Buy Xbox content on Xbox.com. Your Xbox 360 console will automatically download the content next time you turn it on and connect to Xbox Live. Lets you play unprotected music (AAC format) on your console from Zune or iPod. Lets you play MPEG4 movies on your console.