XBMC 4.0 for the Original Xbox
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- #Media Center
- #Original Xbox
- #XBMC
- XBMC 4.0 released, marking the first major update since 2016 for the Original Xbox media center platform.
- XBMC evolved from XboxMediaPlayer (XMP) in 2002, later becoming XBMC and then Kodi in 2014.
- XBMC 4.0 introduces the modern Estuary interface, improving navigation and readability.
- New games library system with metadata support for Xbox and emulated games.
- Restored online scrapers for movies and TV shows, enabling rich media libraries.
- Improved task scheduling allows multitasking on the Xbox's limited hardware.
- Enhanced music experience with support for lossless audio and visualizers like MilkDrop.
- Python-based add-ons continue to be supported, with plans to transition to Python 3.4.10.
- Updated settings interface with more control over playback, network services, and system tools.
- XBMC 4.0 is open source, welcoming contributions in coding, user support, localization, and add-ons.