Hasty Briefsbeta

  • #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.