Gizmodo: tversity

DLNA Media Center Software, Compiled and Simplified

Dan Nosowitz — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Want to get media onto your TV using some of that fancy DLNA standard hardware? You still might be at a loss for which media center software is right for you, but now there's a handy chart.

It looks like there's always going to be a tradeoff when choosing software to move media from your PC to a PS3, Xbox 360 or any of the other DLNA-compatible hardware that plugs into your TV. PlayOn, for example, has built-in support for Hulu, ESPN, CNN, Netflix, and CBS—but it costs $40 and can't handle RSS, audio or photo streaming. For our money, we'd go with TVersity, mostly because there's no money involved. [TubeCentric]

TVersity Now Available on PS3, Wii

Jason Chen — Tue, 01 May 2007 19:45:33 EDT

For those unfamiliar with TVersity, it's the app you run on your PC that lets you transcode just about any format into a format your Xbox 360 can understand. Essentially, this means you can watch DivX, XviD, and other media files on your consoles on the fly. Good news, because now it's available for the PS3 and the Wii.

However, since the Wii and PS3 have limited format support already, TVersity transcodes into flash video (FLV) format in order to play back on these two consoles. But, you can also play back YouTube, Yahoo, and Google Video on your consoles now with TVersity. Now your grandmas can record and play back internet videos. The cycle is complete. – Jason Chen

Product Page [TVersity]

Dummies' Guide to DivX On Your 360

Jason Chen — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 15:30:28 EST

Did you have to ask your daughter's nerdy—and honestly, kinda creepy—friend to come over and set up your TiVo? Then you've no doubt had trouble getting your Xbox 360 to play media other than standard DVDs. Good news for you, as Tweaktown's got a huge guide on setting up a PC and a 360 to stream DivX and XviD files on the fly.

The walkthrough goes into mind numbing detail on what PC to use, what codecs you need, how to set up port forwarding (not always necessary), and setting up the TVersity software. Old hat if you're a PC buff, but useful for everyone else. – Jason Chen

Playing DivX and Xvid content on Xbox 360 - An easy guide! [Tweaktown]

Stream DivX To Your Xbox 360 Without XP Media Center

Jason Chen — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:41:00 EST

For those Xbox 360 owners who didn't also have an XP Media Center box, DivX streaming from programs like Transcode 360 were always a far reach. Now with TVersity, you can perform on the fly WMV transcoding and streaming from any XP machine.

All you have to do is install TVersity, set up the videos you want to share, and brows to your videos folder on your 360. You should see all the shared videos via TVersity, plus the "online videos", provided you have the right directshow filters. If you're looking for an all-in-one solution, check out the Helios H4000. – Jason Chen

Product Page [TVersity]