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Media file compatibility for Media Center Extender on your Original Xbox console

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SUMMARY

This article describes the media files that are compatible with the Media Center Extender (MCX) for Xbox.

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The following table lists the specific file formats that are compatible with the MCX device:
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TV file type (format)File name extension
Digital Video Recording-Microsoft.drv-ms
Music file type (format)File name extension
CD audio.cda
Windows Media audio files.asx, .wm, .wma, .wmp, and .wmx
Windows audio files.wav
MP3.mp3 and .m3u
Video file typeFile name extension
Windows Media file.wm and .asf
Windows Media A/V.wmv
Video file.avi
Movie file.mpeg, .mpg, .mpe, .mv1, .mv2, and .mpv2
Picture file types (format)File name extension
Joint Photographic Experts Group.jpg, and .jpeg
Tagged Image File Format.tif, and .tiff
Graphics Interchange Format (see note).gif
Bitmap.bmp
Windows Metafile.wmf
Portable Network Graphics.png
Note Animated .gif files are not supported.

Use the MCX Help file for more information. To access help on the Media Center Edition PC:
  1. Click Start, point to All Programs, and then point to Accessories.
  2. Point to Media Center, and then click Media Center Extender Help to view more information about MCX.
APPLIES TO
  • Xbox LIVE
  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
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