Xbox One is DLNA compatible, supports audio CD playback, Microsoft confirms
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As to why Sony axed CD playback is beyond me. It's a too simple and too cheap of a feature to just not support in your console.
Woo hoo take that Sony with your annoying badmouthing.
does support...
+ CD playback
+ Streaming Content (supported formats?)
+ Music Subscription
does not support ...
- CD ripping
- MP3 storage (or playback)
- MP3 or AAC playback from devices (iPod, iPhone, Zune or Windows Phone) over USB ... assuming this one includes USB HDD packed with MP3s as well?
Media streaming is probably the big difference between the XBO and PS4. Seeing as Windows is MicroSoft's bread and butter it would be pretty sad if the XBO didn't interact and allow streaming between all your devices. Sounds like MS is still 'seeking' certification (3 weeks before release) and Sony is 'considering the possibility' so it doesn't sound like Media streaming was a number one priority for either.
Otherwise not seeing much to get excited about. Looks about like the picture Sony painted, just from a different angle. Oh, eah, and XBO can act as a CD player for anyone who still owns a CD. Bonus - big WIN for Microsoft, but maybe not the PR fire they should be worried about
+ CD playback
+ Streaming Content (supported formats?)
+ Music Subscription
does not support ...
- CD ripping
- MP3 storage (or playback)
- MP3 or AAC playback from devices (iPod, iPhone, Zune or Windows Phone) over USB ... assuming this one includes USB HDD packed with MP3s as well?
Media streaming is probably the big difference between the XBO and PS4. Seeing as Windows is MicroSoft's bread and butter it would be pretty sad if the XBO didn't interact and allow streaming between all your devices. Sounds like MS is still 'seeking' certification (3 weeks before release) and Sony is 'considering the possibility' so it doesn't sound like Media streaming was a number one priority for either.
Otherwise not seeing much to get excited about. Looks about like the picture Sony painted, just from a different angle. Oh, eah, and XBO can act as a CD player for anyone who still owns a CD. Bonus - big WIN for Microsoft, but maybe not the PR fire they should be worried about
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One step forward, two steps back has always been Sony's style.
For ps4, dlna and cd playback is a no go but yoshida said it can be patched in an update later.
why are both consoles omitting something as basic as mp3 playback i don't know. so you can't play custom mp3's in games on x1 like you could do on 360.
why are both consoles omitting something as basic as mp3 playback i don't know. so you can't play custom mp3's in games on x1 like you could do on 360.
They want to pimp their music services. It's not really some big mystery. Features that allow you to use their device without paying them for content are not the priority.
Custom soundtracks are pretty awesome though for some games. TBH only ever really used it in GTA games, most games I play I'd rather listen to the games audio first and foremost. I do occasionally play MP3's in the background if I am playing Civ 5 or something.
Custom soundtracks are pretty awesome though for some games. TBH only ever really used it in GTA games, most games I play I'd rather listen to the games audio first and foremost. I do occasionally play MP3's in the background if I am playing Civ 5 or something.
So wait, all my mp3's are already on my phone. So this means I can just stream from my phone, over wifi to the X1? When I wanna change songs, I just look down at my phone and change songs???
So basically anyone who has any problem with this is a troll or needs to walk down to the ghetto carryout and buy a new phone for $60...
So basically anyone who has any problem with this is a troll or needs to walk down to the ghetto carryout and buy a new phone for $60...
so with the no windows media player anymore, have they said how people who want a true one box living room can stream live tv from their computer/server?
Pretty sure the Xbox One would control the music, not the phone. The DLNA client changes songs not the server.
DLNA is a wide supported standard.
I don't really see anyone complaining about the Xbox One though XBoxNeo, other than disappointment in the lack of an MP3 ripping feature. The PS4 is the one mainly being bitched about.
DLNA is a wide supported standard.
I don't really see anyone complaining about the Xbox One though XBoxNeo, other than disappointment in the lack of an MP3 ripping feature. The PS4 is the one mainly being bitched about.
And it's not designed to "stream" Live TV.
What the FUD?
lol
It uses HDMI passthrough to pull off it's TV functionality.
DLNA might be used for video streaming.. my experience with DLNA for video hasn't been very good.. and it's up to the client to actually have codec support.. so who knows on the video streaming front. But the main TV stuff isn't based on streaming from a server.
What the FUD?
lol
It uses HDMI passthrough to pull off it's TV functionality.
DLNA might be used for video streaming.. my experience with DLNA for video hasn't been very good.. and it's up to the client to actually have codec support.. so who knows on the video streaming front. But the main TV stuff isn't based on streaming from a server.
Well I guess im just confused. I am sort of assuming it will be like my phone and blu-tooth car stereo. I can rifle through my music on either device.
ya, and that's going backwards not forward. What about people that have a tv tuner card setup in a pc that streams live tv around the house. People that use xbox 360 as media extender like myself.
Thats fair. We should use the same standard for Sony that we use for Microsoft. If it doesn't support it on launch day, we should assume Sony is a bunch of dirty liars, and the won't ever support it, and they are telling you that just to take your money, because they are a big evil company.
Well that's Bluetooth standard.. often designed for streaming to headphones, hence why the device is often us used to control the music not what is playing the music.
DLNA is more like a file share standard.. 5 devices in your home could be streaming from it.. there isn't some standard for a "controller" on the server side for listing clients and changing the track/video playing on each.*
edit: Actually IIRC there is client recognition/listing on the server.. like you "allow" devices access, but no media controls.. gladly corrected if wrong.
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Don't forget the Xbox One will be open for app development using all of its features. It will be interesting to see what 3rd party such as Ceton would bring for media, live TV streaming etc.
another article
Sony released an extensive FAQ on the upcoming PlayStation 4 earlier this week and it showed that the next generation game console won't be able to play any CDs. The PS4 also won't support streaming content from a DLNA enabled device. These are features that are supported with Sony's current PS3 console.
Now the Penny Arcade Report has confirmed, via a Microsoft statement, that the company's Xbox One console will in fact play audio CDs and will be DLNA compatible. The story adds that the DLNA support for the console is still in the process of being certified. You may remember that Microsoft had previously confirmed that the Xbox One would not serve as a native Windows Media Center Extender, but the news that it will support DLNA does mean that the console will be able to stream content from other DLNA devices.
The PS4 FAQ also said that the console won't support the playback of MP3 files. Microsoft apparently won't allow Xbox One owners to import MP3 files directly to the console, but it will support streaming of music files from Play To devices like a Windows 7, 8, or 8.1
http://www.neowin.net/news/xbox-one-can-play-cds-and-is-dlna-compatible
Sony released an extensive FAQ on the upcoming PlayStation 4 earlier this week and it showed that the next generation game console won't be able to play any CDs. The PS4 also won't support streaming content from a DLNA enabled device. These are features that are supported with Sony's current PS3 console.
Now the Penny Arcade Report has confirmed, via a Microsoft statement, that the company's Xbox One console will in fact play audio CDs and will be DLNA compatible. The story adds that the DLNA support for the console is still in the process of being certified. You may remember that Microsoft had previously confirmed that the Xbox One would not serve as a native Windows Media Center Extender, but the news that it will support DLNA does mean that the console will be able to stream content from other DLNA devices.
The PS4 FAQ also said that the console won't support the playback of MP3 files. Microsoft apparently won't allow Xbox One owners to import MP3 files directly to the console, but it will support streaming of music files from Play To devices like a Windows 7, 8, or 8.1
http://www.neowin.net/news/xbox-one-can-play-cds-and-is-dlna-compatible
Can someone explain to me why both next-gen consoles have decided to prohibit ripping a music CD (or MP3s) to the hard drive? That is a feature I use all the time in the 360. Seems rather strange to remove it. I understand the "we want to make money" angle, i.e., forcing people to use their music subscription services. Is there anything more to it than that? I'm certainly not going to be pushed into paying for a music service.
They both have their own proprietary music service apps right? either get ad money or get your money to not have ads would be my guess.
