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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 12:24PM ubercharged said
I think you deserve it if you actually spent money on an iPod touch, 16GB for 400 bucks?
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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 12:39PM (Unverified) said
my ipod touch doesnt work on the 360 or ps3 for that matter.
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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 12:45PM (Unverified) said
AFAIK Apple changed the file structure on the iphone/ipod touch. So all Microsoft has to do is add support for the new structure. I don't think Apple officialy supports access to prior ipods. Its just they haven't really tried to stop it.
Fingers crossed for a update to fix it.
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Fingers crossed for a update to fix it.
Posted: Nov 25th 2007 5:35PM (Unverified) said
My zune wont work on my 360, IDK why companies shut off each other's devices
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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 12:50PM (Unverified) said
Who cares? Ipods suck anyway, cheap pieces of crap.
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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 12:59PM (Unverified) said
Figures Zune fanboys actually troll this thread...
Why not just hook up your iPod to a stereo system or a TV directly?
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Why not just hook up your iPod to a stereo system or a TV directly?
Posted: Nov 25th 2007 1:01PM takingshape said
ha, I called Xbox the day after the ipod firmware update and found out my 360 was as blind to it as Ray Charles.
They said it was the first time they heard of it, which disheartened me greatly, but misery loves company via this post.
btw, try that restore option on the ipod sec of itunes. revert the ipod back to 1.2.1 firmware (you will have to re-put your music on there...but hey, my 55gigs of music only took 2hours..go watch a fishing show or something)
once its back to 1.2.1, try it with the 360 again. If you see it, yell "Great Success!" in Borat's accent and try re-updating the firmware to 1.2.2
So far, despite the fact the process was a bit jarring, so good
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They said it was the first time they heard of it, which disheartened me greatly, but misery loves company via this post.
btw, try that restore option on the ipod sec of itunes. revert the ipod back to 1.2.1 firmware (you will have to re-put your music on there...but hey, my 55gigs of music only took 2hours..go watch a fishing show or something)
once its back to 1.2.1, try it with the 360 again. If you see it, yell "Great Success!" in Borat's accent and try re-updating the firmware to 1.2.2
So far, despite the fact the process was a bit jarring, so good
Posted: Nov 25th 2007 1:06PM rTwelve said
The touch and the iPhone can't work period because of their Mac OS. It requires jailbreaking to look at the Media folder. That's Apple's realm to deal with; I doubt Microsoft can do anything.
As for the other iPods, I imagine Apple did something to that folder that coincidentally makes the 360 unable to detect it. A MS update may fix that.
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As for the other iPods, I imagine Apple did something to that folder that coincidentally makes the 360 unable to detect it. A MS update may fix that.
Posted: Nov 29th 2007 10:23PM Pirateinmymind said
So in theory if my iPhone is jailbroken it should work... can't wait til I get my 360.
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Posted: Nov 29th 2007 10:28PM rTwelve said
Yes, but the 360 doesn't know that. It technically still won't work because you still need SSH or SFTP to access inside a jailbroke iPhone. So someone also needs to make an app to do that.
Basically it's a complete pain in the ass so if anybody is going to do it's likely going to be Apple or Microsoft.
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Basically it's a complete pain in the ass so if anybody is going to do it's likely going to be Apple or Microsoft.
Posted: Nov 25th 2007 1:12PM rTwelve said
The touch and the iPhone can't work period because of their Mac OS. It requires jailbreaking to look at the Media folder. That's Apple's realm to deal with; I doubt Microsoft can do anything.
As for the other iPods, I imagine Apple did something to that folder that coincidentally makes the 360 unable to detect it. A MS update may fix that.
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As for the other iPods, I imagine Apple did something to that folder that coincidentally makes the 360 unable to detect it. A MS update may fix that.
Posted: Nov 25th 2007 1:16PM Seroth said
iPods not working well with the 360 should be old news now. Ever since iTunes updated to 7.3, iPods have been detected on the 360 as "Audiobooks." While you can still listen to music with the "Audiobooks" iPod, you can't access your playlists and stuff like that, so it's really annoying.
It sucks even more now with iPods not even working at all. I hope for a fix for this soon.
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It sucks even more now with iPods not even working at all. I hope for a fix for this soon.
Posted: Nov 25th 2007 1:30PM (Unverified) said
will the 360 work with the sansa being shipped to me?
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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 1:44PM (Unverified) said
Iphone is garbage, I got a Samsung SCH-i760 and it smokes that overrated POS.
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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 1:45PM (Unverified) said
speaking of that fall update, isn't it kinda like almost winter.
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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 1:56PM johnpaul12 said
yea lol
i think its coming dec 10th
or whenever the family timer thing is coming which is part of the fall update
RUMOR
but this would be pretty sweet
http://www.xboxtoday.ca/11192007/11/rumor_massive_xbox_360_fall_update_details
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i think its coming dec 10th
or whenever the family timer thing is coming which is part of the fall update
RUMOR
but this would be pretty sweet
http://www.xboxtoday.ca/11192007/11/rumor_massive_xbox_360_fall_update_details
Posted: Nov 25th 2007 2:07PM Dragod said
Zunes are the way to go...
Solid hardware
Hacks from ZuneBoards
Full support for Music, Video, and Pictures on the 360
Wireless syncing and sharing
No scratch casing
larger screen
Choice between touch and tactile control
Don't even talk to me about the iPod Touch or the iPhone. Overrated. Overpriced. Less space. Ridiculously scratch prone. They're pieces of crap.
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Solid hardware
Hacks from ZuneBoards
Full support for Music, Video, and Pictures on the 360
Wireless syncing and sharing
No scratch casing
larger screen
Choice between touch and tactile control
Don't even talk to me about the iPod Touch or the iPhone. Overrated. Overpriced. Less space. Ridiculously scratch prone. They're pieces of crap.
Posted: Nov 25th 2007 2:40PM (Unverified) said
@ #22 i actually think it launches on the 4th, which makes it even worse that there hasnt been any official word on whats all included in the update. Other than a stupid family control option.
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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 2:50PM kornchild2002 said
I can't believe all the Zune fanboys here on the boards. I have a 30GB Zune and I always choose either my SanDisk Sansa clip or my 5G 60GB iPod. Why? Because the software integration (or lack there of for the Sansa clip) make them a better choice. Microsoft may have nailed the hardware down with the Zune 2 but they still don't get the software. iTunes remains to be one of the easiest applications to use.
Both the iPhone and iPod touch run different firmware than the normal iPods (and iPod mini/nano line). This firmware is based off of Mac OS X so I don't know if the Xbox 360 will ever get compatibility for those.
I have still never heard of the 5GB iPod unless then are talking about either the first or second generation iPods but those were firewire only and have never and will never work with the Xbox 360. It is amazing that some people will get 5G and 5GB confused (I don't think xbox360fanboy would do that but rather the person who e-mailed you).
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Both the iPhone and iPod touch run different firmware than the normal iPods (and iPod mini/nano line). This firmware is based off of Mac OS X so I don't know if the Xbox 360 will ever get compatibility for those.
I have still never heard of the 5GB iPod unless then are talking about either the first or second generation iPods but those were firewire only and have never and will never work with the Xbox 360. It is amazing that some people will get 5G and 5GB confused (I don't think xbox360fanboy would do that but rather the person who e-mailed you).
Posted: Nov 25th 2007 5:27PM johnpaul12 said
yea im confused
either ms is really good @ hiding their updates or there isn;t really that much in the update
while sony can't hide sh!t for their life b/c everyday they have a rumor of an udate
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either ms is really good @ hiding their updates or there isn;t really that much in the update
while sony can't hide sh!t for their life b/c everyday they have a rumor of an udate
Posted: Nov 25th 2007 2:54PM (Unverified) said
The 360 could read a Mac formatted iPod (80Gb 5.5G iPod Video) so the 360 does indeed support the Mac file system. The same iPod would not be detected in Windows without 3rd party software.
The iPod Touch doesn't have the option to use it as a disk-drive, which could be partly to blame. It means you can't mount the iPod Touch/iPhone as a disk (which is what the 360 does with the others). It could be fixed on Microsofts end, afterall, iTunes can detect and stream from the iPod on both OS platforms.
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The iPod Touch doesn't have the option to use it as a disk-drive, which could be partly to blame. It means you can't mount the iPod Touch/iPhone as a disk (which is what the 360 does with the others). It could be fixed on Microsofts end, afterall, iTunes can detect and stream from the iPod on both OS platforms.
Posted: Nov 25th 2007 3:18PM (Unverified) said
Lol - that Samsung SCH-i760 looks like I just took a digital shit and stamped a SAMSUNG logo on it. iPhone FTW.
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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 3:27PM Accessgranted said
@7 If Apple breaks compatability they should fix it not MS. Although MS could fix it if they want to.(end response) I wish DivX would hit the 360 already I got so many fansubbed anime's that I don't feel like converting. Although I could convert them to mp4 or wmv... it just takes too long.
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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 4:01PM (Unverified) said
Old news. iPods (all gens) work on-and-off with 360s.
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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 6:09PM (Unverified) said
Greg if you remember the GHIII box it said the child timer thing will be coming out around christmas/december 2008ish.
I love thsoe fall updates.
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I love thsoe fall updates.
Posted: Nov 25th 2007 6:19PM Dr Stabbingworth said
@33 Gavilan
MS makes both the Zune and the 360.
For everyone else: the Zune is great hardware; the Zune software is shit.
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MS makes both the Zune and the 360.
For everyone else: the Zune is great hardware; the Zune software is shit.
Posted: Nov 25th 2007 6:38PM Softserve said
iTunes really isn't any easier to use this point as the new Zune software. Zune's main problem is that the software doesn't allow as much control as it should. I imagine a lot of this will be addressed since it's been a major bitching point with people who have bought the new one so far.
At the end of the day they both have their positives and suck in different ways. Fighting over them doesn't really serve a purpose, use what you want to.
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At the end of the day they both have their positives and suck in different ways. Fighting over them doesn't really serve a purpose, use what you want to.
Posted: Nov 25th 2007 11:01PM Jake Smith said
None of the flash based models work as of this gen. The older nanos did but since the sept. release of those and the ipod touch neither of the two work. Not sure about the iPod classics though.
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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 7:41PM easo said
For all the ipod guys
16GB ipod touch $400
30GB zune $150
80GB ipod classic $250
80GB zune $250
8GB zune $200
All zunes have a larger screens than their ipod competitor, with the exception of the touch which has a screen that is the same size as its closest zune competitor but cost almost twice as much and has 5x less storage space.
All zunes have wifi shareing between zunes and wifi sync. only the touch has wifi but to its credit you can use the touches wifi to access the internet.
All zune models have and fm tuner. No ipod model has an fm tuner.
All zunes models have a scratch resistant case. No ipod models have a scratch resistant case.
Microsoft updates older zunes to have the same software and features of the newer models. Apple never gives older ipods new features. firmware updates are not feature updates, sorry.
Theres a reason zune fanboys are increasing in number, and its called common sense. As for the ipods not working with the 360, all you have to do is get on ebay, sell your touch for $250 and buy a zune 80. Problem solved;)
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16GB ipod touch $400
30GB zune $150
80GB ipod classic $250
80GB zune $250
8GB zune $200
All zunes have a larger screens than their ipod competitor, with the exception of the touch which has a screen that is the same size as its closest zune competitor but cost almost twice as much and has 5x less storage space.
All zunes have wifi shareing between zunes and wifi sync. only the touch has wifi but to its credit you can use the touches wifi to access the internet.
All zune models have and fm tuner. No ipod model has an fm tuner.
All zunes models have a scratch resistant case. No ipod models have a scratch resistant case.
Microsoft updates older zunes to have the same software and features of the newer models. Apple never gives older ipods new features. firmware updates are not feature updates, sorry.
Theres a reason zune fanboys are increasing in number, and its called common sense. As for the ipods not working with the 360, all you have to do is get on ebay, sell your touch for $250 and buy a zune 80. Problem solved;)
Posted: Nov 25th 2007 7:57PM Dr Stabbingworth said
I've seen the zune 30 selling for $80. Tell me that's not a great deal.
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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 9:15PM (Unverified) said
You can have a shit brown 30 gig Zune for $100 these days. Or was it a piece of shit that stores 30 gigs? I can't remember.
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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 9:32PM (Unverified) said
Zune > iPod.
Zune is just an overall better MP3 player now. Apple needs to be scared.
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Zune is just an overall better MP3 player now. Apple needs to be scared.
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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 11:42PM (Unverified) said
I'm just about done with my iPod. My next portable will be a Zune and Apple and FairPlay can kiss my pale white ass.
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Posted: Nov 25th 2007 10:34PM (Unverified) said
~Wow the amount of iPod fanboys that own a 360 amazes me.~
I'm sure Microsoft can add Iphone and Touch support to the 360, they have it listed in "SYNC" support. That support may be over bluetooth and not usb, seeing that I don't own a 2008 Ford / Lincoln / Mercury or an Iphone / Touch. I'll stick with my Zune30 because it works OTB, and I prefer the interface.
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I'm sure Microsoft can add Iphone and Touch support to the 360, they have it listed in "SYNC" support. That support may be over bluetooth and not usb, seeing that I don't own a 2008 Ford / Lincoln / Mercury or an Iphone / Touch. I'll stick with my Zune30 because it works OTB, and I prefer the interface.
Posted: Nov 25th 2007 10:45PM (Unverified) said
wow...I really enjoy my 360, but this surely has sparked some microsoft fanboyism. The iPod, contrary to many posts, isn't a piece of crap. It has set the stage for the digital music revolution.
I own two, but will not stoop to the level of fanboyism and state that it is the outright best...but really they are far from being 'pieces of crap.'
Many other players step up to the plate, but the iPod is the outright winner when it comes to introducing digital music to the common consumer.
If your panties are still in such a ruffle that you can not deal with this, take a deep breath and realize that that is why other options exist.
//fanboys make me ill.
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I own two, but will not stoop to the level of fanboyism and state that it is the outright best...but really they are far from being 'pieces of crap.'
Many other players step up to the plate, but the iPod is the outright winner when it comes to introducing digital music to the common consumer.
If your panties are still in such a ruffle that you can not deal with this, take a deep breath and realize that that is why other options exist.
//fanboys make me ill.
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