During a recent earnings report presentation, DivX CEO Kevin Hell might have revealed a bit too much regarding DivX support on the Xbox 360.JP Morgan analyst Paul Coster asked Hell about DivX support that was added to Microsoft's Media Extender and if that foreshadowed a release to the Xbox 360. Hell's response was an enthusiastic "Yes!" followed by a semi-awkward, backpedaling clarification that went something like ... "that, uh, we're in discussions with Microsoft on that at this point in time, so I can't go into any great detail on that. Um that is not a certified, that is not a certified or licensed product at this time."
His response may not sound like confirmation of DivX headed to the 360, but simply reading the quote doesn't paint the whole picture. According to those who attended the conference, it was how he answered the question thta was most revealing. Hell was very enthusiastic at first when he answered "Yes!" and then he quickly tried to backpedal and change the subject. Was it a slip of the tongue or a simple misunderstanding? No one is certain, but we wouldn't be surprised to see DivX support added to the 360 this December.
[Thanks, Evan Walsh]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
11-11-2007 @ 12:41PM
Forest said...
That would be great, now if only they added Divx support to my zune...
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11-11-2007 @ 12:47PM
h0mi said...
Please please please be true.
Please please please be true.
Seriously, I'd buy another xbox for my sister if this were true.
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11-11-2007 @ 12:51PM
MDJ2010 said...
If Divx support were added do you think it would then be possible to mov over HD divx files ontop your 360 HD via a device such as an ipod. I presume this is the means by which it would work. Any ideas?
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11-11-2007 @ 1:00PM
homer34 said...
his last name is hell?
now THATS heavy metal.
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11-11-2007 @ 1:14PM
Irwin said...
lol someones gona get in shit with microsoft :P
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11-11-2007 @ 1:17PM
murph said...
this would rock. i don't mind using Encode360 to convert files, but it would just be a lot easier and quicker if the 360 had Divx support. lots of rumblings on this rumor, looking good.
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11-11-2007 @ 1:39PM
rom said...
I would absolutely love it if this were true.
Don't let me down MS.
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11-11-2007 @ 1:52PM
Eddy said...
can someone clarify what this is? I've been hearing a lot of people hoping for this to happen but I'm not sure what's so great.
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11-11-2007 @ 1:55PM
hue hue said...
@4
That is exactly what I was thinking.
Making a deal with Mr. Hell.
Or the Devil.
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11-11-2007 @ 1:59PM
mike said...
if they get divx support, does that include Xvid? Cause really no1 uses divx, mostly xvid.
Also, what about .mkv x264 files?
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11-11-2007 @ 2:10PM
MDJ2010 said...
Don't the Divx codecs as a whole indicate xvix aswell? Basically any file that end with .avi - I could be wrong but i think this is the case.
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11-11-2007 @ 2:10PM
MDJ2010 said...
Don't the Divx codecs as a whole indicate xvid aswell? Basically any file that end with .avi - I could be wrong but i think this is the case.
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11-11-2007 @ 2:13PM
Emperor Samoth said...
Kevin Hell. Best. Name. Ever. Reminds me of Mazinger Z's Dr. Hell.
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11-11-2007 @ 2:18PM
IncredibleBulk92 said...
With the marketplace probably going to be released soon in other territories it seems unlikely that well ever see DivX support, but this makes me think maybe. That would be fricking awesome mind.
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11-11-2007 @ 2:18PM
IncredibleBulk92 said...
LMAO DivX comes from Hell!
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11-11-2007 @ 2:19PM
Patrick said...
id love my name to be hell
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11-11-2007 @ 2:57PM
tropmug said...
Now if they only added a browser (but what browser to choose?)...the possibilities would be ENDLESS.
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11-11-2007 @ 3:06PM
LesbianHam said...
opera
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11-11-2007 @ 3:52PM
Token White Guy said...
@ 8. DivX is a video codec.
@ 10. Xvid is pretty much the same as DivX
@ 11 Yes, .AVI is pretty much like DivX
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11-11-2007 @ 3:54PM
corey*a.k.a.*ProjectModChamp said...
@17 I've read alot on Browser opinions and the chances of a browser are 1/10 sadly, and if we did have a browser it would be a chopped down IE probably:/ Now for the update divx support would be nice, but I honestly don't care:p When I render my movies they are windows media player files, in sony vegas. So I can watch all my vids=] lol
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