How To Watch Digital Video Files on an Xbox 360

For longer videos on a PC, download and install TVersity to your computer at www.TVersity.com. TVersity is a free software program capable of playing almost every video format from your computer over any network connected to your Xbox.

Once you have TVersity running on your computer, go to the main menu and click “Start Sharing” to ensure the server is up and operating.

Begin adding video files into TVersity by clicking the plus sign on the main page. Once you find the video you want click the “Add File” button and hit “Submit.”

If you are having trouble playing a video, it’s most likely a coding issue. A useful media decoder is a free download called ffdshow, which comes with your TVersity download.

Turn on your Xbox. On the dashboard, scroll to the “Video” section and open the “Select Source” tab. Then click on the option that says “TVersity.”

Click Settings and make any necessary adjustments for the best visual quality. Review the resolution settings, set the transcoder to optimize for quality, and make sure the compression rate is set to minimum.

Back at the start page click the TVersity icon that appears on your television screen. Select “My Videos” under the general videos section, and all the video files you have stored on your computer will be right at your fingertips, ready for playing.