Zune Games output to TV

Huntsman85 · 05-30-2008, 02:59 PM

Does anybody know if you are able to turn the output to TV feature on from C# XNA?

foehammers · 05-30-2008, 06:13 PM

I tried it and it didnt work for me.

Spike! · 05-30-2008, 07:01 PM

Maybe it's just me, but this seems like one of the stupidest idea's. Why would you want to play games, on your Zune, on the T.V? The whole point is that you have games to play as a time killer anywhere when you have your Zune, if you want to play games on your T.V then play a Console game. Dunno why people keep asking this question.

jackluo923 · 05-31-2008, 04:07 PM

The only purpose for that is to showoff to your friends like I always do. LOL

Huntsman85 · 06-03-2008, 08:43 AM

The question is whether or not the programming language allows you to access that feature of the Zune. This would allow you to output any app, whether game or other to your TV. I'll admit it is primarily for the wow factor that you can even do it. I would much rather play on my Xbox 360 to play games. I am however rather addicted to the MS Alien Game, especially when I hook it up to my Zune 30 Dock. The flicker works 100% as a wireless controller.

ShotgunSnipist · 06-03-2008, 10:01 AM

I was thinking,
IF TV output worked (which it does not)
You could have a multiplayer game going and have people watching.

Just imagine playing NAME on a huge screen with WIFI.
And what if you could do 4 different connections?!

stkr · 06-03-2008, 10:10 AM

I'm surprised to hear that this doesn't work, though I can't imagine wanting to do this at the same time.

cable729 · 06-03-2008, 10:15 AM

yah, i wouldn't really want to do it, but for some reason, i can't get regular video output to work, but audio works... anyone know what's wrong?

SimReality · 06-03-2008, 10:24 AM

Outputting to the TV is not supported in the XNA 3.0 CTP. If it works, then you are just really lucky or something because the XNA team themselves said that it isn't supported and shouldn't work.

wiisrock · 07-01-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cable729

yah, i wouldn't really want to do it, but for some reason, i can't get regular video output to work, but audio works... anyone know what's wrong?

i had a problem with it too, first of all, make sure it's in the right tv format in options. If you are using an a/v cord that wasn't designed for the zune then the red is the video the yellow is the left audio and the white is the right audio, i have no idea why but it took me a LONG time to figure it out, it might be so people think they have to buy the zune a/v cord. if neither of those help then idk.

Space Toast · 07-01-2008, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spike!

Maybe it's just me, but this seems like one of the stupidest idea's. Why would you want to play games, on your Zune, on the T.V? The whole point is that you have games to play as a time killer anywhere when you have your Zune, if you want to play games on your T.V then play a Console game. Dunno why people keep asking this question.

im going to ask you not put down peoples ideas. but people will always ask questions you may or may not like. simple.

jacecat · 07-09-2008, 03:49 PM

You can use a standard av cable and connect your zune to the tv... O'Reilly -- Five Zune Secrets You Need to Know

05-30-2008, 02:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Huntsman85 Experienced Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 121 Reputation: 23	Zune Games output to TV Does anybody know if you are able to turn the output to TV feature on from C# XNA?

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ShotgunSnipist Zune Guardian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 738 Reputation: 74	I was thinking, IF TV output worked (which it does not) You could have a multiplayer game going and have people watching. Just imagine playing NAME on a huge screen with WIFI. And what if you could do 4 different connections?! __________________ Invisible Text. =P To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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stkr 'Keep Moving Forward...' GFX Crew Section Staff Expert Zuner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United States Posts: 2,944 Reputation: 545 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	I'm surprised to hear that this doesn't work, though I can't imagine wanting to do this at the same time. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-30-2008, 06:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
foehammers Squirt Join Date: May 2008 Location: crown point IN Posts: 13 Reputation: 10	I tried it and it didnt work for me.

05-30-2008, 07:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spike! Experienced Zuner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 175 Reputation: 13	Maybe it's just me, but this seems like one of the stupidest idea's. Why would you want to play games, on your Zune, on the T.V? The whole point is that you have games to play as a time killer anywhere when you have your Zune, if you want to play games on your T.V then play a Console game. Dunno why people keep asking this question.

05-31-2008, 04:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
jackluo923 Senior Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver BC Posts: 1,275 Reputation: 122	The only purpose for that is to showoff to your friends like I always do. LOL

06-03-2008, 08:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Huntsman85 Experienced Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 121 Reputation: 23	The question is whether or not the programming language allows you to access that feature of the Zune. This would allow you to output any app, whether game or other to your TV. I'll admit it is primarily for the wow factor that you can even do it. I would much rather play on my Xbox 360 to play games. I am however rather addicted to the MS Alien Game, especially when I hook it up to my Zune 30 Dock. The flicker works 100% as a wireless controller.

06-03-2008, 10:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
cable729 Experienced Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 230 Reputation: 14	yah, i wouldn't really want to do it, but for some reason, i can't get regular video output to work, but audio works... anyone know what's wrong?

06-03-2008, 10:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
SimReality Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 410 Reputation: 60	Outputting to the TV is not supported in the XNA 3.0 CTP. If it works, then you are just really lucky or something because the XNA team themselves said that it isn't supported and shouldn't work.

07-09-2008, 03:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
jacecat Experienced Zuner Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Here Posts: 136 Reputation: 11	You can use a standard av cable and connect your zune to the tv... O'Reilly -- Five Zune Secrets You Need to Know

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