Enjoy Windows Media Center on your Xbox 360, with your Music, Pictures, Live and Recorded TV*, and Online Media

Step 1 Before beginning setup, we recommend you watch this video about connecting your Xbox 360 to your home network.

Step 2 Download the Media Center Update. Begin by selecting Run when prompted.

Step 3 Download the Media Center Extender software. Begin setup by selecting Run when prompted.

Step 4 Follow the onscreen instructions . A preview of the setup process is available at www.microsoft.com/extender

Step 5 Print the Media Center Quick Reference Guide.

*Live TV and Recorded TV features require a TV tuner card

Listen to Music, Watch Videos & View Pictures on your Xbox 360

Step 1 Download the latest rollup update for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. The rollup update will appear as a recommended download for Media Center Edition 2005.

Step 2 Download Zune software.

Step 3 Launch Zune

• At the Windows XP Media Center based PC, launch Zune. Select Start, Zune.

Step 4: Turn on media sharing.

• Open the Zune software on your PC.
• Click Options, Library, Media Sharing.
• Select Share my media.
• Check the media types you want to stream to your Xbox 360 console.
• Choose whether you want to Share with all Xbox 360s or Only share with these Xbox 360s
  • If you chose to share only with specific consoles, click to check (share) or uncheck (don't share) consoles in the list.
• Click OK to begin streaming media

Step 5: Configure your Xbox 360

• In the Media section, select Music, Picture or Photos.
• Select Computer, and then press the A button.
• Select YES, Continue, and then press the A button.
• Select your Windows XP Media Center-based PC, and then press the A button.
• Find the music, pictures, or video you want to play, and select an item to play it.

Learn more about media sharing.

Learn more about Zune.