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{{Short description|Shareware application for Mac OS X}}
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| released = [[2006-02-09]]
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| latest release version = 3.36
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| latest release date = [[2008-08-12]]
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| genre = Media Sharing
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| license = [[Shareware]]
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| website = [http://www.nullriver.com/index/products/connect360 http://www.nullriver.com/]
| website = [http://www.nullriver.com/index/products/connect360 http://www.nullriver.com/]
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'''Connect360''' is a [[shareware]] [[Application software|application]] for [[Mac OS X]], developed by Nullriver Software. It was first released on February 9, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|title=Connect360 connects your Mac to your 360|publisher=Joystiq|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2006/02/10/connect360-connects-your-mac-to-your-360/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129101144/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/02/10/connect360-connects-your-mac-to-your-360/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-01-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last=Baldwin |first=Roberto |date=May 2008 |title=Stream iTunes Media to a Game Console |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2wIAAAAAMBAJ&dq=%22connect360%22+mac&pg=PT33 |magazine=Mac Life }}</ref>
'''Connect360''' is a [[shareware]] [[application]] for [[Mac OS X]], developed by Nullriver Software. It was first released on February 9, 2006.


The application allows users to stream their [[iTunes]] music library, [[iPhoto]] photo library, and movies to their [[Xbox 360]], similar to [[Windows Media Connect]].
The application allows users to stream their [[iTunes]] music library, [[iPhoto]] photo library, and movies to their [[Xbox 360]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Connect360 bridges Mac and Xbox 360|publisher=PC World|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/1049330/connect360.html}}</ref>


Although unable to support Apple's [[Digital rights management|DRM]] protected media, recent updates to Connect360 support [[QuickTime|QuickTime's]] [[H.264]], [[MPEG-4]], [[DivX]] and [[Xvid]] video at HD (1080) resolutions.
Although unable to support Apple's [[Digital rights management|DRM]] protected media, recent updates to Connect360 support [[QuickTime|QuickTime's]] [[H.264]], [[MPEG-4]], [[DivX]] and [[Xvid]] video at a maximum resolution of 1080p.

==Reception==
Connect360 received positive praise upon release. Macworld gave it a 4.5 out of 5, and specifically applauded how the software could make up for a lack of an Apple TV.<ref>{{cite web|title=Connect360 3.1 Review|publisher=Macworld|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/1058582/connect360.html}}</ref> TechRadar stated that Connect360 enabled the Xbox 360 to reach its full potential.<ref>{{cite web|title=Connect360 Review|publisher=TechRadar|url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/software/utilities/other-software/connect360-37852/review}}</ref>


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.nullriver.com/index/products/connect360 Connect360 Official Website]
* [http://www.nullriver.com/index/products/connect360 Connect360 Official Website]
* [http://www.xbins.org/nfo.php?file=xboxnfo1586.nfo Help Link and FAQ's]
* [http://www.xbins.org/nfo.php?file=xboxnfo1586.nfo Help Link and FAQs]

==References==
{{Reflist}}


[[Category:MacOS multimedia software]]
==See also==
[[Category:MacOS-only proprietary software]]


[[Category:Mac OS X software]]
[[Category:Mac OS X-only software]]


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Latest revision as of 22:41, 21 February 2024

Connect360
Developer(s)Nullriver Software
Initial release2006-02-09
Stable release
3.55
Operating systemMac OS X
TypeMedia Sharing
LicenseShareware
Websitehttp://www.nullriver.com/

Connect360 is a shareware application for Mac OS X, developed by Nullriver Software. It was first released on February 9, 2006.[1][2]

The application allows users to stream their iTunes music library, iPhoto photo library, and movies to their Xbox 360.[3]

Although unable to support Apple's DRM protected media, recent updates to Connect360 support QuickTime's H.264, MPEG-4, DivX and Xvid video at a maximum resolution of 1080p.

Reception

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Connect360 received positive praise upon release. Macworld gave it a 4.5 out of 5, and specifically applauded how the software could make up for a lack of an Apple TV.[4] TechRadar stated that Connect360 enabled the Xbox 360 to reach its full potential.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ "Connect360 connects your Mac to your 360". Joystiq. Archived from the original on 2015-01-29.
  2. ^ Baldwin, Roberto (May 2008). "Stream iTunes Media to a Game Console". Mac Life.
  3. ^ "Connect360 bridges Mac and Xbox 360". PC World.
  4. ^ "Connect360 3.1 Review". Macworld.
  5. ^ "Connect360 Review". TechRadar.