Author Topic: Multimedia functions on the GCW ( and on OD ) ? (Read 5862 times)

DrMeow · « **on:** August 30, 2013, 04:42:08 pm »

Hi

I don't know if this question is stupid but I will ask it anyway : will there be ( or are there already ) multimedia functions on the GCW ( such as reading videos and music ) ? I know the GCW is basically for gaming, but I think it would be great playing videos and music on-the-go ( e.g. in the bus when one is tired being beaten by a hard boss ).

Thanks in advance

pcercuei · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2013, 04:49:04 pm »

There is already GMU on the google drive "repo", check it out.

DiegoSLTS · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2013, 04:52:36 pm »

Also, marcos.souza was trying to make a radio app since the hardware is there.

http://boards.dingoonity.org/gcw-general/fm-radio-on-the-gcw-zero

DrMeow · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2013, 07:20:41 pm »

Quote from: pcercuei on August 30, 2013, 04:49:04 pm

There is already GMU on the google drive "repo", check it out.

So there is an app for the music ? Awesome

But will it be easy to put music on the console ? ( I'm not sure, but I think it will be like putting games on it )

You told me something for music exists. But what about videos ? ( correct me if I'm wrong, but if it exists, it will always be in a 4:3 aspect ratio on the GCW, right ? )

Quote from: DiegoSLTS on August 30, 2013, 04:52:36 pm

Also, marcos.souza was trying to make a radio app since the hardware is there.

http://boards.dingoonity.org/gcw-general/fm-radio-on-the-gcw-zero

Looks wonderful

Gonna check when I have my unit

gustavolatil · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2013, 03:44:25 am »

is there a image viewer? i always get lost in metroid

DrMeow · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2013, 09:30:39 am »

Does someone know if there is ( or would be ) a video app ( because GMU is for music ) ? And if so, will it always keep ( as I guess ) a 4:3 aspect ratio ?

Quote from: gustavolatil on August 31, 2013, 03:44:25 am

is there a image viewer? i always get lost in metroid

LOL that made my day

pcercuei · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2013, 11:19:56 am »

There is no video player, and I doubt we'll have one anytime soon.

DrMeow · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2013, 12:49:01 pm »

Quote from: pcercuei on August 31, 2013, 11:19:56 am

There is no video player, and I doubt we'll have one anytime soon.

Ok thanks. I ask it because I'm curious of what my awesome future console will be able to do

But well, I don't buy a video game console because it can cut the grass or peel potatoes : I buy it because it plays video games

( Even if I don't say no to new functionalities

)

Reds · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2013, 01:38:55 pm »

While it might be neat, I can't imagine it being used much, and most people are just going to carry their phones with them which would be suitable for the same purpose and do it better anyway.

Hey, you might be able to keep guides for games you suck at on it.

zear · « **Reply #9 on:** August 31, 2013, 02:32:01 pm »

One of the reasons for no video player is codec patents. So even if we had a video player (which we don't), we couldn't give it to you guys.

DrMeow · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2013, 02:44:25 pm »

Quote from: zear on August 31, 2013, 02:32:01 pm

One of the reasons for no video player is codec patents. So even if we had a video player (which we don't), we couldn't give it to you guys.

Really ? I thought there were open-source codecs

zear · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2013, 02:46:55 pm »

Quote from: DrMeow on August 31, 2013, 02:44:25 pm

Really ? I thought there were open-source codecs

There are patents on the technology. It doesn't matter if the software implementation of the codec is open source. It allows you to play a certain patented video/audio format and that means you have to pay (no small money) if you sell a device with it.

DrMeow · « **Reply #12 on:** August 31, 2013, 02:52:01 pm »

Quote from: zear on August 31, 2013, 02:46:55 pm

There are patents on the technology. It doesn't matter if the software implementation of the codec is open source. It allows you to play a certain patented video/audio format and that means you have to pay (no small money) if you sell a device with it.

Ok

But I'm wondering : are there also patents for GMU ( the music player that pcercuei recommended me ) ?

zear · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2013, 02:55:21 pm »

Quote from: DrMeow on August 31, 2013, 02:52:01 pm

Quote from: zear on August 31, 2013, 02:46:55 pm
There are patents on the technology. It doesn't matter if the software implementation of the codec is open source. It allows you to play a certain patented video/audio format and that means you have to pay (no small money) if you sell a device with it.

Ok

But I'm wondering : are there also patents for GMU ( the music player that pcercuei recommended me ) ?

Yes, we can't ship it with the units due to MP3 patents.

DrMeow · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2013, 03:13:49 pm »

Quote from: zear on August 31, 2013, 02:55:21 pm

Yes, we can't ship it with the units due to MP3 patents.

Ohh I understand

That means one could create the opk containing the codecs... but you would have to pay patents if you sold it with the console, right ?

But it also means that one could create the opk ( with the codecs ) and offer it to free download, doesn't it ?

zear · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2013, 03:20:38 pm »

Yes to both, assuming this opk is not distributed by any official channels (ie. our repository), so it cannot be attributed to us.

DrMeow · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2013, 03:31:07 pm »

Ok.

Thanks for the useful answers

Surkow · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2013, 04:47:09 pm »

Quote from: DrMeow on August 31, 2013, 03:13:49 pm

Quote from: zear on August 31, 2013, 02:55:21 pm
Yes, we can't ship it with the units due to MP3 patents.

Ohh I understand

That means one could create the opk containing the codecs... but you would have to pay patents if you sold it with the console, right ?

But it also means that one could create the opk ( with the codecs ) and offer it to free download, doesn't it ?

Yes, there are no issues if users install these codecs. Distribution still is an issue. That's why VLC for example is hosted in France.

DrMeow · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2013, 05:20:46 pm »

Would it be easy for someone to create an opk of an open-source video reader ?

And if one of the devs knows how to port this kind of app, can he make a *ahem* really precise tuto on how to D.I.Y ? I mean, it's not "really" like giving us the app.

evilbob · « **Reply #19 on:** December 21, 2013, 01:00:47 am »

im still interested in this. vlc has been ported to alot of devices! id love to plug my device into the tv at the hotel and watch a movie

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