[LINUX] XBMC == Media && Game center!! - Printable Version +- Kodi Community Forum (https://forum.kodi.tv) +-- Forum: Support (https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=33) +--- Forum: General Support (https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=111) +---- Forum: Linux (https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=52) +---- Thread: [LINUX] XBMC == Media && Game center!! (/showthread.php?tid=83408) |
[LINUX] XBMC == Media && Game center!! - Putr - 2010-10-17 Hi! So I've been using ubuntu+xbmc for a long time as a media center but now i want to expand it to a game center. I've read that you can link/start games in xbmc: http://lifehacker.com/5523672/turn-your-xbmc-media-center-into-a-video-game-console I've ordered used joypads(game controllers) (2 of them) for cheap(like 5€) (usb connect, they should work on linux) (I've also ordered an IR controler for cheap(like 10€)). So now i'm looking for games that i can play on a TV (720p) with the game controllers. Possibly something 2 people can play (2 controllers). Any suggestions on games? (probably more like arcade games) When i'm done i can, if the community wishes, write a HOW-TO on how i converted xbmc to a Game center. Who needs ps3/xbox/wii - zepfan - 2010-10-17 While they may not look the best, SNES or N64 would be a good start. - outleradam - 2010-10-17 Yeah. agreed. This is how I do it and here are the steps to reproduce from another computer, ssh into your box Code: ssh -X xbmc@XBMC-Live #(or @youripaddress) This is how to start the game from now on: Code: ssh xbmc@XBMC-Live #(or @yourxbmcip) There are more elegant ways like using the integrated launcher app. However, you may need to use the steps above to set the default resolution. extreme tux racer won't work with the XBMC resolution by default on my computer for some reason. fretsonfire is another cool one you might want. it's like guitar hero - zepfan - 2010-10-18 I like that Idea. Is there anyway to set it up to quit from a key on the game pad? I don't have a keyboard and mouse on my HTPC. - outleradam - 2010-10-18 You may want to look at some of the advanced uses of LIRC. You are making a very custom setup where you are running a whole computer from a gamepad instead of just XBMC. In XBOX the computer was designed to run from the gamepad from the ground up. - Putr - 2010-10-18 Thanks! I'll report when i finish it. |