Watching Movies on Xbox 360 in 2024: Still Works But Experience Is Dated

Yes, but the experience is dated. The Xbox 360 remains functional for media, but app support has largely ended.

Streaming Apps (Status Check)

• Still Working (mostly): YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, Plex, Vudu, Tubi, Crackle.
• Removed/Dead: Xbox Video/Zune (shut down 2019), HBO Go/Now (merged into Max, app removed), UFC, WWE Network (moved to Peacock).

Requirement: Most apps require an Xbox Live Gold subscription (or Game Pass Core) to launch, even for free content.

Physical Media

• DVD: Full support.
• Blu-ray: Not supported. The 360 uses a standard DVD drive only.

Local Playback

• USB Drive: Format to FAT32. Supports MP4 (H.264), AVI (DivX/XviD), WMV, MKV (limited codec support). Max file size 4GB (FAT32 limit).
• DLNA/Network: Stream from PC via “Play To” or media server apps (Plex, Universal Media Server).

Verdict

For a dedicated living room device, a $30–$50 streaming stick (Fire TV Stick 4K, Chromecast, Roku) offers 4K HDR, modern apps, no subscription gatekeeping, and far better codec support.