The Xbox 360 console is not only a powerful gaming machine, it can also play back many video and audio files with support increasing over time through updates. AVI files are among the most common found on computers these days, and so it makes you wonder is it possible to play AVI files on Xbox 360?

The answer is "Yes", the Xbox 360 can split an AVI container, but whether it can play the video and audio inside depends on what it is. To find out what the Xbox 360 can and can't play, please visit the following guide...

What can Xbox 360 play?
http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/what_will_xbox_360_play.cfm

If your AVI file can indeed be played then you have two options; you can stream it over a network (wired or WiFi) directly to the Xbox 360 for playback or you can burn it to CD or DVD media and play it. For streaming, see...

Stream video to Xbox 360 with TVersity:
http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/stream_video_xbox_360_tversity.cfm

To burn a file to a DVD see the following:

Burn a Folder with ImgBurn:
http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/burn_dvd_folder_imgburn.cfm

Note: The above guide is technically for burning a DVD folder. However, you can burn any folder containing any files, or just burn files to the root of the disc.

If you need to play AVI on your computer, then follow our How to Play AVI guide. Don't forget to visit our Guide section for more neat tasks.