GeeXboX v0.1alpha2: Wiimote refinements, kernel patch update

Wiibrew developer farter has released a new update to his popular Wii media player, GeeXboX. This update offers several refinements to the program, including some improvements added to Wiimote controls and connection. Details in the full article.

Download: GeeXboX v0.1alpha2

 

A new patch is out for GeeXboX, a popular Linux-based media player for the Wii from developer farter. Now on version 0.1alpha2, the program has several refinements to its code, including improvements made to the Wiimote controls and connection.

Be sure to read the documentation included in the download archive for more details. Here’s the changelog for version 0.1alpha2:

• Simplified wiimote connection and reconnection
• Auto-repeat wiimote commands when buttons are held down
• Kernel patch update
• Update to MPlayer svn snapshot 20080806.

Download: GeeXboX v0.1alpha2

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Other Wiibrew media players:

• GeeXboX v0.1 alpha1: improved widescreen mode, new features
• MPlayerWii v0.03: USB storage support, Wiimote volume controls
• DragonMedia Player 0.14 Beta: USB keyboard bug fixed

Via Wiibrew.org