DVD2Xbox is a software utility, available as source code archive, that converts digital video DVDs to a format compatible with Microsoft Xbox game consoles. It was primarily designed to enable users to play their DVD movies on the original Xbox without the need for a DVD drive. The code comprises a command-line tool, typically compiled from C or C++ source, with features for ripping video and audio tracks, transcoding them into XBOX Media Center format, and creating a .iso file suitable for burning or using on an external storage device. Despite its age and compatibility with older systems, it showcases how users could hack and extend the capabilities of early-generation gaming devices.dvd2xbox source code archive