Streaming on PS3

demon8991 · 16 Jul 2010 at 12:33

Hi Guys,

Would like some help with streaming avi/divx files from my PC to my PS3.

When i access my PC on my PS3 it does not display all my films just random videos taken on my camera.

Is there something i am missising or does the PS3 not support that format?

orderoftheflame · 16 Jul 2010 at 12:34

What are you using to stream? Have you tried:

http://code.google.com/p/ps3mediaserver/

biron_w · 16 Jul 2010 at 12:35

http://code.google.com/p/ps3mediaserver/downloads/list download ps3 media server from there. You should have no problems then.

demon8991 · 16 Jul 2010 at 12:38

Do i download it to my PS3 or PC? Sorry if that sounds really stupid just ive never really used a PS3 before?

Digitalle · 16 Jul 2010 at 12:38

I found it to be more trouble that it was worth tbh, spent endless hours trying to get it to work, but to no avail. The only reason that it would seen to recognise some video's and not others can really only be down to file formats, but even at that its not completely reliable. Saying that I had exactly the same problem when trying to set up the same with my xbox, so maybe the problem is my network.

I just bought a 16gb USB key and use that to transfer my media between the two.

Digitalle · 16 Jul 2010 at 12:40

biron_w said:
http://code.google.com/p/ps3mediaserver/downloads/list download ps3 media server from there. You should have no problems then.

Haven't seen that before, I'll give it a go.

wannabedamned · 16 Jul 2010 at 12:41

PS3mediaserver is a fantastic piece of kit and definately worth installing. you install it to your PC, Follow instructions to share the movies you want. And away you go, It streams movies the PS3 recognizes by default and transcodes all others. All in all, Installing PS3 media server allows you to watch any videos on PS3. Great Great Great software. Also works on 360 btw.

jojothemonkey69 · 16 Jul 2010 at 12:45

Whilst on this topic. Does anyone know how to add subtitles to a video file you are steaming using Windows 7?

demon8991 · 16 Jul 2010 at 12:57

biron_w said:
http://code.google.com/p/ps3mediaserver/downloads/list download ps3 media server from there. You should have no problems then.

Brilliant thanks for that!!!

Works a treat very impressed!!

biron_w · 16 Jul 2010 at 16:04

I should warn you that every now and then the media server fails to find any files on your pc,even if it's from a folder you've already used.No idea why it does it :confused:

orderoftheflame · 16 Jul 2010 at 16:34

biron_w said:
I should warn you that every now and then the media server fails to find any files on your pc,even if it's from a folder you've already used.No idea why it does it

I've never had this problem. :confused:

lemonkettaz · 16 Jul 2010 at 17:37

I think I have the same issue, I'll be able to find all the folders but sometimes it says there is no files in the folder, then I go on it again the files will be there...

Bit weird.

xxalxx · 16 Jul 2010 at 20:50

enabled media sharing on Windows 7 and the PS3 hasnt had any trouble with the files on the PC, though admittably I only use it once and a while

Spike_UK · 16 Jul 2010 at 20:59

I just use standard Windows Media Sharing and I haven't had any problems with standard AVI/DivX files.

franco_22 · 16 Jul 2010 at 22:26

xxalxx said:
enabled media sharing on Windows 7 and the PS3 hasnt had any trouble with the files on the PC, though admittably I only use it once and a while

Just do this

Joebob · 17 Jul 2010 at 08:11

wannabedamned said:
PS3mediaserver is a fantastic piece of kit and definately worth installing. you install it to your PC, Follow instructions to share the movies you want. And away you go, It streams movies the PS3 recognizes by default and transcodes all others. All in all, Installing PS3 media server allows you to watch any videos on PS3. Great Great Great software. Also works on 360 btw.

I can never get PS3mediaserver to work properly. I can set it up and find all files and folders no problem, but when I play something it keeps pausing - almost like it keeps having to buffer all the time!!!

orderoftheflame · 17 Jul 2010 at 08:20

Joebob said:
I can never get PS3mediaserver to work properly. I can set it up and find all files and folders no problem, but when I play something it keeps pausing - almost like it keeps having to buffer all the time!!!

Wireless or wired connection?

Joebob · 20 Jul 2010 at 17:51

orderoftheflame said:
Wireless or wired connection?

Wireless, but the PC, Router & PS3 are all in the same room with excellent signal strength.

orderoftheflame · 20 Jul 2010 at 18:42

Joebob said:
Wireless, but the PC, Router & PS3 are all in the same room with excellent signal strength.

If you're trying to stream 1080p stuff over wireless, you'll not manage it regardless of strength.

Joebob · 20 Jul 2010 at 19:51

orderoftheflame said:
If you're trying to stream 1080p stuff over wireless, you'll not manage it regardless of strength.

Just trying to stream regular DiVX/XViD movies - nothing HD