PS3 Media Streaming - My Experience

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Just wanted to share an experience i've had with streaming to the PS3.

I previously had a PC - which i used Windows Media Player 11 streaming to stream to the PS3. Worked well, but didnt transcode so well so i just left it as it was and made do. I had tried nero home but found that a bit fiddly compared with media player

Fast forward a couple of years, and ive got rid of the PC entirely and now have a mac. I have a look around and everybody recommends

PS3 Media Server

its available for PC or for Mac, so i gave it a download.

And my word it is the best thing i've ever used. Required zero set up, just installed it, left it at defaults and gave it a whirl - played everything perfectly. Picks up straigh away on the PS3 and works wonderfully.

I tried to repeat the same experience for the Xbox, and without windows couldnt find anything that was free, and quite so awesome, so i'm using my PS3 as a blu-ray player, and my main media streamer too.

If you havent used PS3 Media Server before, give it a try. Its awesome :)
 
I ve always used tversity for ps3 but based on this thread, I ll give this ago. Does this transcode on the fly and does it handle mkv files plus subtitles? I ve always use to convert my mkvs to either vob or mp4..
 
saayinla said:
I ve always used tversity for ps3 but based on this thread, I ll give this ago. Does this transcode on the fly and does it handle mkv files plus subtitles? I ve always use to convert my mkvs to either vob or mp4..
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worked straight out of the box with mkv files with subtitles

was well impressed :)


K1LLSW1TCH said:
I downloaded it the other day on my MacBook and couldn't get it to work. Must just be me.
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where did you get stuck ? i literally did nothing other than just install it and fire it up. It did everything else for me. Having said that i do have a slim PS3 and my mac is on OSX 10.6.4
 
I personally prefer a direct physical connection where possible between my Macbook Pro and PS3 slim, simply due to the fact that most of the files I play on my tv are large MKV files and streaming just doesn't give the same picture or fps quality. It could be something to do with my internet connection but if I transcode it takes forever to actually start the file and if I don't transcode the picture quality is poor.
 
helps that i've got a quadcore imac, the transcoding is almost immediate :) obviously streaming HD i've got a wired connection too.
 
MrLOL said:
worked straight out of the box with mkv files with subtitles

was well impressed :)




where did you get stuck ? i literally did nothing other than just install it and fire it up. It did everything else for me. Having said that i do have a slim PS3 and my mac is on OSX 10.6.4
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I downloaded it, sent it to the Applications folder, loaded it up and just couldn't get it to recognise my PS3's existence. I didn't spend much time figuring out why though so maybe I'll give it another go tomorrow. :)
 
Works so well, have used it for ages. Only thing is id I stream say 1080p mkv can't use ps3 on wireless. But if that's its only problem then its all good. I player on ps3 is great too
 
why pay for connect 360 when ps3 media server works perfectly and is completely free ?

theres no room for chargable products in this sector imo.
 
I might give this a whirl, will let you know what I think of it. Love the idea of having movies ready-to-watch on the ps3.
 
I've been using it for about a year now. Absolutely cracking piece of technology. Make sure you're wired-in (Ethernet) for streaming HD stuff for the best out come.

However recently, since the most recent PS3 update, it's been unable to find my console. Which is annoying. :(
 
Frapple said:
Can't believe people use software to do this.

Windows 7 + DivX = done.

No transcoding, no CPU usage, no fuss.
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because i wouldnt want to dirty my house with a copy of windows ;)

and we're transcoding MKV files because you have to. The PS3 / xbox wont play them so either convert them or transcode them on the fly.
 
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