PS3 and Linux

Streeteh · 13 Mar 2008 at 21:01

While the supplied OS for the PS3 seems pretty much flawless in terms of avi playback, i really want to get MKVs working.

I figured the best way to go about this was to create a dual boot with linux. However, there are a few concerns i'm having:

Firstly, i know it limits the amount of cores that can be utilized, are enough left spare for 720p or even 1080p playback?
How easy is it to set it up with the codecs required?
Will the linux install be able to read a NTFS usb external HDD?
How easy is it to boot back into the original OS?

Cheers for any advice.

Streeteh · 13 Mar 2008 at 21:14

Inoshishi said:
Don't bother if you want to watch HD mkv's they will be in jerk-o-vision.

See, i've seen totally conflicting opinions on that front, have you actually tried and failed? Would be good if you have, never found someone who's actually done it, just loads of speculation.

Streeteh · 13 Mar 2008 at 21:41

Inoshishi said:
Yes I have, and it was fine for basic stuff, but when I tried a 720p mkv it was awful and out of sync.

Bah! Well that sucks.

Thanks for the help, nice to have someone finally just give a straight answer.

Next question, how on earth would i go about playing back MKV files on my PS3 without any quality loss. I tried Tversity, but it was a 1 in 10 chance of getting it to connect.

Streeteh · 13 Mar 2008 at 21:49

Inoshishi said:
TVersity

I have used this in the past, when you say 1 in 10 chance, do you mean of getting your PS3 to see the TVersity server?

Yep, that is exactly the problem. It never seems to see it, i've tried restarting the server, restarting the pc, restarting the ps3, restarting the router, restarting the ps3 pc AND the router and finally, pouring water on the router... that one didn't go too well.

Streeteh · 13 Mar 2008 at 21:52

Inoshishi said:
Do 1 thing, disable Windows Firewall just for a minute, and then try it, I know I had trouble getting it setup right in Windows Firewall.

Forgot to mention... i disabled my firewalls too. I really was lost for solutions

Streeteh · 13 Mar 2008 at 22:05

CHeers rp2000, is there any decent proggy to find out what codecs my mkvs are using? Didnt manage to find one on my first search.

At least DMC4 is helping mah ps3 keep me sweet.