Stream various video file types to PS3/360?

Robbo · 25 Jan 2012 at 15:14

Hi folks,

I have a 360 and PS3 rigged up to my main TV. I can easily stream some video files to the consoles, mostly .avi I believe.

If I wanted to stream .mkv files or something else, complete with things like subtitles, what is the best way to go about it?

antijoke · 25 Jan 2012 at 15:16

PS3 media server is what I used to use.

Whether this is still the best option I am not sure.

jamie2497 · 25 Jan 2012 at 15:50

PS3 Media Server is great.

Other option is to use MKV2VOB to turn your .mkv into .mp4 so that they can run on the PS3 without needing to be transcoded on the fly. Usually takes about 5 mins for a 10gb mkv as all it is doing is changing the video container

What i do is convert my MKV into MP4 using MKV2VOB, run PS3 media server, then on the PS3 select the video, hit triangle and choose copy. This copies the video onto the PS3 hard drive, but i only do that because my 50" plasma is downstairs and am unable to stream 1080p over wireless

Robbo · 25 Jan 2012 at 17:05

I'll give PS3 Media Server a bash, thanks guys.

ince · 25 Jan 2012 at 18:15

used PS3 Media Server also. worked quite well. then i just hooked my pc to the tv. even better.