Author Topic: PS3 is a media server! (Read 13396 times)

switi · « **on:** Jan 29, 2009 at 10:01 PM »

has anyone tried using the software ps3 media server?

you can stream mkv files from your pc to ps3 and watch your downloaded HD movies streaming from your pc! all using your wifi!

i am using this for 2 weeks now and it is awesome, also play your flv, mp3, mp4 and other file formats. you can also watch your photos from your pc to the tv by using your ps3!

grabe no need to buy popcorn hour or wd hd media server....

the best talaga ps3

switi · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 29, 2009 at 10:09 PM »

has anyone tried using ps3 media server?

you can stream mkv files from your pc to ps3 and watch your downloaded HD movies streaming from your pc! all by wifi.

all you have to do if you have a ps3 is download the software, install, then open your ps3 and tv.
start ps3 media server and your ps3 will detect your pc. navigate to your files and play! mkv, m2ts, flv, mp3 mp4 jpeg bmp are all supported also oter formats. try it!

i am using this for 2 weks now and it is awesome, also play your flv, mp3, mp4 and other file formats. you can also watch your photos from your pc to the tv by using your ps3!

grabe no need to buy popcorn hour or wd hd media server....

the best talaga ps3

Munskie · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 29, 2009 at 10:28 PM »

Quote from: switi on Jan 29, 2009 at 10:09 PM

has anyone tried using ps3 media server?

you can stream mkv files from your pc to ps3 and watch your downloaded HD movies streaming from your pc! all by wifi.

all you have to do if you have a ps3 is download the software, install, then open your ps3 and tv.
start ps3 media server and your ps3 will detect your pc. navigate to your files and play! mkv, m2ts, flv, mp3 mp4 jpeg bmp are all supported also oter formats. try it!

i am using this for 2 weks now and it is awesome, also play your flv, mp3, mp4 and other file formats. you can also watch your photos from your pc to the tv by using your ps3!

grabe no need to buy popcorn hour or wd hd media server....

the best talaga ps3

can you kindly name what software?

demmet · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 29, 2009 at 11:05 PM »

Are you talking about this one? http://code.google.com/p/ps3mediaserver/downloads/list

Been using it for a couple of months comparing it to Tversity.before switching to WDTV.

pao625™ · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 30, 2009 at 03:15 AM »

yup, sir, anu name nun program? can you also provide the link? thanks!

sacred cow · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 30, 2009 at 04:28 AM »

thanks for giving the link

I've tried it, works great

no need for popcorn hour na nga or WD...heheh thanks

pao625™ · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 30, 2009 at 05:42 AM »

thanks sir! will try it later.

jeyps11_c · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 30, 2009 at 07:06 AM »

Nice. Downloading the app for my macbook and will try it later.

Titanium · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 30, 2009 at 08:21 AM »

Hi, I like to to this ans install in my PS 3. Can you post exact procedures. Im not good at computers. Im using windows XP OS at home. thanks.

jeyps11_c · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 30, 2009 at 08:57 AM »

Download the app for Windows XP.
Install and then run the app.
Turn your PS3
Use the XMB and go to PS3 media server (under videos)
Browse your PC folders through XMB --> i think it's easier if you place the files you want inside C: drive (no subfolders)
Highlight and select and you should be good to go.

indie boi · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 30, 2009 at 09:37 AM »

Quote from: switi on Jan 29, 2009 at 10:01 PM

has anyone tried using the software ps3 media server?

you can stream mkv files from your pc to ps3 and watch your downloaded HD movies streaming from your pc! all using your wifi!

i am using this for 2 weeks now and it is awesome, also play your flv, mp3, mp4 and other file formats. you can also watch your photos from your pc to the tv by using your ps3!

grabe no need to buy popcorn hour or wd hd media server....

the best talaga ps3

Been using my PS3 as a media server ever since I got it (April '08). Are you sure it can play MKV files? From my experience, the PS3 will only play formats that it can recognize.

RNIverson · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 30, 2009 at 10:47 AM »

Quote from: demmet on Jan 29, 2009 at 11:05 PM

Are you talking about this one? http://code.google.com/p/ps3mediaserver/downloads/list

Been using it with my Vista. Do I really need to download PS3 Media Server for Windows v1.03? Would it be easier, faster?

HD_MOVIES · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 30, 2009 at 12:36 PM »

Quote from: indie boy on Jan 30, 2009 at 09:37 AM

Been using my PS3 as a media server ever since I got it (April '08). Are you sure it can play MKV files. From my experience, the PS3 will only play formats that it can recognize.

same question here.. can it play MKV files? tnx.

sacred cow · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 30, 2009 at 12:51 PM »

Quote from: HD_MOVIES on Jan 30, 2009 at 12:36 PM

same question here.. can it play MKV files? tnx.

it just streams from your pc, for mkv files with subtitles...minsan too big yung font size especially kung custom font yung ginamit sa mkv...don't know how to resolve it yet

mr_yoso · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 31, 2009 at 06:58 AM »

Quote from: RNIverson on Jan 30, 2009 at 10:47 AM

Been using it with my Vista. Do I really need to download PS3 Media Server for Windows v1.03? Would it be easier, faster?

How do you use it with Vista, Sir?

ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 31, 2009 at 07:35 AM »

nice! will try this out! thanks for the link!

Mouldingo · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 31, 2009 at 07:44 AM »

Salamat sa HU

Able to read MKVs and H264 (.mts and .m2ts) perfectly.

indie boi · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 31, 2009 at 08:18 AM »

Quote from: indie boy on Jan 30, 2009 at 09:37 AM

Been using my PS3 as a media server ever since I got it (April '08). Are you sure it can play MKV files? From my experience, the PS3 will only play formats that it can recognize.

Decided to install the media server. This is a better alternative to Tversity, Twonk, Nero Mediahome and Windows Media. It's simpler to use and it does recognize MKV files. What it does is transcode it in real time. I'm streaming my MKV copy of Resident Evil Degeneration right now. Only problem is that it stutters, which I was expecting from a real time transcoding. I think you'll need a pretty powerful CPU to really make this particular feature work flawlessly.

phase1youth · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 31, 2009 at 08:30 AM »

it works with vista and plays mkv

thanks dito di ko na need ng nmt

Titanium · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 31, 2009 at 08:33 AM »

Quote from: jeyps11_c on Jan 30, 2009 at 08:57 AM

Download the app for Windows XP.
Install and then run the app.
Turn your PS3
Use the XMB and go to PS3 media server (under videos)
Browse your PC folders through XMB --> i think it's easier if you place the files you want inside C: drive (no subfolders)
Highlight and select and you should be good to go.

Thanks a lot sir. The windows app XP means the windows ver 1.03 ?

phase1youth · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 31, 2009 at 08:43 AM »

pano ba settings para ma full screen pag nag stream?

jackryan · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 31, 2009 at 09:07 AM »

Good... the only downside is the electrical power required to make mkv viewing / streaming good enough compared to a dedicated hardware device such as WD or NMT (like eGreat/PopcornHour/Novatron).

I also made this run on my PS3 (and PC) but switched back to the NMT.

switi · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 31, 2009 at 10:21 AM »

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

demmet · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 31, 2009 at 10:52 AM »

^^ less power consumption.. biro nyo.. open na pc nyo.. open pa ps3/receiver... nmt ang final choice.

switi · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 31, 2009 at 02:29 PM »

but for those who already have a ps3 and do not have a NMT, this is the choice, I think...

ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 31, 2009 at 03:37 PM »

the other advantage is, if you have both an NMT and a PS3, you can place the other in a separate room. galing!

keema · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 01, 2009 at 06:19 PM »

gumana na po ba itoh gaya ng kay sir switi? salamat..

switi · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 02, 2009 at 12:51 AM »

it is working on mine. there is no harm trying it.

RNIverson · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 02, 2009 at 10:53 AM »

Quote from: mr_yoso on Jan 31, 2009 at 06:58 AM

How do you use it with Vista, Sir?

My wife did the setup so I'm not really familiar with it. From what I remember, you just have to add the folders to be shared on the Winmedia Player 'media sharing' option.

keema · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 02, 2009 at 10:19 PM »

kailangan ba nakakabit ba yung pc sa ps3? or wirelessly sya para maka-connect sa ps3?