Tuesday 30 August 2011

PS3 Media Server

Ok, so you got a ton of media (movies, pictures, music, etc...) saved on your PC hard drive, or portable HD's.  Well, it would be nice to watch it all on your big, high def TV without having to purchase an expensive media server from one of the bigbox electronic stores wouldn't it?  If you have a PS3, your in luck.  PS3 media server is a free, extremely easy to use media server, that will stream just about any type of video, picture, or music file, from your PC, to your PS3, over your home network.  Get it here: http://code.google.com/p/ps3mediaserver/downloads/list

It works on Linux, Windows, and Mac os.  This setup is very helpful, if you have an older PS3 like I do, with a smaller HD, or you just can't afford to have a portable HD,  formatted specifically for your PS3.  Remember that your PC, and PS3 use different file formats.

I have used this server for over a year now, and have had zero problems.  The instructions are simple to follow, and setup is quick and easy.  I have found that the PS3, and PC seem to communicate better, when the PS3 is turned on first, before you open the server program on your PC.  But that may very well be my network.  Also, I have found it best to have the PS3 hard wired to the network if you are streaming larger high def movies.  I have noticed some lag, when connected wirelessly.  Again though, could just be my network.  Yours could be faster!!  Happy streaming!

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