BBC iPlayer on PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

hayzink · 04-16-2008, 10:24 AM

just incase anyone doesnt know you can now use the bbc iplayer (watch all bbc tv content online) via your ps3.

using your ps3 web browser go to www.ps3iplayer.com and all content will be played.(top gear

)

dunno if this will work for people in the usa but its worth a try

quirkmanly · 04-16-2008, 10:57 AM

I just tried and it is a no go outisde of the UK. Half expected it, but still a disappointment. Thanks for the info though!

Speedfreak · 04-16-2008, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hayzink

just incase anyone doesnt know you can now use the bbc iplayer (watch all bbc tv content online) via your ps3.

using your ps3 web browser go to www.ps3iplayer.com and all content will be played.(top gear

)

dunno if this will work for people in the usa but its worth a try

Sweet!

Thanks Hayzink! I'll try this when I get home!

Shin-Ra · 10-27-2008, 06:01 PM

http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6200068....dlines;title;2

Quote:

"We hope, in time, to make suitable modifications which enable users of other gaming consoles and set-top boxes to use this user interface," Mr Rose said. In particular, he suggested that the BBC is planning to make the online service available for the Sony PS3. Once again Flash issues are holding the release back, specifically some compatibility problems with the PS3's latest update to Flash 9 that were currently being looked at by the broadcaster's Flash development team.

Good to know they're looking at PS3 support. Ideally SCEE would work with the BBC on a dedicated application like VidZone, even if it's just a flash player without the other web technologies running in the background. But official browser support is better than the workaround posted above.

CptGreedle · 10-27-2008, 06:14 PM

If only the US would get this... the BBC has some great shows on it (like Doctor Who and Torchwood)

Shin-Ra · 10-27-2008, 06:33 PM

Just noticed it says "Sony PS3 support is in development" on the Where to get BBC iPlayer page under the Games Consoles bit.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/where_to_get_iplayer/

Mr. J · 10-27-2008, 06:58 PM

Will have to try this out!

sore_and_crucified · 10-27-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

If only the US would get this... the BBC has some great shows on it (like Doctor Who and Torchwood)

It's about time the UK had one thing over on the USA in terms of gaming.

Great news that this now works though!!!

Maximus · 10-27-2008, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

If only the US would get this... the BBC has some great shows on it (like Doctor Who and Torchwood)

If you want to give Aunty Beeb £110 a year then you are welcome to it!

brent98 · 10-27-2008, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

If only the US would get this... the BBC has some great shows on it (like Doctor Who and Torchwood)

BBC America doesnt get all the good shows, and the ones it does (Top Gear) are a season or two behind. But I guess they want their American network to succeed, and fewer people would watch it if the newest and best shows were available on the PS3.

Shin-Ra · 11-29-2008, 10:24 PM

Haven't checked it out yet but according to this page, the PS3 is now supported!

lildon24 · 12-02-2008, 07:15 PM

BBC iPlayer on PS3 now official and running!!

PS3iPlayer.com is an alternative PS3 compatable web-frontend for the BBC’s online video-on-demand service, the BBC iPlayer.

How do I use it?
Simply visit www.ps3iplayer.com using your PS3’s web-browser.

http://ps3.qj.net/BBC-iPlayer-on-PS3.../49/aid/126883

http://www.ixalon.net/ps3iplayer/?problem=location

Shin-Ra · 12-02-2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lildon24

BBC iPlayer on PS3 now official and running!!

This bit's right, but you don't need the workaround site anymore.

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 12-03-2008, 02:17 AM

Nice.. never knew this, will be great for Top Gear.
The missus will want to watch EastEnders now however

ADRiiAN` · 12-03-2008, 02:26 AM

Can you just make a UK account and use the BBC iPlayer like that?\

Or is it because of your IP address?

Ascended_Saiyan · 12-03-2008, 03:15 AM

It only works for those in the UK, according to the site. I tried to play Doctor Who and EastEnders.

Papi4baby · 12-03-2008, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADRiiAN`

Can you just make a UK account and use the BBC iPlayer like that?\

Or is it because of your IP address?

Is probably IP locked to UK.

Yay World Wide Web!!!

DealsR4theDevil · 12-03-2008, 03:27 AM

Is there anything like this for US networks. I watch many prime time shows I miss online and I would love to use my TV for them.

Cplhicks · 12-03-2008, 07:06 AM

Any way to fool the IP? Man, I hate that they can detect where you are. What's the point of the internet if you can't go international? :P

damnspynovels · 01-04-2009, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cplhicks

Any way to fool the IP? Man, I hate that they can detect where you are. What's the point of the internet if you can't go international? :P

Because the BBC is a publicly funded corporation - and I literally mean the general public, via an annual fee - why should it be available for free for those who live outside the UK, and therefore don't pay for it?

I'm a British ex-pat living in Canada who'd like nothing more than to be able to use iPlayer just as people in the UK can - but as an ex-license payer, I understand the need to protect it.

Besides, it's not like you can pay a monthly fee for UK based VPN account and use iPlayer that way or anything is it?

04-16-2008, 10:24 AM	#1
hayzink Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:GLASGOW,SCOTLAND	BBC iPlayer on PS3 just incase anyone doesnt know you can now use the bbc iplayer (watch all bbc tv content online) via your ps3. using your ps3 web browser go to www.ps3iplayer.com and all content will be played.(top gear ) dunno if this will work for people in the usa but its worth a try

12-02-2008, 07:15 PM	#12
lildon24 Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Why you wanna know? Blu-ray collection:47 Blu-ray reviews: 39	PS3 iPlayer BBC iPlayer on PS3 now official and running!! PS3iPlayer.com is an alternative PS3 compatable web-frontend for the BBC’s online video-on-demand service, the BBC iPlayer. How do I use it? Simply visit www.ps3iplayer.com using your PS3’s web-browser. http://ps3.qj.net/BBC-iPlayer-on-PS3.../49/aid/126883 http://www.ixalon.net/ps3iplayer/?problem=location

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04-16-2008, 10:57 AM	#2
quirkmanly Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:277 Trading Score:78	I just tried and it is a no go outisde of the UK. Half expected it, but still a disappointment. Thanks for the info though!

10-27-2008, 06:14 PM	#5
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	If only the US would get this... the BBC has some great shows on it (like Doctor Who and Torchwood)

10-27-2008, 06:33 PM	#6
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Just noticed it says "Sony PS3 support is in development" on the Where to get BBC iPlayer page under the Games Consoles bit. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/where_to_get_iplayer/

10-27-2008, 06:58 PM	#7
Mr. J Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:768 DVD collection:7 iTunes collection:628 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:181	Will have to try this out!

11-29-2008, 10:24 PM	#11
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Haven't checked it out yet but according to this page, the PS3 is now supported!

12-03-2008, 02:17 AM	#14
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	Nice.. never knew this, will be great for Top Gear. The missus will want to watch EastEnders now however

12-03-2008, 02:26 AM	#15
ADRiiAN` Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:113	Can you just make a UK account and use the BBC iPlayer like that?\ Or is it because of your IP address?

12-03-2008, 03:15 AM	#16
Ascended_Saiyan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Atlanta, Georgia Blu-ray collection:608 Trading Score:1	It only works for those in the UK, according to the site. I tried to play Doctor Who and EastEnders.

12-03-2008, 03:27 AM	#18
DealsR4theDevil Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:76	Is there anything like this for US networks. I watch many prime time shows I miss online and I would love to use my TV for them.

12-03-2008, 07:06 AM	#19
Cplhicks Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:276 Blu-ray collection:1997 DVD collection:798 MA collection:457 Digital collection:581 iTunes collection:668 Prime collection:446 Trading Score:31	Any way to fool the IP? Man, I hate that they can detect where you are. What's the point of the internet if you can't go international? :P

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