Streaming video to PS3

[ps3andlovinit]

Originally Posted by The Don

are there media servers that are more efficient than others, or is it just what your system is more comfortable with?...

I'm sure it's a bit of both..like everything else the best media servers/software developers will be committed to fixing issue etc...the space is exploding and everyone is trying to grab a piece..those that fix the quickest and provide the best feature set will win.

I'd do a quick search around and see if it's been reported etc..I've installed simplecenter and TVersity but haven't had time to really test them out much yet..and I don't have large media files at this point to help out on that side.

[jermwhl]

I'm sure if you can find a decent third party media server, you might be happier. I don't know for certain, but I bet WM11 puts alot of overhead on its files!

If you do find one you like, let us know!

[The Don]

Originally Posted by jermwhl

I'm sure if you can find a decent third party media server, you might be happier. I don't know for certain, but I bet WM11 puts alot of overhead on its files!

If you do find one you like, let us know!

I can't even get WM11 to stream...I don't even know where to start and don't care ahaha....and redkawa is a chore to actually get...

I'm going to try and find something new..

[Masulsa]

WM11 is easy to set up.

Open it, go to tools, options, Library, go to share, and then click the items that you want to share.

I have no problems with MP4 files that are formatted for the PS3. I use a program to format video to play on my PS3. I usually just copy them to my PS3 instead of streaming them.

I had bought this: http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-HDXB10.../dp/B000GM7F6O

but I returned it because it was too expensive. It was over $200.

For $200, I'm having Cat6 cables installed in 4 rooms in my house. Much better deal. I can still use my wireless for when I want to be outside with my laptop.



I'm using Cat6 instead of Cat5 because I want to future protect myself. I want the extra protection that Cat6 comes with, the wiring, crosstalk, etc...

WM11 is ok, but I use Nero. Nero is not free or cheap. Nero translates other types of video to play on my PS3. It does not work with all types of media.

I usually just use a PS3 video converter to convert my video to a type that my PS3 will read.

Good Luck