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krazeyeyez · 10-02-2009, 08:52 PM

What exactly is the purpose of streaming to your ps3/360 from a pc? Why not just a direct hookup from the computer to the tv? I am curious what i am missing in regards to this since i seem to see it brought up a lot.

tlmaclennan · 10-02-2009, 08:59 PM

I think then you only have to use one unit, the PS3/360.

krazeyeyez · 10-02-2009, 09:08 PM

as opposed to what...... or is this streaming to the unit done wirelessly?

steve_dave · 10-02-2009, 10:23 PM

Its done wirelesly so that you can access photos and selected music & videos on your television.

Not all televisions have VGA jacks.

Not all computers have HDMI/DVI compatible video cards.

Its far more easier to have a PC in one room and send that information to the XBox 360 or PS3 wirelessly.

Uniquely · 10-03-2009, 01:37 AM

I do have my PC directly hooked up to my tv... but I still find it more convenient to stream to another device. I do have my PC remote programmed into my harmony... and I am able to use my iPhone as touch pad mouse... but it is still far easier to find what I want to view/listen to from another device. The main thing I use my PC on my TV for is Hulu.... as that is the only content that I am currently interested in that I can not access from another device.

krazeyeyez · 10-03-2009, 03:29 AM

ok well that makes sense, i have a laptop which i can slide behind my tv, out of sight out of mind, so i didn't understand why you would put a third component in the mix, but that makes sense. appreciate the explanation

10-02-2009, 08:52 PM	#1
krazeyeyez Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:the guy on the couch Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:287 Blu-ray reviews:4	Streaming What exactly is the purpose of streaming to your ps3/360 from a pc? Why not just a direct hookup from the computer to the tv? I am curious what i am missing in regards to this since i seem to see it brought up a lot.

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10-02-2009, 08:59 PM	#2
tlmaclennan Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Garden Grove, CA Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:121 Trading Score:1	I think then you only have to use one unit, the PS3/360.

10-02-2009, 09:08 PM	#3
krazeyeyez Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:the guy on the couch Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:287 Blu-ray reviews:4	as opposed to what...... or is this streaming to the unit done wirelessly?

10-02-2009, 10:23 PM	#4
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	Its done wirelesly so that you can access photos and selected music & videos on your television. Not all televisions have VGA jacks. Not all computers have HDMI/DVI compatible video cards. Its far more easier to have a PC in one room and send that information to the XBox 360 or PS3 wirelessly.

10-03-2009, 01:37 AM	#5
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	I do have my PC directly hooked up to my tv... but I still find it more convenient to stream to another device. I do have my PC remote programmed into my harmony... and I am able to use my iPhone as touch pad mouse... but it is still far easier to find what I want to view/listen to from another device. The main thing I use my PC on my TV for is Hulu.... as that is the only content that I am currently interested in that I can not access from another device.

10-03-2009, 03:29 AM	#6
krazeyeyez Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:the guy on the couch Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:287 Blu-ray reviews:4	ok well that makes sense, i have a laptop which i can slide behind my tv, out of sight out of mind, so i didn't understand why you would put a third component in the mix, but that makes sense. appreciate the explanation

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