Newbie Questions on the PS3

[Jhodi]

Ok, for a non-gamer such as myself, what other perks does the PS3 offer me in addition to the Blu-ray? Try as I might, I cannot find this info on the PS3 website.

I have internet via satellite in my home. If I download, say a Frontline episode, can I watch it on my TV?

Thanks in advance for the help.

[Siri]

you can surf the internet in the web browser, use the playstation store to download trailers and videos, copy photos, videos and music over to the hard drive

[Jhodi]

Thanks so much.

I also found this helful link for anyone else interested.

http://www.pakgamers.com/forums/sony...uying-faq.html


If I can surf the internet, this should mean that I can watch videos that are played online, is that right? Like documentaries fron Netflix that are able to be viewed instantly online?

[Siri]

Originally Posted by Jhodi

Thanks so much.

I also found this helful link for anyone else interested.

http://www.pakgamers.com/forums/sony...uying-faq.html


If I can surf the internet, this should mean that I can watch videos that are played online, is that right? Like documentaries fron Netflix that are able to be viewed instantly online?

You're welcome

I tried the Netflix instant watch, and unfortunately that does not work, i havent tested out youtube, but that might work, not sure though

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by Sirius389

You're welcome

I tried the Netflix instant watch, and unfortunately that does not work, i havent tested out youtube, but that might work, not sure though

youtube works.

[aygie]

Originally Posted by Jhodi

Thanks so much.

I also found this helful link for anyone else interested.

http://www.pakgamers.com/forums/sony...uying-faq.html


If I can surf the internet, this should mean that I can watch videos that are played online, is that right? Like documentaries fron Netflix that are able to be viewed instantly online?

You can put Linux on your PS3 and then do all of that.

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/441969 - Download

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnAn3h7kTM4 - Youtube Vid.

My Bros actually doing this tonight.

[Siri]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

youtube works.

Sweet
Thanks

[richieb1971]

Browsing the net via PS3 controller is painful and slow. Unless you have a Bluetooth or USB keyboard its not worth it.

Youtube works because Sony added support for it. Most sites use Flash these days and the PS3 version is about 3 versions behind the standard used today. Therefore you can't do much except browse websites which don't use flash.

You could stream stuff from your PC to your PS3 using Tversity no problem. There are many threads on this subject already for me to go into it again. Basically, anything thats on your PC Hard drive like pics, music and video can be streamed (or copied) to your PS3. If using Tversity most video types are transcoded into MPEG4 on the fly but you need a fast PC to do this to keep up with the video in realtime.

You can chat to your buddies on a PS3 via bluetooth headset and webcam.

If you have a PSP you can access your PS3 files anywhere in the world. If you stream from your PC, you can access anything on that as well. Obviously your PC needs to be on to do this. The PS3 can be remotely switched on from any wireless access point in the world.

Just about any video can be converted to play on PS3. 95% of the stuff I have is compatible.

PS3 runs so hot you could save on your heating bill a bit.

Ps3 is customizable, add a bigger HDD any time for more content.

Erm, there are lots of really cheap games on the PSN store to buy, so if kids come round, youve got yourself a little entertainment center so you can go off and have a drink of wine in peace for 15 mins.

Thats about it for now.

[EQ3282]

I have tried watching You Tube on PS3, and the videos always look choppy and aren't very crisp at all. It may be due to the connection, but its always strong.

So, while you CAN watch You Tube with the PS3, IMO its not exactly worth the hassle of the tedious navigation (as others have mentioned).

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by EQ3282

I have tried watching You Tube on PS3, and the videos always look choppy and aren't very crisp at all. It may be due to the connection, but its always strong.

So, while you CAN watch You Tube with the PS3, IMO its not exactly worth the hassle of the tedious navigation (as others have mentioned).

I thought it looked ok...just like watching on the PC.

Although I did find it quite annoying every time I loaded a page on youtube the PS3 would keep asking me if I would like to run the flash?

[Azyiu]

One special "feature" most people misunderstood about the PS3. It is actually a nice mini air heater I enjoyed having it on during the winter, and it keeps my living room nice and warm.