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RaffaRed
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17. January 2008 @ 14:02 |
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Hi , new to the ps3 scene as of this week and was wondering which media player software i need on my pc to enable me to watch divx files and listen to mp3's on my ps3. And is it easy to sort out? what video files are supported? thanks
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18. January 2008 @ 21:13 |
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19. January 2008 @ 22:37 |
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I use WMP11,its very easy to set up,i can stream/copy movies and music.I only have Divx/Xvid Movies and MP3s and they all work fine.
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19. January 2008 @ 22:51 |
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as i linked.... Quote:
http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3media&thread.id=47608
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19. January 2008 @ 23:09 |
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Originally posted by yimmmy:
as i linked.... Quote:
http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3media&thread.id=47608
I know you linked it,i was just explaining to RaffaRed what i use.
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RaffaRed
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20. January 2008 @ 18:14 |
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i have set up wmp11, the ps3 takes about 15 mins to pick it up though..then when i try to play some video files it stutters...what am i doing wrong...all help very welcome. thanks
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20. January 2008 @ 18:29 |
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are you sharing over a wireless connection?
try pluging a wire into it and see if you still have the problem
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20. January 2008 @ 21:27 |
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Originally posted by RaffaRed:
i have set up wmp11, the ps3 takes about 15 mins to pick it up though..then when i try to play some video files it stutters...what am i doing wrong...all help very welcome. thanks
I connected my PS3 via Wi-Fi tonight to test WMP11,it runs fine no stutters or glitches and it runs and downloads as smoothly as my wired connection,there is no difference at all.If your are using Wi-Fi and your signal quality is low,then that could be the problem,also the problem could be that you have a huge amount of files on your PC and if so it will take your PS3 a while to find them all.
If your Wi-Fi quality is low, i would suggest moving the PS3 closer to the source,if you have 80% or higher you should be fine.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 21. January 2008 @ 05:58
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RaffaRed
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30. January 2008 @ 14:06 |
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well thanks for the reply's.. i am indeed wireless and my signal strength is between 85 and 100%......but it still takes ages to show up on the ps3 ..and no i dont have many files at all on the pc as its only just been reformated.
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30. January 2008 @ 14:10 |
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Im not sure what your problem is,it could be that you need to change some settings.
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30. January 2008 @ 15:02 |
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You can also use TVERSITY, which is what i use when i stream...download it here.
It's really easy to set up, basically install it, add the files you want to share, add the program to your PC firewall, search for media servers on your PS3 and your away!
Personally though i prefer to do as yimmy sed and either copy them onto the PS3's HDD (i do this via a usb pen drive), or play them directly from a DVD-R or an external hard drive.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 30. January 2008 @ 15:03
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RaffaRed
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30. January 2008 @ 15:45 |
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I also have TVersity on, that doesn't even get seen by the ps3 no matter how many times i search for media servers.
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30. January 2008 @ 16:15 |
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In my personal opinion WMP11 is the easiest to use and its better and less hassle than copying your media to discs then copying to your PS3.
I think you should check your settings.
Heres a simmilar thread,check youve done everything here first.
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/619034
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 30. January 2008 @ 16:21
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30. January 2008 @ 18:08 |
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Originally posted by RaffaRed:
I also have TVersity on, that doesn't even get seen by the ps3 no matter how many times i search for media servers.
Make sure you have added the program to the firewall on your PC (windows firewall as well as any other you have running, zonealarm etc). If it still doesn?t show up try turning the firewall(s) completely off temporarily and try searching again...this is what i had to do at first. The PS3 should definitely find the media server; you can then adapt your firewall settings as needed, or just turn it off when you want to stream.
If you do this it should definitely work, i had the same problem initially, but it?s all working perfectly now!!
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