Hello
Just signed up to AfterDawn having used the site many times in the past as a passer by.
Wanted to ask you good folks a question about playing movies on my PS3.
I know there are a good deal of questions already out there but....
Firstly I want to get an external HDD for my PS3 which I believe is possible as long as the HDD is FAT32 the PS3 should recognise it (correct me if I'm wrong on that assumption).
I would like to archive my movie collection on said external HDD and have it 'on demand' so to speak via my PS3.
Will the PS3 play my movies? Not so fussy about all the other DVD elements just the actual movie?
I have dabbled a little with DivX but my PS3 won't recognise the file. I am up to date with the latest Firmware which I was led to believe has DivX on it.
Or is there a better way?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Frazer
hi
i just resently did what you want to do
yes the ps3 will recognise the hard drive if its a fat32 you can change you hard drive from nfts to fat32 with a program called swiss knife its real easy, then make a few folder on the hard drive like a psp would ,PHOTO,VIDEO,MUSIC,GAME.
i can put these file types on mine in the video folder,mp4,avi,avc and they work like a charm,
hope it helps you
feel free to ask again i dont mind i will reply, some ppl wont reply cause there are stickies and help guides around that you can use but for me somtimes the help stuff is so complicated and the long way around i cant even understand what they are doing.
Hi
Thanks for the information.
I did manage to download and (eventually) get TVersity to work.
So I can stream video from my PC straight through to my PS3.
Looks good but is too slow a connection to stream DVD Movies.
I am going to look into the option of Ethernet connection whcih will take things from Wireless 54Mbps through to Wired 100Mbps.
If that goes well then I will get my external HDD.
Thanks again.
Frazer
It also depends on the speed of your drive your streaming from, and physical memory.
Download I/O Bit defragger and Advanced Windows Care Personnal clean up junk files and keep your registry in check.
Two great programs, i use them as well. ;P
I have found that wireless or wired it makes no difference (could be too that your wireless router is too far from the PS3).
This is what my testing has found:
WIRED:streaming a downloaded tv episode transfers from PC to PS3 at regular intervals @ approx 10Mbps
WIRELESS: streaming a downloaded tv episode transfers from PC to PS3 at regular intervals @ approx 10Mbps
There was no difference.
NOTES: 1. I use DU Meter to monitor upload/download speed on my PC and it works on network transfer too.
2. My network traffic at the time of testing was 0 (other than streaming to the PS3)
3. My router is only about 3' from my PS3 so I can only assume that my wireless signal strength was very strong.
WIRELESS TIPS: 1. Strive to install the wireless access point or router in a central location. If you have only one wireless client, installing the base station near this client is best. For WLANs with multiple wireless clients, find a good compromise position. Clients too far away from the base station will manage only 10% - 50% the bandwidth of clients nearby to it. You might need to sacrifice the network performance of one client for the good of the others
2. Next, avoid physical obstructions whenever possible. Any barriers along the "line of sight" between client and base station will degrade a WiFi radio signal. Plaster or brick walls tend to have the most negative impact, but really any obstruction including cabinets or furniture will weaken the signal to some degree. Obstructions tend to reside closer to floor level; therefore, some folks prefer to install their wireless access point / router on or near the ceiling.
3. Avoid reflective surfaces whenever possible. Some WiFi signals literally bounce off of windows, mirrors, metal file cabinets and stainless steel counter tops, lessening both network range and performance.
4. Make sure you don't have anything interfering with the wireless signal. Install the wireless access point or router at least 1 m (3 feet) away from other home appliances that send wireless signals in the same frequency range. Such appliances include some microwave ovens, cordless telephones, baby monitors, and home automation equipment like X-10 devices. Any appliance that transmits in the same general range as 802.11b or 802.11g (2.4GHz) can generate interference.
5. Likewise, install the unit away from electrical equipment that also generates interference. Avoid electric fans, other motors, and fluorescent lighting.
6. If the best location you find is only marginally acceptable, consider adjusting the base station antennas to improve performance. Antennas on wireless access points and routers can usually be rotated or otherwise re-pointed to "fine tune" Wi-Fi signalling. Follow the specific manufacturer's recommendations for best results.
Also, if your converting movies for streaming to your PS3, best convert to M2TS, with video stream as H264 and audio AC3 6 channel, use TSmuxer to mux into the M2TS container.
Thanks to all for the information.
My Wireless Router is actually situated in the Bedroom and all other devices are in the Living Room. Not sure why that happened but there are several walls between. I will move the Router into the Living Room this weekend and give all suggestions a try.
Thanks again for your support.
Frazer
