Loading movies to PS3

[adsl3g]

Hi guys, how can I load video content to my PS3? Can one do it via a network connection?

Some advise would be appreciated.

 

[arf9999]

Set up a media server and then once the file is recognised, copy it via the XMB

 

[adsl3g]

hmmm, OK - have found that just copying the movie to a USB drive and connecting it also works - but will have to investigate the media server thing - sounds cool.

 

[Dolby]

hmmm, OK - have found that just copying the movie to a USB drive and connecting it also works - but will have to investigate the media server thing - sounds cool.

hehe

 

[ernstn]

The PS3 uses my XP as a media server, and via my wireless lan it can play content directly from it.

It does however not support all video formats. With the last firmware update they added DIVX to supported formats.

 

[adsl3g]

On another point - is the PS3 region coded for BD movies - I want to import 'I am Legend' from Amazon but don't know if it will play.
If it is region coded, can one make it multiregion like your normal DVD players?

 

[doobiwan]

PS3 games are region free, unfortuantely the same cannot be said for BD movies. I would also think that multizoning a PS3 would not be possible without chipping it I'm afraid, but I'm guessing. It was like that with the PS2.

 

[adsl3g]

Thanks so far for the help. Medialink is working like a dream - at USD 20, its worth it. BTW, posting this via the PS3.

My Nokia BT keyboard works fine on the PS3.

 

[arf9999]

Thanks so far for the help. Medialink is working like a dream - at USD 20, its worth it. BTW, posting this via the PS3.

If you were a cheap freetard, you could save your R160 and do this:

http://www.applesource.com.au/how-to/how-to-stream-media-to-a-ps3-from-a-mac/210/

 

[adsl3g]

If you were a cheap freetard, you could save your R160 and do this:

http://www.applesource.com.au/how-to/how-to-stream-media-to-a-ps3-from-a-mac/210/

Be aware that a fair amount of time and Terminal use will be required as the application has to be compiled from source. Not to fear, this tutorial will try to make it as clear and straightforward as possible.

Brrrr.... Will take some of my beer money rather..!

 

[arf9999]

Brrrr.... Will take some of my beer money rather..!

Spoken like a true mac user

 

[adsl3g]

On another point - I am not 100% sure if the PS3 can play H.264 encoded movies - have not tried it yet - anyone that can confirm if it does - I have the latest firmware.

 

[arf9999]

Blu-ray, VC1 and AVC are H.264. PS3 can play them all. However PS3 may not play quicktime crippled H.264 versions.

Apple's proprietary implementation of H.264 is a bit flawed imo.

 

[thisgeek]

I can play back Quicktime hi-def trailers via tversity. Works like a charm - and it's not transcoding.

 

[adsl3g]

Blu-ray, VC1 and AVC are H.264. PS3 can play them all. However PS3 may not play quicktime crippled H.264 versions.

Apple's proprietary implementation of H.264 is a bit flawed imo.

Thanks - will give it a go.

 

[Kokop]

Try www.orb.com. Works on wireless connection through my router. Use red kawa to convert files to mp4 if you need to. Pretty much the easiest and free.

Ko

 

[arf9999]

Try www.orb.com. Works on wireless connection through my router. Use red kawa to convert files to mp4 if you need to. Pretty much the easiest and free.

Ko

going to be a bit of an issue for adsl3g.

He's a mac user.

 

[Kokop]

going to be a bit of an issue for adsl3g.

He's a mac user.

woops, promise to self to read properly next time

 

[adsl3g]

going to be a bit of an issue for adsl3g.

He's a mac user.

prepared to boot into WinXP if the solution is awesome..