XviD on the PS3 – Streaming Issues – How to Make it Work

December 18, 2007

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Just want to point out an issue with streaming XviD to the PS3 after today’s firmware update. I’m sure a few of you have gotten pissed off at it not working. Let me know tell you all about it.

Streaming XviD from Windows Media Player 11 does NOT work. Streaming from any other application DOES. So if you’re using Tversity or Nero Home or anything like that, you’ll be able to stream DivX and XviD with no problems. For whatever reason, WMP11 messes everything up.

Personally, I copy stuff to a flash drive and move it over. Streaming over wireless gets iffy when there’s a lot of other network traffic.

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How to Stream and Transcode Media for Your PS3

May 24, 2007

PS3 ImageAs a follow-up to our impressions on the latest PS3 firmware update, here’s some terrific instructions on how to stream and transcode your files to play on your PS3, provided by our good friends over at Gameswank.

You’re going to need a copy of Nero 7 fully installed (not just the Burning Rom portion). Follow these directions and you’ll be on your way…

  • Turn your PS3 on and login, and leave it on your XMB
  • Run a file in Nero Showtime to unblock the firewall that pops up and ALLOW.
  • Run Nero MediaHome
  • On the left are a set of Icons. Heres a quick setup:
    Hit the jump for more »

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