PS3 (using its full potential)
06-08-2008, 03:47 PM
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PS3 (using its full potential)
So who actually uses all of its features?
I've replaced the hard drive, its now a 250 GB. I've got a ton of MP4 files so I have a lot of high-definition videos/movies on it. Its connected to all the computers in the house through the wireless network. I've got a keyboard/mouse for it so I can surf the web. My g/f and I watch Youtube videos on it for example. Its great for a group of friends..
Am i nuts here or do others use their PS3 as well?
I've replaced the hard drive, its now a 250 GB. I've got a ton of MP4 files so I have a lot of high-definition videos/movies on it. Its connected to all the computers in the house through the wireless network. I've got a keyboard/mouse for it so I can surf the web. My g/f and I watch Youtube videos on it for example. Its great for a group of friends..
Am i nuts here or do others use their PS3 as well?
06-08-2008, 05:10 PM
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You've done waaaaaaay more than what I've done with it (games and DVD & Blu-Ray movie watching).
I think I will have it hooked up to stream music and videos from my PC.
I think I will have it hooked up to stream music and videos from my PC.
06-08-2008, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
So who actually uses all of its features?
I've replaced the hard drive, its now a 250 GB. I've got a ton of MP4 files so I have a lot of high-definition videos/movies on it. Its connected to all the computers in the house through the wireless network. I've got a keyboard/mouse for it so I can surf the web. My g/f and I watch Youtube videos on it for example. Its great for a group of friends..
Am i nuts here or do others use their PS3 as well?
I've replaced the hard drive, its now a 250 GB. I've got a ton of MP4 files so I have a lot of high-definition videos/movies on it. Its connected to all the computers in the house through the wireless network. I've got a keyboard/mouse for it so I can surf the web. My g/f and I watch Youtube videos on it for example. Its great for a group of friends..
Am i nuts here or do others use their PS3 as well?
06-08-2008, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BEETROOT
I'm 50% through GTAIV, and I've watched 2 blu ray movies. Thats the extent of what I've used mine for...
What is involved in swapping out the HD?
What is involved in swapping out the HD?
http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps3/game...s/127009.shtml
06-08-2008, 08:25 PM
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Yeah, its very easy. Took me less than 10 minutes with a barking dog trying to assist me 
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06-09-2008, 01:38 AM
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With mine we play games & watch DVD's & Blu-Ray movie's here and there, my brother web surfing. 
But we dont have it connected to all the computers in the house with keyboard & mouse. 
But we dont have it connected to all the computers in the house with keyboard & mouse.
06-09-2008, 01:49 AM
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I've customized it, [i.e. uploaded pictures to use for my wallpaper and actually downloaded the same pics on my PSP so they go together...hahaha] Its a pic of the red ring of death for xbox and actually looks pretty sick so i put it on both. then i uploaded music and stuff as well through mediashare but the program only lasted so long. I wish i could get wireless on it. how much was it? and no keyboard or mouse yet, but i have used the internet and such, its pretty neat.
06-09-2008, 01:55 AM
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I upgraded mine to 250Gb too. Super easy to do! To bad MS doesn't allow the same thing on the Xbox!
Although I have mine on the network, I have not setup any sharing with my computer. what do you use for Media Server software?
So far whenever I want to watch a DIVX file or something from my computer, I have been burning it to a CD/DVD or copying it to a thumb drive.
I don't bother using the browser as I have a computer right next to my PS3 which is better.
My PS3 is hooked up to a 22" LCD computer monitor, right next to my computer's monitor, and I share my speakers with both.
Although I have mine on the network, I have not setup any sharing with my computer. what do you use for Media Server software?
So far whenever I want to watch a DIVX file or something from my computer, I have been burning it to a CD/DVD or copying it to a thumb drive.
I don't bother using the browser as I have a computer right next to my PS3 which is better.
My PS3 is hooked up to a 22" LCD computer monitor, right next to my computer's monitor, and I share my speakers with both.
06-09-2008, 01:23 PM
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Check this program out, it works for your PS3, 360, PSP, etc. etc.
http://www.tversity.com/home
and it's FREE!
http://www.tversity.com/home
and it's FREE!
06-09-2008, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Corrosion
Check this program out, it works for your PS3, 360, PSP, etc. etc.
http://www.tversity.com/home
and it's FREE!
http://www.tversity.com/home
and it's FREE!
Thats what I'm running right now
06-10-2008, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Corrosion
Check this program out, it works for your PS3, 360, PSP, etc. etc.
http://www.tversity.com/home
and it's FREE!
http://www.tversity.com/home
and it's FREE!
06-10-2008, 11:12 AM
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says "hello to my TLX".
I used to use my PS3 to listen to music and surf the web wireless when it was apart from my computer. But now I have the PC and PS3 next to each other.
The PS3 actually isn't bad for websurfing.
The PS3 actually isn't bad for websurfing.
06-10-2008, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Corrosion
Check this program out, it works for your PS3, 360, PSP, etc. etc.
http://www.tversity.com/home
and it's FREE!
http://www.tversity.com/home
and it's FREE!
THANK YOU! I fee like I've been living under a rock...here I am hacking the 360, while this nifty program exists...
It's been my dream, lol, to play MKVs...
06-10-2008, 01:45 PM
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I use to run all my music, movies/shows, and pictures through it until the wife got me an Apple TV...the interface on the ATV is MUCH MUCH better
06-10-2008, 02:23 PM
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How were you able to play MKV's? Mine wouldn't do them...
Do I need to install a Codec or something? Or should the built in Codec Pack do it? What is FFShow for?
Works great otherwise though!
Do I need to install a Codec or something? Or should the built in Codec Pack do it? What is FFShow for?
Works great otherwise though!
06-11-2008, 10:31 AM
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The program is great, but it's freaken slow.
When I play thru WMP11, the file plays instantly, and with this it takes time to buffer...
I've checked the setup, everything seems fine.
Also I ran into another problem, for example when I was watching youtube videos, everything worked fine....a few minutes later, Xbox was returning errors and blocking each video I tried to play... WTF??
When I play thru WMP11, the file plays instantly, and with this it takes time to buffer...
I've checked the setup, everything seems fine.
Also I ran into another problem, for example when I was watching youtube videos, everything worked fine....a few minutes later, Xbox was returning errors and blocking each video I tried to play... WTF??
06-11-2008, 12:08 PM
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What kind of connection are you using? Wireless? If so, what speed? You might have bandwidth issues.
My PS3 is wired, and my videos start immediately.
I haven't tried YouTube yet.
My PS3 is wired, and my videos start immediately.
I haven't tried YouTube yet.
06-11-2008, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
I use to run all my music, movies/shows, and pictures through it until the wife got me an Apple TV...the interface on the ATV is MUCH MUCH better
Even though you can do most of the same media streaming stuff with xbox/ps3, the AppleTV interface is just so fantastic.
06-11-2008, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Kikaida
What kind of connection are you using? Wireless? If so, what speed? You might have bandwidth issues.
My PS3 is wired, and my videos start immediately.
I haven't tried YouTube yet.
My PS3 is wired, and my videos start immediately.
I haven't tried YouTube yet.
It's immediate playing thru WMA, but thru this tv proggy it buffers.
I guess I'll have to play with the settings.
If you guys have ideas, please post them. Thanks.
06-12-2008, 08:28 AM
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^^^ I do have an OPPO dvd player that plays divx and other from usb, but I always wanted to stream h.264 and mkv to my living room from my office.
06-12-2008, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by RMATIC09
how you watch youtube on it? when i try it says i gotta DL flash or someshit, and idk how to do it thru the ps3
when i go to youtube now, it just asks me if i wanna run the plugin
06-12-2008, 09:39 AM
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just picked up a PS3 (first console since super nintendo in 6th grade 
)...i didn't even realize its "full potential" until reading this thread.
i was just hoping to play some games and watch DVDs.
now i'm even more excited.
)...i didn't even realize its "full potential" until reading this thread.i was just hoping to play some games and watch DVDs.
now i'm even more excited.
06-12-2008, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
just picked up a PS3 (first console since super nintendo in 6th grade )...i didn't even realize its "full potential" until reading this thread.
i was just hoping to play some games and watch DVDs.
now i'm even more excited.
)...i didn't even realize its "full potential" until reading this thread.i was just hoping to play some games and watch DVDs.
now i'm even more excited.
Now, go buy MGS4, Fifa 2008 and a bigger HD
06-12-2008, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Lister00169
Welcome to the fold
Now, go buy MGS4, Fifa 2008 and a bigger HD
Now, go buy MGS4, Fifa 2008 and a bigger HD
let me to those of you that set up command centers through your ps3's...do i really need a bigger HD? 40's not enough?
i'm gonna get FIFA08 through ebay. i don't want to pay full $50 (i think that's the current price in stores now) for a game that's going to be renewed in a few months.
i definitely want call of duty 4.
not sure about MGS4 though. i liked it in the past, but i'm not really into games with futuristic weapons and stuff.
but i hear it's worth getting just for the graphics and story.
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