The most recent Playstation 3 firmware update (1.80) from Sony not only gave us HDTV owners great
new resolution-scaling options, but they slipped in support for media servers as well! I don't run a
Media Center PC at home, but found a couple of options for easily setting up a media server on my
home PC despite the fact.
PC
I've found these two as good options for a PC media server. The first is Microsoft's Windows Media
Player 11 and the second is Simplecenter. I went with Simplecenter because I don't have WMP11
installed and after seeing what Simplecenter could do, I definitely thought it was the better option.
Both of these set up guides require that you already have your Playstation 3 connected to your home
network as well as your PC. Sony's help for network configuration is here.
Using Windows Media Player 11 as the server
Open Windows Media Player 11ഊBlu-Ray Media Links
From the toolbar, select Library then Media Sharing
Check "Share my media"
On the PS3 - Under Video, Photos or Music, select "Scan for media server"
Go back to the PC, and you should see a pop up showing an unknown device trying to connect.
Allow the device, and everything should work.
Using Simplecenter as the server
Download simpleserver from http://www.simplecenter.com/
Install - If you only want the basic version, just click next when it asks you to create an account.
Select your shared media folders and let it scan.
Click next one last time.
Check your PS3 and your media server should now be visible.
Other Windows Notes
I've heard that many people are using Nero MediaHome and consider it to be the most feature-rich
server.Mac
We recently tried setting up my roommate's macbook as a media server using two different products:
Allegro Media Server and TwonkyMedia. We had numerous problems with both, including
configuration issues, lack of functionality and just general business. I've been told that Elgato
Eyeconnect works well, but will confirm as soon as I have time.
Comprehensive list of known media server applications
Mac OSX
● Allegro Media Server
● Elgato Eyeconnect
● Rhapsody
● TwonkyMedia
Windows
● Allegro Media Server
● Cyberlink Digital Home Enabler Kit
● FuppesഊBlu-Ray Media Links
● Musimatch Jukebox
● Nero MediaHome
● On2Share
● Rhapsody
● SimpleCenter
● TVersity (free)
● TwonkyVision
● Windows Media Connect (free)
Linux
● Fuppes
● Geexbox
● GMediaServer
● MediaTomb
● MythTV
● TwonkyVision
● uShare
Unknown
● Cideo Internet Radio Server
● CyberMediaGate
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